Florida Business & General Contractor Exam Books, Tabs & Online Course Packages

Everything you need to pass the Florida General Contractor License Exam books, tabs, and expert-led online prep.

The Florida General Contractor Exam is required for all first-time applicants pursuing a contractor license in the construction trade. This complete package includes all required reference books, pre-printed tabs, and access to our industry-proven exam prep courses.

Includes the Following Required Books:

• A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction - 2017 
• A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor & Subcontractor - 2017 
• A701 Instructions to Bidders - 2018
• Florida Contractors Manual, 2025
• Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926 - July 2025
• Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction 11th, 2024
• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2024
• Building Component Safety Information: 2018 - Updated 2020 (Beginning July 1, 2026, the 2025, Edition will be used for the exam.)
• Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Existing Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023

The following references are suggested study reference material for the examination only and MAY NOT be brought into the testing room or facility for the examination:

• Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001 (This book is included with book set)
• Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Edition 2024
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th Edition, 2021
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019
• Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition.

Package Options Available:

• Complete Book Set for the Florida Business & General Contractor Exam
  
• Pre-printed Tabs to easily find important code sections during the exam
  
• Online Cram Courses – Fast-track your prep with focused exam simulations
  
• Online Home Study Courses – Learn at your own pace with full support
  
• Unlimited Course Access or 1-Year Access Options
  
• Direct Instructor Support via Phone, Text, WhatsApp, Zoom, Facetime, or Email
  

Note: If you purchase "Highlighted and Tabbed Books" Only the Reference Books that are allowed in the examination center are shipped as highlighted and tabbed. Please call +1 (954) 908-7010 if you want to purchase the suggested study materials highlighted.

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Our Blended Format combines self-paced online training with live instructor access, giving every student the flexibility and support to succeed, especially on open-book exams.

You’ll also receive:

• Final exams with questions, answers, page numbers, and solutions
  
• How-to videos for taking the exam, using Pearson VUE systems, and study strategies
  
• Highlighting & tabbing instructions for your books
  
• Over 1,500 practice questions organized by chapter and book
  

Florida General Contractor Trade Knowledge Exam Overview:

• 60 scored questions for Contract Administration + 60 scored questions for Project Management
  
• A time limit of 4.5 hours for each
• Must have a minimum score of 70%
• Open Book Format
  

Reminder: Failing costs you! Each retake is $135 (State) + $80 (Pearson VUE).

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What's Included in the Online Cram Course:

• 1-Year or Unlimited Access (50% off renewals)
  
• Test-taking technique videos (NEW)
  
• Pearson VUE exam walkthrough (NEW)
  
• Final printable exams + detailed solutions
  
• Specific topic videos
  
• Reference book updates list
  

Online Home Study Course Also Includes:

• 1-Year or Unlimited Access (50% off renewals)
  
• Full video library: exam registration, test tips, computer testing (NEW)
  
• 5 Printable Final Exams
  
• Highlight & tab guides for all reference books
  
• Practice exams by book
  
• 1,500+ practice questions with answers, page numbers, and solutions
  
• Instructor support via phone, Zoom, or email
  

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