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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. DP: Dampproofing, Dew Point, Distribution Panel. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C.