Course Presentations 7 1 Organization of Specifications I

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ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

ARE 459

CONTRACTS & SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications Handout # 2

ByBy

ZulfikarZulfikarA. A.A. A.


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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

Organization of Specifications

Background -CSI (Construction Specification Institute)

Need for Organizing Specifications

Types of FORMATS

UNIFORMAT

MASTERFORMAT

SECTIONFORMAT

PAGEFORMAT

Summary


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Objectives of Class :Objectives of Class :

To provide an understanding of thedifferent types of organizational formats

that bring standardization and ease ofcommunication to the construction

industry.


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Introduction Graphic and written information for a project needs to be

organized in a consistent, standard manner in order for theowner, A/E, contractor and others be able to store and retrievethis information quickly and correctly.

The graphic and written information need to be complementaryof each other to avoid unnecessary duplication.

Organizational standards that have been referred to asformats,have been developed to organize information. The formats create a standardized way of organizing, storing,

retrieving and communicating all information associated with a

project.


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CSI Construction Specifications InstituteConstruction Specifications Institute

Founded in 1948. Nonprofit organizationFounded in 1948. Nonprofit organization

Developed for the purpose ofDeveloped for the purpose of improving specification practicesimproving specification practices

Only organization that attempts to bring together all of theOnly organization that attempts to bring together all of theplayers of the construction industry.players of the construction industry.

Attempts to meet the industryAttempts to meet the industryss need for a common systemneed for a common systemof organizing and presenting construction information.of organizing and presenting construction information.

CSI developed a standard method for organizing projectCSI developed a standard method for organizing project

specifications that became the foundation for what is now aspecifications that became the foundation for what is now acomprehensive construction communications system called:comprehensive construction communications system called:MASTERFORMATMASTERFORMAT


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What is MasterFormat?FORMALLY DEFINEDFORMALLY DEFINED

MasterFormatMasterFormatis a master list of numbers andis a master list of numbers and

subject titles classified by work resultssubject titles classified by work results ororconstruction practices forconstruction practices for organizingorganizing

informationinformation about their requirements,about their requirements,products, and activities into a standardproducts, and activities into a standard

sequence.sequence.


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Need for Organizing Specification

Approximately 50-60 suppliers and subcontractors are involved withproviding and installing materials for a typical new residential building.

According to Home Builders Institute, the National Association of HomeBuilders estimated that there are approximately 29,000 items that must beaccounted for during the construction of a new home.

The organizational concept helps to locate particular information for easy

retrieval.

Organized in a standard sequence, each document in the set ofconstruction contract documents fulfills a particular and unique function.

Each document must precisely perform its function without encroaching onthe function of the other documents.

This principle avoids creating conflicting requirements within the overall set

of documents and reduces the chances for duplications and omissions.


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FORMATSThe four most commonly used are:The four most commonly used are:

UniFormatUniFormat

MasterFormatMasterFormat

SectionFormatSectionFormat

PageFormatPageFormat


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UNIFORMATUNIFORMAT

A Uniform classification system for organizing preliminaryA Uniform classification system for organizing preliminary

construction informationconstruction informationinto a standard order or sequence oninto a standard order or sequence on

the basis on assemblies or systems.the basis on assemblies or systems. Elements: Roof Slab, Slab on Grade, etcElements: Roof Slab, Slab on Grade, etc

Promotes standardization and facilitates the retrieval ofPromotes standardization and facilitates the retrieval of

information.information. First published in the 1970s to provide a format forFirst published in the 1970s to provide a format for

organization of specifications during the early stages of aorganization of specifications during the early stages of a

construction project before material have been chosen.construction project before material have been chosen. Systems and assemblies present a view of a proposed facilitySystems and assemblies present a view of a proposed facility

separate from the view presented by a breakdown of buildingseparate from the view presented by a breakdown of building

materials, products and activities.materials, products and activities.


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UNIFORMAT ORGANIZATIONUNIFORMAT ORGANIZATION

8 broad categories8 broad categories

A SubstructureA SubstructureB ShellB Shell

C InteriorsC InteriorsD ServicesD Services

E Equipment & FurnishingsE Equipment & Furnishings

F Other Building ConstructionF Other Building ConstructionG Building Site workG Building Site work

H GeneralH General


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UniFormat Numbering System

The UniFormatnumbering system is shown in the table to theright.

It consists of 5 levels that each deal with a specificconstruction issue.

Titles in Levels 1 through 3 can be applied

to most preliminary project descriptions

and cost estimates.

Levels 4 and 5 are available for use on

detailed, complex projects. Their titles and

detailed listings provide a checklist to

ensure proper application.


