The product categories are defined in UNIFORMAT II available at https://arc-solutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Charette-Marshall-1999-UNIFORMAT-II-Elemental-Classification....pdf

Major Group Elements (Level I) include high level categories such as “Substructure” and “Shell.”

Group Elements are (Level II) include sub-categories within Level I categories such as “Foundations” under “Shell.”

Individual Elements are (Level III) include sub-categories within Level II categories such as “Slab on Grade” under “Foundations.”

The current version of BEES includes 7 elements:

• Interiors
  • Interior Finishes
    • Floor Coverings
    • Wall Finishes to Interior Walls
    • Ceiling Finishes
  • Interior Construction
    • Partitions
• Shell
  • Exterior Enclosure
    • Wall Insulation
    • Exterior Wall Finishes
  • Roofing
    • Ceiling Insulation

Additional elements will be added in future releases as data becomes available. Products currently under development include:

• Shell
  • Exterior Enclosure
    • Wall Sheathing
  • Roofing
    • Roof Sheathing
    • Roof Coverings
  • Superstructure
    • Columns
    • Beams
• Substructure
  • Basement Construction
    • Basement Walls
  • Foundations
    • Slabs on Grade
• Building Sitework
  • Site Improvements
    • Parking Lot Paving