FL Business Practices
This is a State Board-approved online continuing education course for Building and General Contractors licensed in the State of Florida. This online interactive video presentation provides a comprehensive overview of essential business practices required to operate a construction business in Florida. It addresses key operational, financial, and regulatory concepts that govern how construction professionals bid work, manage projects, comply with state laws, and maintain financial control in a competitive construction environment.
This interactive video presentation begins by examining the fundamentals of bidding construction projects and maintaining cash flow, followed by an in-depth discussion of interpreting contracts, agreements, and purchasing controls. It explores project scheduling methods, insurance and bonding requirements, and compliance with Florida contracting laws and rules, including Chapter 489, Part I, Florida Statutes, and applicable provisions of the Florida Administrative Code governing licensed contractors.
Participants will also gain practical knowledge in personnel management, payroll and sales tax compliance, and the interpretation of financial statements and management accounting reports used for internal decision-making. Throughout the presentation, emphasis is placed on applying sound business principles to real-world construction operations.
This online interactive video presentation is intended primarily for general contractors, building contractors, residential contractors, specialty contractors, HVAC technicians, plumbers and other technical personnel interested in learning about business practices required for licensure and successful operation within Florida's construction industry.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide Building and General Contractors licensed in the State of Florida with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To understand how to bid construction projects, schedule work, and control purchasing to manage projects effectively.
- To learn how to manage cash flow, payroll, and sales tax obligations for a construction business.
- To familiarize participants with interpreting contracts, agreements, and Florida contracting laws governing construction professionals.
- To explore insurance and bonding requirements necessary to operate construction projects in Florida.
- To discuss personnel management practices, including hiring, supervision, workforce organization, and subcontractor coordination.
- To gain insights into interpreting financial statements and applying management accounting information for business decision-making.
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