The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package for the New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 license is an all-inclusive exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup solution for contractors preparing to move forward in this New Mexico highway, roadwork, paving, excavation, stormwater, and transportation construction classification. This package is designed for candidates who want a complete preparation and business-readiness option instead of purchasing books alone. It combines the listed reference books, business and trade course access, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, contractor compliance guidance, and a credit toward the required New Mexico contractor bond.

The New Mexico GA-1 classification is built around streets, roads, highways, and related infrastructure work. Candidates preparing for this exam should be ready to study roadway construction, excavation, asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, highway specifications, bridge and roadway standards, stormwater management, pavement maintenance, underground utility awareness, safety, OSHA construction standards, project management, and contractor business law responsibilities. Because this classification covers large public and private infrastructure work, preparation should include both trade knowledge and strong reference navigation skills.

This all-inclusive package includes the listed reference books, business and trade course access, 1 year of course access, Application Service, LLC or Corporation business formation support, EIN filing, contractor compliance guidance, and bond support. The package price is $3,485 plus a $1,100 deposit, for a total of $4,585. This package also includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, with 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s bond.

For contractors who want a structured path from exam preparation to business setup, The 1 Package provides practical support. It helps candidates prepare for the GA-1 trade exam while also supporting licensing paperwork, company formation, EIN filing, compliance organization, and bonding. This gives future streets, roads, and highways contractors a more complete way to prepare for the exam and build a professional foundation for operating in New Mexico.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam is designed for candidates pursuing a contractor classification involving roadway construction and related infrastructure work. Preparation should focus on asphalt paving, concrete materials, excavation, pipe work, stormwater management, traffic control, OSHA safety, highway specifications, New Mexico Department of Transportation standards, pavement maintenance, utility excavation awareness, and contractor business and law responsibilities.

The trade portion of preparation should include road construction practices, subgrade preparation, base materials, asphalt placement, asphalt maintenance, concrete mixture concepts, concrete placement awareness, excavation safety, trenching, pipe installation, stormwater controls, erosion and sediment control, traffic control devices, signage, work zone safety, public right-of-way construction, highway and bridge specifications, standard drawings, and construction site safety. Candidates should also understand how different references apply to different parts of a roadway project.

The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports preparation for construction safety topics, including excavation, trenching, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, equipment safety, and general jobsite safety responsibilities. Safety is especially important for GA-1 contractors because streets, roads, and highway work often involves heavy equipment, traffic exposure, excavation hazards, workers near moving vehicles, and public jobsite conditions.

The concrete, asphalt, excavation, traffic control, stormwater, and New Mexico highway references support the technical side of preparation. Candidates should become familiar with concrete mixture principles, hot mix asphalt paving practices, pavement maintenance methods, pipe and excavation practices, stormwater management controls, traffic control requirements, New Mexico highway and bridge specifications, NMDOT standard drawings, and underground utility notification responsibilities.

The business and law portion is also important because licensed contractors must manage more than field work. Contractors must understand contracts, bidding, estimating, project management, scheduling, safety responsibilities, employee issues, bonding, insurance, financial organization, licensing law, and compliance. The included NASCLA Contractors Guide and New Mexico licensing references support this side of exam preparation and contractor readiness.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam is an open book, reference-based exam using approved materials. Open book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but it still requires preparation, organization, pacing, and familiarity with the books.

An open book roadway contractor exam is not a simple lookup exercise. The correct answer may depend on an OSHA safety rule, New Mexico highway specification, traffic control requirement, asphalt paving practice, concrete mixture concept, excavation procedure, stormwater control method, standard drawing, utility excavation requirement, business law concept, or New Mexico licensing rule. Candidates who are not familiar with the reference set may lose valuable time searching and may miss details that affect the correct answer.

GA-1 candidates should prepare by practicing reference navigation. This means learning where each topic is located, how each book is organized, and which reference is most likely to answer a specific type of question. A question about work zone traffic signs may point toward the MUTCD, while a question about OSHA trench safety may point toward 29 CFR Part 1926. A question about New Mexico highway construction requirements may point toward the New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction or NMDOT standard drawings.

Good open book preparation includes tabbing permitted references when allowed, learning indexes and tables of contents, practicing timed lookups, reviewing missed questions, and connecting field experience with book-based answers. Candidates should study the reference set before exam day so they can move efficiently through the materials and avoid relying on last-minute searching.

Licensing Steps

New Mexico contractor licensing requires candidates to follow the state process for the classification they are pursuing. For the GA-1 Streets, Roads and Highways classification, candidates should prepare for the required exam process, complete the correct application materials, meet qualifying party requirements, maintain required bonding, and operate under the proper license classification.

The 1 Package includes Application Service to help customers organize the licensing paperwork. Contractor licensing applications can involve classification selection, qualifying party information, business entity details, supporting documentation, bond requirements, and compliance-related items. Application Service helps reduce confusion by supporting the paperwork side of the licensing process.

Business formation is included with this package. Customers may choose LLC or Corporation setup support to help establish the business entity. A formal business structure helps a contractor present a professional identity, open business accounts, enter contracts, organize records, and separate business operations from personal activity.

