Florida CBC contractors exam explained

Quick video this morning running down what it looked like to take the courses and pass the exams for a certified building contractor in the state of Florida #CBC #Handyman #ContractorInTraining #Grateful

[@rabbit1g237]

Can you guide us on where to get practice tests or course please

[@mm88key]

hi brian, thanks for the video! can you tell me the name of the company that helped you put all the documents together to submit to the state? thank you!!!

[@briandavis1798]

No problem. Activatemylicense.com

[@mm88key]

awesome, thanks!

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

Did they let you use the contractors manual and the aia documents on the contract administration?

[@briandavis1798]

Yes, definitely the AIA I believe the contractors one as well for the contract administration

[@AlejandroPerez-nm7pk]

I passed my B&F exam. i have my trade exams coming in a month. I contacted CamTech school about only purchasing homework and practice quizzes from them and they said no. They are basically asking me to spend the $2k for their class which is pricey. I have already spent enough on other courses and the books. Would you be willing to sell the me practice quizzes/exams that you used? You can PM. Thanks man!

[@ajjimenez4746]

Great video man and congrats on passing all three test I’m currently taking my Business and finance tomorrow I signed up for the other two But the website keeps crashing and doesn’t load up the page that shows what books I can bring to project management and contract administration By any chance you wouldn’t happen to remember I also went to camtech so I have everything

[@briandavis1798]

To be honest, I can’t fully remember which books you’re not allowed to bring. But I believe there are two books that you can’t bring in one is the course book. I forget what the other one is but they will go through your books when you get there and let you know what you can’t bring in.

[@ajjimenez4746]

@@briandavis1798 oh ok cool cool What about those big binders you ever use those ?

[@MrVoss715]

What was your college degree in? Was it related to the requested engineering fields or was it unrelated to construction fields the state requires?

[@briandavis1798]

@@MrVoss715 it was unrelated but the state accepts it.

[@MrVoss715]

@@briandavis1798 appreciate the help brotha

[@livelearnsail]

Hey Brian! We met at the technical classes at Cam Tech! Congrats on passing all three exams! 👏🏼

[@briandavis1798]

Thank you! How is it going for you?

[@yoboi1362]

i take the exam in 2 weeks, been studying everyday for at least 4 hours a day , for the last 3 months. hopefully i pass first try.

[@briandavis1798]

Sounds like you’re super ready

[@devxnet-casual-m2o]

Did you pass? Can I get some tips or feedback? Trying to decide on a prep course also

[@yelkisrodriguez]

Hi Brian, Would an associates degree count as some experience? Im looking into getting my CGC but I read that once you have a CBC for 4 years you automatically qualify for the CGS. Does it need to be supervisor experience for the CBC as well? or general construction experience counts.

[@illuminatiyung]

Anyone know if schooling will go towards the electrical contractors license? I have 3 years and about 5 years of school

[@MoMaCaniRakun]

Check DBPR, I think you are in good path.

[@illuminatiyung]

@@MoMaCaniRakun dbpr can’t give me a straightforward answer. They say I can submit my application and it’s up to the electrical board. And there’s no way to speak to anyone at the electrical board

[@MoMaCaniRakun]

@@illuminatiyung You need talk to a school then, the school that I am currently going is called EXAM pros. Is down in FL

[@MoMaCaniRakun]

@@illuminatiyung BtW they won’t charge you for any info.

[@tateg6506]

I take contract administration next week. Any tips?

[@briandavis1798]

@@tateg6506 memorize those practice quizzes, and make sure your books are highlighted your books will definitely help you take your time. You have plenty of time during the test. Good luck let us know how it goes!

[@tateg6506]

@@briandavis1798 which books was that one? I got an 82 on business and finance last week. But I am not good at the area, volume or takeoff questions so I worry. I’m great with AIA, contractors manual and the first chapter of the code book.

[@germainegoldsmith8755]

I’m going through a school called “CEI” I’m studying hard on my prep courses etc.. This exam is very difficult. How many months would it take for me to actually get this Florida Business & Finance Exam down packed? What advice would you give me?

