1

2
3
4

6
7
8

10
11

12

This document is intended to serve as a general guideline for Standard Cost Code setup for a small to mid-size General
Contractor.
Its purpose is to provide a standard list to import into Job Cost, for tracking historical costs a reasonable level of detail,
useful for cost control and project management.
Use CSI Masterformat 2010 for creating new codes when needed.
It should be noted that Masterformat is designed as the standard for Project Specification writing. It has been adopted
by General Contractors as a basis for historical job cost reporting as it is industry standard, providing both an
organizational scheme and a numeric index for construction work. Substantial departures from literal adoption are
required in order to more accurately describe the General Contractor's job requirements.
Division 01 is the most arbitrary, with furthest divergence from Masterformat 2010. Each company views these costs
differently, and is encouraged to modify as needed. Due diligence should be made however to reasonably adhere to
the MF '10's intent and numbering scheme.
Some General Conventions of this list:
-->XX-0010 code is "Operation & Maintenance" for work within that Division. Use as required for any Division.
-->XX-0050 code is "Common Work Results" for work within that Division, and is renamed to the Division title, (as
Master Builder doesn't require Division titles). Use for summary activity for the Division, as well as for Division-level
Subcontracted work. It is shaded blue to provide visual separation for each Division.
-->MF '10 numbering convention increments its Level 4 codes "xx13, xx-xx23", etc. In our experience "xx10, xx20" is
more intuitive and easier for the field to code correctly. We've made this change throughout the document.
-->MF '10 level 2 codes, the most summary level following Division Codes, are shaded pale yellow to identify summary
level codes.
The most detailed codes are suggested in Divisions 01, 03, 06, where traditional GC's are likely to self-perform work.
For smaller jobs, specific projects, and for companies who won't self-perform, use the summary codes instead.
Divisions 41-45 excluded due to Industrial nature of Work. See Division Numbers & Titles page for definitions if
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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MF-2010
01-0000
01-0010
01-0020
01-0040
01-0050
01-1060
01-3000
01-3100
01-3110
01-3120
01-3150
01-3200
01-3230
01-3300

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Gen Requirements
Bond
Insurance
Design (A&E)
Plans & Specs
Engineering
Project Administration
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Jobsite Supervision
Clerical
Scheduling
Job Photos
Submittals

15 01-3500

Special Procedures & Governmental Requirements

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47

Safety Requirements
Security Procedures
Quality Requirements
Permits & Fees
Testing & Inspection Services
Temp Facilities & Controls
Temporary Utilities
Temp Light & Power
Temporary Heating & Cooling
Temporary Communications
Job Fuel
Field Offices & Sheds
Sanitary Facilities
Temporary Construction
Construction Equipment
Temporary Lifting & Hoisting Equipment
Scaffold & Temporary Platforms
Tools
Vehicle Access & Parking
Temporary Roads & Maintenance
Snow Removal
Traffic Control
Temporary Barriers & Enclosures
Temp Fencing
Signs/Barricades
Temporary Controls
Storm Water Prevention Plan
Project Signage
Remote Construction Procedures
Construction Camp
Camp Maintenance
Travel Expense / Airfare

01-3510
01-3530
01-4000
01-4120
01-4520
01-5000
01-5100
01-5110
01-5120
01-5130
01-5150
01-5210
01-5220
01-5300
01-5400
01-5410
01-5420
01-5450
01-5500
01-5510
01-5523
01-5530
01-5600
01-5620
01-5623
01-5700
01-5723
01-5800
01-5900
01-5910
01-5920
01-5930

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50
51

MF-2010
01-5940
01-6000
01-6510
01-6520

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Subsistence & Per Diem
Product Requirements & Expediting
Freight
Air Freight

52 01-6600

Product Handling Requirements, Load & Unload

53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
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73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94

Expeditor
Execution & Closeout
Mobilization
Demobilization
Execution
Construction Cleaning
Waste Management & Disposal
Final Cleaning
Project Closeout
Closeout Submittals
Punchlist & Completion
As-Builts / O&M Data
Warranties
As-Builts / O&M Data
Performance Requirements
Commissioning
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Survey
Site Assessment
Environmental Assessment
Hazardous Mtl Abatement
Soils Testing
Demolition
Selective Demolition
Building Demolition
Paving & Concrete Demolition
Utility Demolition
Utility Demolition
Concrete
Concrete Restoration & Maintenance
Concrete
Concrete Testing
Concrete Equipment
Concrete Formwork
Form & Strip Foundations
Form & Strip Walls
Form & Strip Slab on Grade
Form & Strip Elevated Concrete
Form & Strip Misc. Concrete
Concrete Form Accessories
Anchor Bolts

