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

Move from exam preparation to licensing and business setup with one coordinated solution for Florida Specialty Structure Contractor candidates. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed trade and Business and Finance book rentals, online exam-prep courses, live and recorded classes, business flash cards, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

This all-inclusive package supports candidates preparing for the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Trade Knowledge examination and the Florida Business and Finance examination. It is designed to bring the major parts of the process together, helping candidates prepare for both exams, organize their contractor license application, and establish the business structure needed to operate professionally.

Specialty structure construction involves several materials, systems, and installation methods. Candidates may need to study foundations, concrete masonry, concrete finishing, aluminum structures, wood-frame durability, vinyl siding, wall systems, roof systems, windows, insulation, post-and-beam structures, roofovers, exterior components, estimating, workplace safety, and Florida building requirements.

The Business and Finance portion adds the commercial and administrative subjects connected to running a contracting company. These subjects may include accounting, construction contracts, bidding, project administration, financial management, recordkeeping, business organization, and contractor regulations.

The included reference books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support efficient study and open-book navigation. Highlighting helps selected definitions, tables, procedures, requirements, and technical concepts stand out during review. Permanently attached tabs provide visible access points to major chapters and frequently used sections.

Live and recorded classes provide additional instructional support. Candidates can participate in scheduled instruction and return to recorded material for reinforcement, review, or more flexible study around work and personal responsibilities.

The 1 Package also includes Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance. These services help candidates move beyond exam preparation by organizing the licensing process and creating the administrative foundation for a Florida contracting business.

The six-month rental period is separate from the included 1 year of course access. Candidates should begin using the books promptly, create a study plan that fits within the rental period, and return the complete set in similar condition within six months from the shipment date to qualify for the refundable deposit.

The combination of prepared books, courses, classes, flash cards, application support, and business services creates a structured path from exam study to company setup. Candidates remain responsible for studying, completing required examinations, providing accurate application information, meeting applicable state requirements, and returning the books according to the rental terms.

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

Exam Details

The Florida Specialty Structure Contractor licensing process includes a Trade Knowledge examination and the Florida Business and Finance examination. Candidates should prepare for both the technical knowledge associated with specialty structure construction and the commercial responsibilities involved in operating a contracting business.

Trade preparation may cover foundations, concrete masonry, concrete placement and finishing, aluminum construction, wood-frame durability, vinyl siding, wall sections, roof sections, insulation, windows, post-and-beam structures, roofovers, exterior components, estimating, safety, and Florida building requirements.

Foundation topics may involve layout, excavation, pier-type footings, forms, reinforcing materials, concrete placement, grading, compaction, finishing, masonry kneewalls, mortar, concrete masonry units, reinforcement, and construction joints.

Wall-system preparation may include screen walls, framed walls, composite panels, storm doors, screen doors, anchoring, bracing, fastening, flashing, sealants, support spacing, material compatibility, and high-wind construction.

Roof-system preparation may involve standing-seam systems, pan roofs, screen roofs, support spacing, structural connections, flashing, sealing, fastening, roof attachments, wind considerations, gussets, panel sizing, and common roof configurations.

Window topics may include measurement, rough openings, installation in wood, masonry, and metal walls, anchoring, fastening, flashing, weatherproofing, sealants, structural reinforcement, and high-wind considerations.

Post-and-beam topics may include patios, carports, wood and metal structural systems, roof framing, anchors, fasteners, bracing, connections, and safe installation practices. Roofover preparation may include raised systems, flat-down systems, laminated systems, vinyl blanket systems, insulation, ventilation, drainage, spacing, sealing, and weather protection.

Siding and exterior-component topics may include vinyl siding, aluminum siding, soffits, fascia, gutters, downspouts, starter strips, furring strips, vents, expansion and contraction, fastening, drainage, weather barriers, and replacement of damaged substrate materials.

The Business and Finance examination focuses on the administrative and financial side of contracting. Preparation may include accounting, financial statements, bidding, construction contracts, project administration, business organization, regulatory responsibilities, risk management, and recordkeeping.

Candidates should also practice construction mathematics, including measurements, areas, volumes, percentages, material quantities, spacing, unit conversions, concrete calculations, estimating, and basic algebra.

Open Book Test

The Florida contractor examinations are open book. Candidates may use approved references that comply with the applicable examination-room requirements.

