About This Book
The NASCLA Connecticut Guide, 6th Edition (Connecticut Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management) is the official reference manual and approved textbook for the open-book Connecticut contractor licensing examination. It is published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) in alignment with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and testing provider PSI Services.
What the Guide Covers
The manual is organized into three sections:
- Part 1: Business Planning and Start-Up – Business structures, business planning, insurance, licensing requirements, and basic marketing.
- Part 2: Construction Operations – Estimating, bidding, scheduling, contract management, project supervision, safety, and environmental responsibilities.
- Part 3: Administrative Functions – Financial management, tax basics, and state lien laws.
Exam Use and Pricing
The guide is available directly from the NASCLA Bookstore for approximately $80. Since the exam is open-book, many candidates also purchase pre-printed index tabs or pre-highlighted, tabbed editions from third-party prep providers—typically ranging from $100 to $225—to locate answers quickly during the timed test.
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Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. We've written 62 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.