01-6610
01-7000
01-7100
01-7120
01-7300
01-7400
01-7410
01-7420
01-7700
01-7800
01-7810
01-7820
01-7830
01-7890
01-8000
01-9100
02-0000
02-0500
02-2100
02-2200
02-2400
02-2600
02-3000
02-4000
02-4100
02-4110
02-4120
02-4130
02-4130
03-0000
03-0100
03-0500
03-0510
03-0520
03-1000
03-1100
03-1130
03-1150
03-1200
03-1300
03-1500
03-1510

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113
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116
117
118
119
120
123
124
125
126
127
128
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
144

MF-2010
03-1520
03-2000
03-2200
03-3000
03-3100
03-3130
03-3150
03-3200
03-3300
03-3500
03-3550
03-3720
03-3800
03-3900
03-4000
03-5000
03-6000
03-8000
04-0000
04-0500
04-0510
04-2000
04-4000
04-5700
04-7000
05-0000
05-0500
05-0513
05-0520
05-0523
05-0550
05-1000
05-2000
05-3000
05-3113
05-4000
05-4213
05-4400
05-5000
05-5100
05-5133
05-5200
05-5300
05-5600
05-5800
05-5830
06-0000
06-0100

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Expansion Joints/Sealants
Concrete Reinforcement
Wire Mesh Reinforcing
Cast-In-Place Concrete
Place Foundations
Place Walls
Place Slab on Grade
Place Elevated Concrete
Place Misc.Concrete
Concrete Finishing
Vertical Finish \ Cement Wash
Pump Concrete
Post-Tension Concrete
Concrete Curing
Pre-Cast Concrete
Concrete Underlayment & Topping
Grout
Concrete Cutting & Boring
Masonry
Masonry
Mortar & Masonry Grout
Unit Masonry
Stone
Masonry Fireplaces
Manufactured Stone
Metals
Metals
Metal Coatings
Imbeds
Fasteners
Pile Caps
Structural Metal Framing
Metal Joists
Metal Decking
Floor Plate
Heavy Gauge Metal Stud Framing
Heavy Gauge Metal Joist Framing
Heavy Gauge Metal Truss Framing
Metal Fabrications
Metal Stairs
Ladders
Handrails/Railings/Screens
Gratings
Castings
Formed Metal Fabrications
Sheetmetal Fabrications
Wood & Plastics
Div 06 Restoration & Maintenance
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156
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160
161
162
163
164
165
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167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193

MF-2010
06-0500
06-0520
06-0570
06-1000
06-1010
06-1100
06-1105
06-1110
06-1130
06-1140
06-1150
06-1170
06-1180
06-1200
06-1300
06-1340
06-1400
06-1500
06-1600
06-1610
06-1630
06-1635
06-1640
06-1700
06-1720
06-1753
06-1754
06-1800
06-2000
06-2000
06-2500
06-4200
06-4300
06-4600
06-4940
06-4940
06-6000
07-0000
07-0100
07-0500
07-1000
07-1113
07-1300
07-1400
07-2100
07-2110
07-2120
07-2130

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Wood & Plastics
Fastners & Adhesives
Wood Treatment
Rough Carpentry
Rough Framing Package
Wood Framing
Blocking
Wall Framing
Floor Framing
Roof Framing
Misc Framing, Soffits, Ceilings
Stair Framing
Utilidor Framing
Structural Insulated Panels
Heavy Timber Construction
Timber Trusses
Treated Wood Foundations
Wood Decking
Sheathing
Wall Sheathing
Floor Sheathing
Underlayment
Roof Sheathing
Engineered Lumber
Engineered Lumber Beams
Floor Trusses
Roof Trusses
Glu-Lam Construction
Finish Carpentry
Finish Carpentry Package
Paneling
Millwork
Wood stairs & Handrail
Interior Trim
Exterior Railings
Exterior Trim
Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling
Moisture & Dampproof
Div 07 Maintenance
Moisture & Dampproofing
Waterproofing
Roofing Moisture-Barrier
Sheet Membrane Waterproofing
Fluid Applied Waterproofing
Insulation
Rigid Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation
Sound Batt Insulation
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200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241

