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Classification Of Building Elements Per ASTM UNIFORMAT II
Standard
The classification of building elements is an integral and key
component of the ASTM
UNIFORMAT II Standard E1557. It provides for a common point of
agreement on design
elements for all project stakeholders.
The framework for the UNIFORMAT II classification (including
Level 4), the selection of items to
include, and the decisions in which parts of the classification
to include the items are based on
the following criteria:
- framework is hierarchical to allow aggregation and
summarization at different levels
- framework is suitable for a range of applications, including
cost control and schematicphase preliminary project
descriptions
- framework accommodates unlisted items based on the judgment of
building professionals
- selected items have a significant influence on project
cost
- selected items have high frequency of occurrence
- selected items are distinctive
- professional judgment used to place elements where building
professionals in current
practice would normally look for such items in a
classification
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About UNIFORMAT II
The ASTM E1557 "Standard Classification for Building Elements
and Related Sitework -
UNIFORMAT II" provides a common structure linking the building
program,specifications, and estimates.
Its integration in the design process results in improved
communications and coordination
among all project participants, an accelerated design, and
significantly increased productivity.
The classification provides the Project Manager with an
essential tool to control project scope,cost, time and quality.
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