About Crosswalk®

 

Built for Digital Innovation

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) created Crosswalk as a digital solution for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) community. With decades of leadership in the construction industry, CSI designed Crosswalk to digitally deliver CSI standards MasterFormat®, UniFormat®, and OmniClass®. Through an enterprise-grade application programming interface (API), Crosswalk connects to your software to deliver construction classification standards directly into your project workflows. Crosswalk was developed to further the digital transformation of the construction industry, enhance access to essential standards, and streamline project management. In October 2022, the product suite was expanded with Crosswalk with Add-ins for Microsoft Excel and Word, Procore and Revit that allows users to search MasterFormat, UniFormat, and OmniClass numbers and titles and “crosswalk” between standards within their Microsoft Word documents.

 Add Value to Your Business with Crosswalk

Instantly Translate Classifications

Digitally transform processes by translating data between standards including MasterFormat, UniFormat, OmniClass, and ASTM-E1557

Upgrade Systems

and Software

Embed standards directly into your project workflows and software to manage project data including assets, estimates, and more with the enterprise-grade Crosswalk API

Save Time and Resources

Explore use cases to learn how you can save time, reduce errors, and improve client deliverables with Crosswalk

Access Crosswalk with Microsoft Word

Powered by CSI, Crosswalk for Microsoft Word launched in October 2022 as a new way to access core CSI standards MasterFormat, UniFormat, and OmniClass. Crosswalk for Microsoft Word allows individuals to search numbers and titles, look up related terms, and translate between standards — all within Microsoft Word. The add-in was designed as a helpful tool to access standards, update information, streamline communication, and enhance collaboration. Crosswalk for Microsoft Word is the perfect solution for professionals who do not need the enterprise-grade API for their business. Crosswalk for Microsoft Word is available as an individual use license.

Crosswalk Into the Future

Crosswalk is at the forefront of construction technology innovation. The flexibility and stability of the Crosswalk API enables robust development and myriad applications throughout the construction industry.

With a focus on advancing digital innovation, strengthening end user products, and supporting safer builds, our roadmap includes:

  • Standards-as-a-Service

    Via the Crosswalk API, connect to decades of building standards and classifications

  • IT System Integrations

    Partner with our development team to create customized solutions for your end user software product or internal project management

  • Crosswalks-as-a-Service

    For the first time, instantly cross-reference between all versions of MasterFormat, UniFormat, and OmniClass with best-in-class digital “crosswalks”

  • Internet of Things

    Future Development

    Analyze and operationalize analytics from sensor data to drive additional intelligence into software tools and services

  • AI-Enabled Classifications-as-a-Service

    Future Development

    Artificial intelligence (AI) will deploy machine learning techniques to classify objects, create software wizards, and reference data

  • Blockchain-Enabled Trust and Transparency

    Future Development

    Implement a distributed, immutable blockchain-based ledger for confidentiality, version control, chain-of-custody, and payment services

CSI Advantage

CSI is North America’s non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of the construction industry. For decades, CSI has created and maintained industry-leading standards, professional development opportunities, and educational resources for construction professionals. Crosswalk is the first digital delivery of building and design standards produced by CSI – ensuring Crosswalk is the most current, advanced version available of the MasterFormat, UniFormat, and OmniClass standards. Building on CSI’s mission, Crosswalk carries the CSI legacy forward into digital transformation and innovation.

 

Since 1948, CSI has been the gold standard for construction classification standards – paving the way for improved project management and safer, more efficient builds. Since its inception, MasterFormat has been regularly updated and expanded to better serve the evolving needs of the construction industry. Due to its widespread adoption, the MasterFormat 1995 version can still be found in use to this day. For decades, updating specifications to new versions of CSI standards has involved transition matrices and spreadsheets. Crosswalk advances digital transformation of the construction industry by making CSI standards available digitally, improving access to and translation between standards. The result is a construction tech tool that helps reduce project friction and errors, save time and resources, and organize project data.