--- title: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Prep url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep for Virginia: 7 options from $395 to $4,674, including book package, books and courses rental. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Contractor license classes](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#contractor) /NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor # NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam is a national technical exam accepted by Virginia and several other states for commercial building work, so one pass can count in more than one state. Here are 7 packages, from $395 to $4,674, each with one-click checkout. See the packages ## Key takeaways - 7 options for the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam, from $395 to $4,674. - Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit. - Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three. - Buy now goes straight to secure checkout; books ship from 1 Exam Prep and online courses arrive by email. Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## 7 NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor packages Buy now adds the item to your cart and opens secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. Details shows the full description first. 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Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout. Option | What you get | Price [Online Exam Prep Course](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/online-course-2/) | an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop | $395 [Book Package](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/book-package/) | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $2,244 [Highlighted and Tabbed Books](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/highlighted-tabbed/) | the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room | $3,094 [Books and Courses Rental](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/rental-package/) | the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam | $3,684 [Ultimate Rental Package](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/ultimate-rental/) | highlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training | $4,109 [The 1 Package (all-inclusive)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/the-1-package/) | everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup | $4,674 [Online Exam Prep Course](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/online-course/) (any state) | an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop | $395 ## How does the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam work? The NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam is the technical portion of the license for that classification. A Class A or B firm usually also needs the business and law portion, and every applicant needs the 8-hour pre-license course. - Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit. - Every applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the license is issued. - Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three. - The exams are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed. ### 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 you can take on a phone or laptop. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $3,094 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 The 1 Package (all-inclusive) at $4,674 is the most complete option: everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup. ## NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam questions ### How much does NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep cost? NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam prep runs from $395 to $4,674 across 7 options: Online Exam Prep Course $395; Book Package $2,244; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $3,094; Books and Courses Rental $3,684; Ultimate Rental Package $4,109; The 1 Package (all-inclusive) $4,674; and 1 more. ### Is the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam open book? Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed. ### Who issues the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor license or certification in Virginia? It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test. ### Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course for a NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor license? Yes. Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the Board for Contractors issues the license. For Class A and B it is taken by the designated employee or a member of responsible management. ### What does the PSI exam cost? PSI charges $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions and $85 for three, paid to PSI. The fee is separate from the license application fee the board charges. ### 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. 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