The Construction Specifications Institute discussed its task force's proposed changes to the MasterFormat* Divisions 15 and 16 at an Aug. 2 meeting in Alexandria, Va.
The Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association, on behalf of PEX water pipe manufacturers, recently filed a lawsuit against the California Building Standards Commission for excluding PEX from the California Plumbing Code.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars taken in payoffs; Projects approved without making inspections; City setting short-term and long-term solutions to inspector shortage
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America disagrees with the Construction Specifications Institute's proposed change to the MasterFormat(tm) specifications system; specifically, the elimination of Division 15 and 16 formats.