NASCLA’S MISSION The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) was founded in 1962 as a non profit corporation. Its membership is comprised of states that have enacted laws regulating the business of contracting. NASCLA is dedicated to the mutual assistance of its member states in striving for the better regulation of the construction industry to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
"As we continue to grow into a global economy, NASCLA is a model organization by providing its members, from all over our country, the opportunity to network and share ideas about the construction industry." — Yolanda Collazos Kizer, CASA Fenix Enterprises “Why reinvent the wheel if you can get guidance from NASCLA member states that saves you time and money. It is amazing that so many states are facing or have had similar situations or problems and how they were resolved. Working together brings great results!" — George Whalen, Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration Board
NASCLA’S OBJECTIVES 1.
To promote the protection of the public health and safety through the licensing of contractors.
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To provide a forum for the discussion of problems common to the regulation of the construction industry and to develop solutions.
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To assist licensing agencies in developing licensing laws and rules.
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To provide a clearinghouse for information concerning court decisions, attorney generals’ opinions and disciplinary procedures.
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To provide technical assistance in the development of license classifications systems.
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To provide mutual assistance in the standardization of licensing examinations.
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To provide consultation on office procedures and administration.
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To educate the public as to the benefits of using licensed contractors.
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To provide a continuing education program for the construction industry.
NASCLA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS NASCLA offers several different levels of membership to regulatory agencies, trade associations, firms and individuals who are involved in the licensing and regulation of the construction industry. State Membership offers executive directors and staff from state regulatory agencies the ability to exchange information and ideas with other state regulators. Associate and Contractor Memberships provide members with the opportunity to network with agency regulators from around the country while Business Members have exposure to possible new clients. Members in each of these categories are devoted to protecting the health and safety of the general public through the licensing of construction contractors. If you are interested and dedicated to our mutual goals, please see the following levels of membership and locate the level that best fits you and/or your organization.
State Member
Associate Member
~ Networking opportunities with industry experts and representatives
~ Networking opportunities with industry experts and representatives
~ Invitation to the Mid Year Meeting and Annual Conference
~ Invitation to the Annual Conference
~ Board of Director and Committee Member participation
~ Committee Member participation
~ Full access to the NASCLA “Members Only”website which includes:
~ Access to the NASCLA “Members Only” website which includes:
• NASCLA’s Calendar of Events • Constitution and Bylaws • Legal News • Newsletters • President’s Message • NASCLA Member Contact List • Disciplinary Data Bank • Executive Director Report • Info Share • Meeting Minutes • Conference Call Notes ~ State Members receive the following complimentary publications: • NASCLA Quarterly Newsletter • NASCLA Membership Directory • NASCLA Recovery Funds Booklet • NASCLA Contractor State Licensing Information Directory • NASCLA State Members Contractors Licensing Requirements
• NASCLA’s Calendar of Events • Constitution and Bylaws • Legal News • Newsletters • President’s Message • NASCLA Member Contact List ~ Associate Members receive the following complimentary publications: • NASCLA Contractor State Licensing Information Directory • NASCLA Membership Directory • NASCLA Quarterly Newsletter
Contractor Member ~ Networking opportunities with industry experts and representatives ~ Invitation to the Annual Conference ~ Committee Member participation ~ Access to the NASCLA “Members Only” website which includes: • NASCLA’s Calendar of Events • Constitution and Bylaws • Legal News • Newsletters • President’s Message • NASCLA Member Contact List ~ Contractor Members receive the following complimentary publications: • NASCLA Contractor State Licensing Information Directory • NASCLA Membership Directory • NASCLA Quarterly Newsletter
Business Member
Affiliate Member ~ limited to retired employees of state licensing agencies
~ Networking opportunities with industry experts and representatives
~ Networking opportunities with industry experts and representatives
~ Invitation to the Annual Conference including:
~ Invitation to the Annual Conference
• Sponsorship options • Vendor Booth options ~ Access to the NASCLA “Members Only” website which includes: • NASCLA’s Calendar of Events • Constitution and Bylaws • Legal News • Newsletters • President’s Message • NASCLA Member Contact List ~ Business Members receive the following complimentary publications: • NASCLA Quarterly Newsletter • NASCLA Membership Directory • NASCLA Recovery Funds Booklet • NASCLA Contractor State Licensing Information Directory • NASCLA State Members Contractors Licensing Requirements
~ Access to the NASCLA “Members Only” website which includes: • NASCLA’s Calendar of Events • Constitution and Bylaws • Legal News • Newsletters • President’s Message • NASCLA Member Contact List ~ Affiliate Members receive the following complimentary publications: • NASCLA Contractor State Licensing Information Directory • NASCLA Membership Directory • NASCLA Quarterly Newsletter
NASCLA CONFERENCES Mid Year Meeting The Mid Year Meeting was designed as a planning and project oriented two day session for NASCLA’s Board of Directors. In 2007, the meeting format changed in order to provide NASCLA Committee’s with the opportunity to work together to set goals for their respective committees. Business procedures and any upcoming projects for NASCLA and NPI are also discussed at the meeting. This meeting is held in the spring or early summer.
