The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Utah NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Licensing & Business Setup

Prepare for Utah General Building Contractor licensing with an all-inclusive solution that combines NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam preparation, Utah Business and Law preparation, an extensive construction reference library, licensing Application Service, and essential business setup assistance. The 1 Package is designed for contractors who want a structured path through examination preparation, Utah licensing requirements, reference-book navigation, and establishing the business entity that will operate under the contractor license.

The Utah Division of Professional Licensing recognizes passing the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as an accepted method of demonstrating qualification for a general contractor classification. For contractors pursuing Utah's B100 General Building Contractor classification, NASCLA can play an important role in meeting the general-classification qualification requirements. Utah applicants must still complete the remaining requirements established by the Division of Professional Licensing, including Utah Business and Law requirements, prelicensure education, insurance, application documentation, and business qualification.

The package combines the commercial construction references listed below with the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition. Candidates receive 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, helping candidates organize a substantial open-book construction library and practice locating important codes, standards, tables, safety requirements, construction methods, and business information before test day.

Package Price: $3,334.

Refundable Book Deposit: $1,000. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Total Initial Payment: $4,334. All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

Utah contractor licensing is administered by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing. The state's general contractor classifications include the B100 General Building Contractor classification.

For general-classification applicants, Utah recognizes several ways a qualifier may demonstrate the required qualification. One accepted option is passing the NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. Utah's contractor application specifically identifies the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination as an accepted qualification method for general-classification applicants.

The NASCLA examination covers commercial construction topics across a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Planning and estimating
• Financial and project management
• Construction safety
• Site construction
• Concrete construction
• Masonry
• Metals
• Wood foundations and framing
• Thermal and moisture protection
• Doors, windows, and glazing
• Finishes
• Specialty equipment and related commercial construction subjects

Utah also requires general-classification applicants such as B100 applicants to meet the state's Business and Law examination requirement. The Utah Business and Law examination currently uses the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition as an approved reference.

The Utah Business and Law examination contains 60 questions, provides 2 hours for completion, and requires a 70% passing score. Exam subjects include business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, labor law, lien law, financial management, risk management, tax law, and safety.

Candidates should prepare for the NASCLA construction examination and Utah Business and Law examination as separate but complementary components. NASCLA emphasizes commercial construction knowledge and technical references, while Utah Business and Law concentrates on the business and regulatory knowledge required to operate a contracting company in Utah.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an open book test using its designated commercial construction reference materials.

The Utah Contractor Business and Law examination is also an open book test. The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition is an approved examination reference. Candidates may use the permitted reference materials under the testing provider's current exam-center rules.

Open-book testing rewards preparation and familiarity with the books. Candidates should know which publication is likely to contain the answer to a question before beginning a search. Trying to search every reference for every question can use a significant amount of examination time.

The books supplied with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Candidates can practice navigating the books throughout their study period and become familiar with indexes, chapter organization, technical tables, code provisions, construction standards, OSHA requirements, and management topics.

A useful practice routine is to identify the subject first, select the most appropriate reference, and then use the index, table of contents, chapter structure, or prepared tabs to narrow the search. Repeating this process while completing practice questions helps turn the reference library into an active study tool rather than simply a collection of books.

Licensing Steps

Utah contractor licenses are issued through the Division of Professional Licensing. Candidates pursuing a B100 General Building Contractor license must complete the requirements applicable to both the qualifying individual and the contractor business.

1. Select the B100 General Building Contractor classification. Applicants should confirm that the B100 classification matches the scope of construction work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifier. Utah contractor businesses designate a qualifier who meets the requirements associated with the requested general classification.
3. Meet the general-classification qualification requirement. Passing the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination is one method Utah recognizes for a general-classification qualifier.
4. Complete Utah prelicensure education. Initial B100 applicants must complete the required contractor prelicensure education, including the general prelicensure course and the Business and Law course applicable to B100 applicants.
5. Satisfy the Utah Business and Law exam requirement. General-classification applicants must provide documentation demonstrating completion of the required Utah Business and Law examination.
6. Establish the contracting business. The applicant must organize the business entity and provide the ownership, officer, director, and related entity information required by DOPL.
7. Obtain general liability insurance. Utah requires active general liability insurance meeting the state's coverage requirements.
8. Obtain workers' compensation coverage when applicable. Businesses with employees must provide the required workers' compensation documentation.
9. Submit the contractor license application. Applicants provide the required business, qualifier, classification, education, examination, insurance, and supporting information.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to help candidates organize the Utah contractor licensing workflow while continuing their exam preparation and business setup.

State Requirements

The Utah B100 General Building Contractor classification is one of Utah's primary general contractor classifications. It is distinct from the R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor classification and the E100 General Engineering Contractor classification.

A qualifier for a general classification generally must demonstrate at least two years of paid construction-industry experience, equivalent to at least 4,000 hours, or satisfy another qualification standard recognized by Utah law and DOPL. Utah's application also recognizes passing the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination as one of the qualifying methods available to general-classification applicants.

Initial B100 applicants must complete Utah's required prelicensure education. The current DOPL application identifies a 25-hour prelicensure course for general-classification applicants and an additional 5-hour Business and Law course for applicants seeking classifications including B100.

Utah also requires documentation that the Business and Law examination requirement has been satisfied. The Utah Business and Law reference provided with this package supports preparation for that portion of the licensing process.

Contractor applicants must maintain general liability insurance. Utah licensing materials require coverage of at least $100,000 for each incident and $300,000 in total. Businesses with employees must also maintain workers' compensation insurance as required.

