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1. MasterFormat™ - 2004
Construction Specifications Institute/ Construction Specifications Canada
MasterFormat™ Expansion Task Team
ASPE Estimating Academy
July 14, 2004
Doyle Phillips, CSI, CCCA, CPE
2. 2 What is MasterFormat™?
Master list of titles & numbers used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices
Primary Uses: Organizing project manual, reference keynotes on drawings, & detailed costing
3. 3 MasterFormat™ - 60s CSI created in early 60s
1961: Format and Arrangement of Specifications and Related Documents - Draft
1962: Format and Arrangement of Specifications and Related Documents - Second Draft (22 divisions)
1963: CSI Format for Building Specifications
1964: “The CSI Format for Construction Specifications” (16 divisions)
4. 4 MasterFormat™ - 60s 1964 Document Content - 28 total pages
Title Page
Introduction and explanation - 11 pages
Format listings - 11 pages
Alphabetical subject listings - 5 pages
1995 MasterFormat™ - 317 pages
5. 5 MasterFormat™ - 60s Listed 16 Division with titles
List of “typical subjects” under each division
No numbering system beyond 16 divisions
User applied alpha to division number for sections under divisions:
9A - Terrazzo
9B - Lathing & Plastering
9C - Acoustical Treatment
Not uniform system - user applied
6. 6 MasterFormat™ - 60s 1966: USA - “Uniform System for Construction Specifications, Data Filing and Cost Accounting - Title One Buildings”
Developed & endorsed by:AIA, ASLA, AGC, ASC, PC, NSPE, CSI
4 digit number for Cost Accounting
Canada: “The Building Construction Index” (BCI) - based on 16 divisions
7. 7 MasterFormat™ - 70s 1972 - “Uniform Construction Index” (UCI) merger of US & Canadian formats system of formats for:
Specifications - 16 divisions
Data Filing - 16 divisions
Cost Analysis - 16 divisions
5-digit numbers included
Project Filing - not related to other three
8. 8 MasterFormat™ - 70s 1978: MasterFormat™ new title - joint CSI/CSC publication
Included 5-digit number system for broadscope & narrowscope sections
Officially adopted by federal agencies
Also fully incorporated by:
Sweets in cataloging manufacturer’s catalogs
RS Means for cost estimating data
9. 9 MasterFormat™ - 80’s 1983: Greater recognition for engineering disciplines - continuing 1978 expansion
1988: Optional System to expand 5-digits after decimal point to achieve greater detail for cost classification is described:
05120.302 - W 8 x 48
05120.304 - W 10 x 68
10. 10 MasterFormat™ 90’s 1995:
Introduction and application information greatly expanded
Relationship to UniFormat™ explained
Major revisions to Divisions 1, 2, 4, 13, 15, & 16.
11. 11 Charge to Task Team Expand MasterFormat™ to accommodate needs of those outside CSI community
Final report & recommendations to CSI EXCOM by 12/31/01:
Summary of investigation methods & info gathered
Recommended solution, with clear description of what it will accomplish, & time for its completion
Recommended process & major milestones
12. 12 MasterFormat Expansion Task Team FY 04 Task Team
Chair: Dennis Hall, FCSI, AIA
Eli Abdallah, PE, CSI (ASCE)
Gary Beimers, CSI (McGraw-Hill)
William Dean (IEC)
Tom Dunbar, FCSC, RSW (CSC)
Russell Flemming, PE (NFSA)
Gary Franks, PE (process engineer)
Chuck Gulledge, PE (ASHRAE)
Robert Johnson, FCSI, AIA (OCCS)
Michael King, FCSI (ARCOM)
Walter Strachan, CSC, RSW (CSC)
Robert Swan, CSI, AIA (owner rep.)
Tom Vincent (MCAC)
Wayne Watson, FCSI, FCSC (Digicon)
Chuck Wilson, CSI (NSCA)
Unnamed Representatives
Associated General Contractors
CSI Officer Liaison:
Edd Soenke, FCSI, AIA
CSI Staff Liaison:
Greg Ceton, Esq.
