300+ pages · 36 chapters · 500 original practice questions
General Building + Law & Business
YOUR NEXT STEP TOWARD A CONTRACTOR LICENSE
California General B License Exam Book
California General B: Let's Build This Right
By Clifton Leung · Founder, Construction Guys
Build the knowledge behind the answers. Study construction fundamentals, California business concepts, and exam practice in one guide written to feel like a teacher walking you through the work.
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PREPARE WITH A PLAN
Learn it. Work it out. Check that it sticks.
This book is built to help you prepare to pass the California General B and Law & Business exams. Use it to build your foundation, practice the reasoning, and find the topics that need more work before test day.
Start with the basics
New to construction language? Learn what the parts do, how plans fit together, and how to handle measurements and quantities one step at a time.
Connect the job and the business
Work through framing, building systems, finishes, safety, estimating, cash flow, crews, contracts, and getting paid.
Practice with a purpose
Use 500 original questions, chapter checkpoints, applied workshops, two practice sets, and two final practice exams. Read the explanations and return to the lesson when you miss one.
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Meet Clifton
Why I started Construction Guys and why I want you to have a place to learn.
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Make the math make sense
Follow a cottage takeoff from feet and square feet to concrete and roofing quantities.
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See how the building works
Connect framing terms to the opening, the supports, and the load path.
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Your route through all 36 chapters.
Follow the chapters in order or return to a subject you need to strengthen. Expand each group to see the chapter titles.
01–06 · Start strong: foundations, plans & estimating
- I started with two friends. You can start with a plan.
- Study like you are training for the job
- Learn the language of a building
- Construction math without the headache
- Read the plan before you price the promise
- Estimate the whole job, then build the schedule
07–13 · Groundwork, structure & weather protection
- The ground gets the first vote
- Concrete and masonry: strong starts below the surface
- Floors and walls: give every load a way home
- Roof framing and earthquake connections
- Stairs and decks: people trust every step
- Keep the weather out of the wall
- Roofing: manage every drop
14–22 · Building systems, finishes & safety
- Plumbing: clean water in, waste out
- Electrical: understand the circuit
- HVAC: comfort needs a complete system
- Insulation, air, sound, and fire-resistance
- Doors, windows, cabinets, and finish carpentry
- Drywall, plaster, paint, and wall coverings
- Tile and flooring: what is underneath matters
- Landscaping, site finishes, and the last ten percent
- Safety: getting everyone home is the job
23–28 · Licensing, money, crews & contracts
- The license and the company are your responsibility
- Money: revenue is not your paycheck
- Build a crew you can stand behind
- Contracts and changes: put the agreement on paper
- Insurance, bonds, liens, and getting paid
- Public works: different money, different rules
29–36 · Applied practice, exams & your next step
- Run the whole job on paper first
- Two practice exams. Find your weak spots.
- General B final practice exam
- Law & Business final practice exam
- The answers matter. The reasons matter more.
- Your jobsite dictionary and study workbench
- Go to the source. Keep your knowledge current.
- Build the skill. Then build your company.
TRY ONE BEFORE YOU TURN THE PAGE
A quick business-math check.
A product costs $200 and sells for $250. What is the gross profit margin as a percentage of the selling price?
A. 50% B. 25% C. 80% D. 20%
Show the answer and explanation
D. 20%. Gross profit is $250 − $200 = $50. Margin uses the selling price: $50 ÷ $250 × 100 = 20%. Dividing by the $200 cost gives a 25% markup instead. The book walks you through both so you can tell them apart.
From Chapter 4's original practice checkpoint. Practice questions are educational examples, not actual exam questions.
A NOTE FROM CLIFTON
I wanted a place where people could learn this.
I started Construction Guys in 2015 with two friends and a lot to learn. We learned through real jobs, hard lessons, and customers who didn't pay. I know what it feels like to want a future in construction and not know where to begin.
That's why this book starts with the basics and connects them to the bigger picture: understanding the work, preparing for your exams, and developing toward a construction company you can stand behind. Read a lesson. Work the example. Try the questions. Keep building.
Clifton Leung
Founder, Construction Guys
WANT TO LEARN WITH AN INSTRUCTOR?
Optional license-preparation courses are coming.
You can study this book on your own. Construction Guys will also offer optional license-preparation courses for students who want instructor guidance and a structured class experience.
Courses are separate from this book purchase. View current tuition on the license-preparation course page. Class dates and formats will be announced. You do not need to enroll in a course to buy or use the book.
Explore the upcoming license course →Ask about license classesA few things to know before you order.
Are the printed book and PDF the same book?
Yes. Both include the same lessons, illustrations, questions, and explanations. They are formatted for their different uses: reading a printed book and reading on a screen. Printed chapters begin on right-hand pages, so page numbering and blank pages can differ. You are getting the same study material in both formats.
What happens after I buy?
Enter your delivery address at checkout for the printed book. After purchase, sign in to your Construction Guys student library to access the included PDF. Free shipping is included in the $79.95 package. Your printed book ships the next business day via FedEx.
Will this help me prepare for the exams and my license?
The book gives you a structured way to learn the trade and business concepts, work through calculations, and practice exam-style reasoning. Studying actively, checking the explanations, and revisiting weak areas can strengthen your preparation. It also explains the application route and exam-day preparation.
Passing an exam and qualifying for a license are separate steps. This independent book is not required or endorsed by CSLB or PSI, and no passing result is guaranteed. You must meet CSLB eligibility, experience, application, and other licensing requirements. Check CSLB’s official exam information for current instructions.
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