Books to bring to the General Contractor Exam
There are three computer-based exams you must pass in order to become a General Contractor the first two make up the trade portion which is broken up into two exams. The first exam being Administration and the other is the Project Management Exam. The third exam is the business and finance Exam. We also offer books with tabs that will help you study and pass your test.
Books for the Trade Contract Administration Exam
These books will be allowed inside the testing room.
- AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contractor for Construction, 2017.
- AIA A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017.
- AIA A701 Instruction to Bidders, 2017.
- Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 1910.
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021.
- Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2021.
- Building Component Safety Information: BCSI-ED2-D “Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Building, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Residential, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Existing Building, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2020.
Books for the Trade Project Management Exam
- AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contractor for Construction, 2017.
- AIA A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017.
- AIA A701 Instruction to Bidders, 2017.
- Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 1910.
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021.
- Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2021.
- Building Component Safety Information: BCSI-ED2-D “Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Building, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Residential, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Existing Building, 2020.
- Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2020.
Books for the Business and Law Exam
- AIA A201 General Conditions of the Contractor for Construction, 2017.
- AIA A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017.
- AIA A701 Instruction to Bidders, 2017.
- Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001.
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021.
- Florida Statutes Chapter 455
Books used for studying but NOT allowed in the testing center
These books are only used for studying but are NOT allowed inside the testing room.
- Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001.
- Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 31th Edition, 2022.
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
- Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019.
- Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition, 2019.
- Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2020 Edition.