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Division 25: Integrated Automation

Division 25 covers building automation: the networks, controllers and software that tie building systems together.

MasterFormat group: Facility services

What Division 25 includes

  • Building automation system
  • Control networks and controllers
  • Integration with HVAC, lighting and power

Who bids Division 25

Controls contractors, often as a subcontractor to the mechanical contractor.

What an estimator should check

  1. 01Controls split between Division 23 and Division 25.
  2. 02Points lists and sequences of operation.
  3. 03Wiring and conduit by the electrician or by controls.

Takeoffs in Division 25

Takeoff Tool reads one spec section, counts the items on the plans and flags where the spec and the drawings disagree. Each trade page says if the trade is live or opening.

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