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Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Only
The Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. Topics include Plan Reading and Estimating, Sitework and Foundations, Concrete, Carpentry, Associated Trades (including interior and exterior finishes, and windows & doors), Roofing, Safety OSHA and Thermal and Moisture Protection. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Resources for the Hawaii General Building Contractor License
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Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Only
$269.99Add to cartThe Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. Topics include Plan Reading and Estimating, Sitework and Foundations, Concrete, Carpentry, Associated Trades (including interior and exterior finishes, and windows & doors), Roofing, Safety OSHA and Thermal and Moisture Protection. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$995.92Add to cartThe Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package includes all references used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for all references allowed into the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Hawaii General Building Contractor Examination Materials:
- 2018 International Building Code
- Modern Masonry
- Carpentry and Building Construction 16th Edition
- Contractor’s Guide To Quality Concrete Construction
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards
- Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack
- Hawaii General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Only
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Complete Package):
- 2018 International Building Code
- Modern Masonry
- Carpentry and Building Construction 16th Edition
- Contractor’s Guide To Quality Concrete Construction
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards
- Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack
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Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack
$86.99Add to cartThe Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack includes tabs for the following books:
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29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, July 2025 Edition
$69.99Add to cartMake compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations. Updated through July 2025, the book provides you with a comprehensive set of the most up-to-date Construction regulations.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$139.99Add to cartThe Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties. The textbook is organized into functional sections closely related to the needs of apprenticeship training programs, college programs, and other related instruction. Simply and clearly written, this text covers all the important aspects of the masonry trade. Over 75 step-by-step procedures for laying brick, block, stone, and concrete provide clear explanations of recommended techniques for a variety of masonry jobs. This new edition includes the newest materials and building techniques used in the industry, including insulated concrete wall forms, insulated blocks, brick veneer, and special masonry units. The text also encourages professionalism in the field, including work habits, safety habits, continuing education, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership, to prepare students for successful and rewarding masonry careers. Digital users have access to the eBook, online Lab Workbook content, Virtual Toolbox, Understanding Measurement Tools videos, and interactive activities.
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2018 International Building Code (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
$189.99Add to cartThe 2018 International Building Code (IBC) is a comprehensive model code that provides minimum requirements for building safety, health, and structural integrity. It applies to all types of buildings except one- and two-family dwellings, which are covered under the International Residential Code (IRC).
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Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders – Paperback
$48.99Add to cartHandling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders contains a thorough coverage of handling and erection procedures, including definitions of the various products, and a description of the preparing, tagging and loading of the joists at the manufacturer’s plant.
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$79.99Add to cartThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
$109.99Add to cartWritten by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork,
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Hawaii General Building Contractor License
The State of Hawaii defines a “General Building Contractor” as a contractor whose primary business involves work on structures that are built, being built, or to be built for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind. To apply for your license, contact the Hawaii Contractors Board at 808-586-3000.
Please view our Application Processing Services to streamline this process.
You may apply either as a sole proprietor or an entity (corp., LLC, etc.). If applying as an entity, you must also complete the responsible managing employee (“RME”) application. An applicant (sole proprietor or RME) must verify 4 years of supervisory experience in the license classification for which the applicant is applying. The filing deadline to turn in applications is on or before the first Tuesday of the month prior to the scheduled Contractors License Board (“Board”) meeting date, provided it is a complete application. If your application is approved by the Board, then you (sole proprietor or RME) must sit for the exam. Upon passing the exam, the applicant must submit licensing fees; proof of liability and workers compensation insurance (if you have employees); and a bond, if required by the Board. Hawaii Administrative Rules section 16-77-71 requires that the principal RME is in residence in Hawaii during the time the license of the contracting entity is in effect or during the period a project is under construction.
Click here to view or download the requirements and application form.
Exam Overview
The Hawaii General Building Contractor Exam is a closed book 240-minute exam that requires a 75% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are not permitted at the test site.
| Number of Questions | 80 |
| Exam Time | 240 minutes |
| Pass Requirements | 75% |
| Open Book Allowed | No |
| Test Cost | $85 |
Exam Overview
The Hawaii General Building Contractor Exam is a closed book 240-minute exam that requires a 75% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam.
Exam Topics
The Hawaii General Building Contractor exam is designed to assess the knowledge and competency of individuals seeking to become licensed contractors in Hawaii for general building projects. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of construction and contracting, including:
- Plan Reading and Estimating
- Sitework and Foundations
- Concrete, Carpentry
- Associated Trades (including interior and exterior finishes, and windows & doors)
- Roofing
- Safety OSHA
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
The exam is timed, and you will need to achieve a passing score to obtain your contractor’s license. Each state may have its own exam structure and content, so it’s essential to check with the Hawaii Board for Licensing Contractors or the relevant licensing authority for the most up-to-date information on the exam’s specific requirements.
Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.
The Hawaii General Building Contractor Exam Prep course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The Tennessee Residential/Small Contractor exam is open book, and you are allowed to bring tabbed, highlighted references into the exam. To get the most out of our course, we also advise having a copy of the following materials:
- 2018 International Building Code
- Modern Masonry
- Carpentry and Building Construction 16th Edition
- Contractor’s Guide To Quality Concrete Construction
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards
- Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack
New and Gently Used versions of all reference materials
are available in our online store.
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