: While CSI does not typically offer a standalone "raw" Excel file for free, many users create their own by exporting data or using third-party estimators. You can find reference spreadsheets on sites like Cougar Gulch or government resources like NYC.gov's Cost Estimate Template , which uses CSI formatting for takeoffs.
If you are building your own report, the 2020 edition organizes work into 50 potential divisions (though some remain reserved for future use). Common divisions include: UserHub - Construction Specifications Institute