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31-454: CSI was founded in March 1948 by the specification writers of government agencies who came together to improve the quality of construction specifications. The institute's efforts were essential in improving construction specification quality so that it could meet the demands of the post-war construction boom. Development of specifications best practices, promulgating standards and formats to improve

62-639: A construction entity with a characteristic function, form, or position." Unlike the content of MasterFormat, most content in UniFormat is described without reference to specific means of achieving the function the element serves. The first edition of UniFormat was published by CSI in 1992. New and revised editions of UniFormat were published by CSI in 1998 and 2010. Titles in UniFormat Levels 1 through 3 can be applied to most project descriptions and preliminary cost estimates. Levels 4 and below provide

93-413: A construction project. This Guide describes the many parts of that process and the inter-related roles of the various participants in the process. The second edition was published by CSI in 2017, and the most current edition, the third edition, was published by CSI in 2020. The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide (CSPG) describes the process needed to effectively communicate a project design from

124-407: A detailed discussion of the process of successfully delivering a construction project, focused on the roles of the various participants in the process and their relationship to one as described by contractual requirements in standard construction contracts. The responsibilities of team members are set forth in the contract documents and can differ depending on the method of project delivery selected for

155-599: A minority stake in the business. In June 2019, BSD was acquired by Germany-based RIB Software , but will maintain its relationships with CSI and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). CSI publishes MasterFormat , which is a standardized classification for construction information, such as detailed construction project cost estimates or construction specifications. Since its debut under another title in 1963, MasterFormat consisted of 16 Divisions representing broad categories of construction, such as Masonry , Concrete , Electrical , Finishes , or Mechanical . In November 2004,

186-473: A more detailed breakdown of the functional elements. SectionFormat provides a standard arrangement of construction specification sections into three parts: This arrangement of specification section information is otherwise known as “three-part format” and is expected and commonplace throughout the North American construction industry. CSI first published SectionFormat in 1969, the most current edition

217-458: A project, the CCAPG describes these different responsibilities and recommendations for successful execution of a project. The first edition of the CCAPG was published by CSI in 2011, and the current edition, the second edition, was published by CSI in 2020. The CSI Construction Product Representation Practice Guide (PRPG) provides a detailed discussion of the sales and marketing of products used in

248-491: A revised edition of MasterFormat was published that expanded the categories to 50 Divisions , reflecting the growing complexity of the construction industry, incorporation of a broader array of construction project types, and addition of facility life cycle and maintenance information into the classification. With this expansion, MasterFormat was positioned to help facilitate Building Information Modeling (BIM) to contain project specifications. The MasterFormat standard serves as

279-417: Is a software firm that is a leading developer of commercial master specifications and construction cost estimating software. BSD is involved in the development and maintenance of several of CSI format documents including MasterFormat , UniFormat , and OmniClass , all of which relate to specifications and cost estimating. In 2017, BSD was the subject of a management buy-out backed by Caltius, leaving CSI with

310-670: Is part of the National CAD Standard (NCS), together with the American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s CAD Layer Guidelines. Administered by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), the NCS coordinates these CAD-related publications to allow consistent and streamlined communication among owners and design/construction teams. The CSI Practice Guide series debuted in 2011. This series replaced

341-457: Is subdivided into a number of Sections. After World War II, building construction specifications began to expand, as more advanced materials and choices were made available. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) was founded in 1948 and began to address the organization of specifications into a numbering system. In 1963, they published a format for construction specifications, with 16 major divisions of work. A 1975 CSI publication used

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372-531: Is used throughout the construction industry to format specifications for construction contract documents. The purpose of this format is to assist the user in organizing information into distinct groups when creating contract documents, and to assist the user searching for specific information in consistent locations. The information contained in MasterFormat is organized in a standardized outline format within 50 Divisions ( 16 Divisions pre-2004). Each Division

403-567: The CCS credential. First awarded in 1991, The CCCA demonstrates deep knowledge about all facets of the construction project delivery process, the terms of and relationships established by standard construction contracts, and best practices for administration of those contracts to ensure construction results match owner needs. Over 725 professionals currently hold the CCCA credential. First awarded in 1989, The CCPR demonstrates an in-depth understanding of

434-705: The CDT is a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. The CDT credential was initially offered as a certificate, and was transitioned to a professional certification in April 2018. Over 20,000 professionals currently hold the CDT credential. Awarded since 1978, the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification demonstrates excellence and experience in specifications and contract document preparation. Over 800 professionals currently hold

465-639: The CSI Project Resource Manual (PRM), first published in 2004, and the CSI Manual of Practice (MOP), published from 1967 until 2004. The Practice Guides are best practice references for construction industry professionals. The CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide (PDPG) is the introductory volume in the Practice Guide Series. The PDPG presents an overview of the process needed to conceive, design, construct, and maintain

496-607: The Divisions can also be used to reference performance and safety requirements generated by agencies such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others. UniFormat is a construction classification system organized by functional elements in a construction project. Functional elements are defined as "constituent parts of

