Utah NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Utah NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor pathway with a comprehensive Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package that combines an extensive commercial construction reference library, highlighted and tabbed rental books, structured online preparation, and Application Service in one organized solution.

This Ultimate package is designed for candidates who want a complete preparation system for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors while also working toward Utah contractor licensure. Utah participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program and recognizes the NASCLA commercial examination within its general contractor licensing framework.

The package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates an extended period to review commercial construction topics, work through practice-oriented preparation, and become familiar with the reference library. All rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, helping candidates build an organized open-book navigation system before test day.

The included references cover a broad range of commercial building subjects, including project management, construction safety, concrete, masonry, carpentry, accessibility, roofing, structural systems, excavation, mechanical and electrical systems, steel construction, building codes, stormwater planning, and contractor business and project-management topics.

Utah does not currently require a state trade examination for its general contractor classifications. However, Utah recognizes a passing NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as an accepted way for a general classification qualifier to satisfy the state's two-year experience requirement. Candidates must still complete the remaining Utah contractor licensing requirements that apply to their classification.

Package Price: $2,964

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

Total Initial Payment: $3,964

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. Utah is a participating jurisdiction through 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 Use of NASCLA: A passing NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination can satisfy the two-year experience requirement for a Utah general classification qualifier.

The NASCLA examination covers broad commercial construction knowledge. Candidates should prepare across areas such as general requirements, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, thermal and moisture protection, doors and glazing, finishes, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, procurement, contracting, and project administration.

The exam is designed to test more than practical field experience in a single specialty. A candidate who works primarily in concrete, framing, roofing, project management, or another area may still need additional review in building codes, accessibility, structural systems, safety regulations, estimating, contracts, and other commercial construction subjects.

The 115-question format also makes pacing important. Candidates should practice recognizing questions that can be answered from knowledge and questions that require a focused lookup. Learning when to use the references is just as important as learning how to use them.

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.

Open-book testing rewards familiarity with the reference library. Having many books available does not automatically make the examination easier. Candidates who search several unfamiliar references for every question can lose significant testing time.

The books included in this Ultimate package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. These navigation aids provide an organized starting point, but candidates should still work directly with the references throughout their study period. Become familiar with tables of contents, indexes, chapter structures, technical tables, definitions, standards, and code sections.

A practical strategy is to identify the construction subject first, select the most relevant reference, locate the specific information needed, confirm the answer, and continue. Accessibility questions should direct you toward ICC A117.1-2017. OSHA safety questions should point toward 29 CFR Part 1926. Structural concrete questions may require ACI 318-19, while broader building-code questions may require the International Building Code.

Reference materials used for NASCLA open-book testing may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Candidates should follow the testing provider's rules regarding markings, tabs, and permitted materials when preparing their books for test day.

Licensing Steps

1. Determine the appropriate Utah contractor classification. Utah licenses contractors according to classifications, including B-100 General Building and other general classifications.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The applicant must designate an individual who satisfies Utah's qualifier requirements for the requested classification.
3. Complete the applicable pre-licensure education. Utah general classification applicants generally complete the required contractor pre-licensure education unless an applicable alternative qualification is accepted.
4. Complete the Business and Law education requirement. Applicants for designated general classifications, including B-100, must complete the applicable Business and Law course requirement unless an accepted alternative applies.
5. Satisfy the Utah Business and Law examination requirement. General classification qualifiers must meet the applicable Utah Business and Law requirement or qualify under an alternative recognized by the Division.
6. Meet the experience requirement. Utah general classification qualifiers must demonstrate the required experience or meet an accepted alternative qualification.
7. Use NASCLA as an accepted experience alternative when applicable. Passing the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is one recognized way to satisfy Utah's two-year experience requirement for a general classification qualifier.
8. Complete the contractor license application. Submit the applicable application and documentation to the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.
9. Provide required business and insurance documentation. Complete the remaining application requirements applicable to the contractor entity and requested classification.

State Requirements

Contractor licensing in Utah is administered by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing within the Utah Department of Commerce. Utah licenses contractors by classification and requires both the contractor business and its qualifying individual to satisfy applicable licensing requirements.

The B-100 General Building classification is one of Utah's general contractor classifications. Applicants pursuing B-100 or another general classification must complete the requirements associated with that classification before licensure.

Utah currently does not require a trade examination for general contractor classifications. Instead, the state evaluates education, Business and Law requirements, experience or accepted alternatives, business qualifications, and other licensing documentation.

For general classification applicants, Utah's standard education pathway includes a 25-hour pre-licensure course. Applicants for classifications including B-100 must also complete a 5-hour Business and Law course unless an applicable alternative qualification is accepted.

