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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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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$49.99Installation, repair and estimating for nearly every type of roof covering available today in residential and commercial structures: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric.
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New Mexico Residential Building Contractor License – GB – 2
$219.99A New Mexico Residential Building Contractors License is required in New Mexico for any job that involves the trade. Anyone seeking to become a contractor in New Mexico is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade. The applicant must submit a bond for $500 to $5,000 and provide proof of required experience (2-4 years depending on classification). The applicant must also submit a certificate of competence. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. @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.
New Mexico Residential Building Contractor License – GB – 2 Examination Materials:
- 2015 International Residential Code
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- Contractor’s Guide To Quality Concrete Construction
- Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
- Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2018
- Carpentry and Building Construction 16th Edition
- Modern Masonry, 9th Edition
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2023 Edition
- New Mexico Residential GB2 Permanent Tabs
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2009 International Energy Conservation Code
$39.99Encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.
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New Mexico Residential GB2 Permanent Tabs
$95.99PERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.