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*Please note that to become a licensed contractor in New Mexico, a Business and Law test must be taken.* The following references are recommended for this exam:
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Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction 11th Edition
$196.99View ProductThe Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction 11th Edition offers you a practical approach to modern construction and a complete overview of traditional building concepts and practices. Progressing from basic to advanced material, it will guide you in applying design theory to each phase of the construction process, from site evaluation and layout, to interior design and building finishes. This text appears on the approved reference list for numerous states requiring contractors to pass licensing exams. Its flexible organization makes it suitable for a range of construction, architectural and engineering courses. The 11th Edition expands on practical applications in structural design projects. Hundreds of chapter-ending review questions reinforce concepts while helping you prepare for licensing exams.
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, July 2026 Edition
$76.99View ProductMake compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. Updated through July 2026, the book provides you with a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$116.99View ProductThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition
$54.99View ProductThe Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials. Here you’ll find how to enter and succeed in the underground utility business. Includes hands-on instructions for operating the equipment and doing the trenching, pipe laying and connecting work and answers to what causes so many skilled equipment operators and pipelayers to fail when they try to start their own business.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$162.99View ProductThe Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties. The textbook is organized into functional sections closely related to the needs of apprenticeship training programs, college programs, and other related instruction. Simply and clearly written, this text covers all the important aspects of the masonry trade. Over 75 step-by-step procedures for laying brick, block, stone, and concrete provide clear explanations of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs. This new edition includes the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, including insulated concrete wall forms, insulated blocks, brick veneer, and special masonry units. The text also encourages professionalism in the field, including work habits, safety habits, continuing education, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership, to prepare students for successful and rewarding masonry careers. Digital users have access to the eBook, online Lab Workbook content, Virtual Toolbox, Understanding Measurement Tools videos, and interactive activities.
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Gypsum Construction Handbook 7th Edition
$54.99View ProductThe Gypsum Construction Handbook has been the best reference for gypsum products and systems in the building industry. Throughout the years it has evolved and changed as the building industry itself has evolved and changed.
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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (3rd Edition) Paperback
$53.99View ProductThe new Third Edition of the Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (MOC3) continues the tradition established by earlier editions to provide information necessary for the proper field usage of steel deck. This edition is reformatted for easier use with updated references, including those for the SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Steel Deck.
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Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders – Paperback
$53.99View ProductTechnical Digest 9 by the Steel Joist Institute offers a comprehensive guide to the safe handling and erection of steel joists and joist girders in the field. Its primary goal is to ensure these components are installed without damage and with maximum safety for erectors.
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(ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
$291.99View ProductThe (ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including cast-in-place, precast, plain, non-prestressed, prestressed, and composite construction.
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Placing Reinforcing Bars 10th Edition
$115.99View ProductPlacing Reinforcing Bars 10th Edition presents the best accepted current practices in placing reinforcing bars. It is written for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, and inspectors. Definitive resource for preparing provisions in project specifications. Eighteen heavily illustrated chapters cover: materials, handling bars at the jobsite, general principles for bar placing, splicing, and tying; placing bars in footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavements and highway structures; and coated reinforcing bars.
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Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning (Level 1: Field fundamentals) [Spiral-bound]
$108.99View ProductThis manual is used in conjunction with PTI’s Level 1 Field Fundamentals training program and provides guidance for field personnel involved in inspection, installation, stressing, and finishing of unbonded single-strand tendons and barrier cables. The latest edition has been updated to include an expanded inspection checklist, information on slab-on-ground installation, and a glossary of post-tensioning terms presented in both English and Spanish.
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2021 International Building Code (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$212.99View Product- The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of commercial and multi-family buildings. It applies to all structures except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. The 2021 edition introduces several significant updates to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
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Erector’s Manual: Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products Paperback
$48.99View ProductErectors’ Manual, Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, is intended to provide standards (shown in boldface) and corresponding guidelines (commentary) for the erection of plant-produced precast and prestressed concrete products, and to establish a level of quality that will be recognized and respected by the construction industry.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th edition
$169.99View ProductThis Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th edition, presents the properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction, including strength and durability. All concrete ingredients (cementing materials, water, aggregates, admixtures, and fibers) are reviewed for their optimal use in designing and proportioning concrete mixtures. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards are referred to extensively. The use of concrete from design to batching, mixing, transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing is addressed. Concrete sustainability, along with special concrete, including high-performance concrete, are also reviewed.
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ACI CODE-530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
$181.99View ProductACI 530/530.1-13, “Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries,” is a joint document between ACI, The Masonry Society (TMS), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Beginning with the 2016 edition of this document, TMS is solely responsible for the development of this document. The 2016 edition can be purchased through the ACI Store, as well as other historical editions.
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Redi-Tag Permanent Tabs – 375 Blank Tabs
$44.99View ProductRedi-Tag permanent tabs are self-sticking and you can print on your laser printer in minutes or write directly on them. Made of heavy duty, durable plastic that won’t tear of curl. Input and format text using Windows® versions of Microsoft® Word and WordPerfect®. Actual size of tab 1-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. 100 tabs per pack.
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New Mexico GB 98 Tab Pack
$105.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for ALL references allowed to be used during the exam.
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New Mexico General Building Contractor License (GB-98) Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$2,305.83View ProductThe New Mexico General Building Contractor License (GB-98) Complete package includes all reference used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for each reference allowed to be brought into the exam and 365 days access to the online exam prep course. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
