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BSD SpecLink® Construction Specifications

As the original BSD specification catalog, the Construction Specifications catalog also bears the name SpecLink. This catalog is used to produce detailed CSI 3-PART specifications for construction documents for design-bid-build and design-build projects. It also creates automatic administrative reports, such as submittal requirements, useful during construction administration. The construction specifications are organized according to both the 2004 and 1995 editions of CSI's Masterformat™ and CSI's SectionFormat™. CSI's PageFormat™ is one of the four built-in but customizable page formats available.

About the master database

The SpecLink master database includes the most commonly used and specified products and construction activities, including architectural, civil, structural, landscape architecture, interiors, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications and special construction work.

SpecLink sections are complete "long form" specifications referencing industry standard reference documents (ASTM, ANSI, etc.) with notes to the user at points in the text where user options or required choices occur. Shorter specifications can easily be prepared from the same database, simply by selecting a different level of detail. User-changeable "global options" allow customization of units of measure and the terms for the owner, architect/engineer, contractor, and the State where the Project is located.

The SpecLink database of construction specifications includes over 500 non-proprietary, descriptive specification sections plus proprietary sections sponsored by individual building product manufacturers. See the SpecLink Catalog Listing for complete details.

           
SpecLink® SUB-CATALOGS DESCRIPTION
Architectural Approximately 360 sections; all of Divisions 0 through 14, plus selected sections in Divisions 22, 23, and 26 (mechanical and electrical) and all of Divisions 31, 32, and 33 (site work).
Structural Engineering Approximately 120 sections; all of Divisions 0 and 1; selected sections in Divisions 2 through 6 and 13; all of Division 31 (earthwork).
Civil Engineering Approximately 140 sections; all of Divisions 0, 1, 2, 31, 32, and 33; selected sections in other divisions.
Landscape Architecture Approximately 110 sections; all of Divisions 0, 1, and 32; selected sections in other divisions.
Mechanical/Electrical Approximately 260 sections; all of Divisions 0, 1, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 33; selected sections in other divisions.
The Basics Designed for small projects; includes approximately 170 of the most commonly used sections in all disciplines.
Comprehensive All sections in all disciplines, all Divisions.