Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Exam Book Set - Trade Books

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Exam Book Set - Trade Books package is designed for candidates preparing for the Florida State Marine Dock Work Contractor trade exam. This trade book package includes the fourteen references listed as allowed into the exam room and supports preparation for marine dock work, estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, concrete, reinforcing steel, commercial construction, underground damage prevention, dock construction, timber pile design, environmental permitting, Florida statutes, building code, accessibility, and residential code topics.

Marine dock work is a specialized construction field that can involve waterfront structures, docks, piers, timber piles, concrete construction, reinforcing bars, site work, environmental considerations, accessibility requirements, code compliance, estimating, safety practices, and contractor procedures. Candidates preparing for the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor exam should study with the correct trade references and become familiar with how each book supports open book exam preparation.

This product is a trade book set. It includes the fourteen references identified for the Florida State Marine Dock Work Contractor trade exam room: Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition; Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926; Contractors Manual, 2025; Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, 2021; Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019; Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024; Damage Prevention Guide, October 2020; Dock Manual, 14th Edition, 1999; Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual, 2016; Department of the Army Permit State Programmatic General Permit, SPGP V-R1, November 2017; Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813, 2025; Florida Building Code - Building, 2023; Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023; and Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023.

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam is an open book test with approved references allowed into the exam room. Open book testing requires preparation. Candidates must understand which reference applies to each question, how each book is organized, and how to locate information efficiently during timed testing. This book set gives candidates the trade references needed to build that preparation routine.

What You Get

• Complete Trade Book Set: Fourteen references for Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam preparation.
• Exam-Room Reference Books: The included books are the references listed as allowed into the exam room for this trade exam package.
• Marine Dock Work Study Support: References covering dock construction, timber pile design, estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bars, commercial construction, underground damage prevention, permitting, Florida statutes, building code, accessibility, and residential code topics.
• Open Book Preparation: A trade book set designed to help candidates study directly from the references used during exam preparation.

The following suggested study reference is not included in this book package and is not allowed into the exam room: Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition, 2023. This reference is listed as a suggested study reference only and is separate from the fourteen included exam-room references.

Exam Details

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam evaluates knowledge connected to marine dock construction, timber piles, concrete work, reinforcing steel, estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, commercial construction practices, underground damage prevention, environmental permitting, Florida statutes, building code requirements, accessibility provisions, and residential code concepts. Candidates should prepare to answer questions using the approved references and should practice locating information across the full set of books.

Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book supports preparation for estimating, construction quantities, labor planning, material calculations, and project cost planning. Marine dock work may require candidates to understand how construction quantities, takeoffs, and estimating methods apply to trade work.

Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926 supports construction safety preparation. Marine dock work can involve excavation, elevated work, fall hazards, tools, equipment, cranes, rigging, concrete work, reinforcing steel, material handling, and other jobsite hazards. Safety questions require candidates to understand how OSHA construction standards apply to work conditions.

Contractors Manual, 2025 supports contractor-focused preparation. This reference may assist candidates with contractor procedures, project coordination, administrative concepts, construction practices, safety organization, and general trade-related contractor knowledge. This book is listed as effective July 1, 2026 for this exam reference package.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, 2021 supports concrete preparation. Marine dock work can involve concrete materials, mix design concepts, cementitious materials, aggregates, admixtures, strength, durability, curing, placement, quality control, and performance considerations in demanding environments.

Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019 supports reinforcing steel preparation. Candidates should understand reinforcing bar placement, tying, splicing, supports, bar identification, clearances, tolerances, and practical field placement procedures connected to reinforced concrete construction.

Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 supports broader construction knowledge. Candidates may use this reference to study construction methods, project planning, materials, structural systems, site work, concrete, wood, equipment, coordination, and commercial construction practices relevant to marine dock work.

Damage Prevention Guide, October 2020, including Florida Statute Chapter 556 Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, supports preparation related to underground utilities, excavation safety, damage prevention responsibilities, notification practices, and safe digging awareness.

Dock Manual, Design, Building, Maintaining, 14th Edition, 1999 supports preparation for docks, marine structures, waterfront construction, materials, design considerations, building methods, maintenance, and marine environment issues.

Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual, 2016 supports preparation for timber pile design, pile selection, installation considerations, structural capacity, treatment, durability, marine exposure, construction practices, and pile-supported structures.

Department of the Army Permit State Programmatic General Permit, SPGP V-R1, November 2017 supports preparation involving permitting, regulated work, environmental review, and construction activities connected to waters, shorelines, and marine work.

Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813, 2025 supports preparation related to statutory exemptions, environmental resource permitting topics, and Florida regulatory requirements that may apply to certain construction activities.

Florida Building Code - Building, 2023 supports preparation for building code requirements, structural provisions, construction materials, occupancy-related code language, and building standards that may apply to marine dock work. Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023 supports accessibility preparation, including accessible routes, access requirements, and accessibility provisions relevant to construction. Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023 supports residential code preparation when marine dock work connects to residential construction settings.

Open Book Test

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam is an open book test with approved references allowed into the exam room. The fourteen included books in this trade book package are the references identified as allowed into the exam room for the Florida State Marine Dock Work Contractor trade exam.

Open book testing does not remove the need to study. Candidates must be able to identify which reference applies to a question and locate the correct information efficiently. A question about estimating may point to Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book. A jobsite safety question may point to OSHA 29 Part 1926. A contractor procedure question may point to Contractors Manual, 2025. A concrete question may point to Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. A reinforcing steel question may point to Placing Reinforcing Bars.

Questions involving commercial construction practices may require Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction. Questions involving underground utilities or excavation notification may require the Damage Prevention Guide. Dock construction questions may require Dock Manual, Design, Building, Maintaining. Timber pile questions may require Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual. Questions involving permitting and environmental requirements may require the Department of the Army Permit SPGP V-R1 or Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813.

Questions involving Florida building code provisions may require Florida Building Code - Building, Florida Building Code - Accessibility, or Florida Building Code - Residential. Candidates should practice recognizing the topic of each question before searching through the books. Choosing the correct reference first is one of the most important open book exam skills.

Strong open book preparation includes reviewing tables of contents, indexes, diagrams, charts, definitions, chapters, construction procedures, safety rules, code sections, permitting language, and specialty trade topics. Candidates should practice finding information in each book before exam day. The better a candidate understands the layout of the references, the more efficiently the books can be used during the exam.

Candidates should follow current testing instructions for approved references, editions, binding, book condition, highlighting, tabs, labels, notes, and materials allowed into the exam room. Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition, 2023 is not included in this package and is not allowed into the exam room.

Licensing Steps

Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor candidates should begin by confirming the correct specialty contractor classification and identifying the examination requirements connected to that license path. The trade exam is an important part of preparation, but licensing may also involve additional state or local requirements depending on the candidate’s licensing process.

The next step is to study with the correct trade references. Candidates should use the fourteen included books to prepare for marine dock work, dock construction, timber piles, concrete, reinforcing bars, estimating, OSHA safety, damage prevention, permitting topics, Florida statutes, building code, accessibility requirements, residential code topics, commercial construction practices, and contractor procedures. Because the exam is open book, candidates should study the content and also practice reference navigation.

After preparing, candidates complete the application and scheduling process required for their exam path. On exam day, candidates should bring proper identification and follow testing center procedures. Reference materials may be inspected, so candidates should make sure their books comply with exam-room rules.

After passing the required exam sections, candidates continue with the applicable licensing process. Licensing may involve application review, experience documentation, business information, insurance, financial responsibility, background information, or other requirements connected to the classification. Passing an exam does not automatically issue a license. Candidates must complete the applicable licensing requirements.

State Requirements

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor classification is connected to specialized marine construction work. Candidates should prepare for trade knowledge involving docks, waterfront structures, timber piles, concrete work, reinforcing bars, construction materials, safety, estimating, environmental permitting, building code provisions, underground utility damage prevention, and contractor procedures.

State requirements may include examination, application review, experience, business documentation, financial responsibility, insurance, background information, and other licensing items. Candidates should prepare for both the exam process and the licensing process that follows.

This trade book set is designed to support the exam preparation phase by providing the fourteen references allowed into the exam room. Candidates should use the books throughout preparation and build a study plan that covers both practical trade knowledge and reference-based exam skills.

