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ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING MATERIALS

HOMEWORK NO. 1
(CSI MASTERFORMAT AND ITS RELATION TO BUILDING MATERIALS)

In partial fulfilment for the requirement in the degree of Bachelor of Science

In Architecture

Submitted to:

Ar. REYMAR G. BURLUNGAN

Submitted by:

PADILLA, GIO, A.
BSA – 1B
Construction Specifications Institute

With an objective to enhance communication of construction

information, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) was formed. They
are a nonprofit association that focuses on the development of more
organized standards with regards to project delivery processes. CSI is
dedicated to serve a more effective flow of communication between the
projects’ designers, material producers, and constructors in meeting its requirements.

According to CSI, improving the communication of construction information is done through:

• Advocacy in education and certification of professionals;
• Constant research and transformation of its standards and formats;
• Introducing practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle; and
• The help of a diverse members of allied professionals involved in building and
construction.

MasterFormat®

In building and construction projects, there are various approaches for it to turn out successful.
But one thing is for sure – an operative teamwork between the people involved. It is achieved by
a systematic way of communication among them. CSI, then, developed the MasterFormat as a
communication standard.

Stated below are the characteristics of MasterFormat:

• Sets of numbers and titles that help organize and communicate the plan to the whole
project team.
• On task and on time when the tools are presented in MasterFormat.
• MasterFormat is the foundation for organizing information for contract documents.
• Design professionals depend on on CSI standards like this to create structures that are
safe, up-to-code and long-lasting.
• MasterFormat has transformed the construction industry and influenced countless
associated classifications.
Divisions of Construction (CSI format)

Division 1: General Requirements

Description Subdivisions

01100 Summary
Includes the matters
associating with particular 01200 Price and Payment Procedures
protocols for administrative 01300 Administrative Requirements
programs in a project.
01400 Quality Requirements

01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01600 Product Requirements

01700 Execution Requirements

01800 Facility Operation

01900 Facility Decommissioning

Division 2: Site Construction

Description Subdivisions

02050 Basic Site Materials and Methods

Development of the site
which is part of the 02100 Site Remediation
construction project. It 02200 Site Preparation
does not include the
02300 Earthwork
building’s physical
structure yet. 02400 Tunneling, Boring and Jacking

02450 Foundation and Load-Bearing Elements

02500 Utility Services

02600 Drainage and Containment

02700 Bases, Ballasts, Pavements and Appurtenances

 02800 Site Improvements and Amenities

02900 Planting

02950 Site Restoration and Rehabilitation

Division 3: Concrete

Description Subdivisions

03050 Basic Concrete Materials and Methods

Use of concrete in specific
03100 Concrete Forms and Accessories
and detailed methods and
purposes in the 03200 Concrete Reinforcement
construction project.
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete

03400 Precast Concrete

03500 Cementitious Decks and Underlayment

03600 Grouts

03700 Mass Concrete

03900 Concrete Restoration and Cleaning

Division 4: Masonry

Description Subdivisions

04050 Basic Masonry Materials and Methods

Use of masonry as
individual units in specific 04200 Masonry Units
and detailed methods and 04400 Stone
purposes in the
04500 Refractories
construction project.
04600 Corrosion-Resistant Masonry
 04700 Simulated Masonry

04800 Masonry Assemblies

04900 Masonry Restoration and Cleaning

Division 5: Metals

Description Subdivisions

05050 Basic Metal Materials and Methods

Use of metal in specific
and detailed methods and 05100 Structural Metal Framing
purposes in the 05200 Metal Joists
construction project.
05300 Metal Deck

05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05500 Metal Fabrications

05600 Hydraulic Fabrications

05700 Ornamental Metal

05800 Expansion Control

05900 Metal Restoration and Cleaning

Division 6: Woods and Plastics

Description Subdivisions

06050 Basic Wood and Plastic Materials and Methods

Use of wood and plastic in
specific and detailed 06100 Rough Carpentry
methods and purposes in 06200 Finish Carpentry
the construction project.
06400 Architectural Woodwork

06500 Structural Plastics

 06600 Plastic Fabrications

06900 Wood and Plastic Restoration and Cleaning

Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection

Description Subdivisions
Basic Thermal and Moisture Protection
07050
Methods and use of Materials and Methods
specific materials in the 07100 Damproofing and Waterproofing
prevention from the
07200 Thermal Protection
detrimental effects of
07300 Shingles, Roof Tiles, and Roof Coverings
weathering (heat and
moisture) from the 07400 Roofing and Siding Panels
building.
07500 Membrane Roofing

07600 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07700 Roof Specialties and Accessories

07800 Fire and Smoke Protection

07900 Joint Sealers

Division 8: Doors and Windows

Description Subdivisions

08050 Basic Door and Window Materials and Methods

Materials and methods in
articulating and 08100 Metal Doors and Frames
strengthening the 08200 Wood and Plastic Doors
openings, entrances, and
08300 Specialty Doors
exits of the structure.
08400 Entrances and Storefronts
 08500 Windows

08600 Skylights

08700 Hardware

08800 Glazing

08900 Glazed Curtain Wall

Division 9: Finishes

Description Subdivisions

09050 Basic Finish Materials and Methods

Improving and articulating
interior and exterior 09100 Metal Support Assemblies
surfaces through finishes. 09200 Plaster and Gypsum Board

09300 Tile

09400 Terrazzo

09500 Ceilings

09600 Flooring

09700 Wall Finishes

09800 Acoustical Treatment

09900 Paints and Coatings

Division 10: Specialties

Description Subdivisions

10100 Visual Display Boards

Methods of enhancing the
utility, security, storage, 10150 Compartments and Cubicles
and safety of the building. 10200 Louvers and Vents
10240 Grilles and Screens

