activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 7
- Conducting Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalOrganizes and executes service missions to assist communities impacted by natural disasters, focusing on hands-on improvement projects such as park restoration, infrastructure repair, and environmental rehabilitation.
- Contractor Licensing Exam Development and Administration Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationDevelops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building, electrical, and plumbing, which states can adopt for their licensing requirements. This includes creating practice exams and study materials.
- Developing and Administering Contractor Licensing Exams Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationDevelops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building contractors and electrical trades, with a new plumbing examination program under development. These exams are accepted by multiple states as an alternative to state-specific trade examinations.
- Developing and Administering Contractor Licensing Exams Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationDevelops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building, electrical, and plumbing, which are accepted by multiple states as an alternative to state-specific trade exams. This includes offering practice exams and study materials.
- Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalConducts service missions and hands-on improvement projects in areas affected by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. These projects involve restoring functionality, enhancing safety, and strengthening long-term resilience through facility and infrastructure improvements in parks and public spaces.
- Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalConducts service missions and hands-on improvement projects in areas affected by natural disasters, such as hurricane-damaged parks, focusing on restoring functionality, enhancing safety, and strengthening long-term resilience through infrastructure and environmental repairs.
- Providing Exam Preparation Resources Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationOffers various resources to help contractors prepare for licensing exams, including AI-powered practice exams, comprehensive study packs, online practice courses, and self-paced online courses covering business, law, and project management topics. These resources are also available for state agencies for pre-licensure, remedial, and continuing education.
research · 3
- Conducting Job Analysis for Exam Development Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationConducts national surveys of general building contractors to gather data for job analysis, which informs the development of new and updated examinations.
- Conducting Job Analysis for Exam Development Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationConducts national surveys of general building contractors to gather data and inform job analysis, which is crucial for the development of relevant and effective examinations.
- Job Analysis and Examination Research Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationConducts national surveys of general building contractors to perform job analysis, which informs the development and updates of their licensing examinations.
capacity building · 6
- Contractor Licensing Information Directory Construction Trade Association ServicesProvides a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), offering instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing data for regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
- Contractor Licensing Information and Support Construction Trade Association ServicesProvides a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), offering instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing data. The organization also enhances webinar programming and member calls to strengthen knowledge of licensing issues for state members.
- Managing and Sharing Examination Results Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains a National Examination Database (NED) to store examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic transcript sharing with state regulatory agencies. Transcripts can waive trade examination requirements and are accessible to agencies for two years after purchase.
- Managing the National Examination Database and Transcript Services Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains the National Examination Database (NED) to store examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic sharing of transcripts with state regulatory agencies, allowing for the waiver of trade examination requirements.
- National Examination Database Management and Transcript Services Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains a National Examination Database (NED) to store contractor examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic sharing of transcripts with state regulatory agencies, charging a fee for transcript submission.
- Providing Contractor Licensing Information and Resources Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), providing nationwide access to contractor licensing data, and enhances webinar programming and member calls to strengthen knowledge of licensing issues.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Centralized Exam Result Management centralized_exam_databaseOperates a centralized electronic database to efficiently deliver exam results to regulatory agencies, thereby streamlining the contractor licensing process across different jurisdictions.
- Collaborative Regulatory Advancement collaborative_regulationThe organization strengthens contractor licensing and public protection by fostering collaboration among licensing agencies and leaders. This involves bringing stakeholders together to expand reciprocity, improve regulation, and ensure consistent and effective construction regulation through member insight, committee collaboration, and strategic planning focused on areas like communication, education, model legislation, portability, and technology.
- Collaborative Regulatory Strengthening collaborative_regulationStrengthens contractor licensing and public protection by fostering collaboration among licensing agencies and leaders. This involves bringing stakeholders together to expand reciprocity, improve regulation, and support state agencies through shared insights, committee work, and strategic planning focused on communication, education, model legislation, portability, and technology.
- Facilitating Interstate Contractor Mobility through Standardized Licensing interstate_licensing_recognitionThe organization develops and utilizes standardized, psychometrically sound electrical and contractor licensing exams, often with input from Subject Matter Experts, to enable reciprocity and portability across states. This allows contractors to use a single exam result for licensure in multiple jurisdictions, streamlining the licensing process and supporting contractor mobility while maintaining regulatory integrity.