[@briandavis1798]

I went through a different school called Camtech. I think realistically you can be ready for the exam in one month just the business and finance part. My best advice would be to double down on the homework memorize as many of those questions and answers as you can. I don’t know what materials they gave you because you’re taking a different course but in my course the class work was important but the bread and butter of the exam was the homework. So double down on that homework, best of luck!

[@tonye7787]

I don’t believe you passed anything! The proctor literally gives you a paper with your score immediately after you pass or fail so you should know which test got what score.Also its CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION!

[@briandavis1798]

Weird bro but ok 👍

[@jes6885]

I don’t know if you answered this question already, but do you need to contact previous employers to verify your experience with the state? I live in Florida by the way.

[@briandavis1798]

What’s up, Jes! You actually do not need to verify your experience anymore. They changed that recently what you will do is you will sign an affidavit swearing that everything you are saying is true and they will honor that.

[@clint7-1]

How did you take your books in to test site

[@briandavis1798]

@@clint7-1 in a big duffel bag then I put it on my small Milwaukee cart and rolled them all in lol

[@clint7-1]

@@briandavis1798 it’s a problem, right? Lots of books

[@GustavoSantos-gz7uj]

I'm concerned about how I'm going to prove the four-year experience. I've worked in the field for many years but have always been paid cash. I've heard that you could get a general contractor to write a letter as proof of the experience. If that is true, I'd have to go that route.

[@briandavis1798]

The biggest thing is going to be documenting the projects you worked on and having those contractors sign off on it. As long as you do that you won’t need to be shown any W-2s or anything like that, but they are very stringent on what the requirements are for the project certainspecifications need to be met in order for you to obtain the different licensing

[@Ty-ni9cd]

Hey Brian! Great video keep pushing content. I am studying for my Business and Finance exam. How long would you take to study for this exam? 2.5 weeks?

[@briandavis1798]

Thank you. I really love creating content. I didn’t put a time limit, but I was able to study for about two weeks. Yes I studied for two hours a day until I could take the practice exam and get it 80% lowest then I knew I was ready.

[@JunkFoodPapas]

Hi, do they let you take the accounting book? I guess what books can you take to the business and finance exam?

[@briandavis1798]

I cannot remember exactly which book is not allowed but I believe one is not. I think you’re counting book is allowed but the one that’s not is the course book. You’d have to double check that though.

[@rufuswimberly7196]

Thank you for sharing

[@jackl.turner6176]

So 2 months studying 2 hours per day is enough to pass the exams? What percentage of the test is open book?

[@briandavis1798]

That’s basically what I study. Before that I did months of highlighting the books preparing them tabbing them the whole nine. 100% of the test is open book but they only let you use certain books but I would say 90% of the answers you can find.

[@cmcceldry]

Hey Brian, sitting in the camtech technical class as we speak. Very confused on these plans and math questions. Would you compare the actual test to the take home exams homework? What was your experience with the technical side?

[@briandavis1798]

Congratulations on getting in the class taking the first step! I would compare the test more to the homework than anything I learned in class. To be completely honest with you I didn’t understand a thing in any of the classes and it was a little bit stressful for me, but I just double down on the homework. I knew that I was putting in the work behind the scenes at home so as long as I did that, I knew that no matter what happened in the test I would be OK with it. And I crushed it so just hammer on that homework. Good luck!!!

[@joeytrujillo3948]

Hey brian i had a question. Were you taking the state or county exam?

[@briandavis1798]

State in Florida there’s no county contractors license only the state license for certified building contractors

[@rochadson]

Thank you for sharing, if you don’t mind me asking what do you have a bachelor in.

[@briandavis1798]

Bach. Of science. Applied psychology (focus on industrial organizational psychology.)

[@HS-hi6wc]

Hi Brian, I have no idea about this exam. But wishing you luck with your career progress.

