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NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition, published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA), is the current textbook used for NASCLA-accredited contractor licensing exams. It is built for exam-prep providers, trade schools, and construction firms sourcing course sets. Institutions can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- Official NASCLA Basic 14th Edition (ISBN 978-1-948558-39-6)
- Used for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and NASCLA accredited electrical trade exams, plus several state business-and-law exams
- Part 1: business planning and start-up — business plan, structure, licensing, insurance, management and marketing
- Part 2: operating a construction business — estimating, contracts, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities, and working with employees, subcontractors and customers
- Part 3: administration — financial management, tax basics and lien laws
Specifications
- Author: National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
- Publisher: NASCLA
- Edition: Basic 14th Edition
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN-13: 9781948558396
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $47.99 per copy for 5+, $45.99 for 10+, and $43.99 for 25+, against a $47.99 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 the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies, this Basic 14th Edition is the standard study and reference text for NASCLA-accredited contractor exams and a working handbook for running a construction business. It is a natural bulk title for exam-prep schools, trade programs, and contractors licensing multiple candidates on the same edition.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781948558396 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1948558246 |
| Edition | Basic 14th Edition |
| Authors | National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) |
| Publisher | NASCLA |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Architecture, Construction & Building Codes |
| Subcategory | Construction Trades |
| List price | $49.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- Business planning
- Choosing a business structure
- Contractor licensing requirements
- Insurance requirements
- Business management
- Marketing and sales
- Estimating and bidding
- Contract management
- Scheduling
- Project management
- Safety responsibilities
- Environmental responsibilities
- Employee management
- Subcontractor relationships
- Customer relations
- Financial management
- Tax basics
- Lien laws
Part 1: Business Planning and Start-Up
Part 2: Operating a Construction Business
Part 3: Business Administration
Key Topics
- Official NASCLA Basic 14th Edition (ISBN 978-1-948558-39-6)
- Used for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and NASCLA accredited electrical trade exams, plus several state business-and-law exams
- Part 1: business planning and start-up — business plan, structure, licensing, insurance, management and marketing
- Part 2: operating a construction business — estimating, contracts, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities, and working with employees, subcontractors and customers
- Part 3: administration — financial management, tax basics and lien laws
Who This Is For
- Contractors preparing for NASCLA business and law examinations
- New construction business owners learning core business requirements
- General contractors and specialty contractors managing day-to-day operations
- Construction managers and supervisors responsible for estimating, contracts, scheduling, and compliance
- Trade schools and contractor-licensing programs using the NASCLA guide for instruction
- Companies purchasing copies for management training or licensing preparation
- Institutional buyers sourcing the 14th Edition for contractor education and professional development
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 for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781948558396) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which exams use this book?
A: NASCLA lists this Basic 14th Edition for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors, NASCLA accredited electrical trade exams, and several state business-and-law exams (including California, New Mexico and Oklahoma business and law, among others listed by NASCLA).
Q: Is this the official NASCLA Basic 14th Edition?
A: Yes. This listing is NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition, ISBN 9781948558396 — the same ISBN NASCLA sells in its own bookstore.
Q: What does it cover?
A: Three sections: business planning and start-up; operating a construction business (estimating, contracts, scheduling, project management, safety); and administration (financial management, tax basics, lien laws).
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $49.99 per copy for 5+, $47.99 for 10+, and $45.99 for 25+, against a $51.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.