MasterFormat

MasterFormat is a standardized organizational structure for organizing and classifying construction project information. It provides a framework for organizing project specifications, documents, and other construction-related information in a consistent and logical manner. MasterFormat is widely used in the construction industry in North America and is maintained and updated by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and…

ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation System Design

ASHRAE 62.1 refers to the ventilation standard developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for commercial and institutional buildings. ASHRAE Standard 62.1 provides guidelines and requirements for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of ventilation systems to achieve acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in these types of buildings. The key…

ASHRAE 90.1: Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings

ASHRAE 90.1 refers to the energy standard developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) for commercial buildings. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 provides guidelines and requirements for the design, construction, and operation of buildings to achieve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Here are the key aspects of ASHRAE Standard 90.1: Building…