527-539: The U.S. and Canada. Sometimes referred to as the "Dewey Decimal System" of building construction, MasterFormat is a product of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). It provides a master list of Divisions, and Section numbers with associated titles within each Division, to organize information about a facility’s construction requirements and associated activities. MasterFormat

558-466: The construction process, and the contributions that knowledgeable product representatives are expected to make to the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities. The PRPG provides best practice recommendations for effective construction product representation. The first edition of the PRPG, first published by CSI in 2011, is the most current edition. CSI is renowned in the construction industry for

589-494: The construction process, the information needs of designers and contractors, and a superior ability in meeting those needs through effective communication of construction product properties and functions. Over 150 professionals currently hold the CCPR credential. MasterFormat MasterFormat is a standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects in

620-451: The criteria, standards, and applicable certifications using GreenFormat provides designers, constructors, and building operators an effective way to evaluate the sustainable characteristics of materials, products, and processes for selection purposes. GreenFormat arranges sustainable product information into five categories: CSI first published GreenFormat in 2009, the most current edition was published in 2015. CSI's Uniform Drawing System

651-545: The design and construction teams a familiar organizational structure. The current MasterFormat Divisions are: PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP SPECIFICATIONS GROUP General Requirements Subgroup Facility Construction Subgroup Facility Services Subgroup : Site and Infrastructure Subgroup : Process Equipment Subgroup : MASTERFORMAT 2018 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 2016. MASTERFORMAT 2016 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 2014. MASTERFORMAT 2014 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 2012, except

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682-430: The designer to the contractor and other members of the project team for the process of project conception, design, construction, and operation. The successful communication of a project design depends on the creation of a complete and coordinated set of construction documents both graphical and written. The CSPG serves as a guidebook to the preparation, organization, and coordination of construction documents and focuses on

713-496: The following: MASTERFORMAT 2012 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 2010. MASTERFORMAT 2010 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 2004, except the following: MASTERFORMAT 2004 EDITION Changed to 50 Divisions. All divisions were revised. MASTERFORMAT 1995 EDITION Same as MasterFormat 1988 except the following: MASTERFORMAT 1988 EDITION Before November 2004, MasterFormat was composed of 16 Divisions: National CAD Standard Too Many Requests If you report this error to

744-436: The longevity and discipline of its professional certification programs. These certifications all signify attainment of a level of knowledge and experience in specific practice areas in construction. All CSI certifications require meeting a minimum level of education or experience to qualify to sit for the certification exams, and completion of continuing education to qualify for renewal of the credential. First awarded in 1986,

775-408: The organization of specification information, professional education, and certification were cornerstones of the institute. The Institute grew quickly to include specification writers in the private sector. In November 2010, CSI acquired Building Systems Design (BSD) to help advance software tools for specifications development and communication of building information across the building team. BSD

806-469: The organizational structure for construction industry publications such as the Sweets catalog with a wide range of building products, and master guide specification products such as MasterSpec and BSD SpecLink . MasterFormat helps architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and manufacturers classify the construction of work results using a variety of construction resources. The MasterFormat sections within

837-625: The overall organizational structure that makes pulling sections from different sources possible. MasterSpec and SpecText are specifications targeted to construction projects in the United States . NMS is targeted to construction projects in Canada . SpecsIntact is a specification processing system for preparing Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). UFGS is required for design teams to use on United States Department of Defense and NASA construction projects. Using MasterFormat provides

868-744: The presentation of such information improves communication among all parties involved in construction projects, which helps the project team deliver structures to owners according to their requirements, timelines, and budgets. The ASTM standard for sustainability assessment of building products relies on MasterFormat to organize the data. MasterFormat is an organizational component of Building Systems Design - SpecLink , MasterSpec , SpecText, National Master Specification (NMS), and SpecsIntact systems. Manufacturers will often publish specifications for their products based on MasterFormat. Design teams may maintain office master section based on MasterFormat and pull specifications from multiple sources. MasterFormat provides

899-442: The term MasterFormat. The last CSI MasterFormat publication to use the 16 divisions was in 1995, and this is no longer supported by CSI. In November 2004, MasterFormat expanded from 16 Divisions to 50 Divisions , reflecting innovations in the construction industry and expanding the coverage to a larger part of the construction industry. Revised editions were published in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Standardizing

930-464: The written description of a project and how that description relates to the other construction documents, the best practices for product selection and the roles and responsibilities of the parties to the process of design and construction. The first edition of the CSPG, first published by CSI in 2011, is the most current edition. The CSI Construction Contract Administration Practice Guide (CCAPG) provides

961-820: Was published in 2008. PageFormat provides a recommended style guide for presenting the titles and content of construction specifications sections as described by SectionFormat. CSI first published PageFormat in 1975. SectionFormat and PageFormat were published as separate publications until the 2008 edition, when they were combined into a single publication CSI's GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems, and technologies used in construction projects. By using this standardized format, manufacturers are assisted in identifying key product characteristics and providing designers, constructors, and building operators with information needed to help meet sustainable design and operation goals. The identification of

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