West Virginia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Books & Courses Rental

Prepare for the West Virginia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor licensing pathway with a comprehensive books and courses rental package that combines West Virginia-specific contractor material, an extensive commercial construction reference library, highlighted and tabbed rental books, and 6 months of course access. This package is designed to help contractor candidates organize their preparation for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors while also reviewing the Business and Law material required for West Virginia contractor licensing.

West Virginia participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program through the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board. A passing result on the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors can be used in place of the applicable state-specific trade examination through participating agencies. Candidates must still complete West Virginia's additional contractor licensing requirements, including the required Business and Law examination.

The commercial construction reference library included in this package covers a broad range of subjects, including mechanical and electrical systems, accessibility, structural concrete, masonry, carpentry, steel construction, roofing, excavation, OSHA safety, building codes, project management, jobsite management, stormwater planning, and contractor business and project-management topics. The package also includes the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act Study Guide for state-focused preparation.

All rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. These navigation aids provide an organized starting point for open-book study. Candidates should work with the references throughout the preparation period so they become familiar with indexes, chapter structures, code provisions, technical tables, standards, and terminology before test day.

Rental Package Price: $2,535

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

Total Due: $3,535

Book Preparation: All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

Order Processing: Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Exam Details

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is a standardized commercial construction trade examination recognized by participating contractor licensing agencies. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board is listed as a participating agency in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program.

• 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
• West Virginia Requirement: Contractors must also satisfy the West Virginia Business and Law examination requirement.
• West Virginia Testing Agent: ProV

The NASCLA examination covers a broad commercial construction scope. Candidates should prepare for 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 is designed to measure knowledge across multiple construction disciplines rather than expertise in one specialty. Contractors with extensive field experience in framing, concrete, roofing, supervision, or another area may still need additional preparation in building codes, accessibility, OSHA safety, project administration, structural systems, contracts, or other subjects represented by the exam.

West Virginia separately requires contractors to pass its Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examination requirements. That exam focuses on the business-management and legal responsibilities involved in operating a construction business in West Virginia.

Open Book Test

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

West Virginia contractor examinations also permit applicable approved references. The current West Virginia contractor examination materials identify specific references that candidates may bring for their examination. Candidates are responsible for bringing permitted materials and following the testing provider's rules concerning book preparation and use.

Open-book testing rewards familiarity rather than random searching. Having access to a large collection of books does not eliminate the need to understand the construction material. Candidates who spend too much time searching multiple unfamiliar references can quickly lose valuable testing time.

The books in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Use those navigation aids throughout your study period. Learn how each index works, where major chapters begin, how technical tables are organized, and what terminology is used by the different publications.

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

Licensing Steps

1. Determine the appropriate West Virginia contractor classification. Contractor licensing is classification-based, so applicants should identify the classification that corresponds with the work they intend to perform.
2. Complete the applicable trade examination requirement. West Virginia participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program and accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors through the participating-agency process.
3. Pass the West Virginia Business and Law examination. West Virginia requires contractors to pass the Business and Law exam in addition to applicable trade examinations.
4. Prepare the contractor license application. Complete the applicable West Virginia contractor licensing forms and provide the required applicant information.
5. Provide examination documentation. Submit the applicable examination results or NASCLA transcript through the process required for the license application.
6. Complete applicable business requirements. Contractor businesses must satisfy the state requirements that apply to their business structure and licensing application.
7. Submit the completed licensing materials. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board reviews the required information before issuing the contractor license.

State Requirements

Contractor licensing in West Virginia is administered by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board with support from the West Virginia Division of Labor. Contractor licenses are issued according to classifications that correspond with the type of construction work being performed.

West Virginia requires all contractors to pass the state's Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examinations. The Business and Law examination addresses business management and the legal responsibilities involved in establishing and operating a construction business, including contractor laws and regulations.

West Virginia uses ProV as its contractor licensing examination testing agent. Candidates preparing for a West Virginia-specific examination should follow the current ProV candidate bulletin for the examination they intend to take and use the approved references identified for that examination.

West Virginia is also a participating jurisdiction in the NASCLA Accredited Examination Program. Candidates who pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors can use their NASCLA examination result through the participating-state process instead of retaking the equivalent state-specific trade examination.

