AR General Contractor study plan

Build a materials reference table covering concrete, masonry, steel, and wood that records mix/slab designations, cure times, and typical applications.

Redraw from memory the sequence of footing, foundation wall, slab-on-grade, and structural framing, labeling each component and its inspection hold point.

Calculate concrete volume, rebar lap quantities, and lumber board feet for three sample takeoffs without reference notes.

List the phases where work must stop for third-party or municipal inspection across foundation, framing, and roofing.

Categorize roofing, siding, cladding, and interior finish systems by substrate, fastening method, and code-imposed limits.

Explain weather barriers, flashing, and drainage details for roof, wall, and below-grade assemblies in writing.

Describe the rough-in sequencing and clearance requirements for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

Summarize contractor licensing triggers, license classifications, and project dollar limits under Arkansas law.

Differentiate lump-sum, cost-plus, GMP, and time-and-materials contracts and match each to its risk allocation and payment terms.

Outline lien filing procedures and notice deadlines applicable to owners, contractors, and suppliers.

Identify the elements of a valid construction contract, the grounds for breach, and available remedies including damages and termination.

Summarize licensing penalties, statutory exemptions, and bonding and insurance requirements for Arkansas contractors.

Explain workers' compensation, payroll withholding, and subcontractor classification obligations an employer must meet.

Read a complete plan set covering cover sheet, floor plan, elevation, section, and detail, then produce a quantity takeoff across five CSI divisions.

Compute labor hours and productivity rates for concrete, framing, and drywall work from given unit rates.

Build a bar-chart critical path schedule from a 20-activity list and identify total float on each path.

Prepare a change order with itemized cost breakdown, markup, and documented time impact.

Reconcile a cost estimate against a project budget and explain each over- and under-variance by division.

Interpret soil reports, specifications, and addenda to detect scope gaps, then draft the corresponding requests for information.

Name the OSHA Focus Four hazard categories and specify at least two controls for each.

State fall protection trigger heights and the requirements for guardrails, ladders, and scaffolds.

Map excavation and trenching requirements including protective system selection, spoil pile placement, and means of access and egress.

Specify PPE, hazard communication, and confined space entry procedures for typical site conditions.

Apply silica, lead, and asbestos exposure controls to three renovation scenarios.

Outline stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and waste disposal obligations for an active site.

Write job hazard analyses for five high-risk tasks, pairing each hazard with a specific abatement measure.

Integrate safety costs and environmental compliance tasks into a project schedule and budget.

Identify which permits, inspections, and recordkeeping obligations attach to each phase of a project.

Complete a full-length timed mock exam spanning all four domains and log every error by domain and cause.

Re-drill every missed item from prior quizzes and the mock exam until each is answered correctly twice in a row.

Recite licensing thresholds, lien deadlines, fall protection heights, and trenching rules from memory without notes.

Retake the lowest-scoring domain quizzes under timed conditions.

Condense all remaining weak points into a single portable review sheet.