Virginia Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) Exam Prep

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Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam Prep Services & Materials

Overview

Your guide to the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam

Contractor Training Center offers everything you need to prepare for the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) Exam and obtain a business contractor license.

The Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam is a challenging test of your knowledge of building regulations, best practices, and terminology. However, with the right study materials and courses, you’ll build the base knowledge and confidence you’ll need to pass the exam and begin your career as a contractor.

As a licensed commercial building contractor in Virginia, you will be able to take on projects for work on properties in the commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental sectors.

Such projects often include:

Construction
Renovation
Repair
Improvement
Removal
Demolition

In Virginia, in addition to Commercial Building Contractor classification, specialty designations must be obtained for licensees to perform:

Electrical work
Plumbing
HVAC projects

Exam Breakdown

What's on the exam?

# of Questions	Minimum Passing Score	Time Allowed
80	56 (70%)	180 minutes

Subject Area	# of questions
Site Work	8
Concrete including Reinforcement	9
Masonry	9
Metals	9
Carpentry	9
Thermal and Moisture Protection	8
Associated Trades Finishes including Drywall Metal Stud Framing Insulation and Moisture Control Doors, Windows, and Glazing	7
Safety	7
Estimating and Plan Reading	8
General Building Code Requirements Life Safety and Egress Accessibility Fire Protection Requirements General Code Provisions	6

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

How to prepare for the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam

To become a licensed commercial building contractor in Virginia, you must pass the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor (CBC) Exam. This license permits you to contract for the construction of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and accessory buildings and structures.

The Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam is a three-hour, open-book test consisting of 80 questions.

The exam covers topics including:

Site Work
Concrete (including reinforcement)
Masonry
Metals
Carpentry
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Safety
Estimating and Plan Reading
General Building Code Requirements

To pass, you must score 70% or higher. Effective preparation involves a thorough review of all study materials and reference books. Exam prep courses like the packages available through Contractor Training Center can explain exactly what you need to know to pass your exam the first time.

License Requirements

How to get your Virginia Commercial Building Contractor license

To register for the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam and become a licensed contractor, you’ll need to:

Determine which class of license to obtain
Class A: Projects over $120,000. Requires 5 years of experience.
Class B: Projects between $10,000 and $120,000. Requires 3 years of experience.
Class C: Projects between $1,000 and $10,000. Requires 2 years of experience.

Meet the Requirements:

Complete an eight-hour pre-license education course approved by the Board for Contractors.
Demonstrate financial responsibility by meeting certain net worth requirements.

Get pre-approved for the exam by contacting the Board for Contractors Licensing Section of DPOR at (804) 367-8511.

Once you have been pre-approved, register for the exam with PSI Exams online at www.psiexams.com. There is an $85 exam fee.

Take and pass the exam. The Virginia Commercial Building Contractor exam is an open-book test of 80 multiple-choice questions. You are allotted three hours to complete the exam, and a score of 70% is required to pass.

After passing the exam, apply for your contractor's license through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). You can find the application and instructions on their website at www.dpor.virginia.gov.

Pay the required application and licensing fees:

Class A License: $385
Class B License: $370
Class C License: $235

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