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CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) organizes construction work information using MasterFormat, which is commonly known as the “50 Divisions” structure (division numbers + titles). Here are the 50 divisions (2018 edition) categories:
- Division 00 — Procurement and Contracting Requirements
- Division 01 — General Requirements
- Division 02 — Existing Conditions
- Division 03 — Concrete
- Division 04 — Masonry
- Division 05 — Metals
- Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites
- Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Division 08 — Openings
- Division 09 — Finishes
- Division 10 — Specialties
- Division 11 — Equipment
- Division 12 — Furnishings
- Division 13 — Special Construction
- Division 14 — Conveying Equipment
- Division 15 — Plumbing + HVAC
- Division 16 — Electrical + Lighting
- Division 17 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 18 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 19 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 20 — Mechanical Support
- Division 21 — Fire Suppression
- Division 22 — Plumbing
- Division 23 — Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning
- Division 24 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 25 — Integrated Automation
- Division 26 — Electrical
- Division 27 — Communications
- Division 28 — Electronic Safety and Security
- Division 29 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 30 — Reserved for Future Expansion
- Division 31 — Earthwork
- Division 32 — Exterior Improvements
- Division 33 — Utilities
- Division 34 — Transportation
- Division 35 — Waterways and Marine Construction
- Division 36 — Reserved for Future Expansion
Book 1 — The Rebuilding and Restoration of America
Rebuilding America Starts With Building It Right
The Rebuilding and Restoration of America: Get What You Want, Not What You’re Given presents a thoughtful perspective on the way we approach homes, construction, renovation, and the places we live. Drawing from Eric Dahlin’s experience in the building industry, the book encourages homeowners to become more informed and involved in the decisions that shape their homes and investments. From the earliest stages of planning and design to construction, renovation, and restoration, every decision can have a lasting impact on the final result. The book emphasizes the importance of knowing what you want, understanding how the process works, communicating your expectations, and making choices based on quality rather than simply accepting what is offered. With an emphasis on practical thinking, preparation, craftsmanship, and personal vision, Dahlin challenges readers to take greater ownership of the building process. Ultimately, the book is about more than construction—it is about creating spaces that serve people, communities, and future generations while encouraging a more thoughtful approach to rebuilding and restoring America.
Book 2 — Dahlin’s Restaurant
A Restaurant, A Community, A Piece of History
Dahlin’s Restaurant tells the story of a restaurant and the legacy connected to it, offering a glimpse into a place where food, people, community, and memories came together. A restaurant can become much more than a place to eat—it can become part of the identity of a neighborhood and a gathering place where friendships are formed, celebrations are shared, and lasting memories are created. The story of Dahlin’s reflects the character and spirit that can develop around a local establishment over time. Its history represents the dedication, hard work, and personal connections that help transform a business into something meaningful to the people it serves. Through its story, readers can look back at an era, a place, and the experiences that made it special. Dahlin’s Restaurant serves as a preservation of those memories and a tribute to the people and traditions associated with it. It offers readers an opportunity to appreciate not only the restaurant itself, but also the community and history that surrounded it, keeping its story alive for those who remember it and for future generations discovering it for the first time.