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Michigan Residential Builder Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the Michigan Residential Builder exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 102+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 11 chapters

  1. 1Business Organization & Licensing10% of the exam
  2. 2Estimating & Bidding14% of the exam
  3. 3Contracts & Contract Law14% of the exam
  4. 4Project Management & Scheduling12% of the exam
  5. 5Financial Management & Accounting12% of the exam
  6. 6Safety & OSHA14% of the exam
  7. 7Employment & Labor Law12% of the exam
  8. 8Building Codes & Permits12% of the exam
  9. 9Michigan Residential Builder Licensing & the $600 Threshold40% of the exam
  10. 10Michigan Contracting Law, Unlicensed Practice & Construction Liens35% of the exam
  11. 11Michigan Builder Requirements: Education, Renewal & Exam Format25% of the exam

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes. Last updated: August 2026.

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