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    Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC)

    Alabama AL-BLDG — Core License Tier General Contractor — Building (BLDG)

    Building construction up to $50K statewide. Statutory scope, exam prerequisites, height limits, and qualifying agent placement for your construction enterprise in Alabama.

    Alabama AL-BLDG Classification At A Glance

    Height Limitation
    Per code
    Sector Authority
    Commercial & Residential
    Financial / Bond
    Bond per Board.
    Governing Law
    Ala. Code § 34-8-1 et seq.
    Statutory Scope of Work

    What Can a Alabama AL-BLDG (General Contractor — Building (BLDG)) Do?

    Construction, alteration, and repair of buildings up to $50,000 project value statewide. Building tier is limited to smaller projects.

    Subcontracting & Trade Scope

    Prime contractor on qualifying projects; may subcontract to AL-licensed specialty trades.

    Immediate Market Entry

    Need a Alabama AL-BLDG Qualifier Immediately?

    Obtaining a Alabama AL-BLDG license by testing can take 9 to 18 months between application review, study time, exam dates, and board hearings.

    IQS places pre-vetted, licensed Alabama AL-BLDG Qualifiers with your entity as a qualifying agent, allowing your company to pull permits and sign contracts immediately.

    Fast Turnaround

    We handle qualifier agreements, board background reviews, and paperwork.

    Alabama AL-BLDG License Requirements & Exam Prerequisites

    Verifiable Experience Required

    • 2 years verifiable building construction experience.
    • Pass the Building trade exam and Business/Law exam.

    Required Examinations

    • AL Building Trade Exam
    • AL Business & Law Exam
    Financial Stability

    Net worth $15,000 minimum.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Alabama AL-BLDG License

    What does a Alabama AL-BLDG license allow?

    Construction, alteration, and repair of buildings up to $50,000 project value statewide. Building tier is limited to smaller projects.

    Can my business hire a Alabama AL-BLDG qualifying agent?

    Yes. IQS places pre-vetted General Contractor — Building (BLDG) qualifying agents with your entity. The qualifying agent provides the license credentials necessary for your company to pull permits legally in Alabama.

    How much does a Alabama AL-BLDG qualifier cost?

    Compensation typically consists of a monthly retainer plus a project/permit fee structure under a compliant qualifying agreement. Contact IQS for current market rates tailored to your volume.

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    Related Alabama License Classifications

    Closely related Alabama classifications for cross-licensing and qualifier placement.

    All Alabama Classifications
    AL-UNL

    General Contractor — Unlimited (UNL)

    All construction statewide — unlimited project value.

    AL-HWY

    General Contractor — Highway, Street and Bridge (HWY)

    Transportation infrastructure construction statewide.

    AL-ELE

    Electrical Contractor (ELE)

    Installation, alteration, and repair of all electrical systems — commercial, industrial, and residential statewide

    AL-PLU

    Plumbing Contractor (PLU)

    Installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing systems including water supply, sanitary drainage, and gas piping state

    AL-HVAC

    HVAC Contractor (HVAC)

    Installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems statewide

    AL-ROOF

    Roofing Contractor (ROOF)

    Installation, repair, and replacement of roofing systems — shingle, metal, tile, and commercial flat roofing statewide.

    Explore Other Alabama License Classifications
    UNL
    General Contractor — Unlimited (UNL)
    BLDG
    General Contractor — Building (BLDG)
    HWY
    General Contractor — Highway, Street and Bridge (HWY)
    ELE
    Electrical Contractor (ELE)
    PLU
    Plumbing Contractor (PLU)
    HVAC
    HVAC Contractor (HVAC)
    ROOF
    Roofing Contractor (ROOF)
    SWIM
    Swimming Pool Contractor (SWIM)

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