Construction · Defined
MasterFormat
CSI and CSC’s classification system for organizing construction specifications and related information by work results.
Why it matters
Consistent classification helps compare scopes and budgets, but a division heading alone does not establish that all required work is included. Reconcile actual inclusions and exclusions instead of assuming matching codes establish matching scope.
In practice
A project example
An estimate and specification set are reconciled using their corresponding work classifications.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.