The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Residential Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Build a complete path from exam preparation to licensing support and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive Florida Residential Contractor solution combines professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books, live instruction, recorded lessons, self-study courses, business flash cards, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The package is designed for candidates who want more than a collection of books or a basic online course. It brings the major stages of the Florida Residential Contractor process into one organized package: preparing for the Business and Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management examinations; working through the licensing application process; and establishing a business entity that is ready to operate professionally.

Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. The markings help candidates identify important provisions, major code sections, contract articles, tables, definitions, and commonly reviewed subjects. Tabs provide visible navigation points throughout the books, while highlighting directs attention to material that deserves focused study.

The 1 Package also includes multiple course formats for business and trade preparation. Live courses provide instructor-led review. Recorded courses allow students to revisit lessons and difficult concepts. Self-study materials support independent preparation and repeated practice. Business flash cards reinforce important financial, accounting, administrative, and contractor-management topics.

Application Service is included to help organize the licensing process. Business Formation support assists with establishing an LLC or corporation. EIN Filing with the IRS helps obtain the federal identification number commonly used for banking, taxes, payroll, and business administration. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand the responsibilities involved in operating a Florida contracting business.

Exam Details

The Florida Residential Contractor examination process includes Business and Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management. The 1 Package includes business and trade preparation for all three examination areas.

Business and Finance preparation addresses the responsibilities involved in operating and financially managing a contracting business. Study topics may include accounting, job costing, estimating, financial statements, payroll, taxes, insurance, contracts, business organization, employment responsibilities, and contractor administration.

Contract Administration preparation focuses on bidding, contract documents, contractor-subcontractor relationships, project responsibilities, payments, changes in the work, claims, documentation, and the duties of the parties involved in construction projects.

Project Management preparation addresses the technical and operational side of residential contracting. The included references support study of Florida building codes, accessibility, energy conservation, existing buildings, OSHA construction safety, materials, construction methods, truss handling, concrete, reinforcing steel, gypsum panel products, estimating, and field coordination.

The live, recorded, and self-study course formats allow candidates to approach the same material in different ways. Live instruction supports guided review. Recorded instruction allows repeated study. Self-study materials help candidates maintain progress between classes and practice at their own pace.

Passing the required examinations is an important step, but it does not independently issue a Florida contractor license. Candidates must also complete the applicable licensing process and satisfy the requirements for the Residential Contractor category.

Open Book Test

The Florida Residential Contractor examinations are open book. Candidates may use approved references during the applicable examination session when the books comply with current testing requirements.

Open-book testing requires efficient reference use. Candidates must determine what the question is asking, identify the subject, select the most relevant book, locate the governing provision, and apply the information to the available answer choices.

All included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed. The tabs help identify major chapters, code divisions, contract articles, tables, and subject areas. Highlighting helps draw attention to important language and frequently reviewed material.

These features support faster navigation, but they do not replace learning the books. A question may depend on surrounding language, exceptions, definitions, related sections, notes, tables, or calculations. Candidates should practice reading the complete applicable passage before selecting an answer.

Some references included in this package are recommended study materials and are not allowed in the trade examination. Builder’s Guide to Accounting is identified for use in the Business and Finance examination only. Candidates should separate the books by examination session and bring only permitted references to the testing center.

Licensing Steps

Begin by reviewing the current qualifications for Florida Residential Contractor licensure. Candidates should understand the examination, experience, education, financial, insurance, background, and application requirements that apply to the license category.

Complete the applicable registration process for the Business and Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management examinations. After authorization, schedule the required examination appointments and review the testing-center rules for identification, approved books, tabs, highlighting, notes, and other materials.

Prepare with the included live, recorded, and self-study courses. Use the highlighted and tabbed books during lessons and practice sessions. Review business flash cards and complete repeated lookup exercises so selecting and navigating the correct reference becomes more familiar.

After completing the required examinations, move forward with the applicable licensing application. Application Service is included with The 1 Package to help organize the submission process and required documentation.

Business Formation support is also included. Customers may receive assistance establishing an LLC or corporation so the business has a formal legal structure. The appropriate entity choice depends on the customer’s business goals, ownership, and professional advice.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to help the business obtain an Employer Identification Number. An EIN can support business banking, tax administration, payroll, employee hiring, and professional business operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand the administrative responsibilities involved in maintaining an organized contracting business. Licensing decisions and approvals remain under the authority of the applicable state agencies.

State Requirements

Florida Residential Contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements established for the license category. These requirements extend beyond examination preparation and may include qualifying experience or education, financial responsibility, background information, insurance, workers’ compensation compliance, application forms, and supporting documentation.

The Residential Contractor credential has a defined scope of work. Candidates should understand which residential projects fall within that scope and should not assume that passing the examinations authorizes work assigned to another contractor category or separately regulated trade.

Applicants should maintain accurate records of education, employment, project responsibilities, supervisory experience, and other information used to support the licensing application. Complete documentation can help reduce confusion and improve the organization of the submission.

Application Service helps customers prepare for the administrative portion of the process, but each applicant remains responsible for meeting the requirements, providing truthful information, and supplying any requested documentation.

