General Engineered Construction Builder License(GITS) | Broward

In order to be eligible to receive certification from the board as a general engineered construction builder, the applicant shall demonstrate possession of the art, ability, skill, experience, and scientific and general knowledge to plan, lay out, perform, and supervise all work and activities associated with and related to engineered construction. The applicant shall have no less than ten (10) years of practical engineered construction experience and shall demonstrate and possess the ability to perform, supervise, direct, and coordinate all work and activities in the engineered construction trades in such a manner as to comply with all plans and specifications of an engineered project, and with the building code and all other applicable codes and regulations. The scope of work of a general engineered construction builder shall be unlimited in the engineered construction field except that the general engineered construction builder's work in connection with utilities shall be considered to stop at a point five (5) feet from a building not specifically constructed for the purpose of pumping or processing pipeline products.

General Engineered Construction Builder Exams

General Engineered Construction Builder Exam

• Exam RAE1B
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 3h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 80
Subjects Involved:
• Broward Minimum Right-of-Way Standards
• Concrete Pipe Installation
• Ductile Pipe Installation
• Concrete
• Concrete – Formwork
• Concrete - Reinforcing Steel
• Pile Driving
• Hydraulic Dredging
• Jacking and Boring
• Design Elevations
• Safety OSHA
• Septic Tanks
• Excavating and Grading
• Florida Road and Bridge Specifications
• Asphalt Properties and General Uses
• Asphalt Paving Procedures
• Asphalt Surface Treatments

Business Procedures Exam

• Exam AAE2B
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
• Insurance Laws
• Tax Laws
• Safety
• Management
• Lien Laws
• Employment Laws
• General Accounting
• Chapter 9

Courses For General Engineered Construction Builder

• Broward County (Florida) General Engineered Construction Builder Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Broward County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  $240.00

  $240.00

Books Set For General Engineered Construction Builder

The books set includes all required references for both the General Engineered Construction Builder and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

General Engineered Construction Builder Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors

  The purpose of this reference (Broward Ch 9) is to provide a uniform central system for the examination, certification, and regulation of all individuals or business organizations who are engaged in, or who intend or desire to engage in, the trades and occupations of: (1)Plumbing and specialty plumbing contractors; (2)Electrical and specialty electrical contractors; (3)General and specialty building contractors; (4)Mechanical and specialty mechanical contractors; (5)Liquefied petroleum gas contractors; and (6)Engineering and specialty engineering contractors. This reference must be used by all contractors trying to get a Broward County Contractor license during their contractor exams. It is highly recommended that contractors carefully study this particular reference during their exam prep process. Number of Pages: 128 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 1/4" Weight: 0.8 Lbs

  $18.63

  $18.63

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  Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Rights of Way Under Broward County Jurisdiction

  The intent of the “Minimum Standards” is to provide for the safe and orderly use and development of public right-of-way under Broward County jurisdiction.

  $29.95

  $29.95

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

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  Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe

  The Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe is an important reference used by Underground Utilities and Excavation Contractors in Florida.

  $15.34

  $15.34

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  Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures

  Many advances have been made in concrete technology over the decades ranging from new materials and testing methods, to improved concrete properties and construction practices. Concrete construction today follows a mantra of quicker, stronger, more durable, more resilient, and more sustainable. That story is proudly displayed within the pages of this centennial edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures.

  $67.51

  $67.51

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  Chapter 64E-6, FAC, Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems

  Chapter 64E-6, FAC, Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, includes a complete guide on standard codes, referenced policies and procedures for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. Number of Pages: 82 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 5/8 x 3/16" Weight: 0.6 Lbs

  $19.60

  $19.60

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  Formwork for Concrete

  Formwork for Concrete is published by ACI (American Concrete Institute) and is used for contractor testing by several counties in Florida.

  $221.52

  $221.52

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  Placing Reinforcing Bars

  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.

  $73.14

  $73.14

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  Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods

  A complete overview of all aspects of construction.

  $20.38

  $20.38

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  MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt

  MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt is a great book for contractors and apprentices alike. It covers all vital aspects of asphalt application without overwhelming the reader with technical details.

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  ES-12 Asphalt Surface Treatments - Construction Techniques

  ES-12 covers inspections of existing pavements, distribution of asphalt, distributor speeds, surface treatment design, Includes: items to be considered, inspection of existing pavements, asphalt distributor, checking distributor speed, checking spreads, aggregate spreaders, rollers, power broom, auxiliary equipment, pavement preparation, surface treatment design, praying the asphalt, aggregate spreading, rolling, and more. Number of Pages: 21 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/4 x 1/8" Weight: 0.2 Lbs

  $45.00

  $45.00

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  Excavation and Grading Handbook

  Excavation and Grading Handbook is an important reference for excavation contractors, specially those testing in Florida for a county license in said trade.

  $33.91

  $33.91

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  MS-16 Asphalt in Paving, Preservation & Maintenance

  MS-16 Asphalt in Pavement, Preservation & Maintenance, 4th Edition. MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Maintenance is a reference widely used by asphalt technicians specializing in asphalt repair and maintenance. Contractors engaged in maintenance contracting for major and minor roadways also find MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Maintenance extremely useful. This reference is also used by contractors preparing for contractor licensing exams. 978-1-934154-58-8

  $78.50

  $78.50

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  Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation

  Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation is a popular book among underground utilities & excavation contractors and civil designers. In Florida this book is used for Underground Utility Contractor testing.

  $24.40

  $24.40

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  MS-19 Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual

  MS-19 Provides information about when, where, and how emulsions should be used. This manual will help professionals evaluate pavement systems for construction and maintenance, and chose the emulsion that best fits a project’s specific conditions. Number of Pages: 97 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8 3/8" x 1/4" Weight: 0.6 Lbs Publisher: AEMA ISBN-13: 9781934154564

  $78.50

  $78.50

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  Fundamentals of Hydraulic Dredging

  This book is currently out of print. Fundamentals of Hydraulic Dredging presents the basic principles of hydraulic dredging in great detail. This book is a great source of information for contractors in the hydraulic dredging trade.

  $58.00

  $58.00

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Business Procedures Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

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  Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors

  The purpose of this reference (Broward Ch 9) is to provide a uniform central system for the examination, certification, and regulation of all individuals or business organizations who are engaged in, or who intend or desire to engage in, the trades and occupations of: (1)Plumbing and specialty plumbing contractors; (2)Electrical and specialty electrical contractors; (3)General and specialty building contractors; (4)Mechanical and specialty mechanical contractors; (5)Liquefied petroleum gas contractors; and (6)Engineering and specialty engineering contractors. This reference must be used by all contractors trying to get a Broward County Contractor license during their contractor exams. It is highly recommended that contractors carefully study this particular reference during their exam prep process. Number of Pages: 128 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 1/4" Weight: 0.8 Lbs

  $18.63

  $18.63

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: