Hawaii General Building (B) Contractor License

The General Building (B) Contractor License allows you to complete the following tasks:

Work on buildings used for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals and movable property of any kind
Construction operations involving the use of two or more unrelated trades

Contractors who hold the General Building (B) License classification automatically hold the following specialty classifications without further examination or paying additional fees:

How to Get the General Building (B) Contractor’s License in Hawaii?

Meet the experience requirements: Be not less than 18 years of age, have 4 years of supervisory experience within the past 10 years, and be employed by a licensed contracting entity
Register with the Hawaii Business Registration Division
Possess a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing
Obtain liability and workers' compensation insurance
Employ a licensed individual who is designated Responsible Managing Employee (RME)
Attach the application fee (non-refundable) to your application
Fill & submit your Application to the Honolulu Office on or before the first Tuesday of the month, two months prior to the scheduled meeting date
Send a current (not more than a year old) Financial Statement accompanied by an independent accountant's report
Provide a credit report for each officer, partner, manager, or member, (from a credit reporting agency issued not more than 6 months ago) covering at least the previous 5 years
Complete a Hawaii State Tax Clearance (issued not more than 6 months old) with an original State of Hawaii Department of Taxation stamp
Submit a filed-stamped copy of current trade name registration approved by the Hawaii Business Registration Division (if you intend to use a trade name)
Once approved by the board, schedule your exam with the testing provider
After passing the examination, the Hawaii Contractors License Board will reach out to you to satisfy all license requirements, such as Workers' Compensation Insurance, Liability & Property Damage Insurance, place of business, and any other fees. Once those requirements are met, the board will issue you a license

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Hawaii General Building (B) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

Hawaii General Building (B) Contractor Trade Exam

Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
Testing Company: PSI©
Number of Questions: 80
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Time Allowed: 240 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Plan Reading and Estimating (8)
- Sitework and Foundations (8)
- Concrete (only includes C-31a Cement Concrete) (16)
- Carpentry (14)
- Associated Trades (including Interior and Exterior Finishes, and Windows & Doors) (16)
- Roofing (only includes C-42a Aluminum and Other Metal Shingles and C-42b Wood shingles and Shakes) (6)
- Safety OSHA (6)
- Thermal and Moisture Protection (6)
PSI© General Building (B) Official Content Outline

Hawaii General Building (B) Contractor Business and Law Exam

Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
Testing Company: PSI©
Number of Questions: 80
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Business Organization (3)
- Contract Management (12)
- Estimating and Bidding (10)
- Financial Management (7)
- Labor Laws (5)
- Licensing (7)
- Lien Law (5)
- Project Management (9)
- Risk Management (8)
- Safety - OSHA (6)
- Tax Laws (5)
- Public Works Laws (3)
PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline

Hawaii General Building (B) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the General Building (B) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

HAWAII GENERAL BUILDING (B) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

Sales price: $772.50
HAWAII GENERAL BUILDING (B) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

Sales price: $872.50