The document discusses specification formats used to organize construction project information. It describes the UNIFORMAT and MASTERFORMAT systems. UNIFORMAT uses 9 categories based on physical assemblies, while MASTERFORMAT uses 50 categories based on specific products and activities. The document outlines how specifications are organized in sections and divisions according to MASTERFORMAT. It provides details on the categories and organization of information in MASTERFORMAT.

1. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Eric Anderson AIA ARC 466 Farmingdale State College

2. What are Specifications? Scope Instructions Standard of Quality Instrument of Service Legal Document when part of a Contract

3. Are there different kinds of specification formats? UNIFORMAT 9 categories based on physical assemblies and systems Function derived; not based on specific materials, products, and activities; based upon performance of system. Used to organize construction information for design-build projects. MASTERFORMAT 50 categories based on specific products, systems, & activities Descriptive; based on specific materials, products, and activities; establishes restrictions and alternates that are acceptable. Used to organize construction information for design-bid-build projects.

4. How are Specifications Organized? UNIFORMAT Project Manual Section Page System for organizing specification information in the early stages of a project by building elements – performance based Construction documentation using MASTERFORMAT 50 Divisions to organize information on products & activities Division are organized by Section. Each section has three parts – General, Products, Execution Sections are formatted using PageFormat, a standard established by MASTERFORMAT

5. 9 Performance-based Categories UNIFORMAT System for organizing specification information in the early stages of a project by building elements – performance based

6. Substructure Shell Interiors Services Equipment & Furnishes Special Construction & Demolition Sitework General FOUNDATIONS EXTERIOR CLOSURE – Walls, Roof, Doors, Windows INTERIOR FINISHES & CONSTRUCTION – Framing, Floors, Sheathing, Paint, Floor, Ceiling PLUMBING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL KITCHEN, BATH, LAUNDRY, FURNITURE PRE-ENGINEERING FACILITIES, SPECIAL ROOMS, BUILDING DEMOLITION CLEARING, EARTHWORK, SITE DEMOLITION, SITE UTILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE PROJECT MGMT, QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, TEMPORARY FACILTIES, CONTINGENCIES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,

7. MASTERFORMAT 50 Divisions to organize information on products & activities. Divisions are organized by Section.

8. Recent Changes to MASTERFORMAT Before 2004, specifications focused on building construction The 2004 version has expanded to address building construction, facilities management, and industrial processes GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FACILITY SERVICES SITE & INFRASTRUCTURE PROCESS EQUIPMENT

9. DIVISIONS Divisions are the standard categories of construction specifications Divisions form the framework of project specifications Divisions have recently changed from 16 standard divisions to 50 standard divisions. Architectural practice requires knowledge to coordinate 24 of the 50 divisions

10. SECTIONS PART 1 General PART 2 Products PART 3 Execution GENERAL defines administrative requirements PRODUCTS defines materials, assemblies, mixes, products, fabrications, and systems to be incorporated, establishing the standard of quality EXECUTION defines the installation of the products, including all preparatory and testing and post – installation activities to ensure compliance with the quality standards established in PRODUCTS

11. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

12. Division 01- General Requirements Area for performance requirements that overlap work sections (building envelope, structure, etc.). This allows for a mixture of broad performance specifications and prescriptive specifications in a project manual. SUMMARY PRICE & PAYMENT PROCEDURES ADMINSTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS QUALITY REQUIREMENTS TEMPORARY FACILITIES & CONTROLS PRODUCT REQUIRMENTS EXECUTION & CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS LIFE CYCLE ACTIVITIES

13. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION

14. Division 02- Existing Conditions Limited to “existing conditions,” construction practices that relate to items at the site at the commencement of work All site construction as well as heavy civil and infrastructure subject matter, including utility and pavement work, has been relocated to the Site and Infrastructure Subgroup. Selective Demolition Subsurface And Other Investigation Surveying Site Decontamination Site Remediation

15. Division 03 - Concrete Concrete Materials Forming & Accessories Reinforcing Cast-in-Place Precast Concrete Grouting Cutting & Boring

16. Division 04 - Masonry Masonry Standards & Maintenance Unit Masonry Stone Assemblies Specialty Masonry Units

17. Division 05 - Metals Metal Standards & Maintenance Structural Framing Metal Joists Metal Decking Cold Formed Metal Metal Fabrications Decorative Metal

18. Division 06 – Wood, Plastics & Composites Material Standards Common Work Results Rough Carpentry Finish Carpentry Architectural Woodwork Structural Plastics Plastic Fabrications Structural Composites Composite Fabrications

19. Division 07 – Thermal & Moisture Protection Operation & Maintenance Dampproofing & Waterproofing Thermal Protection Weather Barriers Steep Slope Roofing Roofing & Siding Panels Membrane Roofing Flashing & Sheet Metal Roof & Wall Accessories Fireproofing Sealants

20. Division 08 - Openings Maintenance & Standards Doors & Frames Specialty Doors & Frames Entrances, Storefront & Curtain Wall Windows Roof Windows & Skylights Hardware Glazing Louvers & Vents

21. Division 09 - Finishes Maintenance & Standards Plaster & Gypsum Board Tiling Ceilings Flooring Wall Finishes Acoustical Treatment Painting & Coating

22. Division 10 - Specialties Maintenance & Standards Information Interior Fireplaces & Stoves Safety Storage Exterior Other

23. Division 11 - Equipment Educational & Scientific Entertainment Athletic & Recreational Health Care Collection & Disposal Other Maintenance & Standards Vehicle & Pedestrian Security, Detention & Banking Commercial Residential Foodservice

24. Division 12 - Furnishings Maintenance & Standards Art Window Treatments Casework Furnishings & Accessories Furniture Multiple Seating Other Furnishings

25. Division 13 – Special Construction Maintenance & Standards Special Facility Components Special Purpose Rooms Special Structures Integrated Construction Special Instrumentation

26. Division 14 – Conveying Systems Maintenance & Standards Dumbwaiters Elevators Escalators & Moving Walks Lifts Scaffolding Other Conveying

27. Division 15 and 16 In the old versions of MASTERFORMAT, these divisions housed all building service descriptions 15 – MECHANICAL 16 – ELECTRICAL In the current version of MASTERFORMAT, there is a new subgroup where all building services are specified in seven divisions.

28. Division 21 – Fire Suppression Division 22 – Plumbing Division 23 – HVAC Division 25 – Integrated Automation Division 26 - Electrical Division 27 - Communications Division 28 – Electronic Safety & Security FACILITY SERVICES

29. Division 31 – Earthwork Division 32 – Exterior Improvements Division 33 – Utilities SITE & INFRASTRUCTURE