Gary M. Schuman, Construction Specifications Consultant

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 MasterFormat

Preparing guide specifications using MasterFormat 2018 Edition

We assist manufacturers with the transition from MasterFormat 1995 to the new update.

MasterFormat is a master list of numbers and titles for the construction industry.

 post tension concrete high-rise

Old MasterFormat 1995 Edition

DIVISION NUMBERS AND TITLES

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
 Site Construction
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood and Plastics
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Doors and Windows
Finishes		 10
11
12
13
14
15
16		 Specialties
Equipment
Furnishings
Special Construction
Conveying Systems
Mechanical
Electrical

New MasterFormat 2018 Edition

DIVISION NUMBERS AND TITLES
Facility Construction Subgroup

02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15-19 
 Existing Conditions
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood, Plastics, and Composites
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Openings
Finishes
Specialties
Equipment
Furnishings
Special Construction
Conveying Equipment
Reserved for Future Expansion
Facility Services Subgroup

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
 Reserved for Future Expansion
Fire Suppression
Plumbing
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Reserved for Future Expansion
Integrated Automation
Electrical
Communications
Electronic Safety and Security
Reserved for Future Expansion
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

30
31
32
33
34
35
36-39
 Reserved for Future Expansion
Earthwork
Exterior Improvements
Utilities
Transportation
Waterway and Marine Construction
Reserved for Future Expansion
Process Equipment Subgroup

40
41
42
43

44
45
46
47
48
49
 Process Interconnections
Material Processing and Handling Equipment
Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment
Process Gas and Liquid Handling,
Purification, and Storage Equipment
Pollution and Waste Control Equipment
Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment
Water and Wastewater Equipment
Reserved for Future Expansion
Electrical Power Generation
Reserved for Future Expansion


MasterFormat is produced jointly by
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

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