The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Books & Application Accelerator from 1 Exam Prep delivers a complete exam-to-license solution for contractors pursuing the Marine Dock Work Specialty through the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
This package combines exam-approved reference books with 1 Exam Prep’s Application Accelerator Service, giving you both trade exam readiness and guided support through the Florida licensing process. Your materials are organized to align with state exam requirements and cover dock construction fundamentals, estimating, structural concrete practices, reinforcing steel placement, pile design, damage prevention regulations, permitting awareness, Florida Building Code compliance, and OSHA jobsite safety applicable to marine dock and waterfront construction projects.
Designed for Florida’s open-book specialty exam, this package helps candidates locate critical technical content during testing — while our Application Accelerator walks you step-by-step through your contractor license application, helping prevent common mistakes, reduce delays, and move you efficiently from exam prep to approval.
Through 1 Exam Prep’s structured study approach and hands-on application assistance, contractors can confidently prepare for both the trade exam and Florida state licensure in marine dock construction.
Prepare with confidence using this Complete Book Package with Application Accelerator, featuring all required references plus guided support with your Florida contractor license application.
This package delivers critical knowledge on dock construction methods, pile foundations, concrete placement, reinforcing steel installation, estimating, Florida code compliance, environmental permitting awareness, and OSHA safety — while our licensing team helps move your application forward so you can focus on passing your exam.
(Allowed into the Florida exam room unless noted otherwise)
✅ Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition – Construction estimating fundamentals
✅ Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) – Essential workplace safety standards
✅ Contractors Manual, 2025 (Effective July 1, 2026) – General construction practices and project management
✅ Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition (2021) – Concrete mix design and performance control
✅ Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition (2019) – Standard methods for reinforcing steel placement
✅ Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition (2024) – Construction sequencing, planning, and execution
✅ Damage Prevention Guide (includes Florida Statute Chapter 556) – Underground facility damage prevention requirements
✅ Dock Manual: Design, Building, Maintaining, 14th Edition (1999) – Dock construction and maintenance fundamentals
✅ Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual (2016) – Pile foundation design and installation practices
✅ Department of the Army Permit – State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP V-R1), November 2017 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) – Marine permitting framework
✅ Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813 (2025) – Environmental permitting exemptions and requirements
✅ Florida Building Code – Building, 2023 – Structural and commercial construction standards
✅ Florida Building Code – Accessibility, 2023 – Accessibility compliance requirements
✅ Florida Building Code – Residential, 2023 – Residential construction standards
All books are provided in standard format and approved for use during your Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty trade exam (unless otherwise noted by the state).
• Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition (2023) — recommended for study only and not included in this package.
🔹 Exam-Approved References – Every required book allowed into the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Exam
🔹 Trade-Focused Coverage – Build practical knowledge in dock construction, piles, concrete, estimating, permitting awareness, and code compliance
🔹 Open-Book Ready – Use your references during testing
🔹 Structured Study Support – Prepare with confidence using 1 Exam Prep’s proven curriculum
🔹 Application Accelerator Included – Get guided support completing and submitting your Florida specialty contractor license application
This Complete Books & Application Accelerator Package is your all-in-one resource for passing your exam and moving efficiently through the Florida licensing process.
📦 Order now and secure your advantage on exam day — and your path to becoming a licensed Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor.