Virginia Commercial Building Technical Contractor - Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade)
VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL BUILDING TECHNICAL CONTRACTOR - BOOK RENTAL PACKAGE (CLASS A/B BUSINESS AND TRADE)
The Virginia Commercial Building Technical Contractor Book Rental Package by 1 Exam Prep provides the essential reference materials required for Class A and Class B contractor licensing under the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). This rental set supports preparation for the Commercial Building Technical examination, covering subjects such as building construction, mechanical systems, site work, OSHA safety, and Virginia construction code compliance. The package includes current editions of key references like the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, OSHA Construction Industry Regulations, and the International Building Code, designed to align with PSI exam standards. It is intended for candidates pursuing Virginia Class A or Class B general contractor credentials and ensures alignment with NASCLA guidelines for building contractor licensing education.
Virginia Commercial Building Technical Contractor - (Class A and B Business and Trade)
Book Rental Package Pricing:
$1,199.00
*plus $800 refundable deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are received.
Total: $1,999.00
Book Rental Includes:
- Highlighted and tabbed books for class A/B business and trade/technical exams
- Class A/B Business online exam prep course
- Commercial Building Technical Contractor trade online exam prep course
- 6 month book rental period and access to courses
The complete set of highlighted and tabbed exam books includes:
- NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Virginia, 11th Edition (Class A/B Business Exam)
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018 - Part I, Construction Code (Class A/B Business Exam)
- Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
- International Building Code 2021
- Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
- Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition
- Carpentry and Building Construction 2016 (Student Edition)
- Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2014 Edition
- Placing Reinforcing Bars
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- Roofing Construction & Estimating
- Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th Edition
- SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 2016, 3rd Edition
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Virginia License Requirements:
Virginia requires two licenses to become a contractor: Business (Class A or B only) to be taken by the Designated Employee and Technical/Trade to be taken by the Qualified Individual. This Class A or B license covers the business portion and is required by the Designated Employee or member of responsible management. There is an 8-hour Pre-License requirement for all new Virginia Contractors. The same person who takes the Pre-License course must be the same person who takes the Class A/B exams.
Class A – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more. The Company must have a $45k minimum net worth. Class A applicants must have a minimum five years experience.
Class B – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $10,000 or more, but less than $120,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000 The company must have a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class B applicants must have a minimum three years experience.
Class C – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is no more than $150,000. Class C applicants must have a minimum two years experience.