EIN filing with the IRS is also included. An Employer Identification Number helps a contractor open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally. This step supports the administrative foundation of a contracting business and helps the company operate with better organization.

Contractor compliance guidance is included to help customers understand responsibilities tied to operating as a licensed contractor in New Mexico. Contractors must stay within the proper classification, maintain required bonding, follow applicable rules, and perform work in a professional manner. For a classification like GA-1, understanding the authorized scope of streets, roads, highways, paving, excavation, drainage, and related infrastructure work is an important part of responsible contracting.

This package also includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond. 1 Exam Prep covers the cost of the first year’s bond as part of this all-inclusive package. Bonding is a key licensing-related requirement and helps support the customer’s path toward contractor readiness.

State Requirements

The New Mexico GA-1 classification is associated with streets, roads, highways, and related construction activities. Candidates should understand that this classification must be used within its authorized scope. Scope awareness matters when advertising services, bidding projects, signing contracts, managing crews, coordinating permits, working with public agencies, and completing roadway or infrastructure projects.

GA-1 contractors may need to understand roadway construction practices, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, concrete materials, excavation, trenching, pipe work, traffic control, stormwater management, erosion control, highway and bridge specifications, standard drawings, jobsite safety, and underground utility notification procedures. The scope of work can involve technical field knowledge, regulatory awareness, and careful project management.

New Mexico contractors must also meet licensing responsibilities connected to the application process, contractor classification, bonding, business records, and compliance. This package includes the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement references to support preparation for state licensing responsibilities.

The GA-1 preparation path should be treated as both a trade study process and a contractor readiness process. Candidates should prepare for roadway construction, paving, concrete, excavation, traffic control, stormwater, safety, business law, and the responsibilities of operating as a licensed contractor in New Mexico.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  A construction safety reference covering OSHA standards for construction work, including excavation, trenching, protective equipment, hazard communication, fall protection, equipment safety, and jobsite safety responsibilities.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A concrete reference covering concrete materials, mixture design concepts, cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, durability, placement considerations, and concrete quality principles.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  A construction reference focused on excavation practices, pipe installation, trenching, equipment use, site preparation, underground work, and practical contracting considerations for pipe and excavation projects.
• Included Book: Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
  An asphalt paving reference covering hot mix asphalt materials, paving operations, placement practices, compaction, quality control, equipment, and roadway paving concepts.
• Included Book: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003
  A traffic control reference covering signs, markings, signals, work zone traffic control, temporary traffic control, roadway user guidance, and traffic safety concepts for streets and highways.
• Included Book: New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019
  A New Mexico highway construction reference covering specifications for highway and bridge projects, materials, workmanship, measurement, payment, and construction requirements used in transportation work.
• Included Book: Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992
  A stormwater reference covering construction-site runoff control, erosion prevention, sediment management, pollution prevention practices, and stormwater planning concepts for construction activities.
• Included Book: Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd Edition
  An asphalt maintenance reference covering pavement preservation, repair methods, maintenance strategies, asphalt materials, surface treatments, and roadway maintenance concepts.
• Included Book: New Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook
  A New Mexico excavation safety reference covering underground utility notification procedures, excavation responsibilities, utility marking awareness, damage prevention, and safe digging practices.
• Included Book: New Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings
  A New Mexico Department of Transportation reference containing standard drawings and related details used for roadway, highway, drainage, traffic, and transportation construction work.
• Included Book: Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992
  A stormwater design and construction reference covering urban drainage, stormwater systems, runoff control, conveyance, detention, system components, and stormwater management practices.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  A contractor business and law reference covering project management, contracts, estimating, financial management, safety, insurance, employment responsibilities, and construction business operations.
• Included Book: New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  A New Mexico licensing law reference covering statutory rules related to construction industries licensing and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Book: New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  A New Mexico administrative rule reference focused on contractor licensing requirements, application-related rules, and regulatory responsibilities for contractors operating in the state.

Exam Room Approved Books

The GA-1 exam is open book and uses approved references. Candidates should prepare with the books listed for the exam and become familiar with each reference before testing. This package includes the following preparation references:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for construction safety, excavation safety, trenching, jobsite hazards, protective equipment, equipment safety, and OSHA construction standards.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Used for concrete materials, mixture design concepts, aggregates, cementitious materials, admixtures, durability, and concrete quality control topics.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Used for excavation, trenching, pipe installation, underground construction practices, site preparation, and practical excavation contracting concepts.
• Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
  Used for asphalt paving operations, hot mix asphalt materials, placement, compaction, equipment, and paving quality practices.
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003
  Used for traffic control devices, signs, markings, temporary traffic control, work zones, and roadway safety guidance.
• New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019
  Used for New Mexico highway and bridge construction specifications, materials, workmanship, measurement, payment, and project requirements.
• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992
  Used for construction-site stormwater controls, erosion control, sediment control, runoff management, and pollution prevention concepts.
• Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd Edition
  Used for asphalt pavement maintenance, surface treatments, repairs, preservation practices, and pavement management concepts.
• New Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook
  Used for excavation notification procedures, underground utility damage prevention, utility marking awareness, and safe digging responsibilities.
• New Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings
  Used for New Mexico transportation construction standard drawings, roadway details, drainage details, traffic details, and highway construction standards.
• Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992
  Used for stormwater design, drainage systems, runoff control, conveyance, detention, and urban stormwater construction concepts.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Used for contractor business, law, project management, estimating, contracts, safety, employment, insurance, and financial management topics.
• New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  Used for New Mexico construction licensing law and contractor regulatory responsibilities.
• New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  Used for New Mexico contractor licensing requirements and administrative rules.

