Building Contractor

CB and RB - A "building contractor" means a contractor whose services are limited to the construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings. These buildings cannot exceed three stories in height. A building contractor may also construct the "accessory use structures" in connection with these buildings. An accessory use structure would be a garage, guest house, garden shed, or other outbuilding. A building contractor is also a contractor whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building - if the services do not affect the structural elements of the building.

Examination Content Outline

The Florida Building Contractor exam is composed of three examinations: Business & Finance, Contract Administration, and Project Management.

1. Part I: Business & Finance: 120 questions (computer based)
2. Part II: Contract Administration: 50 questions; Project Management: 50 questions

Approved References Materials

• Florida Statutes Chapter 455, 2010
• AIA documents:
  1. A201 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2007
  2. A401 – Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2007
  3. A701 – Instructions to Bidders, 1997
  4. G701 – Change Order, 2001
  5. G702 – Application and Certificate for Payment, 1992
  6. G703 – Continuation Sheet, 1992
  7. G706A – Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens, 1994
  8. Builder's Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, 2001
  9. Building Estimator's Reference Book, Walker's, 28th Edition
  10. Contractors Manual, 2009
  11. Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1904, 2010
  12. Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1910, 2010
  13. Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, 2010
  14. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H. Kosmatka, Beatrix Kerkhoff and William C. Panarese, 4th Edition
  15. Placing Reinforcing Bars, Eighth Edition
  16. Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, Ronald C. Smith and Cameron K. Andres
  17. Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2010 Edition
  18. Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2009 Florida Energy Extension Service
  19. Building Component Safety Information: BCSI-ED2-D "Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses"
  20. Florida Building Code –Building, 2007 with 2nd 2009 Supplement
  21. Florida Building Code – Residential, 2007 with 2nd 2009 Supplement
  22. Florida Building Code – Existing Building, 2007 with 2nd 2009 Supplement