Reference Books

• Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Ed.
  An estimating reference used to study construction quantities, material takeoffs, labor planning, cost considerations, and estimating methods for construction work.
• Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926
  A construction safety reference covering OSHA requirements for jobsite safety, fall protection, excavation, equipment, tools, material handling, concrete work, and construction hazards.
• Contractors Manual, 2025
  A contractor reference used to study contractor procedures, project coordination, administrative concepts, construction practices, safety organization, and trade-related contractor preparation. This reference is listed as effective July 1, 2026 for this exam package.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, 2021
  A concrete reference covering concrete materials, mix design concepts, aggregates, cementitious materials, admixtures, strength, durability, placement, curing, and quality control.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019
  A reinforcing steel reference covering reinforcing bar placement, tying, splicing, supports, clearances, tolerances, bar identification, and field installation practices.
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024
  A commercial construction reference covering construction materials, methods, systems, site work, planning, project coordination, structural concepts, and construction practices.
• Damage Prevention Guide, October 2020
  A damage prevention reference that includes Florida Statute Chapter 556 Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, supporting study of excavation notification, underground utilities, and safe digging responsibilities.
• Dock Manual, Design, Building, Maintaining, 14th Ed., 1999
  A marine construction reference covering dock design, dock building, maintenance, materials, waterfront construction considerations, and practical dock construction topics.
• Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual, 2016
  A timber pile reference covering timber pile design, construction practices, pile selection, installation considerations, durability, treatment, marine exposure, and pile-supported structures.
• Department of the Army Permit State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP V-R1), November 2017, US Army of Engineers
  A permitting reference used to study marine work permitting, regulated activities, environmental review, and programmatic general permit topics connected to waterfront construction.
• Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813, 2025
  A Florida statutory reference used to study environmental resource permitting exemptions and regulatory provisions that may apply to construction activities.
• Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  A building code reference used to study code requirements, construction provisions, structural topics, materials, and building standards that may apply to marine dock work.
• Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
  An accessibility code reference used to study accessibility provisions, access requirements, routes, clearances, and related construction accessibility standards.
• Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
  A residential code reference used to study residential construction requirements, materials, structural provisions, and code topics that may connect to residential marine dock work.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following fourteen references are included in this trade book package and are listed as allowed into the exam room for the Florida State Marine Dock Work Contractor trade exam:

• Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Ed.
• Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 Part 1926
• Contractors Manual, 2025
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, 2021
• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024
• Damage Prevention Guide, October 2020
• Dock Manual, Design, Building, Maintaining, 14th Ed., 1999
• Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual, 2016
• Department of the Army Permit State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP V-R1), November 2017, US Army of Engineers
• Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813, 2025
• Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
• Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023

The following reference is not included in this book package and is not allowed into the exam room. It is listed as a suggested study reference only:

• Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Ed., 2023

Test Information and Study Materials

This Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade book set helps candidates prepare with the references used for open book study. The package covers multiple areas of marine and construction preparation, including estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, concrete materials, reinforcing bars, commercial construction, underground damage prevention, dock construction, timber pile design, permitting, environmental statutes, building code, accessibility, and residential code requirements.

Estimating preparation should include Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book. Candidates should review quantity takeoffs, labor planning, material considerations, construction units, and estimating procedures. Estimating questions may require candidates to understand how measurements and costs connect to construction work.

Safety preparation should include OSHA 29 Part 1926. Candidates should review construction safety requirements related to excavation, fall protection, ladders, equipment, material handling, concrete work, reinforcing steel, tools, and general jobsite hazards. Marine dock work can involve challenging site conditions, so safety preparation is an important part of exam study.

Concrete preparation should include Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. Candidates should review concrete properties, cementitious materials, aggregates, admixtures, durability, strength, curing, placement, and quality control. Marine dock work can involve concrete components and structural materials that require proper understanding.

Reinforcing steel preparation should include Placing Reinforcing Bars. Candidates should review placement methods, supports, tying, splicing, tolerances, clearances, and field installation practices. Reinforced concrete work requires attention to detail and reference-based knowledge.