MF-2010
07-2600
07-2700
07-3000
07-3300
07-4000
07-4230
07-4263
07-4400
07-4600
07-4616
07-4623
07-4650
07-5000
07-5200
07-6000
07-7000
07-8000
07-8400
07-9200
07-9500
08-0000
08-0500
08-1000
08-1100
08-1400
08-3000
08-3100
08-3200
08-3300
08-3400
08-3410
08-3453
08-3500
08-3600
08-4000
08-5000
08-5600
08-6000
08-7000
08-7100
08-7400
08-8000
08-8800
08-9000
09-0000
09-0500
09-2000
09-2200

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Vapor Barrier
Air Barrier
Steep Slope Roofing / Shingles
Natural Roof Coverings
Preformed Roof & Wall Panels
Building Panels Composite
Insulated Steel Panels
Metal Roof Panels
Siding
Aluminum Siding
Wood Siding
Fiber Cement Siding
Membrane Roofing
Modified Bituthene Roofing
Flashing & Sheetmetal
Roof & Wall Specialties & Accessories
Fire & Smoke Protection
Firestopping/Joint Sealer-Specialties
Joint Sealants
Expansion Joint Assemblies
Openings
Openings
Doors & Frames
Metal Doors & Frames
Wood & Plastic Doors
Specialty Doors & Frames
Access Doors
Sliding Doors
Coiling Doors & Grilles
Special Function Doors
Hangar Doors
Security Doors & Frames
Folding Doors & Grilles
Panel & Sectional Doors
Storefronts & Entrances
Windows
Special Function Windows
Roof Windows & Skylights
Hardware
Door Hardware
Access Control Hardware
Glass & Glazing
Special Function Glazing
Louvers & Vents
Finishes
Finishes
Plaster & Drywall
Light Gauge Metal Framing
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244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289

MF-2010
09-2500
09-2900
09-2910
09-3000
09-5000
09-5100
09-5300
09-5400
09-5700
09-6000
09-6010
09-6200
09-6400
09-6500
09-6600
09-6700
09-6800
09-7000
09-7200
09-8000
09-9000
09-9100
09-9600
10-0000
10-0500
10-1110
10-1200
10-1400
10-1410
10-1700
10-2000
10-2113
10-2116
10-2200
10-2600
10-2800
10-3000
10-4000
10-4400
10-5000
10-5100
10-5500
10-5600
10-5700
10-7000
10-7500
10-8000
10-8200

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Plastering
Drywall
Exterior Gyp Sheathing
Tile
Ceilings
Acoustical Ceilings
Ceiling Suspension System
Specialty Ceilings- Metal, Wood, Decorative
Security Ceilings
Flooring
Floor Prep
Specialty Flooring
Wood Flooring
Resilient Flooring
Terrazzo
Fluid Applied Flooring
Carpeting
Wall Finishes
Wall Coverings
Acoustic Treatment
Painting & Coatings
Painting
High Performance Coatings
Specialties
Specialties
Visual Display Boards
Display Cases
Signage
Exterior Signs
Telephone Specialties
Interior Specialties
Toilet Partitions
Shower & Dressing Compartments
Partitions
Wall & Door Protection
Toilet & Bath Accessories
Fireplaces & Stoves
Safety Specialties
Fire Protection Specialties
Storage Specialties
Lockers
Postal Specialties
Storage Assemblies & Shelving
Wardrobe & Closet Specialties
Exterior Specialties
Flag Poles
Other Specialties
Grilles & Screens
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292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321

MF-2010
11-0000
11-0500
11-1000
11-1100
11-1300
11-1800
11-1900
11-2000
11-2300
11-2400
11-3000
11-4000
11-5000
11-5100
11-5200
11-5300
11-6000
11-6100
11-6500
11-6800
12-0000
12-0500
12-1000
12-2000
12-3000
12-3500
12-3600
12-4000
12-4800
12-5000
12-6000
12-9200

322 12-9300
323
324
325
326
327
328
329

13-0000
13-0500
13-1100
13-1200
13-2000
13-3000
13-3400

330 13-4000

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Equipment
Equipment
Vehicle & Pedestrian Equipment
Shop Equipment
Loading Dock Equipment
Security & Vault Equipment
Detention Equipment
Commercial Equipment
Laundry Equipment
Maintenance Equip
Residential Appliances
Food Service Equipment
Educational & Science Equipment
Library Equipment
Audio-Visual Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Entertainment Equipment
Theater & Stage Equipment
Athletic & Recreational Equipment
Playfield Equipment & Structures
Furnishing
Furnishings
Artwork
Window Treatments
Manufactured Casework
Residential Casework
Countertops
Furnishings & Accessories
Rugs & Mats
Furniture
Multiple Seating
Interior Planters & Artificial Plants
Site Furnishings- Bike Racks, Site Seating, Trash
Rec.
Special Construction
Special Construction
Swimming Pools
Fountains & Water Features
Special Purpose Rooms
Special Structures
Fabricated Engineered Structures
Integrated Construction- Sound, Seismic, Radiation
Control

