FLORIDA NASCLA CONTRACTORS GUIDE TO BUSINESS, LAW AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FLORIDA COUNTIES 2ND EDITION

The Florida NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Florida Counties 2nd Edition, published under the authority of the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), is an official reference for contractors seeking licensure in Florida counties. Distributed through 1 Exam Prep, this NASCLA-accredited manual covers essential topics including contractor licensing requirements, lien laws, financial management, insurance and bonding, project scheduling, and safety compliance. It supports preparation for county-level business and law examinations and aligns with standards set by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The guide serves as the foundation for general, building, residential, and specialty contractor exams across Florida jurisdictions.

This book is organized into three sections.

Part 1 focuses on planning and starting your business. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.

Part 2 Covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. This section covers estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities, and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors, and customers.

Part 3 provides valuable information to assist you in running the administrative functions of your business. Financial management, tax basics, and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them proper attention.

*This publication is for the Florida Counties examinations through Prov, Inc.

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