Marine dock construction preparation should include Dock Manual, Design, Building, Maintaining and Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual. Candidates should review dock construction, waterfront construction considerations, marine materials, timber pile installation, pile design concepts, maintenance, and durability in marine environments.

Permitting and regulatory preparation should include Department of the Army Permit State Programmatic General Permit, SPGP V-R1, and Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813, 2025. Candidates should review permitting concepts, environmental resource topics, statutory provisions, and requirements connected to construction activities in regulated areas.

Building code preparation should include Florida Building Code - Building, 2023; Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023; and Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023. Candidates should understand how code provisions, accessibility requirements, and residential construction rules may connect to marine dock work.

Damage prevention preparation should include the Damage Prevention Guide. Candidates should understand underground utility awareness, excavation notification, damage prevention responsibilities, and safe digging practices. Marine construction can involve excavation and site work where utility awareness is important.

Candidates should study by topic and by book. A strong study plan may include one section for estimating, one for OSHA safety, one for concrete, one for reinforcing bars, one for dock construction, one for timber piles, one for damage prevention, one for contractor procedures, one for permitting, one for building code, one for accessibility, and one for commercial construction practices. Candidates should also practice locating information using tables of contents and indexes.

Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition, 2023 may provide additional background study value, but it is not included in this book package and is not allowed into the exam room. Candidates should focus their open book navigation practice on the fourteen included exam-room references.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, reference navigation support, and confidence-building study structure. This trade book set gives candidates the fourteen references listed for exam-room use so they can prepare directly with the materials connected to the exam.

The Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor exam can feel challenging because the reference set covers several technical areas. Candidates must be ready for estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, concrete, reinforcing bars, commercial construction, underground damage prevention, dock construction, timber pile design, permitting, Florida statutes, building code, accessibility, and residential code topics. 1 Exam Prep helps students approach the material with a clearer study plan and a stronger focus on reference-based preparation.

For open book exams, candidates need to know how to use the books. This book set supports that process by giving candidates the references needed to practice finding information, reviewing key topics, and building familiarity with the organization of each book. Repeated reference navigation helps candidates become more comfortable with the materials before exam day.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing scores, licensing approval, state approval, or exam outcomes. This trade book set is designed to support serious preparation through the correct references, organized study habits, and open book exam readiness.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor Exam Book Set?

This trade book set includes fourteen references for the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam, including estimating, OSHA, contractor, concrete, reinforcing steel, commercial construction, damage prevention, dock, timber pile, permitting, statute, building code, accessibility, and residential code references.

Are these books allowed into the exam room?

Yes. The fourteen included references are listed as allowed into the exam room for the Florida State Marine Dock Work Contractor trade exam.

Is the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The trade exam is an open book test using approved references. Candidates should practice using the books before exam day.

Which reference is not included in this book package?

Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition, 2023 is not included in this book package.

Is Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods allowed into the exam room?

No. Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 10th Edition, 2023 is listed as a suggested study reference only and is not allowed into the exam room.

Does this product include an online course?

No. This product is the trade book set. Online courses may be available separately or as part of another package.

Does this book set include business and finance materials?

This product is the trade book set for the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor trade exam. Business and finance materials are not listed as included in this package.

What topics should I study for the Marine Dock Work trade exam?

Candidates should study marine dock work, dock construction, timber piles, estimating, OSHA safety, contractor procedures, concrete, reinforcing steel, commercial construction practices, underground damage prevention, permitting, Florida statutes, building code, accessibility, and residential code topics.

Why are Florida Building Code references included?

Florida Building Code - Building, Florida Building Code - Accessibility, and Florida Building Code - Residential support preparation for code provisions, accessibility requirements, construction standards, and residential code topics that may connect to marine dock work.

Why are SPGP V-R1 and Florida Statutes Chapter 403.813 included?

These references support preparation for permitting, environmental resource topics, statutory requirements, and regulated construction activities connected to marine and waterfront work.

Does this book set guarantee a passing score?

No. This book set does not guarantee a passing score or licensing approval. It provides the trade references used to support preparation for the Florida Marine Dock Work Specialty Contractor exam.