A NASCLA passing result is an examination credential rather than a contractor license. Candidates must still apply for the West Virginia contractor license and satisfy the additional state requirements applicable to the requested classification.

The West Virginia General Building Contractor classification applies to contractors whose principal business involves structures built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of people, animals, movable property, or other qualifying uses and requires work involving more than two contractor classifications or supervision of such construction. Specialized electrical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, or general engineering work may require additional applicable classifications.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act Study Guide
  Provides West Virginia-focused material addressing contractor licensing laws and requirements for state-specific preparation.
• 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, building materials, construction methods, tools, and general building practices.
• 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, documentation, coordination, and practical 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, financial management, project 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 handling and erecting precast concrete products.
• Included Rental Book: Green Building Fundamentals, Michael Montoya, 2011, 2nd Edition
  Introduces sustainable construction practices, green building principles, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, assemblies, installation practices, and related construction applications.
• Included Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Provides technical guidance related to 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, construction methods, techniques, and brick, block, and stone applications.
• 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, installation methods, construction 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 systems 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 for construction sites.

Test Information and Study Materials

This rental package includes 6 months of course access, allowing candidates to combine structured online preparation with repeated use of the highlighted and tabbed reference library.

Separate NASCLA preparation from West Virginia Business and Law study. The NASCLA examination focuses on broad commercial construction trade knowledge. West Virginia separately requires its Business and Law examination. Allocate dedicated study time to both areas.

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

Build subject-to-reference associations. Learn which book should be your first choice when a question concerns accessibility, OSHA safety, structural concrete, masonry, roofing, steel construction, excavation, or building codes. Knowing where to begin can reduce unnecessary searching.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books actively. Highlighting and tabs provide an organized navigation system, but regular practice is what builds familiarity. Work with the indexes, chapters, tables, standards, definitions, and code sections throughout your study period.

Practice find-and-confirm navigation. Read the question, identify the subject, choose the most relevant reference, locate the specific information, confirm the answer, and move forward. Avoid searching several books without first determining what the question is testing.

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

Practice under timed conditions. The NASCLA examination contains 115 questions and allows 330 minutes. Timed practice can help candidates develop better pacing and recognize when a reference lookup is becoming too lengthy.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps West Virginia contractor candidates approach the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor pathway with an organized preparation structure that combines trade-focused review, practice-oriented study, reference navigation, and consistent exam preparation.

Organized study guidance helps break a broad commercial construction examination into manageable subjects. Candidates can follow a focused study structure rather than moving randomly across a large reference library.

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

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply construction knowledge rather than relying solely on passive reading. Exam-focused questions can strengthen your ability to identify construction concepts, evaluate possible answers, and determine when a reference lookup is appropriate.

Reference navigation is important for open-book testing. Working regularly with highlighted and tabbed references can help candidates become more comfortable with indexes, chapter structures, technical tables, standards, and code provisions.

Confidence-building study structure develops through repetition. Combining the rental library with 6 months of course access provides a practical framework for reviewing commercial construction subjects and strengthening open-book navigation habits.

FAQ Section

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

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

What Is the Rental Package Price?

The rental package price is $2,535. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total due to $3,535.

Is the $1,000 Book Deposit Refundable?

Yes. The package includes a $1,000 refundable book deposit.

How Long Is Course Access Included?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are the Rental Books Highlighted and Tabbed?

Yes. All books in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

Does West Virginia Accept the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam?

Yes. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program and accepts the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors through the participating-state process.

Does West Virginia Require a Business and Law Exam?

Yes. West Virginia requires contractors to pass the Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examinations.

Who Administers West Virginia Contractor Licensing Exams?

ProV is the testing agent for West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board examinations.

Is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Open Book?

Yes. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an open-book examination using approved reference materials.

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

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

Does Passing NASCLA Automatically Give Me a West Virginia Contractor License?

No. NASCLA is an examination credential rather than a contractor license. Applicants must still complete West Virginia's Business and Law examination and satisfy the remaining contractor licensing requirements.

How Long Should I Allow for My Rental Package Order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Does This Package Guarantee a Passing Score or West Virginia Contractor License?

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