Standards

MasterFormat is a master list of numbers and titles classified by work results. It is primarily used to organize project manuals and detailed cost information, and to relate drawing notations to specifications.
 
 
 

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SectionFormat/PageFormat combines the two recommended formatting standards into one publication, providing a uniform approach to organizing and presenting specification sections.

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The NCS is a consensus standard incorporating industry publications. It comprises interrelated standards, guidelines and tools for uniformly organizing and presenting facility drawing information.

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OmniClass is a collection of 15 hierarchical tables, each of which represents a different facet of construction information. Each table can be used independently to classify a particular type of information, or entries on it can be combined with entries on other tables to classify more complex subjects.

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PPDFormat coordinates with UniFormat, MasterFormat and CSI's other standards and provides guidance for authoring and organizing PPD content.
 

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The Uniform Location of Subject Matter (ULSM) assists construction owners, construction managers, attorneys, architects, engineers, and contractors for determining the recommended location of a subject, as well as a checklist of key topics to be addressed.

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UniFormat is a method of arranging construction information based on functional elements, or parts of a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials and methods used to accomplish them. These elements are often referred to as systems or assemblies.

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GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems and technologies used in the built environment.

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