331 14-0000

Conveying Systems

332 14-0500
333 14-2000
334 14-3100

Conveying
Elevators
Escalators
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337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364

MF-2010
14-9000
21-0000
21-0500
21-1000
21-2000
22-0000
22-0500
22-1000
22-3000
22-4000
22-5000
22-6000
23-0000
23-0500
23-0590
23-0900
23-5000
23-5600
23-6000
25-0000
25-0500
25-1000
25-3000
25-5000
26-0000
26-0500
26-0900
26-1000
26-1200
26-2000

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Other Conveying Equipment
Fire Suppression
Fire Suppression
Sprinkler Systems
Dry Agent Fire Supression Systems
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing Piping & Accessories
Plumbing Equipment
Plumbing Fixtures
Pool & Fountain Systems
Gas & Vac Systems for Lab & Healthcare
HVAC
HVAC
Testing & Balancing
Instrumentation & Controls
Central Heating
Solar Energy Heating Equipment
Cental Cooling
Building Automation
Building Automation
Network Equipment
Instrumentation & Terminal Devices
Facility Controls
Electrical
Electrical
Instrumentation & Controls
Power Distribution
Transformers
Service & Distribution

365 26-3000

Power Generation & Storage

366 26-4000

Electrical & Cathodic Protection

367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380

Lighting
Communication
Communications
Cabling
Data Communications
Voice Communications
Audio-Video Communications
Distributed Comm & Monitoring Systems
Healthcare Communication & Monitoring
Wireless Communications
Electronic Safety & Security
Electronic Safety & Security
Access Control
Surveillance

26-5000
27-0000
27-0500
27-1000
27-2000
27-3000
27-4000
27-5000
27-5200
27-6000
28-0000
28-0500
28-1000
28-2000

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383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403

MF-2010
28-3000
28-3100
28-4000
31-0000
31-0500
31-1000
31-2000
31-3000
31-4000
31-6000
31-6600
31-7110
32-0000
32-0500
32-1000
32-1130
32-1133
32-1200
32-1300
32-1320
32-1600
32-1700
32-1720

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Detection & Alarm
Fire Detection & Alarm
Electronic Monitoring & Control
Earthwork
Earthwork
Site Clearing
Earthmoving
Earthwork Methods
Shoring & Underpinning
Piling
Thermosyphons, Thermisters
Drilling & Blasting
Exterior Improvements
Exterior Improvements
Paving & Accessories
Base Course
Aggregate Surfacing
Asphalt Paving
Concrete Paving
Sidewalks
Curbs
Paving Specialties
Guardrails

404 32-3000

Site Improvements

405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426

Fencing &Gates
Building Skirting
Retaining Walls
Bollards
Planting & Landscaping
Utilities
Utilities
Manholes, Structures, Signage
Water Systems
Water Piping
Storage Tanks- Water
Sanitary Sewer Systems
Storm Water System
Culverts
Fuel Distribution
Electrical Utilities
Communications Utilities
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation Construction & Equipment
Roadway Construction
Railway Construction

32-3100
32-3136
32-3200
32-3910
32-9000
33-0000
33-0500
33-0510
33-1000
33-1100
33-1600
33-3000
33-4000
33-4210
33-5000
33-7000
33-8000
34-0000
34-0500
34-7000
34-7100
34-7200

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430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450

MF-2010
34-7300
35-0000
35-0500
41-0000
41-0500
41-2100
41-2200
41-2213
41-6600
46-0000
46-0050
48-0000
48-0050
48-1400
48-1500
48-1600

JobCost Codes 2010 Masterformat_05.xlsx - Sample_Codes

Description
Airfield Construction
Waterway & Marine Construction
Waterway & Marine Construction
Material Handling Equipment
Material Handling Equipment
Conveyors
Hoists & Cranes
Bridge Cranes
Manlifts
Water & Wastewater Equipment
Water & Wastewater Equipment
Electrical Power Generation
Electrical Power Generation
Solar Energy Power Generation
Wind Energy Power Generation
Geothermal Energy Power Generation

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