Business setup services do not replace licensing approval. A business entity, EIN, or completed course does not authorize regulated contracting work without the appropriate license and any required business qualification.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Contractors Manual, 2025
  A contractor business and administration reference covering accounting, financial management, contracts, employment responsibilities, taxation, insurance, and regulatory subjects.
• Included Book: A201 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
  A contract document addressing the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect during a construction project.
• Included Book: A401 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017
  A construction agreement covering contractor-subcontractor responsibilities, payment, coordination, performance, and project obligations.
• Included Book: A701 – Instructions to Bidders, 2018
  A bidding document addressing bidder responsibilities, proposal procedures, submission requirements, interpretations, and bidding administration.
• Included Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455
  A Florida statutory reference addressing professional regulation, licensing administration, disciplinary authority, and related requirements.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
  The federal construction-safety regulations covering workplace hazards, fall protection, scaffolds, excavations, electrical safety, equipment, and personal protection.
• Included Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
  A construction reference by Ronald C. Smith and Cameron K. Andres covering materials, methods, structural components, building systems, field practices, and project management.
• Included Book: Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, 2024
  A Florida-focused reference addressing energy-efficient construction, building-envelope performance, systems, moisture considerations, and climate-responsive practices.
• Included Book: Building Component Safety Information, 2025
  A guide to good practices for handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal-connected wood trusses.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  A Florida code volume addressing building construction, structural provisions, occupancy, materials, fire and life safety, means of egress, and related requirements.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
  A Florida code reference covering accessible routes, entrances, facilities, spaces, fixtures, clearances, and related accessibility provisions.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
  The principal Florida code reference for regulated residential construction within its scope, including structural, building, safety, and system provisions.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Existing Building, 2023
  A code volume covering repairs, alterations, additions, changes of occupancy, and other regulated work involving existing buildings.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2023
  A code reference addressing energy-efficiency requirements for building envelopes, mechanical systems, lighting, service water heating, and related components.
• Included Book: Builder’s Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, 2001
  A construction-accounting reference covering job costs, financial records, overhead, payroll, cash flow, and accounting practices. This book is allowed only in the Business and Finance examination and is not allowed in the trade examination.
• Included Book: Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition
  A recommended study reference containing estimating information, labor and material data, calculations, and practical construction-cost guidance. This book is not allowed in the trade examination.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A technical concrete reference by Steven H. Kosmatka, Beatrix Kerkhoff, and William C. Panarese covering materials, proportioning, placement, curing, testing, durability, and performance. This book is not allowed in the trade examination.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition
  A reinforcing-steel reference covering bar placement, supports, splices, clearances, detailing, handling, and reinforced-concrete field practices. This book is not allowed in the trade examination.
• Included Book: Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition
  A technical standard addressing the application, fastening, joint treatment, and finishing of gypsum panel products. This book is not allowed in the trade examination.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following included highlighted and tabbed references are identified for use during the applicable Florida Residential Contractor Business and Trade examination sessions:

• Contractors Manual, 2025
• A201 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
• A401 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017
• A701 – Instructions to Bidders, 2018
• Florida Statutes Chapter 455
• Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition
• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, 2024
• Building Component Safety Information, 2025
• Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Existing Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2023

Builder’s Guide to Accounting is allowed only in the Business and Finance examination and is not allowed in the trade examination.

The following included references are recommended study materials and are not allowed in the trade examination room:

• Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition
• Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin by separating the books into Business and Finance, Contract Administration, Project Management, and supplemental study groups. Use course overviews to learn the purpose of each publication and the subjects most likely to be found in it.

Attend the live courses for guided instruction and subject review. Use the recorded lessons to revisit difficult topics, repeat calculations, and review book-navigation demonstrations. Complete the self-study materials between lessons to maintain steady preparation.

Use the business flash cards for shorter review sessions. Repeated flash-card practice can strengthen familiarity with accounting terms, financial concepts, contractor responsibilities, formulas, and administrative topics.

Practice with the highlighted and tabbed books under timed conditions. Read each question carefully, identify the subject, select the likely reference, locate the applicable section, and confirm the answer from the text.

Review missed questions to determine whether the difficulty involved subject knowledge, book selection, navigation, interpretation, calculation, or time management. This process helps turn errors into focused study priorities.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Florida Residential Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, professionally highlighted and tabbed books, live instruction, recorded lessons, self-study resources, business flash cards, reference-navigation practice, and licensing application support.

Trade-focused review helps students connect Florida building codes, OSHA safety requirements, contracts, energy conservation, construction methods, truss safety, concrete, reinforcement, gypsum products, and estimating with practical contractor responsibilities.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates learn how to identify question subjects, select the correct reference, locate supporting information, interpret technical language, and manage time during an open-book examination.

The business-setup services extend support beyond exam preparation. Business Formation helps establish a formal entity. EIN Filing supports business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand the responsibilities involved in maintaining an organized contracting business.

The 1 Package is designed to support preparation, licensing organization, and business readiness without guaranteeing examination results, licensing approval, state acceptance, earnings, or business performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed rental books, live courses, recorded courses, self-study courses, business flash cards, one year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

What is the total price?

The package price is $3,495. A refundable $1,300 book deposit is required, making the total amount due $4,795.

When is the book deposit refundable?

The $1,300 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within one year from the date they are received.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed.

Are live, recorded, and self-study courses included?

Yes. The package includes live, recorded, and self-study preparation for the business and trade examination areas.

Are business flash cards included?

Yes. Business flash cards are included to reinforce important financial, accounting, administrative, and contractor-management topics.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support an organized licensing application process.

What does Business Formation include?

Business Formation includes assistance establishing an LLC or corporation so the customer’s business has a formal legal structure and is prepared for professional operation.

Why is an EIN useful?

An EIN can be used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes, hire employees, process payroll, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Can every included book be taken into the trade examination?

No. The recommended study references listed on this page are not allowed in the trade examination. Builder’s Guide to Accounting is allowed only in the Business and Finance examination.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or licensing approval?

No. The package provides books, courses, flash cards, application support, and business-setup services, but examination results and licensing decisions depend on individual performance and satisfaction of applicable requirements.