Uniformat Ii Elemental Classification - For Build...

Superstructure (floor/roof construction) and exterior enclosure . Interiors

(ASTM E1557) is a standardized classification system for building elements and related sitework that organizes construction information by functional systems and assemblies . Unlike material-based systems, it focuses on the purpose of each component (e.g., "Exterior Walls" rather than "Brick" or "Steel"), making it essential for early-stage cost estimating and life-cycle analysis . Hierarchical Structure

Special structures, hazardous waste abatement, and demolition . Building Sitework Site preparation, improvements, and site utilities . Primary Applications and Benefits

– Subdivisions of Level 1, like Foundations (A10) or Roofing (B30) .

– Suggested detailed components, such as Wall Foundations or column foundations . Major Level 1 Categories Typical Included Elements A Substructure Foundations, basement excavation, and basement walls . B Shell

– Broadest categories, such as Substructure (A), Shell (B), and Interiors (C) .