FL General Contractor study plan

Build a one-page formula sheet covering markup vs. margin, overhead allocation, retainage, and simple/compound interest, then solve 15 practice calculation problems without notes

Reconstruct the Florida Construction Lien Law timeline from memory: Notice to Owner, Notice of Commencement, 90-day lien filing, and the one-year suit deadline, and write each step with its statutory trigger

Draft a mock AIA-style contract summary listing scope, payment terms, change-order procedure, and dispute resolution, then annotate where Florida statute overrides the boilerplate

Classify 20 sample project tasks as schedule-driven or cost-driven and identify which contract clause governs each

Sequence a 12-activity critical path for a small commercial build, calculate total float on each path, and identify the activities where a one-day slip moves the completion date

Write the required contents of a written safety program for a Florida jobsite, including fall protection thresholds and excavation protective-system triggers

Map the permitting sequence for a Florida project from notice of commencement through certificate of occupancy, naming the inspecting authority at each step

Explain the contractor licensing and qualifying-agent rules that apply to a Florida general contractor, including the scope limits of a certified vs. registered license

Solve 12 beam and column problems for reactions, shear, bending moment, and deflection using standard load combinations

Compare wood, steel, and concrete framing systems on span capability, fire resistance, and connection type, and match each to a building occupancy

Identify reinforcement placement, cover, lap splice, and formwork-removal requirements for a reinforced concrete beam and slab

Differentiate masonry wall types, mortar and grout roles, and the purpose of flashing, weep holes, and control joints

Explain how structural steel connections and bolting/welding inspection requirements differ from concrete placement inspection

Classify soils by grain size and plasticity and select the appropriate foundation type for five described site conditions

Compute lateral earth pressures and size shoring, sloping, and benching for a 10-foot excavation, citing the protective-system trigger depth

Trace water migration through a wall assembly and place water-resistive barrier, flashing, and drainage plane in correct sequence

Compare below-grade waterproofing and dampproofing and justify the choice for a basement, a slab-on-grade, and a retaining wall

Assemble a continuous air, thermal, and vapor control strategy for a wall section and mark where each layer belongs

Lay out roof framing members and calculate rafter length, slope, and ridge height for three roof pitches

Sequence a roofing installation from deck to ridge and identify the flashing details at valleys, penetrations, and wall intersections

Specify finish schedules for drywall levels, tile, and flooring, matching each finish to a wet-area or high-traffic condition

Explain how window and door selection, glazing, and installation detailing affect envelope performance and condensation risk

Diagnose five described moisture failures (ice damming, window leak, roof valley, crawlspace, stucco crack) and prescribe the corrective detail

Coordinate MEP rough-in sequencing against structural and envelope milestones and list the three most common clash points on a commercial job

Size a simple duct, water, and drain line using standard rules of thumb, and explain why each result needs verification by the trade

Identify electrical load, panel, grounding, and GFCI/AFCI requirements relevant to a general contractor's scope of coordination

Summarize the Florida Building Code chapters that most often drive general contractor decisions, including wind-borne debris, flood, and accessibility provisions

List the inspection hold points a general contractor must schedule and the consequences of covering work before inspection

Run a full cost estimate for a small project including labor, material, equipment, overhead, and profit, then convert it to a bid with a stated contingency

Build a 13-week cash-flow projection and identify the week of maximum working-capital need

Respond to a simulated change-order dispute by drafting the written notice, cost breakdown, and time-extension request

Apply Florida lien and prompt-payment rules to three payment scenarios and state who can recover what

Audit a mock jobsite against 20 OSHA and Florida-specific safety requirements and record each deficiency

Take two full-length timed practice exams and log every missed question by domain and by error type (knowledge gap, misread, calculation slip)

Re-drill the two weakest domains until each reaches 80% or better on a fresh 20-question set

Recite from memory the ten formulas, timelines, and code thresholds most likely to be tested, without reference material

Simulate exam-day logistics: confirm test-site or remote-proctoring requirements, allowed references, and identification rules