ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is currently gathering input to expand its MasterFormat.™ This is a list of 16 divisions, supported by a three-level numbering system, for organizing information on construction require-ments, products, and activities into a standard sequence.

CSI says this standardization should result in construction projects that are completed on time, within budget, and with a reduction of mis-communication problems that cause delays and costly errors.

A special expansion task team has been appointed to revise Master-Format with a view toward accommodating telecommunications and infrastructure needs while maintaining the overall consistency of the industry standard.