This paper will describe the fundamentals of MasterFormat™ 2004 and how its use can simplify the specification writing process. MasterFormat™ 2004 is jointly produced by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). Contractors, Owners and Specifiers can all benefit from the use of these guiding principals of specification development, especially when surface preparation, hazardous remediation, and coatings and linings are part of a larger overall scope of work. The coatings (sub) contractor can benefit by knowing how to find all pertinent data so that bids can be prepared properly. The owner can benefit by having a clearly organized specification. The specifier can benefit, as the logical format for organizing large specifications will result in less of a chance for conflicting information. MasterFormat is becoming the standard of care for the preparation of specifications.

MasterFormat is part of the OmniClass Construction Classification System which is designed to provide a standardized basis for classifying construction data through the facilities life cycle and demolition. MasterFormat’s interaction to Uniformat™, SectionFormat™ and PageFormat™ will also be described. MasterFormat’s relationship to cost data applications, organizing drawings, construction market data and facilities management will be briefly discussed.

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Procurement documents, Buildings, Costs, Organizations, Protective coatings, Coatings, Materials, Procurement, Steel, Equipment, Construction, Contractors, Elements
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