- BuildSystem web has a large database of
materials, manufacturers, catalogues and vendors for building construction
projects.
- All materials have 8-digit codes based on
MasterFormat coding system.
- MasterFormat assists in organizing, sorting and
retrieving the material data for estimating, tendering and procurement.
- MasterFormat is an internationally accepted
coding system for construction materials. It was introduced 50 years ago. The
entire construction industry in USA and Canada uses it.
- ASTM Standard E20129-10 is organized according to
MasterFormat to promote consistency in evaluation of building products.
- IPMG has an email database of 50,000 construction
agencies comprising project owners, builders, architects, engineers and
contractors.
- IPMG is regularly sending mailers to construction agencies regarding use of material data on
BuildSystem web.
- On BuildSystem web, in level 4 of MasterFormat, catalogue pages are precise, open faster and all the material data is displayed on one page.
- Manufacturers can highlight to construction agencies that their catalogues are available on BuildSystem web.
- Construction agencies can contact manufacturers for procurement of materials.
- The material data of manufacturers on BuildSystem web is free of cost.
Manufacturers can
login on BuildSystem web and enter/ update their material data to include materials,
catalogues, vendors and contact information.
Press here for a Presentation of “Steps for Entering Material Data by
Manufacturers on BuildSystem Web”. |