Utah NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Books & Courses Rental

Prepare for the Utah NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor licensing pathway with a comprehensive books and courses rental package that combines the listed commercial construction references, highlighted and tabbed rental books, and 6 months of course access. This package is designed to help contractor candidates organize a broad commercial construction syllabus, strengthen trade knowledge, practice open-book reference navigation, and prepare for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

Utah participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is accepted as part of Utah's contractor qualification framework, including as an option for demonstrating experience qualifications for a general classification qualifier. Candidates must still satisfy the applicable Utah licensing requirements before a contractor license can be issued.

The rental library covers a wide range of commercial construction subjects. References address mechanical and electrical systems, accessibility, wood trusses, carpentry, OSHA safety, jobsite management, project management, structural concrete, masonry, roofing, excavation, steel systems, building codes, stormwater planning, and additional construction topics. Working repeatedly with these books during your study period can help you build stronger connections between exam subjects and the references most likely to contain the information you need.

Open-book preparation requires more than simply having access to the books. Candidates should become comfortable identifying the subject of a question, selecting the correct reference, locating a specific provision or technical detail, and moving efficiently to the next question. Combining the rental library with structured course preparation provides a practical way to strengthen both knowledge and navigation skills.

Package Price: $2,539

Refundable Deposit: $1,000 when the rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Total Initial Payment: $3,539

Order Processing: Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is a standardized commercial construction examination accepted by participating licensing agencies, including the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.

• Exam: NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
• Number of Questions: 115
• Time Allowed: 330 minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%, requiring 81 correct answers
• Utah General Classification: B-100 General Building is one of Utah's general contractor classifications.

The NASCLA exam covers a broad commercial construction scope. The current examination outline includes General Requirements, Site Construction, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Doors, Windows and Glazing, Finishes, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems, Electrical Systems, and Procurement and Contracting Requirements.

The examination includes 25 questions on General Requirements and 31 questions on Procurement and Contracting Requirements. It also includes 15 Site Construction questions, 6 Concrete questions, 4 Masonry questions, 6 Metals questions, 5 Wood questions, 5 Thermal and Moisture Protection questions, 4 Doors, Windows and Glazing questions, 5 Finishes questions, 6 Mechanical and Plumbing Systems questions, and 3 Electrical Systems questions.

This distribution makes balanced preparation important. Candidates with extensive experience in one construction specialty may still need additional study in project management, codes, contracts, accessibility, safety, building systems, or other disciplines represented in the examination.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an Open Book Test. Approved reference materials may be used during the examination according to the applicable testing requirements.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before testing. They must otherwise remain unmarked and may not contain additional loose or attached papers. Permanent tabs may be used for indexing, while temporary tabs such as removable notes are not permitted.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books in this package provide an organized starting point for preparation. Candidates should still practice with the books regularly so they become familiar with chapter organization, indexes, tables of contents, technical standards, definitions, and code provisions.

A practical open-book method is to identify the construction subject first. Once you understand what the question is asking, select the reference most likely to contain the information, locate the relevant section, confirm the answer, and continue. This is usually more efficient than searching several books without first identifying the topic.

Build strong subject-to-reference associations during your study period. OSHA questions should lead you toward 29 CFR Part 1926. Accessibility questions should point toward ICC A117.1-2017. Structural concrete questions may require ACI 318-19 or related concrete references, while broad commercial building-code questions may require the International Building Code.

Licensing Steps

1. Determine the appropriate Utah contractor classification. Utah licenses contractors by classification, including the B-100 General Building classification.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Contractor applicants must satisfy Utah's qualifier requirements for the classification requested.
3. Complete the required pre-licensure education. Utah requires an approved contractor pre-licensure course unless the qualifier meets an applicable alternative qualification established by the state.
4. Complete the additional Business and Law course when applicable. Applicants for general classifications must satisfy Utah's additional Business and Law course requirement unless an applicable alternative qualification applies.
5. Satisfy the Utah Business and Law examination requirement. General classification qualifiers must meet Utah's Business and Law exam requirement or qualify under one of the alternatives recognized by DOPL.
6. Meet the applicable experience requirement. General classification qualifiers must demonstrate the experience or alternative qualifications accepted by Utah.
7. Use the NASCLA examination when applicable. Utah recognizes passing the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as an accepted qualification within its general contractor licensing framework.
8. Submit the Utah contractor license application. Complete the required application and provide the documentation applicable to the requested classification and qualifying individual.

State Requirements

Contractor licensing in Utah is administered by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce. Utah licenses contractors by classification, which determines the construction work the license holder is authorized to perform.

The B-100 General Building classification is one of Utah's general contractor classifications. Contractors seeking a general classification must satisfy requirements applicable to the business and the qualifying individual before licensure.

Utah's current contractor application requires each qualifier to satisfy the applicable pre-licensure education requirement or meet one of the recognized alternatives. For a general classification, the standard education pathway includes a 25-hour pre-licensure course plus a 5-hour Business and Law course.

General classification qualifiers must also meet Utah's Business and Law examination requirement unless they qualify under an alternative recognized by the Division. The application additionally requires general classification qualifiers to demonstrate at least two years of paid construction-industry experience or satisfy another accepted qualification.

Utah's contractor application recognizes passing the NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as one of the accepted ways a general classification qualifier may satisfy the experience section of the application. NASCLA also lists the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Construction Trades Bureau as a participating agency in the Commercial Exam Program.

