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Alabama Building Construction License (Commercial) |
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We now offer review for this exam online! Click here to enroll or call 1-800-952-0910.
| Requirements: |
- The Alabama Business Law & Management Exam is required for licensure as a General Contractor.
- Pre-approval from the board is required for testing. This is done my submitting a completed application.
- General contractors must submit verification of 3 years experience and a financial statement with the completed application.
- Limits are based on the applicants net worth or working capital, whichever the lesser.
- A license is required for commercial work where the contract is $50,000 or more.
- Please note that this license does not cover residential construction.
- To become a licensed contractor, the General Contractor Business and Law exam must also be passed.
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| Services: |
Building Construction: Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof or additions thereto, intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. Building construction shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto.
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| Applications: |
There is a $300.00 application fee. The application must be submitted to the board at least 30 days before the next board meeting. Which are normally held in January, April, July and October. |
| Reciprocity: |
This license has reciprocity with Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. However, you must have held the same classification of license in these states for at least three years to qualify for reciprocity. |
| Continuing Education: |
As of this time, there is no continuing education for this license. |
| Exam: |
- The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
- 115 questions and an 330 minute time limit
- 70% is required to pass the exam
- The exam fee is $106
- Topics on the exam include Estimating, Bidding, and Preconstruction Services; Project Management; Project Construction; Project Closeout; Business and Financial Management.
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| References: |
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- Construction Jobsite Management
- Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management
- Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- Erector's Manual, Erection of Precast Concrete
- Guide to Handling, Installing, and Bracing Wood Trusses
- Gypsum Construction Handbook
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- Management of Construction Projects
- Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
- Modern Masonry
- OSHA Part 1926
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting
- Placing Reinforcing Bars
- Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
- Roofing Construction and Estimating
- Unbonded Post Tensioning
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| Training: |
AS OF THIS TIME, WE ARE DEVELOPING THIS COURSE. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK WITH US.
Online Class Price: $149
Seminar Price: $445
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