Package Overview

Get ready for the Mississippi Building Construction exam at PSI with a study package built to help you learn the material, practice finding answers, and approach exam day with confidence. This online course + exam-ready book set package brings together online exam preparation and pre-tabbed, highlighted reference books.

Mississippi applicants taking Building Construction may choose between this MSBOC state-specific exam and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. This package prepares you for the state-specific exam only.

Online Exam Prep Course

Online Exam Prep Course: Self-paced learning modules covering site work, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, general code, plan reading, and estimating, and Mississippi One Call.

Exam Simulator and Practice Quizzes: Practice exam-style questions under timed conditions and identify knowledge gaps.

Book Highlighting Instruction Videos: Learn how to tab, highlight, and navigate your approved references.

Exam-Ready Book Set

Your 11-book reference set arrives with permanent tabs and highlighted exam-relevant material, so you can concentrate on understanding the material and practicing reference navigation.

Mississippi Law and Business Management

Mississippi contractor applicants must also pass the separate Law and Business Management exam. That preparation is not included in this trade package.

Class Days & Times

This is an entirely online, self-paced course. Our online pre-recorded content is available 24/7 with unlimited access for 180 days after purchase.

If you require an extension after your initial 180 days of course access, contact our support team to request a course extension for $150.

Exam Overview

Exam administrator: PSI

Exam format: Open book

Licensing authority: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC)

Trade examination: 80 questions; time allowed: 3 hours; passing score: 70%.

Law and Business Management: A separate exam required for commercial and residential license applicants. It is not included in this package.

Books

The exam is open book. The following references are included with this package:

  • International Building Code
  • Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
  • Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  • Carpentry and Building Construction
  • Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
  • Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  • Roofing Construction & Estimating
  • State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13 Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
  • Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
  • Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone
  • Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices

References may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent tabs only; they may not be written in.

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Access Period 6 Months

Unlimited access to all content