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The 16 Divisions of construction, as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)'s MasterFormat, is the most widely used standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and Canada.
The Master Specification System created a structured format for construction specifications and encompassed 16 major divisions of work. Each division represented a major construction trade or discipline, such as general requirements, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and so on.
MasterFormat Numbers and Titles MasterFormat Divisions
The CSI MasterFormat is divided into various sections commonly known as CSI Divisions. Each division covers a specific area of construction including general requirements to more specific elements like electrical, concrete, masonry or plumbing work.
By understanding the numbering system and organization of the 50 divisions, professionals can use CSI MasterFormat to save time, reduce errors and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
The 16 division format, or Masterformat 95, is no longer supported and the 50 division format is the current version. Masterformat does require a license to use and is copyrighted.
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 the term MasterFormat.
MasterFormat uses a three-part number (sometimes four-parts) for classifying construction products into categories. The first two numbers are Divisions, followed by 2 numbers for the Section, and then two more numbers for the sub-section.
Organize and communicate specifications across project phases with MasterFormat numbers and titles. Provide the basis for organizing construction documents. Standardize and manage building products, cost codes, estimates, contracts, and change orders. Licensing MasterFormat.
Master List of Numbers and Titles for the Construction Industry Contents reflect current MasterFormat titles and numbers as of May 2018. Consult masterformat.com for additional information about MasterFormat.