Turn MasterFormat, UniFormat, and OmniClass into a Living, Edition-Aligned
Workflow
Transform static books into an always-current, edition-aligned system that carries section numbers, titles, and classifications cleanly from concept to facility handoff—saving time, reducing RFIs, and elevating the craft of your specifications.
Edition-aligned means the system knows which edition applied at each milestone, logs changes, and lets teams review/roll back without disrupting work in progress.
For Specifiers
Our Platform
For specifiers and consultants who value precision and momentum, CSI Dynamic Standards (powered through the Navigator interface) turns CSI's numbers, titles, and classifications into a practical, always-current workflow. Search CSI classification standards, numbers and titles, move from UniFormat elements to MasterFormat sections, relate OmniClass where needed, and—where supported—run pre-issue checks via enterprise integrations, so office masters and project manuals stay exact without brittle spreadsheets or stale PDFs.
You Turn Design Intent Into
Contract Clarity
Your day is judgment, coordination, and proof. You need standards that move with the project, respect office conventions, and reduce friction between drawings, models, and the project manual.
The problem: Teams juggle multiple editions, homegrown mapping tables, and inconsistent titles across deliverables.
One trusted source, kept current and consistent.
Work from a consensus-governed source for MasterFormat®, UniFormat®, and OmniClass®—with current and historical editions and clear edition awareness—so office masters and live projects stay aligned without manual rework.
Carry forward decisions without friction.
Start scope and rough-order costs in UniFormat®; use governed crosswalks to surface the corresponding MasterFormat® sections as SD to DD to CD progresses—without manual remapping.
Quality control that reduces RFIs.
Support pre-issue validation (via integrations through enterprise solutions) to flag missing sections, obsolete numbers, keynote/TOC conflicts, and Division 01 mismatches before they reach bidders.
Coordination that spans the full lifecycle.
Use OmniClass® to tag submittals, schedules, and assets for owner handover/FM—so deliverables are searchable, comparable, and easier to ingest downstream.
A clear record and a clear return.
Edition-aware snapshots tie every milestone to the exact MasterFormat®, UniFormat™, and OmniClass® edition in effect at the time, so audits, claims, and renovations aren’t forced to guess “which version.” One avoided RFI or re-bid typically covers months of per-seat cost.
What You'll Be Able
To Do
every phase verifiably consistent.
Program & Plan — UniFormat = decisions with momentum
Build scope and early cost in UniFormat; use crosswalks to reveal related MasterFormat sections as documents mature
Filter by building type to generate a first-pass TOC, assign section owners, and export to your office template
Design & Document — MasterFormat = precision on demand
Type-ahead to insert authorized MasterFormat numbers and titles and eliminate typos/stale labels. Apply SectionFormat/PageFormat® standards discipline (imperative, concise, testable requirements) to reduce ambiguity and claims risk.
Construction Documents — Where errors get expensive
Support pre-issue validation (via integrations through enterprise solutions) to identify missing sections, obsolete numbers, keynote-to-TOC conflicts, and Division 01 references that aren't included
Keep BIM/CAD keynotes aligned with current MF lists through exports, checks, or connected workflows
Procurement — Clean, comparable, and fair bids
Treat the TOC as a living checklist; share deep links so proposals line up section-by-section
Maintain continuity from UniFormat alternates/allowances to MasterFormat sections so estimators can follow your scope logic
Common Questions
I already know MasterFormat. Why change?
We're not changing the standard—only how you access and maintain it. You keep the divisions/sections you know while shedding spreadsheet upkeep and manual related connection to other CSI standards and formats.
We have the PDF (or used the legacy web lookup).
Earlier single-user PDFs were sold and the old web lookup existed, but neither provides crosswalks, pre-issue validation, tool integrations, or edition/milestone context. The value is preventing errors before they cost you—capabilities a static file or legacy lookup can't deliver.
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