Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781948558143 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1948558149 |
| Edition | Basic 13th |
| Publication date | July 2020 |
| Format | Spiral-bound |
| Language | English |
| Category | Architecture, Construction & Building Codes |
| Subcategory | Construction Trades |
| List price | $109.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Description
The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, BASIC 13th Edition, published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), is the standard reference and exam-prep text for contractor licensing candidates nationwide. Trade schools and licensing exam-prep programs can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- Basic 13th edition, spiral-bound, NASCLA, published July 2020
- Part 1 — Business Planning and Start-Up: business plan formulation, business structure, licensing and insurance requirements, basic management and marketing
- Part 2 — Construction Business Operations: estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities
- Part 3 — Administrative Functions: financial management, tax basics, lien laws
- Used as the permitted open-book reference text for the Business and Law portion of several state contractor licensing exams (BASIC edition adoptions reported for states including California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, plus trade-specific exams elsewhere)
Specifications
- Author/Publisher: NASCLA (National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies)
- Edition: Basic 13th
- Format: Spiral-bound
- ISBN-13: 9781948558143
- ISBN-10: 1948558149
- Publication date: July 2020
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
NASCLA Contractors Guide, BASIC 13th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $106.99 per copy for 5+, $103.99 for 10+, and $99.99 for 25+, against a $109.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Published by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies), this spiral-bound guide is the standard reference for contractor business-and-law licensing exams. It is a natural bulk title for trade schools and licensing exam-prep cohorts standardizing on the same edition and printing, since some state exams specify a particular edition.
Key Topics
- Basic 13th edition, spiral-bound, NASCLA, published July 2020
- Part 1 — Business Planning and Start-Up: business plan formulation, business structure, licensing and insurance requirements, basic management and marketing
- Part 2 — Construction Business Operations: estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities
- Part 3 — Administrative Functions: financial management, tax basics, lien laws
- Used as the permitted open-book reference text for the Business and Law portion of several state contractor licensing exams (BASIC edition adoptions reported for states including California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, plus trade-specific exams elsewhere)
Who This Is For
- Contractor licensing exam candidates and trade schools preparing students for the Business and Law portion of state contractor licensing exams.
Table of Contents
Organized into 3 parts:
- Business Planning and Start-Up — business plan formulation, choosing a business structure, licensing and insurance requirements, basic management and marketing skills
- Construction Business Operations — estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities, relationships with employees/subcontractors/customers
- Administrative Functions — financial management, tax basics, lien laws
Individual numbered chapter titles within each part were not confirmed for this listing.
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted at checkout
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781948558143) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this book for?
A: Contractor licensing exam candidates and trade schools preparing students for the Business and Law portion of state contractor licensing exams.
Q: What edition and format is this?
A: The Basic 13th edition, spiral-bound, published by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies) in July 2020. A 14th edition has since been released; this 13th edition remains actively used where a specific exam still requires it.
Q: What does this book cover?
A: The business, legal, and project-management knowledge needed to operate a licensed construction contracting business, organized into 3 parts: Business Planning and Start-Up; Construction Business Operations (estimating, contracts, scheduling, safety); and Administrative Functions (financial management, taxes, lien laws). It is used as the permitted open-book reference text for the Business and Law portion of several state contractor licensing exams.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $106.99 per copy for 5+, $103.99 for 10+, $99.99 for 25+, and a custom quote at 100+, against a $109.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.