An open-book format still requires detailed preparation. Candidates must recognize the subject of a question, identify the correct reference, locate the applicable section, interpret the information, and select the best answer within the available testing time.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed books in The 1 Package support that process. Highlighting helps selected information stand out during review, while tabs provide visible navigation points for major chapters and frequently used subjects.

Candidates should practice using the references throughout the preparation period. Useful exercises include locating masonry details, concrete-finishing methods, aluminum connections, vinyl-siding requirements, wood-durability recommendations, OSHA standards, estimating information, contract provisions, accounting concepts, and Florida code requirements.

Prepared references are most useful when candidates understand the material around each highlighted section. Important answers may depend on an exception, definition, table note, illustration, or related provision. Reading the surrounding material helps build stronger technical understanding.

The rental books should be protected throughout the six-month period. Candidates should avoid adding notes, loose materials, damage, or alterations. The complete set must be returned in similar condition within six months from the date it is shipped for the $700 deposit to be refundable.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Certified Specialty Structure Contractor classification. Confirm that the classification matches the specialty structure work you intend to perform.
2. Review the applicable qualifications. Evaluate the experience, education, financial, insurance, background-screening, and business requirements associated with the license.
3. Register for the required examinations. Complete the applicable registration process for the Trade Knowledge and Business and Finance examinations.
4. Prepare with The 1 Package. Use the highlighted and tabbed references, online courses, live classes, recorded classes, and business flash cards.
5. Practice open-book navigation. Learn which reference applies to each subject and complete timed lookup exercises.
6. Schedule the examinations. Complete the applicable scheduling process after receiving authorization to test.
7. Pass the required examination parts. Complete the examinations associated with the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor classification.
8. Use the included Application Service. Organize the information and supporting documents needed for the contractor licensing application.
9. Complete the business setup process. Form the selected LLC or corporation and obtain an EIN for the business.
10. Address contractor compliance responsibilities. Review applicable licensing, insurance, business, tax, recordkeeping, and operating obligations.

State Requirements

Florida applicants seeking certification as specialty structure contractors must complete the examination and licensing requirements associated with the classification. Passing the required examinations is an important step, but examination results alone do not issue a contractor license.

Applicants must submit the appropriate licensing application and provide the supporting information required for their circumstances. The process may involve experience documentation, education records, financial information, fingerprint-based background screening, insurance documentation, workers’ compensation information, and details about the business being qualified.

Experience documentation should accurately describe the applicant’s responsibilities and connection to the construction work covered by the Specialty Structure Contractor classification. Applicants using education as part of their qualifications should provide the documentation required by the applicable application.

The correct application depends on the applicant’s situation. Different forms may apply to an individual seeking licensure, a candidate qualifying a business, a contractor qualifying an additional business, or an applicant using another available licensing pathway.

The included Application Service supports organization of the licensing paperwork. It does not waive state requirements, guarantee approval, or replace the applicant’s responsibility to submit complete and accurate information.

Business formation and EIN filing help establish the company’s administrative structure. Contractor licensing, insurance, tax registrations, banking, workers’ compensation responsibilities, and other operating requirements must still be addressed as applicable.

Reference Books

Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Trade Book Rentals

• Included Book: Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition — Rental
  A construction-estimating reference covering labor, materials, equipment, measurements, quantities, unit costs, and common construction calculations.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 — Rental
  Federal construction-safety regulations covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and jobsite practices.
• Included Book: Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders, 6th Edition, 2008 — Rental
  A technical masonry reference addressing concrete masonry units, mortar, reinforcement, structural principles, detailing, installation methods, and construction applications.
• Included Book: Design of Wood Frame Structures for Permanence, Wood Construction Data No. 6, 2006 — Rental
  A wood-construction reference focused on moisture control, decay prevention, termite protection, ventilation, material selection, and long-term durability.
• Included Book: Vinyl Siding Installation Manual, 2020 — Rental
  An installation reference covering surface preparation, fastening, panel placement, accessories, expansion and contraction, flashing, weather resistance, soffits, fascia, and siding details.
• Included Book: Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas, Student Edition, 2010 — Rental
  A specialty construction guide addressing aluminum members, spans, connections, anchoring, fastening, bracing, screen enclosures, roof systems, and high-wind applications.
• Included Book: Concrete Finishers Guide, 2017 — Rental
  A practical concrete reference covering placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, joints, tools, surface preparation, defects, and common finishing procedures.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code – Building, 2023 — Rental
  The building code volume containing requirements related to structural systems, exterior walls, roofs, weather protection, materials, accessibility, and commercial construction.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code – Residential, 2023 — Rental
  The residential code covering applicable foundations, walls, roofs, windows, insulation, exterior coverings, structural connections, and weather-resistant construction.

