Planning, Design & Construction

A set of standards and instructions are intended for use by consulting engineers, architects, and other campus entities involved in new construction and renovation projects for Clemson University. These standards provide consistency for future maintenance and repairs, and establish a baseline level of quality for Clemson facilities and systems. Instructions are categorized in accordance with the 2018 Edition of the Construction Specification Institute’s (CSI) MasterFormat.

If project conditions warrant deviations, the Project Manager must submit a request via the A/E Standards Deviation Request Portal (opens in a new tab) with supporting documentation from the contractor and/or design team. At a minimum, include total construction cost, building operating cost, and functionality. Submit as early as possible in the design phase to allow adequate review time.

These standards do not relieve the designer of professional responsibility for applicable building codes and requirements. These documents are not intended to serve as technical specifications for any product or division.

Legacy editions of this document and a summary of significant changes for this edition are available upon request.

For further information or suggestions, please contact Andy Boyd or Channon Chambers .