Annual Conference The NASCLA Annual Conference is fast becoming a must attend event for all who are involved in the regulation of the construction industry. Each year the association’s Program Committee and Staff members exceed expectations with quality programming and exceptional speakers in outstanding locations. The conference is a great opportunity for NASCLA members to come together to discuss current issues relevant to the regulation of contractors. The conference also provides a forum for participants to interact and exchange information on licensing issues. The four day conference is held in the fall in the home state of the current president.
Committee Meetings NASCLA has nine committees and meetings are held throughout the year in locations all around the country. Committees meet at least twice a year (at the Mid Year Meeting and Annual Conference) and periodically by teleconference.
NASCLA National Examination Program for Commercial General Contractors The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) National Examination Program for Commercial General Contractors is proud to announce that the national examination program has officially been launched! The NASCLA National Examination Committee has been working diligently to finalize the program details. Many people and organizations have provided input over the last nine years to define the goals and procedures for the long-awaited program. The first examination to be offered will be the Commercial General Contractor examination. The impetus for the National Examination Program was twofold: 1) To reduce redundant licensing examination requirements for contractors who travel from state to state. 2) To improve the overall quality and validity of contractor licensing examinations. An important requirement of the program was to maintain the ongoing relationships between states and their existing testing providers. In order to accomplish these goals, an approval/accreditation process was developed whereby existing testing providers can request that their business, examination security, examination development and examination administration processes be audited by independent auditors hired by NASCLA. The audit criteria were developed and revised over several years (and many committee meetings!) with input from psychometric consultants, testing providers and NASCLA State Members. NASCLA selected Professional Examination Service (PES) through an RFP process to conduct a national occupational analysis study of Commercial General Contractors that was completed in 2006. The results of this study provide examination specifications for testing providers to develop a national examination and have it Accredited by NASCLA. States can be confident that contractors who pass a NASCLA Accredited examination possess the trade knowledge necessary to be licensed. Applicants who pass the national examination must still fulfill all other state specific licensure requirements (e.g., law and business examination, bonds, financial statements, etc.). NASCLA will also have a separate approval process for testing providers who have passed only the business, examination security and administration audits, but have not developed an Accredited examination. NASCLA has retained the services of Kara Schmitt, Ph.D., KNK Consulting, to perform the examination-related portions of the audit, Mukai Greenlee & Company, P.C. to perform the business portion of the audit, and ShareVista to provide a National Examination Database (NED) to manage the data from contractors who have taken an Accredited examination. State Members will be able to access the database to verify that applicants have passed the examination. The NASCLA Application and Procedures to Become a NASCLA Examination Provider are available online at www.nascla.org. For additional information regarding the National Contractors Licensing Examination, please contact the association at 623.587.9354 or email info@nascla.org.
NASCLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP State Member $475 Limited to states that have enacted laws to regulate the business of contracting.
Associate Member $125 Limited to contractor trade associations, contracting firms, construction material suppliers and regional (county, city or municipality) contractor licensing agencies.
Contractor Membership $125 Limited to contractor firms, individual contractors and construction material suppliers.
Business Member $750 Limited to firms whose business is related to the construction industry.
Affiliate Member $50 Limited to former employees of state contractor licensing agencies and board members of such agencies who are not actively engaged in the contracting business.
“We strongly support and believe in the work NASCLA is doing. Among other things, NASCLA members are working hard to make the licensing process easier for contractors, which we sincerely appreciate. Attendance at the Annual Meeting offers the opportunity to meet and talk to the state directors and representatives face-to-face in both formal and casual settings. It's also a great forum to become familiar with NASCLA's goals, learn about changes the states may be making, perhaps provide contractor feedback and, of course, enjoy spending time with others in our industry. All state leaders and public contractors, no matter what type or size, will benefit by being a member of this organization.� — Patty Riggs, Fluor Corporation
NASCLA’S MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this form and remit to NASCLA at the address below. Name Agency
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q STATE MEMBER ~ $475 q ASSOCIATE MEMBER ~ $125 q CONTRACTOR MEMBER ~ $125 q BUSINESS MEMBER ~ $750 q AFFILIATE MEMBER ~ $50
Please return this registration form and your check payable to:
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