Florida General Contractor Exam Prep and Books Bundle

Description

In short: The Florida General Contractor Exam Prep and Books Bundle includes all the approved reference books for the three parts of the Florida General Contractor license exam (Business and Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management) plus the Essential Test Prep. The books on their own are $1,450 and the Essential Test Prep on its own is $650, so the bundle, at $1,750, saves $350 against buying them separately.

How to be a general contractor in Florida: your path starts with three exams

Becoming a licensed General Contractor in the Sunshine State demands more than just on-site experience. It requires a comprehensive understanding of both business finance and construction principles, and that’s where the Florida General Contractor (GC) test comes in. This essential examination is your passport to a rewarding career in the Florida construction industry.

It also requires test-taking skills. These are not intuitive for most people, and learning to deal with these tests is a significant barrier to entry to the Florida Contractor business. The tests are notoriously tough.

Florida business and finance exam prep: how the three exams fit together

The Florida general contractor license exam is a set of three exams mandatory for all aspiring General Contractors. Our general contractor license guide explains who qualifies and how the license works:

1. The Business and Finance Exam: Assesses your understanding of basic business principles, financial management, contract management, and risk management.
2. The Contract Administration and Project Management Exams (two separate exams): Test your expertise in construction technologies, reading and interpreting construction documents, project management, estimating, and safety, the practical aspects of being a General Contractor.

Passing these tests is not just a formality; it’s a testament to your professional competence, underscoring your ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Why Choose Our Florida General Contractor Exam Prep and Books Bundle:

Our experience and skill in providing direct instruction for passing high-stakes standardized tests, our understanding of the structure of the approved reference materials, our knowledge of the construction business, coupled with our personal experience in passing these three exams make us uniquely qualified to help you pass, ideally on your first try.

We sell the books and test prep at a fair price, and our test prep is second to none. You show up with your business and trade skills, we will help you pass the tests.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Study Materials:

Practice, practice, practice

Follow the advice in the test prep.  Practice the actual skills measured by the actual tests. 

With these resources and your commitment to study, you will achieve your goal of becoming a licensed General Contractor in Florida.

What’s included in the bundle for the Florida general contractor license exam

• AIA Documents: A201-2017, A401-2017, A701-2018
• Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, July 1, 2025 [OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards]
• Florida Contractors Manual, 2025
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024
• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2024
• Building Component Safety Information: “Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2025
• Florida Building Code – Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Accessibility, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Residential, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Existing Building, 2023
• Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation, 2023
• Florida Statutes Chapter 455, 2025
• Builder’s Guide to Accounting, 2001

The bundle also includes the Essential Test Prep, which covers all three Division 1 exams (Business and Finance, Contract Administration, Project Management) with a full practice exam for each.

Florida general contractor exam prep: this bundle pairs the books with what you need to prepare for the Florida general contractor Business and Finance exam and the other Division 1 tests. Whether you are just starting to prepare for the Florida contractor exam or filling gaps, it covers the material each exam draws on.

Related: the complete book bundle, which books your license needs, how prep options compare, or Florida Business and Finance Exam: Tes.

This general contractor study book bundle costs $350 less than buying the parts

The books on their own are $1,450. The Essential Test Prep on its own is $650. Bought as two separate orders that is $2,100. This bundle is $1,750, so you get $650 of test prep for $300.

Books, bought on their own	$1,450
Essential Test Prep, bought on its own	$650
Two separate orders	$2,100
This bundle	$1,750
You save	$350

The reason to take the books and the prep together is that the Florida exams are open book. The books decide what you are allowed to look up on the day; the prep decides whether you can find it in time. People who buy one without the other usually come back for the second, and pay $350 more to do it in two orders.

Every general contractor study book in the list above is the current edition. If you already own some of them, buy the Essential Test Prep on its own instead and keep your shelf. We would rather tell you that than sell you a second copy.

Who sells these books and the prep

License to Pass is run by its co-founders, Paul Stone and Ben Stone. Ben Stone is a Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC1267587) and the founder of LevelHeaded Properties.

We sell new books only. We do not offer tabbed books. Our philosophy is that tabbing slows down the test taking process. It is easier to find answers using each book’s existing table of contents and indexes.

If you are comparing practice tests before you buy, read what a general contractor practice exam should actually do for you first.

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