General Building Contractor (B) exam prep
The Nevada B General Building license covers building work of any size, residential or commercial. It takes four years of experience, the Business and Law (CMS) exam, the B trade exam, a bond and a monetary limit. Here are 13 packages, from $79.99 to $4,010, each with one-click checkout.
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Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Exam - Online Practice Questions
Timed practice questions online.
Nevada B - General Building Contractor - Online Course Exam Prep Course
An online course with practice exams.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Exam - Online Exam Prep
An online course with practice exams.
General Building Contractor (B) options: books for the exam room
4 products of the 13 General Building Contractor (B) options, from $695.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Books Allowed into Exam Package
The references psi allows in the exam room.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Exam Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package
Exam-room references, highlighted and tabbed.
General Building Contractor (B) options: live training and rentals
5 products of the 13 General Building Contractor (B) options, from $595.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
Live virtual classes plus self-study.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) - Books & Courses Rental Package
Rental books plus the online course.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved
Rental exam-room books plus the online course.
Nevada General Building Contractor (B) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental
Tabbed rental books, course and live training.
Exam-room books, course and application help.
General Building Contractor (B) option: all-inclusive and licensing services
1 product of the 13 General Building Contractor (B) options, from $4,010.
Exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup.
How do the General Building Contractor (B) options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Practice Questions | timed practice questions online | $79.99 |
| Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams | $250 |
| Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams | $295 |
| Book Package | the reference books, new and unmarked | $1,395 |
| Books Allowed in the Exam | the references PSI allows in the exam room | $695 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and tabbed | $1,995 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books | exam-room references, highlighted and tabbed | $995 |
| Live Virtual Training | live virtual classes plus self-study | $595 |
| Books and Courses Rental | rental books plus the online course | $2,585 |
| Exam-Room Books and Course Rental | rental exam-room books plus the online course | $1,585 |
| Ultimate Rental Package | tabbed rental books, course and live training | $3,010 |
| Ultimate Exam-Room Books, Course and Application | exam-room books, course and application help | $2,010 |
| The 1 Package (all-inclusive) | exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup | $4,010 |
How does the General Building Contractor (B) exam work?
The General Building Contractor (B) license comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board. You apply to the NSCB with your experience and financial statement, the Board sends an exam eligibility letter, and you book the CMS and the trade exam with PSI. Scores come right after the exam.
- Every Nevada contractor license needs the Business and Law (CMS) exam plus a trade exam for the classification, both given by PSI.
- The CMS is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; trade exams are closed book except for the code references their outline allows.
- PSI charges $95 for one exam portion, or $140 for a trade exam taken with the CMS, and you get three attempts before the application is void.
- Nevada accepts a passing NASCLA Commercial General Building exam in place of the B trade exam, and since March 2026 issues a B-7 Restricted License for jobs up to $7,000.
Which General Building Contractor (B) option should I choose?
The Online Practice Questions at $79.99 is the lightest way into the General Building Contractor (B) exam: timed practice questions online. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $1,995 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. Live Virtual Training at $595 suits people who learn better with an instructor and a fixed schedule. The The 1 Package (all-inclusive) at $4,010 is the most complete option: exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup.
General Building Contractor (B) exam questions
How much does General Building Contractor (B) exam prep cost?
General Building Contractor (B) exam prep runs from $79.99 to $4,010 across 13 options: Online Practice Questions $79.99; Online Exam Prep Course $250; Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $1,395; Books Allowed in the Exam $695; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $1,995; and 7 more.
Is the General Building Contractor (B) exam open book?
Partly. The Business and Law (CMS) exam is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Trade exams are closed book except for the code references named in the PSI content outline for your classification, which is why the exam-room book packages are sold as allowed in the exam.
Who issues the General Building Contractor (B) license or card in Nevada?
It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
What does the General Building Contractor (B) exam cost?
PSI charges $95 for one exam portion and $140 when the trade exam is taken with the Business and Law (CMS) exam. The NSCB application fee of $300 is separate.
Can I use the NASCLA exam for a Nevada B license?
Yes. Nevada accepts a passing NASCLA Commercial General Building score in place of the B General Building trade exam. You still take the Nevada Business and Law (CMS) exam and meet the experience, bond and financial rules.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- NSCB: license examinations
- PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin
- NSCB: license bonds
- NSCB: new license application
- NSCB: B-7 Restricted License bulletin, March 17, 2026
- NASCLA accredited examinations
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.