The qualifier must also satisfy Utah's Business and Law examination requirement or an accepted alternative. General classification applicants must document the required paid construction experience or meet another qualification recognized by the state.

Utah specifically recognizes a passing score on the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as one way to satisfy the two-year experience requirement for a general classification qualifier. This is an important distinction: NASCLA is not functioning as a required Utah trade exam. Instead, it can serve as an accepted alternative for the experience requirement.

Passing NASCLA does not automatically create a Utah contractor license. Applicants must still complete Utah's applicable education, Business and Law, qualifier, application, insurance, business, and classification requirements.

Reference Books

• Included 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 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 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 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 Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Reviews carpentry, framing, construction materials, building methods, tools, and general construction practices.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Contains federal occupational safety and health requirements applicable to construction activities and jobsites.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, communication, documentation, scheduling, coordination, and jobsite-management responsibilities.
• Included Book: Construction Project Management, 5th Edition
  Addresses project planning, scheduling, administration, cost management, project controls, and construction coordination.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Reviews contractor business operations, contracts, financial management, project management, and construction administration principles.
• Included Book: Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999
  Provides standards and guidance associated with handling and erecting precast concrete products.
• Included Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable building practices, green construction concepts, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, assemblies, installation methods, and related construction applications.
• Included 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 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 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 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 Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Covers masonry materials, tools, construction methods, techniques, and brick, block, and stone applications.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Addresses excavation, trenching, underground piping, site operations, and related construction practices.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  Provides broad coverage of commercial construction materials, systems, methods, sequencing, and project execution.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  Reviews roofing systems, materials, construction methods, installation practices, and estimating concepts.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Provides guidance concerning reinforcing steel placement, handling, detailing, and reinforced concrete field practices.
• Included Book: SDI Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Covers steel deck construction, installation, handling, and related field procedures.
• Included Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Reviews concrete planning, placement, finishing, quality practices, and practical construction procedures.
• Included 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 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 Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates an extended period to review NASCLA commercial construction subjects and become familiar with the included reference library.

Organize preparation by subject area. Divide your study time among general requirements, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, thermal and moisture protection, finishes, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, procurement, and contracting.

Learn the purpose of each reference. Candidates should be able to connect major construction subjects with the books most likely to contain the applicable information. Strong subject-to-reference associations can reduce time spent searching.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books regularly. Highlighting and tabs provide an organized starting point, but repeated practice develops familiarity. Work with indexes, chapter headings, technical standards, definitions, code sections, and tables throughout your preparation.

Practice find-and-confirm navigation. Begin by identifying what the question is testing. Choose the most relevant reference, locate the specific information, confirm the answer, and continue rather than searching randomly through the entire library.

Practice under timed conditions. The NASCLA exam contains 115 questions and allows 330 minutes. Timed practice helps candidates develop pacing and learn when a reference lookup is taking too long.

Use the course and books together. Review a subject through the course, complete practice-oriented preparation, and then navigate the corresponding reference. This approach reinforces both construction knowledge and open-book reference skills.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Utah contractor candidates approach the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination with an organized system that combines trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and licensing application support.

Organized study guidance helps break a large commercial construction syllabus into manageable subjects so candidates can work through the material systematically.

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

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

Reference navigation supports efficient open-book preparation. Working regularly with highlighted and tabbed references can help candidates become more comfortable with indexes, chapters, technical tables, standards, and code provisions.

Confidence-building study structure develops through repetition and consistent preparation. With 1 year of course access, candidates have additional time to review material, practice questions, and strengthen familiarity with the commercial construction reference library.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package, bringing licensing application support together with the rental books and exam preparation resources.

FAQ Section

What Is Included in the Utah NASCLA Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

The package includes the listed rental reference books, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What Is the Package Price?

The package price is $2,964. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total initial payment to $3,964.

Is the $1,000 Book Deposit Refundable?

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

How Long Is Course Access Included?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Does This Package Include Application Service?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package.

Are the Rental Books Highlighted and Tabbed?

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

Does Utah Require the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam?

No. Utah does not currently require a general contractor trade examination. Passing the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an accepted way for a general classification qualifier to satisfy Utah's two-year experience requirement.

Does Utah Participate in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program?

Yes. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program.

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

The examination contains 115 questions. Candidates have 330 minutes to complete the exam and need at least 81 correct answers 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 an open-book test using approved reference materials according to the applicable testing rules.

Does Passing NASCLA Automatically Give Me a Utah Contractor License?

No. Passing NASCLA is an examination credential and can satisfy an accepted Utah experience alternative, but applicants must still complete the remaining Utah contractor licensing requirements.

How Long Should I Allow for My Ultimate 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 reference books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, highlighted and tabbed materials, and structured preparation support. Exam performance and licensing decisions depend on the candidate's preparation and completion of Utah's applicable licensing requirements.