Florida Business and Finance Book Rentals

• Included Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017 — Rental
  A standard contract document addressing the responsibilities and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect during construction.
• Included Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017 — Rental
  A standard agreement defining the contractual relationship and obligations between a contractor and subcontractor.
• Included Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018 — Rental
  A bidding document covering procedures, submissions, requirements, modifications, and bidder responsibilities.
• Included Book: Builders Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001 — Rental
  A construction-accounting reference covering bookkeeping, financial statements, costs, cash flow, business records, and accounting concepts.
• Included Book: Contractors Manual, 2025 — Rental
  A business and regulatory reference supporting preparation in contractor management, finance, project administration, business practices, and Florida requirements.
• Included Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition — Rental
  Florida statutory provisions related to the regulation of professions and occupations under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access for the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Trade Knowledge and Business and Finance exam-prep courses. Candidates may continue using the online courses after the six-month rental-book period ends.

Live classes provide instructor-led review, while recorded classes allow candidates to revisit important subjects and fit preparation around work schedules. Recorded lessons can also support reinforcement before completing additional questions or reference exercises.

Trade preparation should be organized around foundations, walls, roofs, insulation, windows, post-and-beam construction, roofovers, siding, soffits, fascia, gutters, downspouts, estimating, OSHA safety, and Florida building requirements.

Business preparation should include accounting, financial management, construction contracts, bidding, project administration, business organization, regulatory responsibilities, and recordkeeping. Business flash cards support repeated review, while the books provide the source material needed for deeper study.

Create a weekly study plan that includes course lessons, live instruction, recorded review, book reading, calculations, timed reference lookups, flash-card practice, and review of missed questions. Candidates should also reserve time to organize and return the complete reference set before the rental deadline.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep combines exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup in one coordinated package. Candidates receive organized study resources for both examination areas, professionally prepared rental books, live and recorded classes, business flash cards, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

Trade-focused preparation connects foundations, masonry, concrete, aluminum systems, wood-frame durability, vinyl siding, windows, roofs, estimating, safety, and Florida building requirements. Business-focused preparation supports the study of contracts, accounting, bidding, financial management, project administration, and contractor responsibilities.

Reference-navigation practice helps candidates understand which book applies to each topic and how to locate definitions, tables, diagrams, installation requirements, contract provisions, and regulatory information efficiently.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to review a subject, answer questions, locate supporting information, and revisit missed concepts. Live and recorded classes add instructional support, while the highlighted and tabbed books provide an organized navigation structure.

Application Service supports organization of the licensing process, while LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and compliance guidance help establish the business framework needed to operate professionally.

The package does not guarantee examination results, licensing approval, business success, or earnings. Consistent study, accurate documentation, completion of state requirements, proper business administration, and responsible operation remain essential.

FAQ Section

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes the listed highlighted and tabbed trade and Business and Finance book rentals, both online courses, 1 year of course access, live and recorded classes, business flash cards, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

What is the total amount due at purchase?

The package price is $3,395, and the refundable rental book deposit is $700. The total due at purchase is $4,095.

Is the $700 deposit refundable?

Yes. The deposit is refundable when the complete rental book set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date it is shipped.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access for both exam-prep courses.

Are live and recorded classes included?

Yes. Live and recorded exam-preparation classes are included.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support organization of the Florida contractor licensing application process.

Does the package include business formation?

Yes. The package includes support forming an LLC or corporation for the customer’s Florida specialty structure contracting business.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. EIN filing support is included to help the business obtain an Employer Identification Number from the IRS.

How long do I have the rental books?

The complete rental book set must be returned in similar condition within six months from the shipment date to qualify for the refundable deposit.

How long does book preparation take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed trade book package orders.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. Examination performance and licensing approval depend on the candidate’s preparation, qualifications, documentation, compliance with state requirements, and performance during the examination and application processes.