Passing the NASCLA examination does not automatically issue a Utah contractor license. NASCLA is an examination credential rather than a contractor license. Applicants must still satisfy Utah's applicable qualifier, education, Business and Law, application, classification, and other licensing requirements.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, 4th Edition
  Covers contractor business practices, law, project management, financial responsibilities, contracts, and construction administration topics.
• Included Rental Book: Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
  Reviews mechanical and electrical building systems and coordination considerations relevant to commercial construction management.
• Included Rental Book: ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  Addresses accessibility and usability requirements for buildings, facilities, spaces, and related construction elements.
• Included Rental Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Covers handling, installation, restraint, and bracing practices for metal plate connected wood trusses.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Reviews carpentry, framing, construction materials, tools, and general building methods.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction work and jobsites.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, communication, coordination, documentation, scheduling, and jobsite-management responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Addresses project planning, scheduling, administration, cost management, project controls, and construction coordination.
• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Reviews contractor business operations, contracts, project management, financial management, and construction administration principles.
• Included Rental Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and guidance associated with the handling and erection of precast concrete products.
• Included Rental Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction practices, green building concepts, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, assemblies, installation methods, and related construction applications.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Provides technical guidance associated with handling and erecting steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2021
  Provides commercial building requirements involving occupancy, construction types, means of egress, fire and life safety, and other building provisions.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Contains structural concrete requirements and supporting commentary applicable to reinforced concrete construction.
• Included Rental Book: Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals
  Reviews field fundamentals associated with unbonded post-tensioning construction systems.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, methods, techniques, and brick, block, and stone construction.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, site operations, and related construction practices.
• Included Rental Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial construction materials, building systems, methods, sequencing, and project execution.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, construction methods, installation practices, and estimating concepts.
• Included Rental Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides guidance concerning reinforcing steel placement, handling, detailing, and reinforced concrete field practices.
• Included Rental Book: SDI Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Covers steel deck construction, installation, handling, and related field procedures.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Reviews concrete planning, placement, finishing, quality practices, and practical construction procedures.
• Included Rental Book: ANSI/EIMA 99-A-2017: Standard for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage, 2017
  Provides standards addressing exterior insulation and finish systems, including EIFS applications incorporating drainage.
• Included Rental Book: Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – A Guide for Construction Sites, United States Environmental Protection Agency
  Provides guidance for developing and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans on construction sites.

Test Information and Study Materials

This rental package includes 6 months of course access, providing a structured period for reviewing the NASCLA commercial construction content while becoming familiar with the included rental reference library.

Organize your preparation by exam subject. Divide study time among General Requirements, Site Construction, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Finishes, building systems, and Procurement and Contracting Requirements. This helps turn a large examination into manageable areas of study.

Pay attention to major content areas. General Requirements and Procurement and Contracting Requirements account for a substantial portion of the 115-question examination. Candidates should prepare for both technical construction subjects and management-related responsibilities.

Build subject-to-reference associations. Learn which book should be your first choice for each type of question. Knowing where to begin can save time compared with searching several references.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books throughout your study period. Tabs and highlighting provide organization, but familiarity develops through repeated use. Practice navigating indexes, chapter headings, technical standards, tables, definitions, and code sections.

Practice with a timer. The NASCLA exam allows 330 minutes for 115 questions. Timed question sets can help you develop pacing and recognize when a reference search is taking too long.

Use the books and course together. Review a commercial construction topic through the course, work through practice-oriented material, and then locate supporting information in the corresponding reference. This reinforces both trade knowledge and open-book navigation skills.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Utah contractor candidates approach NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor preparation with an organized system that combines trade-focused study, practice-oriented review, reference navigation, and confidence-building structure.

Organized study guidance helps divide the broad commercial construction examination into manageable topics so candidates can work through the material systematically rather than moving randomly across a large reference library.

Trade-focused review supports preparation across project management, OSHA safety, site work, concrete, masonry, carpentry, structural systems, roofing, accessibility, building codes, excavation, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they study. Exam-focused questions can strengthen your ability to identify construction concepts, evaluate possible answers, and determine when a reference lookup is needed.

Reference navigation supports preparation for open-book testing. Consistent work with highlighted and tabbed rental books can help candidates become more familiar with indexes, chapters, technical tables, standards, and code provisions.

Confidence-building study structure develops through repetition. Combining the reference library with 6 months of course access gives candidates an organized framework for reviewing material, practicing questions, and developing more efficient open-book habits.

FAQ Section

What Is Included in the Utah NASCLA Books & Courses Rental Package?

The package includes the listed commercial construction rental reference books, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, and 6 months of course access.

What Is the Package Price?

The package price is $2,539. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total initial payment to $3,539.

Is the $1,000 Deposit Refundable?

Yes. The $1,000 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

How Long Is Course Access Included?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are the Rental Books Highlighted and Tabbed?

Yes. The rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

Does Utah Participate in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program?

Yes. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing is a participating agency for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

How Many Questions Are on the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam?

The exam contains 115 questions. Candidates have 330 minutes and must answer at least 81 questions correctly to achieve the 70% passing score.

Is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Open Book?

Yes. The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination is open book and allows approved reference materials according to applicable testing requirements.

Does Passing NASCLA Automatically Give Me a Utah Contractor License?

No. NASCLA is an examination credential rather than a contractor license. Applicants must still satisfy the Utah Division of Professional Licensing requirements applicable to their classification and qualifier.

What Is the Utah B-100 Classification?

B-100 General Building is one of Utah's general contractor classifications. Applicants seeking this classification must satisfy the licensing requirements established by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.

How Long Should I Allow for My Rental Package Order?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Does This Package Guarantee a Passing Score or Utah Contractor License?

No. The package provides rental references, 6 months of course access, highlighted and tabbed preparation, and organized study support. Exam performance and licensing decisions depend on the candidate's preparation and successful completion of Utah's applicable licensing requirements.