- Interstate Exam Reciprocity and Contractor Mobility interstate_licensing_recognitionThe organization facilitates contractor mobility across states by providing a standardized examination option and a system for sharing exam results. This allows exam results to substitute for state-specific trade exams in participating jurisdictions, enabling candidates to apply for licensure in multiple states without retaking individual trade exams and streamlining the licensing process.
- Standardized Exam Development and Reciprocity standardized_exam_reciprocityDevelops standardized, psychometrically sound electrical and contractor licensing exams using national job analyses and Subject Matter Expert input. This standardization enables exam results to be recognized across multiple states, facilitating contractor mobility and streamlining the licensing process by allowing candidates to bypass individual state-specific trade exams.
- Standardized Exam Development and Validation standardized_exam_developmentThe organization develops standardized electrical and contractor licensing exams by conducting national job analyses, gathering input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and surveying electricians. This process ensures the exams align with real-world industry practices, adhere to psychometric and electrical/building standards, and reflect diverse perspectives.
- Strengthening Construction Regulation through Collaborative Leadership and Strategic Priorities collaborative_regulationThe organization strengthens contractor licensing and public protection by fostering collaboration among licensing agencies and leaders. It achieves this through member insight, committee collaboration, and a strategic framework that focuses on communication, education, model legislation, portability, and technology to advance consistent and effective construction regulation.
- Targeted Exam Preparation Support targeted_exam_preparationSupports individuals in preparing for licensing exams by providing practice exams to identify knowledge gaps and focus study, along with supplemental reference materials that align with primary study guides. This approach aims to strengthen core knowledge and improve exam performance.
- Targeted Exam Preparation Support targeted_exam_preparationThe organization supports contractor licensing exam preparation by providing practice exams to strengthen core knowledge, identify knowledge gaps, and focus study efforts. It also offers supplemental reference materials that align with primary study guides and employs visually engaging content and simplified explanations to make complex concepts accessible.
- Targeted Exam Preparation Support targeted_exam_preparationThe organization supports individuals preparing for licensing exams by providing practice exams to identify knowledge gaps and focus study, and by offering supplemental reference materials that align with primary study guides, making complex concepts accessible through simplified and visually engaging content.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Annual Mission
A service initiative where NASCLA volunteers and partners support community recovery and restoration efforts, such as park improvements in Marshall, North Carolina.
Business & Law Companion Course
A self-paced online course to help contractors prepare for the licensing exam, covering key business, law, and project management topics.
Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID)
A digitized database subscription providing instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing information for members and non-members.
Enhanced Webinars with Micro-Learning
Webinar programming with micro-learning opportunities and state member calls to spotlight member resources and tools.
NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program
Provides three open-book electrical trade examinations: Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians, and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
NASCLA Accredited Examination Program
Offers standardized licensing exams for various construction trades (Commercial General Building, Electrical, Plumbing) accepted by participating states to facilitate contractor mobility.
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
A standardized licensing exam for commercial general building contractors, accepted by participating states.
NASCLA Accredited Plumbing Examination Program
Currently under development, this program aims to create a new accredited examination for plumbing professionals.
NASCLA Online Examination Practice Course
An online course designed to support candidates in preparing for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.
National Examination Database (NED)
A database that stores examination results and allows for quick and secure transcript sharing with regulatory agencies.
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Board of Directors Coalition — Governing body that meets to guide strategic direction and ensure committee success
- Jacquie Wilberscheid Partner — Examinations & Publications Manager
- Lowe’s Services Partner — Collaborated on the 5th Annual Mission to support recovery and restoration efforts in Marshall, North Carolina, and was an "Infinite Sponsor" for the event.
- NASCLA Executive Committee Coalition — Leadership body that guides strategic direction and reviews initiatives
- North Carolina Electrical Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
- North Carolina General Contractors Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
- North Carolina Plumbing and Heating Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
- PSI Partner — Collaborates with PSI to offer approved practice exams for contractor licensing.
- PSI Partner — Testing provider that administers the NASCLA Accredited Examination and uploads exam results to the National Examination Database.
- PSI Exams Partner — Administers the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examinations as indicated by the Candidate Information Bulletin hosted on psiexams.com.
- Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of North Carolina Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
- State Agencies in blue on the map Partner — Collaborates with administering state agencies that offer the NASCLA Exam as an alternative to their state-specific trade examination.
- State Licensing Agencies Partner — Collaborates with state licensing agencies to administer and recognize the NASCLA Electrical Exam as an alternative to state-specific trade exams.
- Town of Marshall Partner — Collaborated on the 5th Annual Mission to support ongoing recovery and restoration efforts in the town.