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Our instructors wrote the Virginia reference books,
wrote the exams for Virginia, and know the material!
Who better to take a class from than the
experts who know the material?
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Class A & B Exam Training
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Covers the test content area for all 3 exams
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Practice sample accounting and math problems
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Covers test taking strategies
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One-day only (We know what we are doing)
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Small classes for one-on-one assistance
Classes are held on Wednesdays in Richmond.
Students will
install tabs
and highlight strategic material in the books. There
is continuous interaction to ensure understanding of
the material.
The seminar will review the same reference manuals
that are taken into the exam room. Students who
have taken this seminar have enjoyed a very high
rate of success on the exam - passing all parts the
first time. Seminar cost is $299. All reference
materials may be purchased through Contractors
Institute.
Seating is limited.
Call us today
at 804.556.5518 to
register!
Download this
registration form
(in PDF format)
*Getting a new license in
Virginia? Make sure you have completed your mandatory
business class. Go to the BCL page for more information. Classes can now be purchased
as a package to save money. Call us today for information*
See below for the seminar schedule.
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Building Technical (BLD)
Exam Training
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Covers the test content area for all 3 reference
manuals
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Students will install tabs for quick reference
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Discussion on how to read the various charts and
tables of the code
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Class taught by a former building inspector,
supervisor of VA State Building Code, and building
contractor
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Small classes for one-on-one assistance
Classes are held
Wednesday Afternoon
This seminar, administered
following the A & B seminar, is for those who need
the BLD designation on their license.
This program will teach understanding of the
common terminology used in the exam and will teach
understanding of the test content areas. All
reference materials may be purchased through
Contractors Institute. The BLD seminar is $150, starts at
1:00 and will end no later than 4:00 pm.
Call to register now at 804.556.5518
Download
this registration form
(PDF Format)
See below for the seminar schedule.
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Class Date
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Basic Contractor's Course -
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A & B
Exam Prep- Wed. |
Builder's Exam Prep -
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March 9
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March 10 |
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March 23 |
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March 24 |
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April 6 |
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April 7 |
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Call to register 804.556.5518
Click to
download the registration form
(PDF Format)
Click to download
a detailed information
(packet PDF Format)
*Classes can now be purchased as a
package to save money. Call us today for information*
Classes are held in Innsbrook, Richmond:
The Colonnade Office Building
4050 Innslake Dr, Suite 133
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Don't see a date you like? Call us for one-on-one
training today!
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Building Technical (BLD)
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Self Study Program
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This is a packaged program that
provides everything you need to study and take the
Virginia BLD exam.
The training is at your own pace and your
convenience.
See the Reference Materials page for more information
on how to get your study package today!
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All reference books listed below are
allowed in the examination room.
| Class A & B reference
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Purchase the Virginia Law Set through
Contractors Institute for $89.25 (tax included), and have it
delivered at the seminar.
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Contractors
Business Reference Manual, 3rd Edition ISBN 1-4277-8423-X This book is used for the
General and Advanced sections of the exam. It is
indexed by topic and page number to assist the student
in looking up particular subjects.
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Virginia
Contractor's Law Manual, 3rd Edition ISBN 1-4277-9422-1 This manual contains specific
laws and regulations referenced on the Virginia exam
section.
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Business
and Law Practice Exam ISBN 1-4195-3509-9 A 100 question exam that
explores your knowledge of the content areas covered on
the actual exam. Includes an explanation of the
answers and test taking tips. Recently revised to
explore the accounting area. A step by step guide on how to pass any exam.
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How to take an Exam This 39 page document, written by exam development professionals Robert Gregory and Dr. Paul Naylor, will take you behind the scenes and explores the secrets of test writers. Learn strategies for study, reading the exam, discarding wrong answers and selecting the correct response. Find out how to relieve test anxiety and get through the exam process successfully. This manual has been adopted by many state, county and city agencies to improve the success rate of their test taking employees. $19.95 downloaded to your computer.
Purchase as a set through Contractors
Institute for $190.70 (tax included) and have it delivered
at the seminar.
Books may be purchased separately.
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2006
International Residential Code
The manual details the mandatory provisions that
regulate the actual construction of a 1 and 2 family
dwelling. This includes specifics such as fastener schedules,
girder spans, ceiling height, room sizes, and all other
elements of construction. The manual is 1,000 pages and we will focus on
the content areas pertinent to the exam.
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Carpentry and Building
Construction, 6th Ed by
John Louis Feirer This manual is a valuable reference
for a residential contracting business. It covers the topics which are more general to
the construction and not covered in the Code. The content areas of the exam are explored which
includes building layout, plan reading, foundations,
framing, roof materials, interiors and more.
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Student Testimonials
We provide a variety of training
classes and delivery methods for those taking the
Virginia contractor license examinations. We are not
a cram school. We teach understanding of the
material so that you can knowledgeably answer
questions on the exam.
See our student testimonials below:
" I honestly
could not have passed the exam without the class. It
was well worth the money and I'd recommend your
class to anybody!"
-K. Rose
" I've taken these classes and exams in 3 states - I
liked this format best."
-G. Holt
"I just took
and passed the BLD. If I had known you guys
were this good, I would have taken your class for
the first three sections. Thanks so much for
the help."
-Michelle
"I passed all four parts. I don's
see how anyone could do that without seeing you."
-J. Wheeler
"I passed the BLD exam the first
time. I couldn't have done it with the class. You
guys rock!"
-K. Allen
"Just wanted to let you know that
I took your class and passed my exam. Even though I
have been in the industry for over 34 years, it
would have been extremely difficult to pass without
your help. Thanks!"
-A. Alvis
"I passed the first time. The class was very
worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone."
-L. Redifer
"It was worth every penny and I
got my money's worth out of it."
-W. Ownby
"After taking your 1-day class
for Contractor-A/Bldr, I took all 4 sections the
next week and passed all 4 the first try. Sure
was glad to get through it so quick and easy-thanks
for the help preparing."
-W. Solterbeck
"I took and passed all four
sections in only 4 hours."
-R. Fast
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