A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF CAWS & CI/SfB CODES

The COMMON ARRANGEMENT OF WORK SECTIONS (CAWS)

and their GROUPINGS

A Preliminaries/General conditions
Structural Engineering (10)
B Complete buildings
C Demolition/Alteration/Renovation
D Groundwork
E In situ concrete/Large precast concrete
F Masonry
G Structural/Carcassing metal/timber
H Cladding/Covering
J Waterproofing
K Linings/Sheathings/Dry partitioning
L Windows/Doors/Stairs
M Surface finishes
N Furniture/Equipment
P Building fabric sundries
Q Paving/Planting/Fencing/Site furniture

R Disposal systems
(R10’s - R30’s)
(R10’s - R30’s)

Structural Engineering &
Mechanical Engineering

S Piped supply systems
Mechanical Engineering (50)
T Mechanical heating/cooling/refrigeration systems
U Ventilation/Air conditioning systems

V Electrical supply/power/lighting systems
Electrical Engineering (60)
W Communications/Security/Control systems
X Transport systems

Y Services reference specification
(Y10’s - Y50’s)
(Y60’s - Y90’s)

Mechanical Engineering &
Electrical Engineering

Z Building fabric reference specification
Structural Engineering


HOW THE CAWS & CI/SfB CODES ARE USED IN THIS SYSTEM