Specification and Standards Terms
Specification and standards terminology helps teams organize requirements, compare products, and connect drawings with written technical requirements.
Search intent
Use this page when working with spec sections, classification systems, product requirements, or standards references.
Common use cases
- Organizing specifications
- Reviewing product requirements
- Building submittal registers
- Classifying work results
Terms in this collection
11 linked definitions.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CSI Construction Specifications Institute | CSI is the organization behind common construction specification formats and classification systems. |
| MasterFormat | MasterFormat is a CSI classification system used to organize construction specifications and work results. |
| UniFormat | UniFormat is a classification system that organizes building information by systems and assemblies instead of trade work results. |
| OmniClass | OmniClass is a classification system used to organize construction information across facilities, spaces, elements, work results, products, and other tables. |
| SectionFormat | SectionFormat is a CSI format for organizing specification sections into a consistent structure. |
| PageFormat | PageFormat is a CSI format for presenting specification text consistently on the page. |
| Division 01 | Division 01 is the specifications division that covers general project requirements and administrative procedures. |
| Specifications | Specifications are written requirements that describe materials, products, workmanship, performance, and administrative procedures. |
| ASTM ASTM International | ASTM is a standards organization that publishes technical standards used for materials, products, systems, and testing. |
| Project Manual | A project manual is a bound or digital set of procurement requirements, contract requirements, and technical specifications. |
| BPM Building Product Manufacturer | A BPM is a company that makes products, materials, equipment, or systems used in buildings. |
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