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Prepare for Georgia Commercial General Contractor licensing with an all-inclusive solution that combines NASCLA exam preparation, Georgia Business and Law preparation, a comprehensive reference-book library, licensing Application Service, and essential business setup assistance. The 1 Package is designed for contractors who want an organized path through the examination, licensing, and business formation process instead of managing each component separately.
Georgia Commercial General Contractor applicants pursuing licensure by examination must satisfy both the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the Georgia Business & Law Examination. The NASCLA examination covers commercial construction knowledge across planning, estimating, project management, safety, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood construction, building systems, finishes, and other major construction topics. Georgia's separate Business & Law examination focuses on state licensing requirements, estimating and bidding, financial management, taxes, labor law, contracts, lien law, risk management, environmental issues, and safety.
The 1 Package combines preparation for these requirements with the books listed below, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, helping candidates build familiarity with the references used during open-book testing.
Package Price: $3,694.
Refundable Book Deposit: $1,000. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.
Total Initial Payment: $4,694. All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!
Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.
Georgia General Contractor and General Contractor Limited Tier applicants applying by examination are required to pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the Georgia Business & Law Examination.
The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination contains 115 questions. Candidates must answer at least 81 questions correctly, or 70%, to pass. The examination provides 330 minutes, or 5 hours and 30 minutes, for completion.
The NASCLA examination evaluates commercial construction knowledge involving planning and estimating, financial and project management, safety, site construction, concrete, masonry, metals, wood foundations and framing, thermal and moisture protection, doors and glazing, finishes, specialty equipment, and other commercial building subjects.
The separate Georgia Business & Law Examination contains 50 questions. Candidates must answer at least 35 questions correctly for a passing score of 70%. The examination provides 120 minutes for completion.
The Georgia Business & Law content outline includes:
Preparing for both exams requires a combination of construction knowledge, state-specific business and law review, and efficient use of reference materials. Candidates should practice moving between practical construction subjects and technical regulations while maintaining a steady testing pace.
Both the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor examination and the Georgia Business & Law Examination are open book tests.
The Georgia Business & Law examination permits the Georgia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, 3rd Edition. The NASCLA commercial examination uses its designated commercial construction reference library.
Permitted reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before testing. References may also use permanent tabs. Temporary removable tabs such as Post-It notes are not permitted. References must otherwise comply with PSI's examination-center requirements, and candidates are responsible for bringing their permitted books.
Open-book testing makes reference familiarity especially important. Candidates should know which book covers a subject before beginning a search. During preparation, practice using indexes, chapter headings, code organization, technical tables, contract provisions, and prepared tabs to find information efficiently.
All books supplied through The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, providing an organized reference library candidates can use throughout their study period.
Georgia Commercial General Contractor licensing is administered by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. Applicants must complete the applicable licensing process in addition to passing the required examinations.
Application Service is included with The 1 Package to provide support through the licensing application process while candidates concentrate on their exam preparation and business setup.
Georgia requires Commercial General Contractor applicants to satisfy experience, competency, financial responsibility, examination, and insurance requirements established by the General Contractor Division.
An applicant for a Georgia General Contractor license must be at least 21 years old and meet the Board's standards for competency, ability, integrity, character, and financial responsibility.
Georgia provides multiple qualifying combinations of education and construction experience. One pathway includes a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management, building construction, or another field accepted by the Division, together with at least one year of qualifying general contractor experience. Another pathway allows an acceptable combination of college-level academic credits and proven practical experience totaling at least four years.
Financial requirements depend on the license category. Georgia currently identifies a minimum net worth of $150,000 for a Commercial General Contractor and $25,000 for a Commercial General Contractor Limited Tier.
General liability insurance is also required. Georgia regulations require proof of general liability insurance of at least $500,000 for General Contractor licensure. Workers' compensation insurance is required when applicable under Georgia law.
Applicants operating through a company rather than in their personal name generally apply as a qualifying agent associated with the business entity. Georgia's application process requires qualifying-agent documentation and proof that the business is appropriately registered when applicable.
A strong Georgia NASCLA preparation strategy should treat the national commercial trade examination and Georgia Business & Law examination as separate tests with complementary study plans. NASCLA preparation should focus on commercial construction methods, safety, project management, codes, concrete, masonry, structural systems, sitework, accessibility, and building systems.
Georgia Business & Law preparation should emphasize licensing requirements, estimating and bidding, business organization, financial management, taxation, labor law, contracts, lien law, risk management, environmental topics, and safety.
The included 1 year of course access provides time to work through organized review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation exercises. Candidates can develop a study routine that combines content review with repeated use of the highlighted and tabbed books.
For open-book practice, identify the subject first and then select the reference most likely to contain the answer. Use indexes, chapters, tables, and prepared tabs to narrow the search. Repeating this process can make the extensive NASCLA reference library more manageable.
Contractor Exam Prep helps Georgia contractor candidates combine exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup within one organized program. The 1 Package is designed to address more than the examination alone by supporting the steps involved in preparing to become a licensed contractor and establishing the business that will operate under that license.
Highlighted and tabbed books support reference navigation, while the course provides trade-focused review, organized study guidance, practice-oriented preparation, and confidence-building study structure. Candidates can use the 1-year access period to study at a consistent pace and revisit challenging construction or Business & Law subjects.
Application Service provides support through the Georgia contractor licensing workflow. Business Formation assistance helps establish an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing with the IRS supports business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional business operations.
Contractor Compliance Guidance adds assistance understanding requirements relevant to Georgia contractors. Together, exam preparation, licensing support, and business services create a comprehensive solution for candidates working toward commercial general contractor licensure.
Yes. Georgia General Contractor and General Contractor Limited Tier applicants applying by examination must pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors unless another approved licensing pathway applies.
Yes. The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is an open-book examination using permitted reference materials.
Yes. Georgia General Contractor applicants applying by examination must also pass the Georgia Business & Law Examination.
The Georgia Business & Law Examination contains 50 questions. Candidates must answer at least 35 correctly and are allowed 120 minutes.
The NASCLA examination contains 115 questions. Candidates must answer at least 81 correctly and receive 330 minutes to complete the exam.
The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.
Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.
Yes. Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance are included.
The refundable book deposit is $1,000. The books must be returned within one year in similar condition for the deposit to qualify for a refund.
The package price is $3,694. With the $1,000 refundable book deposit, the total initial payment is $4,694.
Yes. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation and organized reference navigation.
Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.
