{"product_id":"hawaii-general-building-contractor-b-books-courses-rental-package-books-courses-rental-package","title":"Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) - Books \u0026 Courses Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHawaii General Building Contractor (B) - Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) trade exam covers a wide range of construction knowledge, and most candidates quickly discover the same challenge: the material isn’t “hard” because it’s one complicated subject—it’s hard because it’s broad. Plan reading and estimating, sitework and foundations, concrete, carpentry, associated trades, roofing, OSHA safety, and thermal\/moisture protection are all on the outline. If your study plan isn’t organized, it’s easy to spend hours reviewing and still feel unsure when it’s time to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package is designed to make your preparation more structured and more efficient. You get the key reference books used to develop the Hawaii B exam questions (rented for your study period), plus a business book commonly required for the Hawaii contractor Business \u0026amp; Law exam. Then you pair those materials with a course-based study approach so you can learn the concepts, reinforce the most testable ideas, and build dependable recall for exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Hawaii’s B trade exam is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed-book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam, your success depends on understanding and recall—not on flipping through a codebook at the testing center. That changes how you study. Instead of training “lookup speed,” you train clear fundamentals and best-practice decision-making. This package supports that closed-book approach by giving you the right materials to learn from and the structure to turn reading into exam-ready knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re coming from years of hands-on experience or you’re building confidence in a few weaker areas (concrete quality, plan reading, joist handling, code context, or moisture protection), this package helps you study in a way that matches how contractor exams are actually written: practical, scenario-driven, and focused on what a responsible builder should do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d32f2f; padding: 18px; margin: 22px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e International Building Code (IBC), 2018; Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone (10th Edition); Carpentry and Building Construction (2016 Edition); The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction (4th Edition); Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders; NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Hawaii Edition (1st Edition, 2022).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized Study Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical, exam-aligned way to review broad General Building topics without wasting time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-Book Readiness Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study routines that emphasize recall, best-practice reasoning, and steady review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 16px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Rental Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,380\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $550\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Package Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,930\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRental books are provided for your study period so you can prepare with the same core references used to develop exam questions. Return requirements and deposit refund timing follow the rental terms for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawaii \u003cstrong\u003eB – General Building Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e trade examination is published with the following format:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Passing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published content areas for the B trade exam include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan Reading and Estimating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSitework and Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e (cement concrete)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Trades\u003c\/strong\u003e (including interior and exterior finishes, and windows \u0026amp; doors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal and Moisture Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 80 questions in four hours, the pace is comfortable for most candidates—but the breadth is what makes the exam challenging. The best scoring strategy is consistency. You don’t need to “ace” every category; you need strong fundamentals across all categories so you collect points steadily from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eClosed Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed-book\u003c\/strong\u003e examination. The reference materials used to develop the exam questions are \u003cstrong\u003enot allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e in the examination center. These books are for study and preparation only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat closed-book means for your study plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on fundamentals:\u003c\/strong\u003e understand the purpose of each step and the “why” behind best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrain recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e most exam questions are written so one answer is clearly the best practice or safest option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse repetition:\u003c\/strong\u003e recall improves when you review the same core ideas multiple times over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice without the book open:\u003c\/strong\u003e after each study topic, close the book and explain it in your own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly why combining books with a course structure is so helpful. The books provide accurate content; the course approach helps you convert that content into recall and exam performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawaii contractor licensing is overseen by the Contractors License Board under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) Division. While licensing paths can vary by applicant type, most candidates planning around the B classification follow a process like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure B – General Building matches the scope of work you intend to contract for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the required application package for the Contractors License Board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive approval to test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exam registration is tied to application approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule the required exam(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaii contractor exams are administered through the state’s exam provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake and pass the trade exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use closed-book study habits and timed practice to build confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete remaining licensing steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Board instructions for final licensing requirements after passing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany candidates study while their application is being processed so they can schedule their exam with confidence as soon as approval is issued. This package supports that approach with a defined rental set and a structured study window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawaii contractor licenses renew on a fixed biennial schedule. All contractor licenses—regardless of issuance date—are subject to renewal by \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 30 of every even-numbered year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once you are licensed, tracking renewal timing is an important part of staying compliant and avoiding lapses that can affect your ability to legally contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause exam and licensing steps are time-sensitive, it helps to build a study plan that is steady and realistic. A rental package with defined course access encourages consistent weekly progress instead of last-minute cramming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: International Building Code (IBC), 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides building code context and terminology that supports plan interpretation, construction coordination, and performance-minded decision-making across multiple B exam categories.