West Virginia NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

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

This Ultimate package is designed for contractor candidates preparing for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors while also working through the licensing requirements established by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board. West Virginia participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program, allowing a passing NASCLA commercial examination result to satisfy the applicable trade examination requirement through the participating-state process.

The package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates an extended preparation period for reviewing commercial construction topics, working through practice-oriented study, and developing reference-navigation skills. All rental books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, providing an organized starting point for open-book study and repeated practice.

The included reference library covers construction management, OSHA safety, accessibility, structural concrete, masonry, carpentry, roofing, steel construction, excavation, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, stormwater planning, and contractor business and project-management topics. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act Study Guide is also included to support state-specific preparation.

West Virginia contractor applicants must complete the applicable licensing requirements in addition to the trade examination. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board requires contractors to pass the state's Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examinations. Passing NASCLA is an examination credential and does not by itself create a West Virginia contractor license.

Ultimate Package Price: $2,960

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

Total Due: $3,960

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

Order Processing: Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate rental package orders.

Exam Details

The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is a standardized commercial construction trade examination accepted by participating licensing agencies. The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board participates 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: Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examination requirements
• West Virginia Testing Agent: ProV

The NASCLA commercial examination covers a broad range of construction knowledge. 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.

This broad content means that field experience in one construction specialty may not cover everything represented on the exam. A contractor who is highly experienced in framing, roofing, concrete, project supervision, or another area may still need focused review in accessibility, OSHA requirements, structural standards, procurement, building codes, project administration, and other commercial construction subjects.

Time management is also important. With 115 questions and 330 minutes, candidates should develop a method for determining which questions can be answered directly and which require a focused reference lookup. Efficient use of the reference library can help prevent one difficult question from consuming too much testing time.

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 makes familiarity with the reference library an important part of preparation. Access to a large number of books is useful only when you understand which reference applies to the subject being tested and how that reference is organized.

The rental books included with 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 books throughout the study period. Learn how the indexes are organized, where major chapters begin, how technical tables are structured, and what terminology is used in each reference.

A practical open-book approach is to identify the construction topic first, choose the reference most likely to contain the answer, locate the relevant section, confirm the information, and move forward. Accessibility questions should direct you toward ICC A117.1-2017. OSHA construction 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.

Repeated reference practice can help candidates develop these subject-to-book associations. The objective is not to memorize every page. The objective is to know where to begin when a specific technical lookup is necessary.

Licensing Steps

1. Determine the appropriate West Virginia contractor classification. Contractor licensing is classification-based, so applicants should identify the classification that matches the type of 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-state process.
3. Pass the West Virginia Business and Law examination. Contractors seeking West Virginia licensure must pass the Business and Law exam in addition to the applicable trade examination requirement.
4. Prepare the contractor license application. Complete the applicable West Virginia contractor licensing forms and provide the required applicant and business information.
5. Provide examination documentation. Submit the applicable examination results or NASCLA transcript according to the requirements of the licensing process.
6. Complete applicable business requirements. Contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements that apply to their business entity and requested license classification.
7. Submit the completed licensing materials. Provide the required documents to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board for review.

State Requirements

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

West Virginia requires contractor applicants to pass the state's Business and Law examination in addition to applicable trade examinations. The Business and Law exam addresses contractor business responsibilities and the laws and regulations that affect operating a construction business in West Virginia.

ProV serves as the testing agent for West Virginia contractor licensing examinations. ProV administers the Business and Law exam as well as numerous state-specific trade examinations, including General Building Contractor.

West Virginia also participates in the NASCLA Commercial Exam Program. This allows candidates who pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors to use that examination through the participating-state process rather than retaking the equivalent trade examination.

The NASCLA examination itself is not a national contractor license. It is an accepted trade examination credential. After passing NASCLA, the applicant must still apply to West Virginia and satisfy the additional licensing requirements established by the Contractor Licensing Board.

The West Virginia General Building Contractor classification addresses contractors whose principal business involves structures built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of people, animals, movable property, or other qualifying uses, including construction involving multiple contractor classifications or supervision of such work. Additional specialty classifications may be required for specialized work outside the general building scope.

Reference Books

• Included Book: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act Study Guide
  Provides West Virginia-focused contractor licensing material for review of state laws, regulations, and licensing responsibilities.
• 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, tools, building methods, 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 jobsites and operations.
• Included Book: Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Edition
  Covers field supervision, communication, documentation, coordination, and practical 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 construction practices, green building concepts, materials, and environmental considerations.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Covers gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, assemblies, installation practices, 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 additional 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, installation methods, construction 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 with 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.

Test Information and Study Materials

This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, providing an extended period for candidates to review commercial construction subjects and develop familiarity with the included reference library.

Separate NASCLA preparation from West Virginia Business and Law study. The NASCLA examination focuses on commercial construction trade knowledge. West Virginia separately requires the Business and Law examination, so candidates should build study time for both requirements.

Organize NASCLA preparation by subject area. Divide study 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 strong subject-to-reference associations. Learn which book should be your first choice for accessibility, OSHA safety, structural concrete, masonry, roofing, steel construction, excavation, building codes, or other major subjects.

Use the highlighted and tabbed references actively. Highlighting and tabs provide an organized navigation system, but regular use develops familiarity. Practice with indexes, chapter headings, tables, standards, definitions, and code provisions throughout your preparation.

Use a find-and-confirm strategy. Read the question first, identify the subject, choose the appropriate reference, locate the specific information, confirm the answer, and continue. This can be more efficient than searching several books without first determining what information is needed.

Use the course and books together. Review a construction topic through the course, work through practice-oriented material, and then navigate the corresponding reference. This helps reinforce both construction knowledge and open-book reference skills.

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

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 system that combines trade-focused study, practice-oriented review, reference navigation, and licensing application support.

Organized study guidance helps divide the large commercial construction syllabus into manageable subjects. Candidates can build a clear study sequence instead of moving randomly across an extensive reference library.

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

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply commercial construction knowledge rather than relying solely on passive reading. Exam-focused practice can strengthen your ability to recognize construction concepts, compare possible answers, and decide whether a reference lookup is needed.

Reference navigation supports open-book exam preparation. Working consistently with highlighted and tabbed books can help candidates become more comfortable using indexes, chapters, technical tables, standards, and code provisions.

Confidence-building study structure develops through consistent preparation. With 1 year of course access, candidates have additional time to review material, complete practice-oriented study, and strengthen their familiarity with the 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 West Virginia NASCLA Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

The package includes the listed West Virginia-specific and commercial construction rental reference books, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

What Is the Ultimate Package Price?

The Ultimate Package Price is $2,960. A refundable $1,000 book deposit is also required, bringing the total due to $3,960.

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 the Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package.

Are the Rental Books Highlighted and Tabbed?

Yes. All rental books 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 serves as the testing agent for West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board examinations.

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

The NASCLA examination contains 115 questions. Candidates have 330 minutes to complete the exam 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 an open-book exam using approved reference materials according to applicable testing requirements.

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

No. Passing NASCLA satisfies an accepted trade examination component. Applicants must still pass the West Virginia Business and Law exam and satisfy the remaining licensing requirements for the applicable contractor classification.

How Long Should I Allow for My Ultimate Rental Package Order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate rental package orders.

Does This Package Guarantee a Passing Score or West Virginia 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 successful completion of West Virginia's applicable requirements.