Free NASCLA Contractor Exam Prep
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
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Use the official 25-item General Requirements area as an editorial study block; PSI does not publish narrower task-level weights.
Study Procurement and Contracting
Use the official 31-item Procurement and Contracting Requirements area as the largest study block, without inventing subdomain weights.
Review All Trade Disciplines
Cover every remaining official PSI subject area and use only the current bulletin's 24 reference entries when planning lookups.
Practice with Timed Exams
Use an editorial 125-item simulation so the 330-minute clock includes the 10 unidentified pretest items shown on the real exam.
Can You Take the NASCLA Contractor Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Apply through NASCLA's National Examination Database and pay the $65 application fee before scheduling with PSI
- •Passing supplies a trade-exam result, not a contractor license or automatic reciprocity
- •Apply separately to each participating agency and satisfy its classification and licensing rules
NASCLA Contractor Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
Editorial framework: 6-10 weeks; NASCLA does not prescribe a study duration
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Approval is valid for one year and permits up to three attempts; after three failures, reapplication cannot be approved until that eligibility period expires. No fixed 30-day wait is published.
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Free NASCLA Contractor Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: NASCLA and PSI do not publish a current first-time pass rate. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Coverage Map & Exam Overview
1 sections
Business Organization, Licensing & Law
4 sections
Financial Management, Tax & Labor Law
4 sections
Estimating, Bidding & Plan Reading
4 sections
Project Management & Scheduling
4 sections
Construction Safety & OSHA (29 CFR 1926)
4 sections
General Requirements & Sitework
4 sections
Concrete (CSI Division 03)
4 sections
Masonry (CSI Division 04)
4 sections
Metals & Wood (CSI Divisions 05 & 06)
4 sections
Thermal & Moisture Protection (CSI Division 07)
4 sections
Openings & Finishes (CSI Divisions 08 & 09)
4 sections
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Overview
4 sections
NASCLA Contractor Exam Details
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
Administered by NASCLA / PSI
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NASCLA / PSI content outline
Official PSI subject area; PSI does not publish task-level subdomain weights
Official PSI subject area; PSI does not publish task-level subdomain weights
Official PSI subject area; PSI does not publish task-level subdomain weights
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
Official PSI subject area; no narrower public blueprint is published
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13 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the NASCLA Contractor?
After passing the NASCLA Contractor, you can pursue these career paths
General Contractor
Use the NASCLA result as a trade-exam waiver where the target agency accepts it
State-Specific Exams
Each agency determines the classification and remaining license requirements
Business Law
A NASCLA Commercial result does not automatically waive an agency's business-and-law requirement
NASCLA Contractor Exam FAQ
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