About This Book
The New Jersey, 2nd Edition of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is the official reference manual for the New Jersey contractor business and law licensing examinations.
Book Structure
The 352-page manual has three sections:
- Part 1 – Business Planning & Start-Up: Business plans, entity structures, licensing, insurance, bonding, and core marketing and management skills.
- Part 2 – Construction Business Fundamentals: Estimating, bidding, contracts, scheduling, safety, environmental regulations, and professional relations.
- Part 3 – Administrative & Financial Management: Accounting, job costing, tax basics, and New Jersey lien laws.
Exam Context
The book serves as the primary open-book reference for the New Jersey contractor licensing exam, administered by PSI under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Many candidates purchase it bundled with pre-printed tabs and highlights to navigate it quickly within the exam's time limit.
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Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. We've written 61 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.