Reference Library

This library contains commonly referenced federal construction standards, specifications, and technical guidance documents used in quality assurance and project oversight activities.

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Federal Agencies & Engineering Criteria

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​U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Engineering Manuals & Publications

Engineering Manuals (EM), Engineer Regulations (ER), and construction criteria used for federal project oversight and technical compliance.

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Department of Veterans Affairs – Technical Information Library (TIL)
Federal healthcare facility design standards, master specifications, and technical construction guidance.

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NAVFAC Engineering & Criteria (UFC / UFGS)
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) for DoD construction projects.

Codes & Standards Organizations

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USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)

Primary safety manual governing USACE and many federal construction projects.

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Codes & Standards Organizations

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ASTM International
Material standards, testing methods, and specification references.

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NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Fire protection and life safety codes.

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ICC (International Code Council)
International Building Code (IBC) and related model codes.

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ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Accredited consensus standards coordination.

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CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)
MasterFormat and specification organization standards.

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Federal Acquisition & Contract Regulations

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Primary regulation governing federal procurement.

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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
DoD-specific acquisition regulations.​​​