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Construction Glossary

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Welcome to the Construction Glossary

This interactive tool includes every CSI MasterFormat Division — from Division 00 to Division 35. Built for estimators, students, contractors, and construction professionals who are ready to speak the language of construction with confidence.

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Demolition Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 02 – Existing Cond.
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
  • Div 32 – Exterior Impr.
  • Div 33 – Utilities
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Electrician

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 26 – Electrical
  • Div 27 – Communications
  • Div 28 – Safety & Security
plumbing

Plumber

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 22 – Plumbing
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
  • Div 33 – Utilities
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HVAC Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 23 – HVAC
  • Div 25 – Automation
carpenter

Framing & Drywall

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 06 – Wood & Plastics
  • Div 09 – Finishes
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Painter

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 09 – Finishes
foundation

Concrete Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 03 – Concrete
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
roofing

Roofing Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 07 – Moisture Protection
local_fire_department

Fire Suppression

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 21 – Fire Suppression
construction

Excavation & Utilities

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
  • Div 33 – Utilities
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Demolition Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 02 – Existing Cond.
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
  • Div 32 – Exterior Impr.
  • Div 33 – Utilities
flash_on

Electrician

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 26 – Electrical
  • Div 27 – Communications
  • Div 28 – Safety & Security
plumbing

Plumber

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 22 – Plumbing
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
  • Div 33 – Utilities
ac_unit

HVAC Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 23 – HVAC
  • Div 25 – Automation
carpenter

Framing & Drywall

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 06 – Wood & Plastics
  • Div 09 – Finishes
format_paint

Painter

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 09 – Finishes
foundation

Concrete Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 03 – Concrete
  • Div 31 – Earthwork
roofing

Roofing Contractor

  • Div 00 – Procurement
  • Div 01 – General Req.
  • Div 07 – Moisture Protection

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Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting

Division 01 - General Requirements

Division 02 - Existing Conditions

Division 03 - Concrete

Division 04 - Masonry

Division 05 - Metals

Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, Composites

Division 07 - Thermal & Moisture Protection

Division 08 - Openings

Division 09 - Finishes

Division 10 - Specialties

Division 21 - Fire Suppression

Division 22 - Plumbing

Division 23 - HVAC

Division 26 - Electrical

Division 27 - Communications

Division 28 - Electronic Safety & Security

Division 31 - Earthwork

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

Division 33 - Utilities