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The 3-Part Florida GC Exam
The Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) license requires passing three separate exams administered by Pearson VUE. All exams are open-book — meaning you can bring approved reference materials into the testing center.
Books You Need for the Florida General Contractor Exam
The Florida GC exam is open-book, so your reference materials are critical. Here are the essential books for each exam part. All books are available for rental with professional highlighting and tabbing from 1 Exam Prep.
- Florida Building Code — Building — Current edition required for Project Management
- OSHA Standards for Construction (29 CFR 1926) — Safety regulations heavily tested on PM
- National Construction Estimator (Craftsman) — Estimating reference for Contract Administration
- Project Management for Construction — Scheduling, CPM, and project control methods
- Business & Finance Reference Manual — 1 Exam Prep's proprietary B&F study guide
- Florida Construction Lien Law (Ch. 713) — Essential for Business & Finance exam questions
- Construction Contracting (Halpin & Senior) — Business practices, bonding, and insurance
- Florida Statutes Chapter 489 — Contractor licensing law — tested on B&F
Pro Tip: Don't waste weeks tabbing books yourself. 1 Exam Prep provides professionally highlighted & tabbed book rentals with 400+ tabs that point directly to tested sections. Students report finding answers 3x faster during the open-book exam.
How to Pass the Florida General Contractor Exam
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Create an 8-12 Week Study Plan
Dedicate 10-15 hours per week. Study one exam part at a time — start with Business & Finance (most failed part), then Contract Administration, then Project Management. Complete practice exams for each part before moving to the next.
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Master Your Reference Books
The GC exam is open-book, but you don't have time to read during the exam — you need to know exactly where to find answers. Practice using your tabs until you can locate any topic in under 30 seconds.
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Practice Under Timed Conditions
Take full-length timed practice exams in a quiet environment. Aim to finish with 30+ minutes to spare so you can review flagged questions.
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ColumnFocus on Math-Heavy Sections
Estimating questions on Contract Administration and financial calculations on Business & Finance trip up many test-takers. Practice construction math problems daily.
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Don't Skip Business & Finance
B&F has the highest failure rate of all 3 parts. It covers 120 questions spanning accounting, lien law, taxes, and insurance. Give it at least 3-4 weeks of dedicated study.
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Learn Test-Taking Strategies
Know how to eliminate wrong answers before looking up the right one. Learn when to skip and come back. Our course teaches techniques specifically designed for Florida contractor exams.
Florida General Contractor Exam Prep — In-Person & Online from South Florida
Our Sunrise, FL headquarters serves aspiring General Contractors throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and all of Florida. Visit us for in-person tutoring or study from home with our online GC courses.
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Florida General Contractor Exam Prep FAQ
Three separate open-book exams: Contract Administration (80 questions, 4.5 hrs), Project Management (80 questions, 4.5 hrs), and Business & Finance (120 questions, 5.5 hrs). All administered at Pearson VUE testing centers throughout Florida. You must score 70% or higher on each part.
It's one of the toughest contractor exams in the U.S. — only 40-50% pass on the first attempt without professional prep. With 1 Exam Prep, the first-time pass rate jumps to 98.7%.
Approximately 12-15 reference books including the Florida Building Code, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, National Construction Estimator, and Florida Lien Law (Ch. 713). 1 Exam Prep provides complete book sets professionally highlighted and tabbed with 400+ tabs for fast exam-day reference.
Yes. 1 Exam Prep offers fully online GC courses covering all three exam parts with highlighting/tabbing guides, practice exams, and test-taking strategies. 1-year access included. Weekly live virtual classes also available.
Most candidates need 8-12 weeks at 10-15 hours per week. Experienced professionals may need 6 weeks; career changers should plan for 12. Start with Business & Finance — it has the highest failure rate.
Online courses start at $395. The Premium Book Rental (highlighted books + courses) starts at $2,699. The Ultimate Package is $3,699 all-inclusive ($2,399 + $1,300 refundable book deposit). Financing available for all packages.
The statewide average is 40-50% for first-time takers without prep. 1 Exam Prep students achieve a 98.7% first-time pass rate thanks to our 3-Point Learning System.
Legally yes — no course is required. But with a 40-50% pass rate and $78.75 per retake, professional prep typically saves money and months of delayed income by helping you pass the first time.
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