West Virginia General Building Contractor License

"General Building Contractor" means a person whose principal business is in connection with any structures built, being built or to be built for the support, shelter and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind, requiring in the construction the use of more than two contractor classifications, or a person who supervises the whole or any part of the construction. A general building contractor is considered to be a commercial, business or industrial contractor. A general building contractor who desires to perform electrical; plumbing; heating, ventilating and cooling; piping; or general engineering contracting work as defined in this rule; shall obtain a license in those classifications. The “General Building Contractor” classification applies to work on both commercial and private properties.

General Building Contractor Courses

• West Virginia General Building Contractor Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• West Virginia Business and Law Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online.

  $240.00

  $240.00

General Building Contractor Exams

General Building Contractor Trade Exams

• Testing Method: Computer-based or Paper/Pencil; Open Book
• Testing Company: ProV
• Hours Allotted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 80
• Subjects Involved:
  • Plan Reading and Estimating
  • Sitework
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Structural Steel
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Doors and Windows & Stairs
  • Interior Finish
  • Exterior Finish
  • Safety-OSHA
• Percentage of Questions by Book:
  • Study Guide for Structural Steel: 9%
  • Concrete Finishing Level Two: 9%
  • International Building Code: 59%
  • Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry: 23%

General Building Contractor Business and Law Exam

• Testing Method: Computer based or Paper/Pencil; Open Book
• Testing Company: ProV
• Hours Allotted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
  • Business Organization
  • Contracts
  • Estimating and Bidding
  • Financial Management
  • Labor Law
  • Licensing
  • Lien Law
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Safety-OSHA
  • Tax Law

General Building Contractor Book Set

The books set includes all required references for both the General Building Contractor and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

General Building Contractor Trade Books

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  Study Guide for Structural Steel

  The Study Guide for Structural Steel is book commonly used in Prov exams dealing with heavy construction trades.

  $78.84

  $78.84

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Concrete Finishing Level Two

  Concrete Finishing Level Two is book used by Prov for some of their contractor exams. It is normally used in conjunction with Concrete Finishing Level One

  $116.57

  $116.57

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  International Building Code

  The International Building Code (IBC) is the foundation of the complete Family of International Codes®. It is an essential tool to preserve public health and safety that provides safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment. It addresses design and installation of innovative materials that meet or exceed public health and safety goals.

  $119.58

  $119.58

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry

  Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry, 2nd edition, deals with all aspects of heavy carpentry construction for single or multi-story commercial buildings. Study Guide for Commercial Carpentry replaces Masonry Level 3 Trainee Guide, Carpentry Level 2 Framing & Finishing Trainee Guide, Carpentry Level 3 Forms Trainee Guide, and Carpentry Level 4 Advanced Trainee Guide.

  $166.14

  $166.14

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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General Building Contractor Business and Law Books

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  West Virginia Business and Law Study Guide for Contractors

  West Virginia Business and Law Study Guide for Contractors, 4th Edition

  $47.04

  $47.04

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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