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Level 1-3 : UNIFORMAT II


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UNIFORMAT Applications:UNIFORMAT Applications:

Preliminary Project DescriptionsPreliminary Project Descriptions::

Describes a project by its basic elements orDescribes a project by its basic elements or

systems before particular materials and methodssystems before particular materials and methodshave been chosen.have been chosen.

Preliminary Cost EstimatesPreliminary Cost Estimates::

Can be used as the basis for the organization pfCan be used as the basis for the organization pfpreliminary cost estimates and parallels thepreliminary cost estimates and parallels theorganization of preliminary project descriptions.organization of preliminary project descriptions.

Drawing Detail FilingDrawing Detail Filing::

Serves as a system for filing and retrievingServes as a system for filing and retrievingdrawing details, it is not used to identify detailsdrawing details, it is not used to identify detailson a set of drawings.on a set of drawings.


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MASTERFORMATMASTERFORMAT

MasterFormatMasterFormat is a master list of numbers and titles foris a master list of numbers and titles fororganizing information about construction requirements,organizing information about construction requirements,

products, and activities into a standard sequence.products, and activities into a standard sequence. MasterFormatis a uniform system for organizing

information in project manuals, for organizing cost data,

for filing product information and other technical data, foridentifying drawing objects, and forpresentingconstruction market data.

A group of related sections each section covering oneA group of related sections each section covering oneportion of the total work.portion of the total work.

Provides a 5 digit numbering system for biddingProvides a 5 digit numbering system for biddingdocuments, contract forms, and specifications sectionsdocuments, contract forms, and specifications sections(Section 03300)(Section 03300)


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MASTERFORMAT DIVISIONSMASTERFORMAT DIVISIONS

16 Divisions fixed in number and in title.16 Divisions fixed in number and in title. Division 01Division 01 -- General RequirementsGeneral Requirements

Division 02Division 02 -- Site ConstructionSite Construction

Division 03Division 03 -- ConcreteConcrete

Division 04Division 04 -- MasonryMasonry

Division 05Division 05 -- MetalsMetals

Division 06Division 06 --Wood and PlasticsWood and Plastics

Division 07Division 07 --Thermal and Moisture ProtectionThermal and Moisture Protection Division 08Division 08 -- Doors and WindowsDoors and Windows

Division 09Division 09 -- FinishesFinishes

Division 10Division 10 -- SpecialtiesSpecialties

Division 11Division 11 -- EquipmentEquipment

Division 12Division 12 -- FurnishingsFurnishings

Division 13Division 13 -- Special ConstructionSpecial Construction

Division 14Division 14 -- Conveying SystemsConveying Systems Division 15Division 15 -- MechanicalMechanical

Division 16Division 16 -- ElectricalElectrical


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1995 MasterFormat 1 Genl Requirements1 Genl Requirements

2 Site Construction2 Site Construction

3 Concrete3 Concrete

4 Masonry4 Masonry 5 Metals5 Metals

6 Wood & Plastics6 Wood & Plastics

7 Thermal &7 Thermal &

Moisture ProtectionMoisture Protection

8 Doors & Windows8 Doors & Windows

9 Finishes9 Finishes

10 Specialties10 Specialties

11 Equipment11 Equipment

12 Furnishings12 Furnishings 13 Special13 Special

ConstructionConstruction

14 Conveying Systems14 Conveying Systems

15 Mechanical15 Mechanical

16 Electrical16 Electrical


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MASTERFORMAT NUMBERING SYSTEM

Numbering

0 3 2 0 0

(Level 1: Division)

Level 4 (User Defined)

Level 2 (Broad Scope)

Level 3 (Medium Scope)


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MasterFormatExample

MasterFormatMasterFormat1995:1995:

Section 02310Section 02310 -- GradingGrading

SECTION NUMBERS


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MASTERFORMAT 1995 CRITIQUEMASTERFORMAT 1995 CRITIQUE

MasterFormatMasterFormat: Originally intended for building: Originally intended for building

constructionconstruction 19781978--8383: Expanded to cover all types of construction,: Expanded to cover all types of construction,

but within original 16 Divisionsbut within original 16 Divisions

Heavy ,Industrial ,Civil & Process EngineeringHeavy ,Industrial ,Civil & Process Engineering::

Need more spaceNeed more space

Need more identityNeed more identity

2004 M t F t


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2004 MasterFormat

Next Class

Master Format 2004


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SUMMARYSUMMARY

Standardized formats provide a structure forStandardized formats provide a structure fororganizing written construction documents asorganizing written construction documents as

well as relating those documents to productwell as relating those documents to product

information and cost estimates.information and cost estimates.

Source: Modified from Mr. Jeff Plant

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