13. 13 MasterFormat? Work Plan Apr 01 Task Team Kickoff
Dec 01 Report with Recommendations
Jan 02 CSI EXCOM Approval
Feb 02 Draft 1 published for public comment
Mar 02 CSC EXCOM Approval
Aug 02 Symposium
Oct 02 Symposium
Oct 02 Draft 2 published for public comment
Jan 03 Symposium Feb 03 Draft 3 published for public comment
May 03 Outline Draft 4 published for public comment
Aug 03 Draft 4 (final draft) published for public comment
Apr 04 Debut MF04 at CSI Conv.
Jul 04 Begin Educational Seminars
Sept-Dec 04 MasterFormat? 04 for sale
Jan 05 MF Stakeholders publish using MF 04
Jan 06 Most firms conversion date
14. 14 MasterFormat™ Misconceptions
Organizational structure to establish trade jurisdictions
15. 15 MasterFormat™ Guiding Principles Compliant with OmniClass™ tables
Minimize changes to architectural building subjects
Make more acceptable to building engineering disciplines
Expand to cover other than building construction adequately
Revise to follow classification principles
Provide for expansion with each division
Maintain organization consistency among divisions
Expand for full life cycle of a facility
16. 16 MasterFormat? Organization
MF 04
Groups
Procurement & Contracting
Requirements
Specifications
17. 17 MasterFormat? Organization
18. 18 MasterFormat? Organization
MF 04
Specifications Group
General Requirements Subgroup
Division 01
Facility Construction Subgroup
Divisions 02-19
Facility Services Subgroup
Divisions 20-29
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup
Divisions 30-39
Process Equipment Subgroup
Divisions 40-49
19. 19 MasterFormat? Organization MF 04
General Requirements
01 General Requirements
Facility Construction
02 Existing Conditions
03 Concrete
04 Masonry
05 Metals
06 Wood, Plastics & Composites
20. 20 MasterFormat? Organization MF 04
07 Thermal & Moisture Protection
08 Openings
09 Finishes
10 Specialties
11 Equipment
12 Furnishings
13 Special Construction
Conveying Equipment
15-19 Reserved
21. 21 MasterFormat? Organization MF 04
Facility Services
20 - Reserved
21 - Fire Suppression
22 - Plumbing
23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
24 - Reserved
25 - Integrated Automation
26 - Electrical
27 - Communications
28 - Electronic Safety and Security
29 - Reserved
22. 22 MasterFormat? Organization MF 04
Site and Infrastructure
30 - Reserved
31 - Earthwork
32 - Exterior Improvements
33 - Utilities
34 - Transportation
35 - Waterway & Marine
36-39 - Reserved
23. 23 MasterFormat? Organization MF 04
Process Equipment
40 – Process Integration
41- Material Processing & Handling Equipment
42 - Process Heating, Cooling & Drying Equipment
43 - Process Gas & Liquid Handling, Purification & Storage Equipment
24. 24 MasterFormat? Organization
MF 04
44 - Pollution Control Equipment
45 - Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment
46 - Reserved
47 - Reserved
48 - Electrical Power Generation
49 - Reserved
25. 25
26. 26
27. 27
28. 28
29. 29
30. 30
31. 31
32. 32 Terminology Changes MF 04
Solicitation
Instructions for Procurement
Available Information
List of Drawing Sheets
Definitions
Procurement Definitions
Contracting Definitions Construction Document Definitions
33. 33 Products vs. Work Results MF 04
Carpeting
Tiling
Painting
Grouting
Metal Decking
Interior Lighting
Flooring Treatment
Decorative Finishing
34. 34
35. 35 Existing Conditions
36. 36 Expand to Full Life Cycle 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities
01 91 00 Commissioning
01 92 00 Facility Operation
01 93 00 Facility Maintenance
01 94 00 Facility Decommissioning
37. 37 Performance Requirements
38. 38 Maintain Organization Consistency
Used at Level 2 -- Level 3 optional
Example:
XX 01 XX -- XX XX 01
01 - Operation and Maintenance
05 - Common Work Results
06 - Schedules
08 - Commissioning
09 - Instrumentation and Controls
39. 39 Maintain Organization Consistency DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 00 00 Furnishings
12 01 00 Operation and Maintenance for Furnishings
12 01 10 Operation and Maintenance for Art
12 01 20 Operation and Maintenance for Window Treatments
12 01 30 Operation and Maintenance for Casework
12 01 40 Operation and Maintenance for Furnishings & Accessories
12 01 50 Operation and Maintenance for Furniture
12 01 60 Operation and Maintenance for Multiple Seating
12 01 70 Operation and Maintenance for Systems Furniture
12 01 80 Operation and Maintenance for Interior Planters and Artificial Plants
40. 40 Maintain Organization Consistency 12 05 00 Common Work Results for Furnishings
12 05 13 Fabrics (12050)
12 08 00 Commissioning of Furnishings
12 08 10 Commissioning of Art
12 08 20 Commissioning of Window Treatment
12 08 30 Commissioning of Casework
12 08 40 Commissioning of Furnishings and Accessories
12 08 50 Commissioning of Furniture
12 08 60 Commissioning of Multiple Seating
12 08 70 Commissioning of Systems Furniture
12 08 80 Commissioning of Interior Planters and Artificial Plants
41. 41 Maintain Organization Consistency
12 10 00 Art (12100)
12 11 00 Murals (12110)
12 11 01 Operation and Maintenance for Murals
12 11 08 Commissioning of Murals
12 11 13 Photo Murals
12 11 16 Sculptured Brick Panels
12 11 19 Brick Murals
12 11 23 Ceramic Tile Murals
12 11 26 Trompe l'oeil
42. 42 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 02310 - Grading
MF 04: Section ?
