Florida General Contractor - Budget Friendly Books & Courses Rental Package

The Florida General Contractor - Budget Friendly Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for candidates who want a practical rental option for the Florida General Contractor exam process. This package includes professionally highlighted and tabbed Florida State General Contractor exam books, business and trade self-study courses, and Business and Finance flash cards. The included book rental set focuses on the references listed as allowed into the examination center, helping candidates prepare with the core exam-room references in a more organized format.

Florida General Contractor exam preparation requires a strong understanding of contract administration, project management, construction safety, building codes, contractor responsibilities, accounting, business rules, and construction practices. Candidates should be ready to work with Florida Building Code references, OSHA standards, commercial construction material, energy-efficient construction content, truss handling and bracing guidance, contract documents, the Contractors Manual, Florida statutes, and business accounting references.

This budget friendly package is built for candidates who want highlighted and tabbed rental books along with self-study course support. Highlighting helps draw attention to important sections during review, while tabs help students move through the references more efficiently. The included business and trade self-study courses provide structure for exam preparation, and the Business and Finance flash cards help reinforce key business concepts through repeated review.

The package price is $1,199 plus a $1,000 refundable deposit, for a total of $2,199. The $1,000 deposit is refundable if the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are shipped. This rental structure gives candidates access to a professionally prepared book set during the study period while supporting open book exam preparation.

Exam Details

The Florida General Contractor exam process includes Contract Administration, Project Management, and Business and Finance preparation. The Contract Administration portion focuses on contract documents, bidding procedures, project responsibilities, subcontractor agreements, payment procedures, claims, changes in the work, documentation, and contractor administration. The Project Management portion focuses on construction execution, safety, code requirements, commercial construction practices, estimating concepts, technical construction knowledge, and field coordination. The Business and Finance portion focuses on contractor business operations, accounting, financial responsibility, Florida statutes, and administrative responsibilities.

This budget friendly rental package includes references used to prepare for those exam areas. Candidates should be ready to review Florida Building Code books, OSHA 29 Part 1926, Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, BCSI truss guidance, Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, the Contractors Manual, A201 General Conditions, A401 Contractor-Subcontractor Agreement, A701 Instructions to Bidders, Florida Statutes Chapter 455, and Builder’s Guide to Accounting.

The exams are multiple choice and open book. Open book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but it still requires careful preparation. Candidates must know which book applies to a question, where the information is located, and how to apply the correct section under exam conditions.

Contract Administration study may include contract relationships, responsibilities of project parties, bidding, subcontractor coordination, payment procedures, changes, claims, completion, and project documentation. Project Management study may include OSHA safety, Florida Building Code requirements, commercial construction principles, energy construction topics, truss handling and bracing, and project coordination. Business and Finance study may include accounting, Florida statutes, contractor business practices, financial responsibility, and licensing-related procedures.

The included highlighted and tabbed books help candidates prepare for open book testing by making the study process more organized. The self-study business and trade courses help structure review time, while the Business and Finance flash cards support repeated review of key business topics.

Open Book Test

The Florida General Contractor Contract Administration and Project Management exams are open book tests. Open book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but candidates should not rely on the books alone. The reference list is large, and preparation should include regular practice with the books before exam day.

This package includes professionally highlighted and tabbed books to support open book preparation. Tabs help students move more quickly to major sections, while highlighting helps call attention to important rules, definitions, articles, tables, code provisions, and technical information during study. These tools can make study sessions more efficient and help candidates become more comfortable with the books.

A contract administration question may require A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, A701 Instructions to Bidders, the Contractors Manual, or Florida Statutes Chapter 455. A safety question may require OSHA 29 Part 1926. A code question may require Florida Building Code - Building, Florida Building Code - Accessibility, Florida Building Code - Residential, Florida Building Code – Existing Building, or Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation. A business question may require Builder’s Guide to Accounting.

Students should study by topic and use the references during practice. A strong method is to review a course section, identify the related book, locate the topic in the reference, answer practice questions, and review missed answers directly in the material. This method helps build both subject knowledge and reference navigation skills.

Candidates should follow current testing center instructions for approved references, book editions, book condition, highlighting, tabs, labels, notes, binding, and materials allowed in the exam room. This budget friendly rental package focuses on the listed references allowed into the examination center, while the separate suggested study references listed below are not included and are not allowed in the testing room.

Licensing Steps

Florida General Contractor candidates must complete the required examination process and meet state licensing requirements before a license can be issued. The examination stage is an important part of the licensing path, but candidates should also prepare for the application and documentation requirements connected to licensure.

The typical path begins with confirming the correct license classification and reviewing the required exam sections. Candidates then prepare with the assigned references, apply for examination approval, schedule testing after approval, and complete the required exams. This budget friendly rental package supports preparation by providing highlighted and tabbed books, self-study business and trade courses, and Business and Finance flash cards.

After the exam stage, candidates continue with the licensing application process. The state may require information related to experience, financial responsibility, background review, business details, insurance, and applicable fees. Applicants should keep records organized while studying so they are prepared for the next phase after completing the required exams.

Exam preparation and licensing readiness should work together. Passing the required exams is important, but licensing approval depends on meeting all applicable state requirements. This package supports the preparation stage by helping candidates study the allowed exam-room references, follow structured self-study courses, and reinforce Business and Finance concepts with flash cards.

State Requirements

The Florida General Contractor license is part of Florida’s construction contractor licensing system. Candidates must pass the required examinations and satisfy state licensing requirements before a license can be issued. The exams evaluate knowledge related to contract administration, project management, business responsibility, construction safety, building codes, accounting, construction methods, and contractor operations.

General contractors are expected to understand both administrative and technical responsibilities connected to managing construction projects. This includes contract relationships, bidding, subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, code compliance, project documentation, contractor business practices, financial responsibility, and jobsite management.

For exam preparation, candidates should study with the references assigned to the current exam cycle. This budget friendly rental package includes the listed references allowed into the examination center and prepares those included books with professional highlighting and tabs. Builder’s Guide to Accounting is included for Business and Finance preparation and is allowed into the exam for the Business and Finance Exam only.

Candidates should follow current state and testing center instructions for exam approval, scheduling, identification, allowed references, book condition, tabs, highlighting, labels, notes, and other exam-day procedures. The materials in this rental package are intended to support study, review, and open book reference practice.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  A Florida code reference covering building requirements, construction provisions, occupancy, structural concepts, fire-resistance, means of egress, accessibility coordination, and code compliance topics.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
  A Florida accessibility code reference used to study accessible routes, accessible features, clearances, fixtures, parking, entrances, and accessibility compliance requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
  A residential code reference covering one- and two-family dwelling construction, structural provisions, building systems, openings, energy-related coordination, and residential code requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code – Existing Building, 2023
  A code reference covering repairs, alterations, additions, changes of occupancy, existing building conditions, compliance methods, and construction work involving existing structures.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation, 2023
  A Florida energy code reference covering energy efficiency, building envelope requirements, mechanical and lighting provisions, compliance paths, and conservation requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926
  A construction safety reference covering OSHA standards for construction work, jobsite hazards, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, and safe work practices.
• Included Rental Book: Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, 2024
  A Florida energy construction reference used to study energy-efficient building methods, code-related energy concepts, building envelope considerations, and Florida construction practices.
• Included Rental Book: Building Component Safety Information: BCSI “Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2025
  A truss safety and installation reference covering handling, installing, restraining, and bracing metal connected wood trusses during construction.
• Included Rental Book: Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, Ronald C. Smith and Cameron K. Andres, 11th Edition, 2024
  A commercial construction reference covering building systems, construction methods, project planning, materials, jobsite practices, and technical construction knowledge used in general contracting.
• Included Rental Book: Contractors Manual, 2025
  A contractor reference used to support contractor responsibilities, licensing-related topics, project administration, business practices, construction management, financial responsibility, and general contractor procedures.
• Included Rental Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
  A contract administration reference covering project responsibilities, contract relationships, changes in the work, payments, claims, completion, insurance, bonds, and general construction contract requirements.
• Included Rental Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017
  A subcontract agreement reference used to study contractor and subcontractor responsibilities, scope coordination, payment terms, agreement structure, contract administration, and project obligations.
• Included Rental Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
  A bidding reference covering bidder responsibilities, bid procedures, bidding requirements, document interpretation, substitution procedures, and contract award-related topics.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition
  A Florida statutory reference connected to professional regulation, licensing responsibilities, and regulated business activity.
• Included Rental Book: Builder’s Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001
  A construction accounting reference used for Business and Finance preparation, including accounting concepts, financial records, job costing, and contractor business management topics. This reference is allowed into the exam for the Business and Finance Exam only.

Exam Room Approved Books

This budget friendly rental package includes only the listed references allowed into the examination center. Builder’s Guide to Accounting is included for Business and Finance preparation and is allowed into the exam for the Business and Finance Exam only. Candidates should follow current exam instructions for approved references, editions, book condition, binding, tabs, labels, highlighting, notes, and materials allowed in the testing room.

• 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
• Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926
• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, 2024
• Building Component Safety Information: BCSI “Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2025
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, Ronald C. Smith and Cameron K. Andres, 11th Edition, 2024
• Contractors Manual, 2025
• A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
• A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017
• A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
• Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition
• Builder’s Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001
  Allowed into the exam for the Business and Finance Exam only.

Suggested Study References Not Included

The following references are suggested study materials only. They are not included in this book rental package and are not allowed to be brought into the testing room or testing facility for the examination.

• Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Edition
  A suggested estimating study reference used to review construction estimating, takeoffs, labor and material considerations, and cost organization. This book is not included in this rental package and is not allowed in the testing room.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H. Kosmatka, Beatrix Kerkhoff and William C. Panarese, 17th Edition
  A suggested concrete study reference used to review concrete materials, mix design, testing, durability, quality control, and concrete construction practices. This book is not included in this rental package and is not allowed in the testing room.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition
  A suggested reinforcing steel study reference used to review reinforcing bar placement, splicing, supports, drawings, field practices, and reinforcement requirements. This book is not included in this rental package and is not allowed in the testing room.
• Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition
  A suggested gypsum panel study reference used to review installation methods, fastening, finishing, levels of finish, and gypsum panel construction requirements. This book is not included in this rental package and is not allowed in the testing room.

Test Information and Study Materials

This budget friendly rental package includes business and trade self-study courses to help candidates prepare for the Florida General Contractor exam process. The trade course supports Contract Administration and Project Management preparation, including contracts, bidding, subcontractor agreements, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, commercial construction, code requirements, trusses, energy conservation, and project coordination. The business course supports Business and Finance preparation, including accounting, business practices, Florida statutes, licensing responsibilities, and contractor administration.

The included Business and Finance flash cards provide an additional review tool for business concepts. Flash cards can help reinforce accounting terms, contract language, business organization concepts, licensing responsibilities, financial topics, and contractor administration through repeated review. Students can use them alongside the business course and business references for regular study sessions.

Contract Administration study should begin with the contract documents. A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, and A701 Instructions to Bidders support review of contract relationships, bid procedures, responsibilities of parties, changes, payments, claims, completion, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.

OSHA 29 Part 1926 supports construction safety preparation. General contractors should be familiar with jobsite hazards, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, and safe work practices. Safety questions often require students to understand both the hazard and the correct reference section.

The Florida Building Code references support code-based preparation. Florida Building Code - Building covers general building provisions and construction requirements. Florida Building Code - Accessibility supports accessibility compliance. Florida Building Code - Residential covers one- and two-family dwelling requirements. Florida Building Code – Existing Building supports work involving existing structures. Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation supports energy compliance and conservation requirements.

Commercial construction and technical references support Project Management preparation. Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction helps students review construction methods and building systems. Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida supports energy-related construction topics. BCSI supports handling, installing, and bracing metal connected wood trusses. Contractors Manual supports contractor responsibilities and administrative procedures. Florida Statutes Chapter 455 supports professional regulation review.

A strong study plan should divide preparation into business and trade blocks. For trade study, candidates can review contracts, OSHA, building codes, commercial construction, energy, trusses, and contractor procedures. For business study, candidates can review accounting, statutes, contractor procedures, financial responsibility, and business administration. Practice questions should be answered with the books open so students can build open book exam skills.

The refundable deposit structure helps candidates access the included rental book set during the exam preparation period. The $1,000 refundable deposit is returned if the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are shipped.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Florida General Contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, contractor-focused review, business preparation, professionally highlighted and tabbed references, flash card review, and self-study course support. This budget friendly rental package is designed for students who want the allowed exam-room references, courses, and Business and Finance review tools in one preparation solution.

For open book contractor exams, reference navigation is one of the most important study skills. 1 Exam Prep supports that process with highlighted and tabbed rental books that help students move through the material more efficiently during study. The trade self-study course helps candidates review Contract Administration and Project Management topics, while the business self-study course and flash cards support Business and Finance preparation.

The Florida General Contractor exam process covers several subject areas, including contracts, bidding, subcontractor agreements, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, commercial construction, Florida Building Code requirements, accessibility, residential construction, existing buildings, energy conservation, accounting, Florida statutes, truss safety, and contractor administration. This package helps students organize those materials into a more practical study path.

This package also separates included exam-room-allowed references from suggested study references that are not included and not allowed in the testing room. That distinction helps candidates understand what comes with this rental package and how to plan their study around the included materials.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing scores, licensing approval, state approval, or exam outcomes. This package provides rental references, highlighted and tabbed books, self-study business and trade courses, flash cards, and study support designed to help candidates prepare more effectively for the Florida General Contractor exam process.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Florida General Contractor - Budget Friendly Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes the listed exam-room-allowed rental books, professionally highlighted and tabbed, plus business and trade self-study courses and Business and Finance flash cards.

How much does this budget friendly rental package cost?

The package price is $1,199 plus a $1,000 refundable deposit, for a total of $2,199.

Is the book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $1,000 deposit is refundable if the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are shipped.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support study and open book reference navigation.

Does this package include courses?

Yes. Business and trade self-study courses are included with this rental package.

Are Business and Finance flash cards included?

Yes. Business and Finance flash cards are included to support contractor business exam preparation.

Are Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book and the other suggested study references included?

No. Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Placing Reinforcing Bars, and Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products are not included in this rental package.

Are the suggested study references allowed in the testing room?

No. The suggested study references listed in this page are not allowed to be brought into the testing room or testing facility for the examination.

Is Builder’s Guide to Accounting allowed into every exam section?

No. Builder’s Guide to Accounting is allowed into the exam for the Business and Finance Exam only.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass?

No. This package does not guarantee a passing score or licensing approval. It provides rental books, self-study courses, flash cards, and study support to help candidates prepare more effectively.