Building Contractor (GITS) License | Palm Beach County (Florida)

(Building Contractors are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, demolition, repair, or improvement of commercial buildings and single or multiple dwelling residential buildings, neither to exceed three stories in height, or 36 feet, and accessory use structures in connection therewith, or those whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the structural members of the building. A building contractor shall have the knowledge gained by not less than 4 years experience in a supervisory capacity under a general contractor or have been a licensed residential building contractor for not less than 1 year. A building contractor shall subcontract to a qualified contractor all work, which is the exclusive work of plumbing, electrical, or HARV contractors, unless such contractor also holds a certificate of competency of the respective trade category. A building contractor may do, contract for and take out permits for installing room air conditioners, metal decking and siding, pile driving, telephone booths, curtain walls, window walls and for the work of any specialty contractor within the limits of work of a building contractor, except that of air conditioning contractors, refrigeration contractors, or elevator contractors.

Building Contractor License Courses

• Palm Beach County (Florida) Building Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon registration students obtain class material and a detailed introduction to the study program (same day you register!). Once the introduction has been completed, students receive access to class lectures which can be watched at any time; these lectures teach students how to solve typical exam questions. The student is also instructed on how to perform a series of exercises to develop an understanding of the distribution of information within the reference books. Tabbing of the books is conducted to help students find information faster within the books. Students are provided with hundreds of practice questions very similar to the ones found on the actual exams. As the students go through the program they have immediate access to professors who can assist them with any questions they might have; these professors are standing by morning, afternoon, and evening to answer any academic questions the students might have.

  The courses are carefully structured so that each student can go through the material at his/her own pace, based on his/her unique schedule limitations, and study skills. Students remain in the program for as long as they need to, until all the exams required for licensure have been passed. The students also have access to in-person classroom-style refresher courses which are held all day Saturday and Sunday throughout the state at no extra charge to the student and without limitations. These refresher classes are not mandatory and the training can be completed successfully without attending them.

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming refresher classes offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Palm Beach County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: This course can be taken through morning, afternoon, and evening classes, every week. You will be able to choose from all available times and dates at the time of your registration (first come, first served).  Once you register for the course, you will be contacted to set up your training sessions according to your schedule. The subjects covered in this training will reflect material specific to this exam (no generic material). You can access the live classes from any computer and talk to your professor (one-on-one) in real time. You will also receive access to practice questions and training material to complete before taking the exam, after the live training sessions. An email with all instructions will be sent to the student’s email address, immediately after registration. Please continue scrolling down this page for a detailed list of books and subjects involved in this exam. 

  $240.00

  $240.00

Exams For Building Contractor

Building Exam

• Exam: GBE1C
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 80
• Subjects Involved:
• Safety
• Estimating and Plan Reading
• Concrete
• Concrete Reinforcement
• Roofing
• Structural Steel
• Masonry
• Carpentry
• Foundations
• Sitework
• Drywall
• Concrete Formwork
• Acoustical Ceilings
• Metal Lightweight Framing
• Associated Trades

Business Procedures Exam

• Exam: AAE2C
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
• Insurance Laws
• Tax Laws
• Safety
• Management
• Lien Laws
• Employment Laws
• General Accounting

Building Contractor Bookset

The books set includes all required references for both the Building 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.

Building Books

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

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  Florida Building Code - Building

  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.

  $137.59

  $137.59

  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)

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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.

  $35.87

  $35.87

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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

  Tabs:

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

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  Carpentry & Building Construction

  Carpentry and Building Construction is a heavily used textbook for a significant number of county contractor exams in Florida.

  $27.26

  $27.26

  Tabs:

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

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  Placing Reinforcing Bars

  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.

  $73.14

  $73.14

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  Roofing Construction and Estimating

  Includes everything there is to know on how to estimate, build, and repair most types of roof coverings such as asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles, shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Number of Pages: 444 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/8 x 1" Weight: 2.8 Lbs Autor: Daniel Atcheson Publisher: Craftsman Book Co ISBN-10: 1572180072 ISBN-13: 978-1572180079

  $28.19

  $28.19

  Tabs:

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

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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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  Ortho's All About Masonry Basics

  Ortho's All About Masonry Basics is used extensively on most masonry contractor exams in Florida, as well as in tests for related trades.

  $7.20

  $7.20

  Tabs:

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

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  Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

  Code of Standard Practice for Steel Building and Bridge covers all aspects of steel construction and is very important standard for both builders and designers.

  $19.88

  $19.88

  Tabs:

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

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  Building Component Safety Information Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, HIB-91

  This book covers all aspects of the handling and installation of metal plate connected wood trusses. It is a great reference for carpenters and builders.

  $16.84

  $16.84

  Tabs:

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

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  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.

  $249.60

  $249.60

  Tabs:

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

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  Drywall: Professional Techniques For Walls & Ceilings

  Drywall: Professional Techniques For Walls & Ceilings is a useful reference for Florida contractors testing for a variety of contractor licenses; its usefulness derives from the importance of its subject matter (drywall) in construction.

  $17.69

  $17.69

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  Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide

  This book is in good condition but is used. The price listed is used-book pricing.Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide is a helpful reference for framing contractors interested in improving their knowledge in this area

  $132.91

  $132.91

  Tabs:

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

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  Florida Building Code - Residential

  The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.

  $128.14

  $128.14

  Tabs:

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

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  Plastering Skills

  Plastering Skills is the single most important reference for contractors in the trade. This book covers every imaginable aspect of plastering, which is probably the reason why it is so widely used as a reference in contractor exams.

  $52.91

  $52.91

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

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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

  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)

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