43. 43 MF 04 Exam
44. 44 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork
45. 45 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork
Section 31 22 00 – Grading
46. 46 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 31 00 00 – Earthwork
Section 31 22 00 – Grading
Section 31 22 13 – Rough Grading
47. 47 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 15140 – Domestic Water Piping
MF 04: Section ?
48. 48 MF 04 Exam
49. 49 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 22 00 00 – Plumbing
50. 50 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 22 00 00 – Plumbing
Section 22 11 00 – Facility Water Distribution
51. 51 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 22 00 00 – Plumbing
Section 22 11 00 – Facility Water Distribution
Section 22 11 16 – Domestic Water Piping
52. 52 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 03300 – Cast-in-Place- Concrete
MF 04: Section ?
53. 53 MF 04 Exam
54. 54 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 03 00 00 – Concrete
55. 55 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 03 00 00 – Concrete
Section 03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place Concrete
56. 56 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 07840 - Firestopping
MF 04: Section ?
57. 57 MF 04 Exam
58. 58 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 07 00 00 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
59. 59 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 07 00 00 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Section 07 84 00 – Firestopping
60. 60 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 07 00 00 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Section 07 84 00 – Firestopping
Section 07 84 13 – Annular Space Protection
61. 61 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 02700 – Pavement Specialties
MF 04: Section ?
62. 62 MF 04 Exam
63. 63 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 32 00 00 – Exterior Improvements
64. 64 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 32 00 00 – Exterior Improvements
Section 32 17 00 – Paving Specialties
65. 65 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 32 00 00 – Exterior Improvements
Section 32 17 00 – Paving Specialties
Section 32 17 23 – Pavement Markings
66. 66 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 02630 – Storm Drainage
MF 04: Section ?
67. 67 MF 04 Exam
68. 68 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 33 00 00 - Utilities
69. 69 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 33 00 00 - Utilities
Section 33 49 00 – Storm Drainage Structures
70. 70 MF 04 Exam MF 95: Section 02890 – Traffic Signs and Signals
MF 04: Section ?
71. 71 MF 04 Exam
72. 72 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 10 00 00 – Specialties
73. 73 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 10 00 00 – Specialties
Section 10 14 00 – Identification Specialties
74. 74 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 10 00 00 – Specialties
Section 10 14 00 – Identification Specialties
Section 10 14 23 – Panel Signage
75. 75 MF 04 Exam MF 04:
Section 10 00 00 – Specialties
Section 10 14 00 – Identification Specialties
Section 10 14 23 – Panel Signage
Section 10 14 23.23 – Post and Panel Signage
76. 76 What’s Up MasterFormat™ Information -
- MasterFormat™ Expansion Task Team Update Page: http://www.CSINet.org/masterformat
- Construction Specifications Canada Forum: http://www.csc-dcc.ca/FORUM
- AECDaily.COM
77. 77 Contact Information Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, AIA
dhall@hallarch.com
704.334.2101
Greg Ceton
gceton@csinet.org
1.800.689.2900
78. 78 Questions