Construction specifications give builders, designers, and manufacturers a common language for planning and communicating construction details. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) MasterFormat framework is the industry standard for formatting and organizing specifications. In this course, you can learn about the structure and use of constructions specifications and the MasterFormat classification system. Instructor Christopher Randall-an electrician and contractor with over 30 years of hands-on experience-explains how to read and understand written specifications, including materials and addenda, and use MasterFormat to organize your documentation.