What does MF stand for?

An indispensable reference for both novices and more experienced estimators, the book is organized by CSI MasterFormat divisions for quick reference and comprehensive coverage.

Each section in organized according to the 16 divisions of the MASTERFORMAT of the Construction Specifications Institute.

CSI MasterFormat Green Check List DIVISION 01 - GENERAL * Certification: Require USGBC LEED-[NC] [EB] [CI] [CS] [H] [ND] certification at [certified] [silver] [gold] [platinum] level.

Last year, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) announced plans to revise its MasterFormat system--the list of numbers and titles for organizing building construction requirements, products, and activities into a standard sequence--to raise the visibility of security and other fields (see "Construction Industry to Exalt Security's Role," "News and Trends," May 2002).

Products listed by Construction Standards Institute (CSI) Masterformat (a system of numbers and titles for organizing construction information into a standard order).

Each of the book's seven sections is formatted to follow the new six-digit CSI MasterFormat system contains details and related information, including descriptions, detailing considerations, material requirements, installation requirements, tolerance coordination, and likely failure points.

Building product manufacturers classified under CSI s MasterFormat.

When CSI announced its intent to revisit the MasterFormat two years ago, the focus was on addressing new computer and communications technologies.