Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is the printed reference book for the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam (Nevada), at $65, 10% off the $72.25 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Buy now goes straight to secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. Call (877) 775-9400 with questions first.
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What does the Code Book include?
- Code Book: the printed reference book
- Written for the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam
- Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep
The Code Book costs $65 and is written for the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep, and Buy now takes you straight to checkout.
About this Business and Law Exam (CMS) package
The “Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada” is the officially recognized open-book reference for the Nevada State Contractors Board Contractor Management Survey (CMS) exam. It is organized into three parts: Section 1 covers business startup essentials such as business structure, licensing, insurance and marketing; Section 2 addresses operational fundamentals including estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental obligations; and Section 3 focuses on administrative and financial management topics like tax basics, lien laws, accounting and daily business practices.The manual is designed both for exam preparation and as a long-term professional resource for contractors licensed in Nevada.
Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
How does the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam work?
The Business and Law Exam (CMS) side of a Nevada license is the same for every classification: the NSCB application, the Board's review of experience and finances, and the open-book CMS at PSI.
- The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, plus 3 unscored ones, and you need 45 right (75 percent) to pass.
- PSI charges $95 for one exam portion and $140 for a trade exam and the CMS together.
- The Business and Law exam (CMS) is required for every Nevada contractor license, whatever the classification.
- The CMS is open book: the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.
- The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, and 45 right (75 percent) is a pass.
- The NSCB application fee is $300, and the Board sets your bond and monetary limit when it approves the license.
Questions before you buy
How much is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada?
$65. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay.
What is included?
Code Book: the printed reference book. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep.
Is the Business and Law Exam (CMS) exam open book?
Yes. The CMS is open book, and the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Highlighted and tabbed copies save the most time.
Who issues the license or certification?
It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format.
How fast can I start?
Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout.
Sources
- NSCB: license examinations
- PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin
- NSCB: new license application
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.