ASTM E1557-05e1 - 1.5.2005
 
1. Scope

1.1 This standard establishes a classification of building elements and related sitework. Elements, as defined here, are major components common to most buildings. Elements usually perform a given function, regardless of the design specification, construction method, or materials used. The classification serves as a consistent reference for analysis, evaluation, and monitoring during the feasibility, planning, and design stages of buildings. Using UNIFORMAT II ensures consistency in the economic evaluation of buildings projects over time and from project to project. It also enhances reporting at all stages in construction-from feasibility and planning through the preparation of working documents, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and disposal.

1.2 This classification applies to buildings and related site work. It excludes specialized process equipment related to a building's functional use but does include furnishings and equipment.

1.3 The Classification incorporates three hierarchical levels described as Levels 1, 2, and 3. presents a more detailed suggested Level 4 classification of sub-elements.

1.4 UNIFORMAT II is an elemental format similar to the original UNIFORMAT elemental classification. UNIFORMAT II differs from the original UNIFORMAT, however, in that it takes into consideration a broader range of building types and has been updated to categorize building elements as they are in current building practice.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E2083-05(2016)

Standard Classification for Building Construction Field Requirements, and Office Overhead & Profit

E2168-10(2023)

Standard Classification for Allowance, Contingency, and Reserve Sums in Building Construction Estimating

E2514-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Presentation Format of Elemental Cost Estimates, Summaries, and Analyses

E1057-15(2020)e1

Standard Practice for Measuring Internal Rate of Return and Adjusted Internal Rate of Return for Investments in Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

E1074-15(2020)e1

Standard Practice for Measuring Net Benefits and Net Savings for Investments in Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

E1121-15(2020)e1

Standard Practice for Measuring Payback for Investments in Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

E833-14(2021)

Standard Terminology of Building Economics

E917-17(2023)

Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems

E964-15(2020)e1

Standard Practice for Measuring Benefit-to-Cost and Savings-to-Investment Ratios for Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

Discount FactorTables,

Adjunct to Practices , , , , and Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. .

E1185-15(2020)e1

Standard Guide for Selecting Economic Methods for Evaluating Investments in Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

E1369-15(2020)e1

Standard Guide for Selecting Techniques for Treating Uncertainty and Risk in the Economic Evaluation of Buildings and Building Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 5/6/2020).

E1804-16(2023)

Standard Practice for Performing and Reporting Cost Analysis During the Design Phase of a Project