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NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep

The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam is a national contractor exam. Nevada accepts a passing score in place of the B General Building trade exam, but the Nevada Business and Law (CMS) exam is still required. Here are 6 packages, from $395 to $3,695, each with one-click checkout.

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6 NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor packages

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Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course
Online Exam Prep Course

Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course

An online course with practice exams.

$395$440Save 10% to $695
Nevada NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors Complete Book Set
Book Package

Nevada NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors Complete Book Set

The reference books, new and unmarked.

$2,199$2,305Save 5%
Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Complete Book Set - Highlighted & Tabbed
Highlighted and Tabbed Books

Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Complete Book Set - Highlighted & Tabbed

The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.

$2,849$3,250Save 12%
Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Book Rental
Books and Courses Rental

Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Book Rental

Rental books plus the online course.

$3,299$3,665Save 10% to $3,599
Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package
Ultimate Rental Package

Nevada NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Tabbed rental books, course and live training.

$3,695$4,095Save 10%
NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course
Online Exam Prep Course (any state)

NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor - Online Exam Prep Course

An online course with practice exams.

$395$440Save 10% to $695

How do the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Online Exam Prep Coursean online course with practice exams$395
Book Packagethe reference books, new and unmarked$2,199
Highlighted and Tabbed Booksthe reference books already highlighted and tabbed$2,849
Books and Courses Rentalrental books plus the online course$3,299
Ultimate Rental Packagetabbed rental books, course and live training$3,695
Online Exam Prep Course (any state)an online course with practice exams$395

How does the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam work?

The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor 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.

  • Nevada accepts a passing NASCLA Commercial General Building score in place of the B trade exam; the CMS is still required.
  • 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 NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor option should I choose?

The Online Exam Prep Course at $395 is the lightest way into the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam: an online course with practice exams. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $2,849 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 $395 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The Ultimate Rental Package at $3,695 is the most complete option: tabbed rental books, course and live training.

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How much does NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep cost?

NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep runs from $395 to $3,695 across 6 options: Online Exam Prep Course $395; Book Package $2,199; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $2,849; Books and Courses Rental $3,299; Ultimate Rental Package $3,695; Online Exam Prep Course (any state) $395.

Is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor 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 NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor 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 NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor 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.

What is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam like?

Nevada accepts a passing NASCLA Commercial General Building score in place of the B trade exam; the CMS is still required.

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.

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