Utah's contractor application requires detailed information about the licensing entity, including owners, officers, directors, parent companies, subsidiaries, and qualifying individuals when applicable. Business Formation assistance included with The 1 Package can help establish an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing with the IRS supports business banking, taxes, hiring employees, and professional operation.

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps candidates understand the continuing responsibilities associated with operating a licensed Utah contracting business after the initial examination and application process.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition
  The Utah-specific contractor reference covering business planning, licensing, insurance, estimating, contracts, project management, employment, safety, financial management, taxes, and lien law.
• Included Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
  Covers mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and related building systems from a construction-management perspective.
• Included Book: ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  Provides technical accessibility requirements for building spaces, routes, facilities, and building elements.
• Included Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Addresses recommended practices for handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal plate connected wood trusses.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Covers framing, carpentry, construction materials, layout, structural components, and general building methods.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal construction-industry safety regulations addressing workplace hazards and OSHA requirements.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, jobsite planning, coordination, productivity, documentation, and construction management.
• Included Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Addresses scheduling, project administration, planning, controls, coordination, and commercial construction management.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  A national contractor reference covering business practices, contracts, financial management, project management, and construction administration.
• Included Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and field guidance associated with precast concrete erection.
• Included Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction principles and green building practices.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, assemblies, wall and ceiling systems, and installation practices.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Addresses handling and erection procedures for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  A commercial building code covering occupancy, construction types, means of egress, fire protection, structural requirements, and related provisions.
• Included Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Provides technical requirements for structural and reinforced concrete construction.
• Included Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Covers fundamental field concepts and practices associated with unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, brick, block, stone, layout, and practical construction techniques.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, equipment, site conditions, and related construction practices.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  A comprehensive commercial construction reference covering materials, building systems, construction methods, and field practices.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Covers roofing materials, systems, construction methods, measurements, quantities, and estimating concepts.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides technical guidance for reinforcing-steel placement in concrete construction.
• Included Book: SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Addresses steel deck handling, installation, placement, and related construction practices.
• Included Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Covers concrete preparation, materials, placement, finishing, workmanship, and quality construction practices.
• Included Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage, 2017
  Addresses exterior insulation and finish systems and EIFS assemblies incorporating drainage.
• Included Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites, United States Environmental Protection Agency
  Provides construction-site guidance for developing and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans.

Exam Room Approved Books

• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition
  This is an approved reference for the Utah Contractor Business and Law examination administered through Utah's testing program.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  This national NASCLA reference is used for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

The NASCLA commercial examination also uses designated technical construction references covering the trade subjects represented throughout this package. Candidates should organize their exam-day materials according to the current reference requirements for the examination they are taking.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Utah NASCLA preparation strategy should divide study time between commercial construction knowledge and Utah Business and Law topics. Candidates can group the commercial references by subject and practice identifying the correct book before beginning a search.

Building-code preparation should include regular navigation through the 2021 International Building Code. OSHA preparation should focus on 29 CFR Part 1926. Concrete preparation can combine ACI 318 with practical concrete references, while specialized books support masonry, roofing, excavation, steel deck, reinforcing steel, wood trusses, accessibility, gypsum construction, post-tensioning, and mechanical or electrical systems.

Utah Business and Law preparation should focus on business organization, licensing, estimating and bidding, contract management, project management, labor law, lien law, financial management, risk management, taxes, and safety.

The included 1 year of course access provides time for organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation exercises. Candidates can build a consistent schedule and revisit challenging topics instead of trying to review the entire library immediately before testing.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Utah contractor candidates combine exam preparation, licensing assistance, reference navigation, and business setup within one structured package. The program supports both the commercial construction knowledge involved in NASCLA preparation and the Utah-specific business requirements that accompany contractor licensing.

The highlighted and tabbed books support organized reference practice, while the course provides trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and confidence-building study structure. With 1 year of course access, candidates can develop familiarity with commercial construction codes, safety standards, technical references, project-management concepts, and Utah Business and Law material.

Application Service provides support through the Utah contractor licensing workflow. Business Formation assistance helps establish an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing with the IRS supports opening business bank accounts, managing taxes properly, hiring employees, and operating the contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance adds assistance understanding requirements associated with operating a Utah contracting business. Together, these services provide a comprehensive solution that extends beyond a stand-alone exam preparation course.

FAQ Section

Does Utah recognize the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam?

Yes. Utah's contractor application identifies passing the NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as an accepted method of qualification for a general-classification qualifier.

What Utah classification applies to general building contractors?

Utah identifies the B100 General Building Contractor as a primary general contractor classification.

Does NASCLA automatically give me a Utah contractor license?

No. Passing NASCLA can satisfy an accepted qualification requirement, but applicants must still complete Utah's licensing, education, Business and Law, insurance, and application requirements.

Does Utah require a Business and Law exam for B100 applicants?

Yes. Initial B100 applicants must document completion of Utah's Business and Law examination requirement.

How many questions are on the Utah Business and Law exam?

The Utah Contractor Business and Law examination contains 60 questions, provides two hours for completion, and requires a 70% passing score.

Is the Utah Business and Law exam open book?

Yes. The Utah Business and Law examination is open book, and the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Utah, 4th Edition is an approved reference.

What experience is required for a Utah general-classification qualifier?

A general-classification qualifier generally needs at least two years, or 4,000 hours, of paid construction-industry experience unless another qualification method recognized by Utah applies.

How long is course access included?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include business setup?

Yes. Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation is included, along with EIN Filing with the IRS and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation and organized reference navigation.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $3,334. With the $1,000 refundable book deposit, the total initial payment is $4,334.

When is the refundable book deposit returned?

The $1,000 book deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.