Test Information and Study Materials

Preparation for the New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam should be organized around roadway construction knowledge, excavation practices, asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, stormwater management, OSHA safety, New Mexico highway specifications, business law, and contractor licensing requirements. Candidates should study each reference with the goal of understanding where information is located and how it applies to real construction situations.

Trade preparation should include hot mix asphalt paving, asphalt pavement maintenance, concrete mixture principles, excavation and trenching, pipe installation, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, roadway drainage, traffic control devices, temporary traffic control, highway work zones, NMDOT standard drawings, highway and bridge specifications, underground utility notification, OSHA safety standards, construction equipment awareness, and jobsite hazard control.

Business preparation should include contractor licensing rules, contracts, project management, estimating, insurance, bonding, employee responsibilities, tax organization, financial management, safety responsibilities, and contractor compliance. These topics matter because GA-1 contractors must manage both complex field operations and the business responsibilities behind those projects.

The included business and trade course helps students study with structure. Instead of reading randomly through each reference, candidates can focus on exam-relevant concepts, practice with question-style review, and build better open book test habits. This type of preparation helps students understand where information is located and how to apply it efficiently.

Students should review each book repeatedly before exam day. Good preparation includes learning the table of contents, using indexes, identifying major topic sections, reviewing tables and drawings, practicing timed lookups, and reviewing missed questions. The more comfortable a candidate becomes with the references, the more confidently they can approach the GA-1 exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam by combining books, course access, licensing application support, business formation, EIN filing, contractor compliance guidance, and bond credit in one all-inclusive solution. This gives candidates a more organized path from exam preparation to business setup.

The trade preparation helps students focus on roadway construction, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, excavation, stormwater management, traffic control, concrete materials, OSHA safety, New Mexico highway specifications, standard drawings, and reference navigation. The course structure supports practice-oriented study and helps students become more comfortable using the books during an open book exam.

The business preparation helps candidates understand the responsibilities of licensed contracting. A contractor must manage projects, understand contracts, maintain records, handle bonding and insurance responsibilities, follow licensing rules, coordinate crews, manage safety, and operate professionally. The included business and law preparation supports that broader contractor foundation.

The Application Service helps students organize licensing paperwork. Business formation support helps establish the company as an LLC or Corporation. EIN filing supports banking, tax organization, hiring, and professional operations. Contractor compliance guidance helps customers better understand the responsibilities tied to licensed work in New Mexico.

The included bond credit adds another practical benefit. With 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, this package supports both the exam preparation side and the business setup side of the licensing process. 1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing, licensing approval, or business results, but it provides structured support for candidates who want to prepare seriously and move forward with confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in The 1 Package for the New Mexico GA-1 exam?

This package includes the listed reference books, business and trade course access, 1 year of course access, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, contractor compliance guidance, and a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond.

How much does this New Mexico GA-1 package cost?

The package price is $3,485 plus a $1,100 deposit, for a total of $4,585. The package also includes a credit toward the required New Mexico contractor bond, with 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s bond.

Is the New Mexico GA-1 exam open book?

Yes. The New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam is an open book, reference-based exam using approved materials. Candidates should study with the books in advance so they can locate information quickly and accurately during the exam.

What type of work does the New Mexico GA-1 classification cover?

The GA-1 classification is associated with streets, roads, highways, and related infrastructure construction work. Preparation should include roadway construction, asphalt paving, concrete, excavation, stormwater, traffic control, safety, and New Mexico highway specifications.

Does this package include business setup?

Yes. This package includes LLC or Corporation business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, Application Service, and contractor compliance guidance to help customers prepare for professional contractor operations.

Does this package include help with the New Mexico contractor bond?

Yes. This package includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, and 1 Exam Prep covers the cost of the first year’s bond.

Does this package include both business and trade preparation?

Yes. The package includes a business and trade course with 1 year of course access. The trade side supports GA-1 exam preparation, while the business side supports contractor law, project management, licensing, and business responsibilities.

Does 1 Exam Prep guarantee that I will pass the GA-1 exam?

No. 1 Exam Prep provides books, course access, study structure, application support, and business setup guidance, but exam results depend on the candidate’s preparation, experience, study habits, and performance on exam day.

Why choose The 1 Package instead of only buying the books?

The 1 Package includes more than books. It combines course access, trade and business preparation, application support, business formation, EIN filing, compliance guidance, and bond credit. This makes it a strong option for candidates who want help preparing for the exam and setting up the business side of contracting.