About This Book
The Georgia-NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is an official reference and exam-prep book published by NASCLA for contractor license applicants in Georgia.
Book Structure
The guide is organized into three parts:
- Part 1: Business Planning & Start-Up – Covers business plan development, entity selection, state licensing, insurance, and marketing basics.
- Part 2: Construction Business Fundamentals – Addresses daily operations including estimating, contract management, scheduling, safety, environmental compliance, and labor relations.
- Part 3: Administrative Functions – Focuses on financial management, basic tax rules, and Georgia lien laws.
Target Trades
The 5th Edition is designed for professionals testing under the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, including plumbers, conditioned air, low voltage, electrical, and utility contractors. It serves both as an exam preparation resource and an ongoing reference for running a compliant contracting business.
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Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 3 licensing exams. We've written 99 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.