Monday, July 25, 2011

13-Digit Coding System in BuildSystem


13-Digit Coding System in BuildSystem:
  • All materials, equipments, labour, items of work and specifications, in BuildSystem, have a 13-digit code. This code encompasses the MasterFormat and R.S. Means’ coding systems.
  • MasterFormat is an international coding system for construction resources information; it was introduced 50 years ago. The entire construction industry in the US and Canada uses it.
  • MasterFormat coding system covers all types of construction projects related to buildings, manufacturing, power, water supply, sewerage and solid waste, industrial process, petroleum, transportation, hazardous waste, etc.
  • R.S. Means, USA is the world’s largest provider of construction cost data. It has over 2,50,000 clients in the US and Canada. 

BuildSystem: The International Coding System for Construction Resources Information