Part 1 Focuses on planning and starting your business. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.Part 2 Covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. This section covers estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.Part 3 Provides valuable information to assist you in running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics, and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and failure proper attention can cause serious problems.

Basic information on forming your own contracting business, plus advanced information about laws, regulations and procedures in the state of Virginia. Can be used as a primary study reference for the Virginia contractor licensing exams. Contains sample contracting documents used in this state.

Ugly’s Electrical References, 2017 Edition is the on-the-job reference tool of choice for electrical professionals. Used worldwide by electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, apprentices, and students Ugly’s contains the most commonly required electrical information in an easy-to-read and easy-to-access format. Updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) the new edition features full color diagrams, tables, and illustrations, expanded coverage of alternative energies, and updated electrical safety information. Ugly’s offers the most pertinent information used by electricians right at their fingertips, including: mathematical formulas, National Electrical Code tables, wiring configurations, conduit bending, ampacity and conduit fill information, and life-saving first aid procedures.

This is the 2nd volume of the study prep course. You will need to purchase Volume 1 for the full course materials. COMMERCIAL GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR (NASCLA) ONLINE EXAM PREP COURSEGet one step closer to becoming a NASCLA Commercial General Building contractor with a prep course designed by Upstryve to help you conquer the required computer based examination.This course provides the highlighting and tabbing location for each required book, so you can quickly and easily reference your materials during the examHundreds of practice questions help you become familiar with each reference bookTesting techniques that are reported to be an indispensable part of these open-book examsFREE SAMPLE QUESTIONS At Upstryve, we have the proven process of passing any open book contractor exam. The NASCLA Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors is used by State Licensing Agencies to test commercial general building contractor candidates who are applying for a contractor's license. The exam is designed to reduce redundant licensing requirements and assist contractors who need to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions.Test with Confidence!The exam is OPEN BOOKThe exam is 5-1/2 hoursThe exam has 115 questions, with a minimum passing score of 81If you pass the NASCLA Examination for Commercial Building Contractors, your name will be entered into the NASCLA National Examination Database (NED) and you may use this information in other states that accept the NASCLA Examination.Contractors who take the examination can access NASCLA's examination database and request that their results be sent to other jurisdictions that accept the examination, thereby reducing redundant licensing requirements.State Contractor Licensing Agencies currently Administering the NASCLA Exam include;Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and US Virgin IslandsState Contractor Licensing Agencies currently Accepting the NASCLA Exam include;Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and US Virgin Islands Some states do require contractors to pass a separate "Business and Law Exam". This exam is open book and requires the State specific NASCLA Business, Law and Project Management book. This book would be required in addition to the Basic NASCLA Business, Law and Project Management book required for the NASCLA Exam

Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.

Residential Wood Framing Construction Quick-Card based on 2018 IRCNEW! This 6-page card covers the construction essentials for wood framing based on the new 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).Features:FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONSWall, Floor & Roof FramingFootingsReinforced Concrete FootingsPermanent Wood Foundation Crawl Space SectionWood FoundationsMinimum Width & Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light-Frame Construction (inches)SILL PLATES & FOUNDATION ANCHORAGEWood Sill PlatesFoundation AnchorageFoundation Anchorage in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1, & D2Wall Anchorage for All Buildings in SDC D0, D1, & D2 & Townhouses In SDC CWOOD FLOOR FRAMINGFloors - Design & ConstructionBearingJoists Under Bearing PartitionsFloor SystemsJoist FramingWOOD FLOOR FRAMING - JOISTSSleeping Areas & Attic JoistsOther Floor JoistsFraming at Braced Wall LinesBlocking & SubflooringLateral Restraint at SupportsBridgingFloor Joist Spans for Common Lumber SpeciesWOOD FLOOR FRAMING - CUTTING, DRILLING & NOTCHING & FASTENING SCHEDULECutting, Drilling & NotchingNotches in Sawn LumberHoles in Sawn LumberFasteningFastening ScheduleFASTENING, FRAMING OF OPENINGS & FLOOR SHEATHINGFasteningFraming of OpeningsEnd JointsSubfloor and Combined Subfloor UnderlaymentMin. Thickness of Lumber Floor SheathingAllowable Spans for Sanded Plywood Combination Subfloor UnderlaymentFastening Schedule