[@briandavis1798]

Thank you 🙏

[@mikemireles5301]

Did the board approve everything? Did you run into any other issues after submission of your application? Sent mine in last week just curious. Thanks

[@mikemireles5301]

And how long did it end up taking after you submitted your application?

[@briandavis1798]

I think it took a few weeks and had to submit a few different projects to meet all the requirements but after that it was approved. Then you need to register with the respective counties you’ll work in.

[@mikemireles5301]

Congratulations! Thanks for the feedback

[@HS-hi6wc]

Will there be any videos about ocd or anxiety in the future? Sorry for asking- I found a lot of strength from your videos. But no pressure. Happy to see you grow either way.

[@briandavis1798]

Absolutely I want to get back to doing those videos more! I have not been uploading consistently. I need to get better on doing that. Lots of changes in my professional life, as well as my personal life have kept me busy. But I will do that just for you! What type of video would you like me to talk about. What particular anxiety Issue/OCD issue Would you like I will make that my next video!

[@HS-hi6wc]

@@briandavis1798 thank you so much Brian. If you could share just your general experience of how you get by daily and some turning points that helped you. As an international PhD student and researcher I'm under constant stress and find my ocd at its peak. If you have any human advice on how you got by difficult times and how you built a support system and maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones. Seeing you progress and do things in life really gives people like me more strength to do more in life. At this point in life I've read so many books and tried so many therapies out there that I'd rather hear human stories and learn from this. Once again, I am grateful b/c I know life gets busy and demanding 🙏

[@ryanrocks7457]

Hey Brian How is going after you got your CGC license ??

[@briandavis1798]

It’s going great, but it’s a completely different business from my Handyman business. Everything changed it honestly feels like I’m running a whole business. But it’s great.

[@ryanrocks7457]

@briandavis1798 Thank you for your reply. im thinking of getting the GC license now

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

Which test asked you questions about osha requirements?

[@briandavis1798]

There was definitely OSHA questions I think the most OSHA questions wise project management

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

@@briandavis1798 thanks man, do you remember having any construction math work out problems?

[@Hoellewood_Solutions]

I’ve got all the experience, just not good at books or tests.

[@briandavis1798]

Yeah, it’s just the hoops they make you jump. But if you take the course and just follow the directions study, how long and what they tell you to study, you’ll do fine if you’re in Florida, do the cam tech courses and focus on the homework that they give you don’t worry about all the complicated stuff in the class. Focus on that homework

[@Hoellewood_Solutions]

@@briandavis1798 thanks for that quick response, I appreciate it. Getting started on the process has been very stressful, cause my father just died and we were about to start rolling the ball for me to get my license. He was an Architect and Contractor for 50+ years, now that he’s gone, I’m forced to fast track myself into getting certified, or I have to let his business dissolve. I’m not sure how I prove my experience with him now that he is gone though. Aside from 3 years working solely with him and for myself, I have my whole life of experience having him and his associates who taught me the industry. I’ve also spent years building with him on the side. So it’s a lot of “informal” experience, but jut as valuable in my mind.

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

THE MATH! how did you do on the math?

[@briandavis1798]

86% and bro I did not understand a lot of there formulas. The key is to memorize the homework homework is what the test resembles.

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

@briandavis1798 I passed business and finance. Not much math. Contract administration and project management BOTH had over 10 math questions each. I wasn't prepared to answer formulas, plan take offs, and drawn out math questions and failed BOTH tests by a few questions. So I'm tutoring with jack S. And I'll be prepared. You can only miss 15 questions on these 2 smaller tests. So pretty much have to get all the questions correct, miss a few and guess on the math if you don't know the math. I was surprised, figured I'd breeze through the C.A. and project management was a bitch too. Questions buried and could be in 3 different books etc. I didn't go to camtek. Just read,took tests, get as much help as available on line. Those crash courses are a joke. So basically old school know your books. Read! I've been in construction 43 years. You did well getting in the 80s with the scores. Being book smart helps for sure.