Example below. UniFormat groups construction by functional element (what part of the building) rather than by trade. Useful for elemental cost planning. Press / to focus the search box.
A Substructure › A10 Foundations › A1030 Slab on Grade
A1030
Slab on Grade
INDIVIDUAL ELEMENT · LEVEL 3
How the code is structured
A
Major Group
(Substructure)
(Substructure)
10
Group Element
(Foundations)
(Foundations)
30
Individual Element
(Slab on Grade)
(Slab on Grade)
Sub-elements add a final digit (e.g. A1031 — Standard Slab on Grade).
Sub-elements under A1030
A1031 Standard Slab on Grade
A1032 Structural Slab on Grade
A1033 Inclined Slab on Grade
A1034 Trenches, Pits & Bases
A1035 Under-Slab Drainage & Insulation
The 7 UniFormat major groups
A Substructure · foundations & basements
B Shell · superstructure, exterior, roof
C Interiors · partitions, finishes, doors
D Services · HVAC, plumbing, electrical
E Equipment & Furnishings
F Special Construction & Demolition
G Building Sitework · site prep, services, paving
Pick any element from the tree on the left to view it the same way. UniFormat is the basis of elemental cost planning — cost-planners and QS firms group estimates by these elements early in design when trade-level breakdowns aren't available yet.