10250 Service Walls

10260 Wall and Corner Guards

10270 Access Flooring

10290 Pest Control

10300 Fireplaces and Stoves

10340 Manufactured Exterior Specialties

10350 Flagpoles

10400 Identification Devices

10450 Pedestrian Control Devices

10500 Lockers

10520 Fire Protection Specialties

10530 Protective Covers

10550 Postal Specialties

10600 Partitions

10670 Storage Shelving

10700 Exterior Protection

10750 Telephone Specialties

10800 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Specialties

10880 Scales

10900 Wardrobe and Closet Specialties

 Division 11: Equipment

Description Subdivisions

11010 Maintenance Equipment

The different types of
equipment that can be put 11020 Security and Vault Equipment
and set in the structure. 11030 Teller and Service Equipment

11040 Ecclesiastical Equipment

11050 Library Equipment

11060 Theater and Stage Equipment

11070 Instrumental Equipment

11080 Registration Equipment

11090 Checkroom Equipment

11100 Mercantile Equipment

Commercial Laundry and Dry Cleaning
11110
Equipment
11120 Vending Equipment

11130 Audio-Visual Equipment

11140 Vehicle Service Equipment

11150 Parking Control Equipment

11160 Loading Dock Equipment

11170 Solid Waste Handling Equipment

11190 Detention Equipment

11200 Water Supply and Treatment Equipment

11280 Hydraulic Gates and Valves

11300 Fluid Waste Treatment and Disposal Equipment

 11400 Food Service Equipment

11450 Residential Equipment

11460 Unit Kitchens

11470 Darkroom Equipment

Athletic, Recreational, and Therapeutic
11480
Equipment
11500 Industrial and Process Equipment

11600 Laboratory Equipment

11650 Planetarium Equipment

11660 Observatory Equipment

11680 Office Equipment

11700 Medical Equipment

11780 Mortuary Equipment

11850 Navigation Equipment

11870 Agricultural Equipment

11900 Exhibit Equipment

Division 12: Furnishings

Description Subdivisions

12050 Fabrics
Various objects, furniture,
and accessories in 12100 Art
improving the design 12300 Manufactured Casework
requirements of the
12400 Furnishings and Accessories
building.
12500 Furniture

12600 Multiple Seating

 12700 Systems Furniture

12800 Interior Plants and Planters

12900 Furnishings Restoration and Repair

Division 13: Special Construction

Description Subdivisions

13010 Air-Supported Structures

Addressed to structures
designed for a very 13020 Building Modules
specific end-use. 13030 Special Purpose Rooms

13080 Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control

13090 Radiation Protection

13100 Lightning Protection

13110 Cathodic Protection

13120 Pre-Engineered Structures

13150 Swimming Pools

13160 Aquariums

13165 Aquatic Park Facilities

13170 Tubs and Pools

13175 Ice Rinks

13185 Kennels and Animal Shelters

13190 Site-Constructed Incinerators

13200 Storage Tanks

13220 Filter Underdrains and Media

 13230 Digester Covers and Appurtenances

13240 Oxygenation Systems

13260 Sludge Conditioning Systems

13280 Hazardous Material Remediation

13400 Measurement and Control Instrumentation

13500 Recording Instrumentation

13550 Transportation Control Instrumentation

13600 Solar and Wind Energy Equipment

13700 Security Access and Surveillance

13800 Building Automation and Control

13850 Detection and Alarm

13900 Fire Suppression

Division 14: Conveying Systems

Description Subdivisions

14100 Dumbwaiters
Specifications in systems
focused on moving, lifting, 14200 Elevators
and transporting objects 14300 Escalators and Moving Walks
and/or people in the
14400 Lifts
building.
14500 Material Handling

14600 Hoists and Cables

14700 Turntables

14800 Scaffolding

14900 Transportation
 Division 15: Mechanical

Description Subdivisions

15050 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods

Anything that involves the
use of machines including 15100 Building Service Piping
plumbing, HVAC, etc. 15200 Process Piping

15300 Fire Protection Piping

15400 Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment

15500 Heat-Generation Equipment

15600 Refrigeration Equipment

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
15700
Equipment
15800 Air Distribution

15900 HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

15950 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

Division 16: Electrical

Description Subdivisions

16050 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

Complex functions and
methods in distributing 16100 Wiring Methods
power to the different parts 16200 Electrical Power
of the building.
16300 Transmission and Distribution

16400 Low-Voltage Distribution

16500 Lighting

16700 Communications

16800 Sound and Video

Relevance to Architecture and Building Materials

The CSI format further developed the existing nature of the teamwork between designers,
clients, and constructors. Since a construction project is composed of people with different
expertise (an architect, engineer, etc.), a standard link between them is essential. Specifically, an
architect, who also experts in functions, methods and use of building materials, greatly benefits
in the introduction of such format in order for him/her to communicate more clearly the given
specifications to his/her colleagues in consideration to the outcome of the project. Thus, a less
complicated and easily workable environment is introduced.

Conclusion

The introduction of CSI format and its divisions served a standard in building and construction
that fuels the people to be involved in the intricacy of building materials’ functions to projects.

The construction industry gained integrity in achieving projects that continuously helps
generations of architects and other professionals in being critical to construction requirements,
specifically in building and structural materials. Because of this, complexity among these materials
and methods are mounting as modernization in building and construction continues.

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• About Us - Construction Specifications Institute (csiresources.org)
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