{"product_id":"arkansas-class-a-hvacr-contractor-ultimate-exam-prep-rental-package-copy","title":"Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHawaii General Building Contractor (B) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) trade exam is one of the broadest contractor exams in the state. It doesn’t test one narrow skill—it tests whether you can think like a builder who understands how a project comes together from the ground up: reading plans, estimating, sequencing work, coordinating trades, managing concrete and carpentry fundamentals, protecting the building from moisture, and making safe jobsite decisions. If your study plan isn’t organized, it’s easy to spend a lot of time reviewing and still feel unprepared when it’s time to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to solve that problem by giving you a structured, exam-aligned preparation path built around the official trade references used to develop the Hawaii B exam questions—plus the Hawaii edition NASCLA business reference to support Business \u0026amp; Law preparation. You’re not just collecting books. You’re building a study system: learn the concepts, reinforce them with consistent review, and train closed-book recall so you can answer confidently during the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key advantage of an “Ultimate” package is that it supports the full journey from start to finish: (1) the right reference set to study from, (2) a full year of course access so you can study steadily instead of rushing, and (3) an included Application Service to help keep your licensing process moving while you focus on prep. This is especially helpful for General Building candidates because the exam scope spans many categories, and strong results come from consistent performance across the outline—not from being great at only one trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e International Building Code (IBC), 2018; Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone (10th Edition); Carpentry and Building Construction (2016 Edition); The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction (4th Edition); Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders; NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Hawaii Edition (1st Edition, 2022).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 16px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,805\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $550\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Due Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,355\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a rental package with a refundable deposit tied to the book rental terms for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii \u003cstrong\u003eB – General Building Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e trade examination is published with the following format:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Passing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published exam content areas and item counts are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan Reading and Estimating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSitework and Foundations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpentry:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Trades (including interior and exterior finishes, and windows \u0026amp; doors):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety OSHA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal and Moisture Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 80 questions in four hours, your pace can be calm and steady. The bigger challenge is the breadth. General Building is scored by consistency: you want to earn points across every category instead of leaving gaps that create preventable misses. That’s why a structured course-and-book plan helps so much—your study stays mapped to the outline and you review the highest-value fundamentals repeatedly until recall is dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eClosed Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii B – General Building Contractor examination is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam. The published exam bulletin states that the reference material used to develop the exam questions is \u003cstrong\u003enot allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e in the examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat that means for your preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou study for recall, not lookup.\u003c\/strong\u003e You won’t be flipping pages during the test, so your advantage comes from understanding and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou train “best answer” thinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many questions include multiple answers that sound possible; the exam rewards the safest, most appropriate, best-practice choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use repetition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed-book performance improves when you review the same core ideas multiple times over weeks—not when you cram once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou practice explaining concepts simply.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you can explain a topic in plain language, you can usually recognize the correct answer quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why 1 year of course access is valuable. It supports steady review cycles so you can build long-term retention instead of trying to force broad construction knowledge into a short study window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawaii contractor licensing is overseen by the Contractors License Board under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) Division. While licensing steps can vary by applicant type (entity vs. sole proprietor, responsible managing employee structure, and whether you are applying for an additional classification), the exam timeline follows a consistent rule: \u003cstrong\u003eyou must be approved before you can register for your exam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA practical exam-focused sequence looks like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure B – General Building matches the scope of contracting work you intend to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the required application package for Board review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive approval to test:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exam bulletin states you are not allowed to register until the Board approves your application and sends a letter of approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule your examination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaii contractor examinations are administered by PSI and scheduled after approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest within the eligibility window:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PSI bulletin states your eligibility is valid for 6 months and you can test unlimited times during that 6-month period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the B trade exam is closed book, many candidates begin studying while their application is being processed. That approach gives you the repetition time you need to build strong recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawaii contractor licenses follow a fixed renewal cycle. The Contractors License Board states that \u003cstrong\u003eall licenses, regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by September 30 of every even-numbered year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once you are licensed, keeping renewal timing on your calendar is an important part of staying compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a preparation standpoint, it also helps to plan your study schedule around your approval and eligibility window. The goal is to test while your knowledge is fresh and your recall is strong—without rushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii B trade exam bulletin lists specific reference titles and editions used to develop exam questions (not allowed in the exam room because the test is closed book). This package includes the books you selected for your Ultimate rental set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: International Building Code (IBC), 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilds code awareness and strengthens your understanding of building assemblies, terminology, and performance expectations that support plan reading, coordination, and quality-minded decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone (10th Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces masonry methods, materials awareness, and best-practice fundamentals that help you answer masonry-related and general building coordination questions with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Carpentry and Building Construction (2016 Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthens framing and carpentry fundamentals, sequencing, and practical building methods that show up frequently across General Building content areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction (4th Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the Concrete portion of the outline with quality-driven thinking: placement and finishing concepts, curing purpose, and prevention of common defects that appear in scenario-style questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces structural coordination awareness and safe handling\/erection fundamentals for joists and joist girders—useful for general building job planning and safety-minded decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Hawaii Edition (1st Edition, 2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness and project management reference used to support Business \u0026amp; Law preparation, including planning, management fundamentals, and compliance-minded decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition alignment (important for Hawaii B):\u003c\/strong\u003e The PSI bulletin lists specific editions for the B trade references. If you want your study materials to match the bulletin exactly, edition matching is recommended so terminology and emphasis align closely with the reference framework used to develop questions. This package includes the editions you requested for your rental set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy by exam category, not by book.