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Confused about CSI MasterFormat and how it applies to your architecture exams? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about construction specifications organization for the ARE exam and CDT certification. We explain the 50-division system, specification structure, and why understanding MasterFormat is crucial for exam success.
Key exam topics covered:
- CSI MasterFormat vs UniFormat differences (critical for ARE Practice Management)
- 50-division organization system and major division groups
- Three-part specification format (General, Products, Execution)
- Real-world applications in project delivery and construction administration
- Specification organization principles for CDT certification
Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/masterformat/
This content directly applies to ARE 5.0 divisions including Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction & Evaluation. For CDT candidates, we cover fundamental specification principles that appear throughout the certification exam.
🎯 Download Your Study Guide: Get our FREE 2-page MasterFormat reference guide at https://YoungArchitect.com/MasterFormat - perfect for quick review before exams!
🎓 Master CDT Certification: Our CDT 101 course covers MasterFormat in detail: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/cdt-101/
💡 Study with us: Explore more exam prep resources at https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/
Ready to tackle construction specifications with confidence? Give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more ARE and CDT exam preparation content!
By Michael Riscica5
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Confused about CSI MasterFormat and how it applies to your architecture exams? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about construction specifications organization for the ARE exam and CDT certification. We explain the 50-division system, specification structure, and why understanding MasterFormat is crucial for exam success.
Key exam topics covered:
- CSI MasterFormat vs UniFormat differences (critical for ARE Practice Management)
- 50-division organization system and major division groups
- Three-part specification format (General, Products, Execution)
- Real-world applications in project delivery and construction administration
- Specification organization principles for CDT certification
Read the full blogpost for this podcast: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/masterformat/
This content directly applies to ARE 5.0 divisions including Practice Management, Project Management, and Construction & Evaluation. For CDT candidates, we cover fundamental specification principles that appear throughout the certification exam.
🎯 Download Your Study Guide: Get our FREE 2-page MasterFormat reference guide at https://YoungArchitect.com/MasterFormat - perfect for quick review before exams!
🎓 Master CDT Certification: Our CDT 101 course covers MasterFormat in detail: https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/join/cdt-101/
💡 Study with us: Explore more exam prep resources at https://academy2.youngarchitect.com/
Ready to tackle construction specifications with confidence? Give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more ARE and CDT exam preparation content!

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