Uniformat
Document Systems & Assemblies
Leverage expertise of contractors from the beginning
Design Tool
Understanding Uniformat
Uniformat is systems based by functional element, not material or product based as is the case for MasterFormat.
Describe solution to the owner
Estimator can understand and easily price
Progressive: Say what you know, when you know it.
Refine as Project Develops
Example
Seamlessly refine the functional elements as needed. Below is an example description:
B2010 EXTERIOR WALLS
B2010.EW1 PODIUM EXTERIOR WALLS
Description: Rain screen wall with drainage mat, continuous insulation, air barrier, and structural backup
Building a Spec
Uniformat as a Conspectus Tool
Engaging Conspectus in the conceptual stage, to begin building the written documents, provides the entire project team control over scope, budget and schedule. Conspectus Cloud allows Uniformat documents to be linked to MasterFormat documents in the Construction Document phase.