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the B exam spans many subjects, a book-by-book approach can feel productive while still leaving gaps. A better strategy is to use the exam outline categories as your “table of contents” and pull the most testable concepts into short, repeatable notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical closed-book weekly structure (repeatable for steady improvement):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan Reading \u0026amp; Estimating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice interpreting what drawings are telling you—sections, details, dimensions, notes, and coordination intent. Focus on recognizing what must be built and in what sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSitework \u0026amp; Foundations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce sequencing and preparation thinking. Many questions are about what should happen first, what is required for performance, and what prevents long-term failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train quality-control reasoning. Focus on why curing matters, what causes defects, and what choices reduce risk. These questions often reward best-practice habits, not niche trivia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpentry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthen framing intent, connections awareness, layout logic, and sequencing. Many items test whether you understand how components work together, not just vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Trades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Think coordination across finishes and openings. Questions here often test jobsite planning, transitions, and preventing common performance problems caused by poor sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce general principles, common failure points, and safe planning habits. Focus on decisions that prevent leaks and premature breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety (OSHA mindset):\u003c\/strong\u003e Train hazard recognition and the safest, most defensible contractor decision. Many safety items are about what should be enforced on a real jobsite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal \u0026amp; Moisture Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on how moisture causes failures, where water intrusion commonly happens, and what details and sequencing prevent condensation and damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the “Learn → Summarize → Recall” method (the fastest way to build closed-book performance):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study one focused topic until it makes sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummarize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Write a one-page outline in your own words (key terms, purpose, common mistakes, and best practices).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close the book and answer your own prompts without looking. Then correct your notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the same summaries weekly. Stable recall is built through repetition, not one-time reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain “best answer” thinking intentionally.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you review a topic, ask: “Which choice prevents the most common failure?” and “Which choice is safest and most defensible for a licensed contractor?” That mindset matches how many general building questions are written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild calm pacing for exam day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four hours is generous, but broad exams can tempt candidates to overthink. Aim for a steady rhythm, answer the clear items confidently, and don’t let a few uncertain questions drain the time you need to stay consistent across the full test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps you reach your Hawaii General Building (B) goal by providing a structured, trade-focused approach designed specifically for a closed-book contractor exam. Instead of relying on open-book navigation strategies, you build stable understanding and recall through organized topic review and practice-oriented preparation that mirrors how contractor exam questions are written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur support focuses on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized study guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps your prep aligned with the published B exam categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-focused review structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that connects learning to real jobsite decisions, sequencing, coordination, and quality outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice-oriented preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e that turns reading into recall using prompts, drills, and steady review cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence-building study habits\u003c\/strong\u003e that help you answer efficiently and calmly under timed conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResults depend on your effort and exam-day performance, but a realistic, repeatable study structure can make your preparation time more efficient and help you feel ready when it’s time to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) trade exam closed book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The published PSI exam bulletin states the B – General Building Contractor trade exam is closed book and the reference materials are not allowed in the examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the Hawaii B trade exam and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published exam format lists 80 questions with 240 minutes allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score do I need to pass the Hawaii B trade exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum passing score is published as 75%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre the books in this package used during the trade exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Because the trade exam is closed book, the references are for study and preparation only, not for use in the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included with the “Ultimate” package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the listed books, 1 year of course access, and an Application Service as part of the Ultimate bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy include a NASCLA Hawaii business book in a General Building package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany contractor applicants also prepare for business and project-management topics as part of their licensing journey. Including the Hawaii edition NASCLA business reference supports business-focused study alongside trade preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDo my book editions need to match the PSI bulletin exactly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching editions is recommended whenever possible so terminology and emphasis align with the reference framework used to develop exam questions. If you use a different edition, it can still help you learn, but exact alignment is the safest approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study for such a broad exam without feeling overwhelmed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy by exam category, write short summaries, and practice recall without looking. Consistent, repeated review across all categories is usually the most reliable way to build a passing score on broad General Building exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45885282025529,"sku":null,"price":2355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/HW-GeneralBuilding_B_-ULTIMATE.jpg?v=1779924454","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/es\/products\/arkansas-class-a-hvacr-contractor-ultimate-exam-prep-rental-package-copy","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}