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone (10th Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces masonry methods, materials awareness, and best-practice fundamentals that help you answer masonry-related and general building coordination questions with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction (2016 Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthens framing and carpentry fundamentals, sequencing, construction methods, and terminology commonly tested in broad General Building content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction (4th Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports concrete preparation with quality-focused thinking: placement concepts, finishing awareness, curing importance, and preventing common defects that show up in exam scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces safe and correct handling\/erection concepts for steel joists and joist girders—useful for structural coordination understanding and safety-minded planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Hawaii Edition (1st Edition, 2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness and project management reference commonly used for the Hawaii contractor Business \u0026amp; Law exam preparation, supporting planning, management, and compliance-minded decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition matching note (important):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawaii’s published exam reference list specifies particular editions for some titles. This package includes the editions you requested for your rental set. If your goal is to align as closely as possible to the currently listed exam references, matching the listed editions is recommended so terminology and emphasis closely mirror the reference framework used to develop exam questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy by exam category, not by book.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the B exam spans many topics, reading one book cover-to-cover can feel productive while still leaving gaps. A better plan is to study using the exam categories as your weekly map, pulling the most important concepts from the books into short, testable notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical weekly structure (closed-book focused):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan Reading \u0026amp; Estimating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice interpreting what the drawing is telling you—dimensions, sections, details, notes, and the intent behind common callouts. Tie this to sequencing and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSitework \u0026amp; Foundations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on preparation concepts, sequencing, and why foundation decisions matter for structural performance and long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce placement and finishing reasoning, curing purpose, and common defects (and prevention). Many exam questions are really “quality control” questions written in contractor language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpentry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strengthen framing intent, connections awareness, layout thinking, and typical sequencing. Train yourself to recognize best-practice choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Trades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Think in coordination: openings, finishes, and interior\/exterior transitions. These topics often test whether you understand what comes first and what protects the assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce correct planning concepts, common failure points, and coordination decisions that prevent leaks and premature failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety (OSHA mindset):\u003c\/strong\u003e Train hazard recognition and the safest contractor decision. Many safety questions are about what prevents injury and what a responsible contractor should enforce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal \u0026amp; Moisture Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on how moisture moves, where assemblies fail, and how correct detailing and sequencing prevent water intrusion and condensation issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse the “Learn → Summarize → Recall” method.\u003c\/strong\u003e For each study topic, follow this routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read one focused concept with the goal of understanding it clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummarize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Write a short outline in your own words (key terms, purpose, common failures, prevention steps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close the book and answer prompts without looking. Then correct your notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild “best answer” thinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e General Building questions often present multiple answers that sound possible. Your job is to choose the best practice—the option that protects quality, safety, and long-term performance. Train this skill by asking, “Which choice prevents the most common failure?” and “Which choice is safest and most defensible for a contractor?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime management is still important.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four hours is generous, but a broad exam can tempt candidates to overthink. Aim for a steady pace, answer the clear items confidently, and don’t let a few uncertain questions drain time you need elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps you reach your Hawaii General Building (B) goal by providing a structured study approach built for a closed-book contractor exam. Instead of relying on reference lookup strategies, you build stable understanding and recall through organized topic review, trade-focused guidance, and practice-oriented preparation that mirrors how contractor exam questions are written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach supports you with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized study guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e so you stay aligned with the exam’s content areas and don’t drift into low-value reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-focused review\u003c\/strong\u003e that connects the material to real jobsite decisions, sequencing, coordination, and quality outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice-oriented preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e that converts reading into recall through prompts, drills, and repeatable review cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence-building structure\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can answer efficiently and calmly under timed conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResults depend on your effort and exam-day performance, but a realistic preparation structure can make your study time more productive and help you feel ready when it’s time to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Hawaii General Building Contractor (B) trade exam closed book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Hawaii B trade exam is published as a closed-book examination, meaning reference materials are not allowed in the examination center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the Hawaii B exam and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published exam format lists 80 questions with 240 minutes allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score do I need to pass the Hawaii B exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum passing score is published as 75%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre the books included in this rental package used during the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Because the exam is closed book, the reference books are for study and preparation only, not for use in the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat does “6 months of course access” mean for my study schedule?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you have a defined study window to work through the prep content and reinforce recall through repeated review cycles—an effective approach for closed-book exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy include a business book in a General Building package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Hawaii contractor applicants also need to prepare for a Business \u0026amp; Law exam as part of the overall licensing process. 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