About This Book
The Georgia-NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is the official reference book approved by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. Candidates use it to prepare for and pass the Georgia Business & Law exam administered by PSI, and licensed contractors rely on it as an ongoing operational handbook.
Book Structure
The guide is divided into three sections covering general business practices and Georgia-specific regulations:
- Part 1: Planning and Start-Up – Business plan development, choosing a business structure, licensing and insurance requirements, and basic management and marketing.
- Part 2: Operating a Construction Business – Cost estimating, contract management, project scheduling, safety, environmental responsibilities, and managing employees, subcontractors, and customers.
- Part 3: Administrative Functions – Financial management, accounting basics, tax fundamentals, and mechanic's and materialman's lien laws.
Exam Use
This book is the primary reference permitted inside the testing center during the Georgia Business & Law licensing exam. The 3rd Edition and newer versions are widely used and are often paired with index tabs for quick navigation during timed testing.
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