A New Kind of Florida Contractor CE Experience

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One-Day CILB Education and Contractor Networking Event

For Florida contractors, Florida CILB continuing education is a required part of maintaining a license — but the experience itself doesn’t have to feel transactional.

Instead of piecing together Florida contractor CE hours across multiple providers or racing renewal deadlines, many license holders are choosing a one-day, in-person CILB continuing education and networking experience led by professionals who understand Florida construction firsthand.

This classroom-style, conference-format event allows contractors to complete all 14 required CILB continuing education hours in a single day, while also gaining practical insight and connecting with peers navigating the same regulatory and business challenges.

Online CE remains a valuable and convenient option for many contractors. An in-person contractor CE experience in Florida simply offers something different — focused learning, networking opportunities, real-time discussion, and shared perspective.

 

One Day. All 14 Required CILB CE Hours.

Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) requires contractors to complete 14 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle, including:

  • Laws & Rules
  • Advanced Code
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Wind Mitigation and other specialty topics

Completing CILB 14-hour continuing education through multiple sessions can be time-consuming and difficult to track. A one-day CILB CE format simplifies the process by delivering full compliance in a single, structured experience.

Instruction is guided by professionals actively working in the construction industry — ensuring the education goes beyond slides and speaks directly to real-world application.

 

Expert-Led, Future-Facing Florida Contractor Education

Beyond compliance, the most effective construction continuing education in Florida prepares contractors for what’s ahead.

This in-person CILB CE event is led by industry leaders and subject-matter experts who bring practical insight into the classroom through panel-based discussions and applied instruction. Sessions are designed to help contractors stay ahead of regulatory, operational, and market changes.

Topics explored during the day include:

  • The 2027 construction market outlook and its impact on bidding, staffing, and growth
  • Recruiting and workforce retention strategies in a tightening labor market
  • Florida lien law considerations and risk management best practices
  • Surety planning and cost-saving strategies
  • Technology-enabled project management and modern estimating workflows

By pairing required Florida CILB continuing education with forward-looking discussion, contractors gain insight that supports both compliance and smarter business decisions.

“Continuing education should help contractors understand not just what the requirements are, but why they matter and how upcoming changes may affect their businesses,” says Chris Clausing, Director of Program & Curriculum at Construction Estimating Institute.

 

The Value of an In-Person Contractor Networking Event

While CE hours are the foundation, connection is a key advantage of an in-person CILB CE experience.

Purposefully scheduled breaks and a shared lunch allow this event to function as a contractor networking event in Florida, giving attendees time to:

  • Exchange ideas with peers
  • Discuss supplier, staffing, and compliance strategies
  • Learn from real-world experiences — not just presentations

Being in the room with fellow contractors and industry leaders creates conversations that rarely happen in on-demand formats.

 

Connecting Florida Contractor CE to Long-Term Growth

For many contractors, continuing education is one of the few opportunities to step back from daily operations and think strategically.

As part of this Florida contractor continuing education experience, attendees are also introduced to optional workforce training and business-development resources available through Construction Estimating Institute. This overview is informational — allowing contractors to explore tools that may support estimating accuracy, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Those focused solely on completing Florida CILB CE requirements will leave fully compliant. Others may discover additional resources aligned with their business goals.

 

Florida CILB Continuing Education as an Investment

The most successful contractors don’t treat CE as something to rush through. They view Florida contractor continuing education as an investment in knowledge, preparedness, and professional relationships.

A well-designed, expert-led, one-day in-person CILB CE experience supports:

  • License compliance
  • Smarter business decisions
  • Stronger professional networks

That combination is why more contractors are choosing this format for their Florida CILB continuing education.

 

Learn More About the One-Day Florida CILB CE Experience

Construction Estimating Institute is hosting a one-day, in-person Florida CILB continuing education and contractor networking event, designed to deliver all required CE hours in a single, professionally curated experience.