Acelab Default Fields Description

You can customize your workspace in Schedules by adding Custom fields, Revit Fields, and Acelab Default Fields.

Acelab Default Fields contain publicly available data that is automatically added. They are identified by the Acelab logo to the left of the field header. In general, these fields cannot be edited, with the exception of Comments and list-type fields.

This article provides descriptions of each field available, with examples, and additional details.

Product

Field Type: Special
Description: Includes product image, name, and manufacturer
Example:
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Product Description

Field Type: List
Description: Describes product features
Example: Arlo is a rigid luxury vinyl plank and is light grey wire-bush modern and spacious flooring serving as the perfect canvas for almost any contemporary space
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

All Product Tags

Field Type: List
Description: Includes tags that identify material, application, installation, finish, perfomance, and more. Commonly used for searching and filtering
Example: Aluminum, Low Flame Spread, Waterproof, Concealed Fastners, Cusotm Colors, 100% Recyclable, Low Maintenance, Naled/Directly Attched
Source: Created by Acelab, from publicly available data
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Category Tags

Field Type: List
Description: Identifies product characteristics beyond masterformat and default categories. Commonly used for searching and filtering
Examples: C Interiors, B Shell, Masonry, Cork, Resilient Flooring, Flat Panel
Source: Created by Acelab, from publicly available data
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Reps

Field Type: Special
Description: Includes the photo and name of reps, with a hyperlink that leads to the request product info window. When you select a project and the kind of information you need, a conversation between you and the rep will be started inside the Materials Hub. If the cell is blank, click on the plus sign to request a connection. The green checkmark identifies reps from manufacturers that are Acelab partners.
Example:
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Masteformat Section

Field Type: Special
Description: Identifies the masterfomat section the product belongs to
Examples: 09.60.00 Flooring, 07.44.53 Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels
Source: Acelab database
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes (learn more)

Manufacturer Part No.

Field Type: Text
Description: Identifies the product part number used by the manufacturer
Examples: AW-5406, 0225EFW
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Product Line

Field Type: Text
Description: Identifies the product line as determined by the manufacturer
Examples: WPC Collection, Timberline, Wall Panel Systems, R400
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Materials

Field Type: List
Description: Identifies the product material or ingredients as specifically as is available
Examples: Aluminum, Metal, Wood Composite, Fiber Cement, Stone, Fabric, White Oak
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Format

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates the format in which the product is delivered
Examples: Panel, Modular, Bucket, Unit
Source: Created by Acelab, from publicly available data
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Comments

Field Type: Special
Description: Space to write comments and tag project collaborators. The field is automatically populated with the count of comment line items. To see the comments, select the icon/number of comments and a new window will pop-up
Example: @John what has been your experience with this product?
Source: User
Input: User must input data
Can be edited: Yes

Used in Projects

Field Type: Special
Description: Includes projects where the product has been saved. The Acelab logo indicates Acelab projects
Example:
Source: Acelab database
Input: Acelab projects are automatically added, past projects may be added by Acelab's team during onboarding, or by the user
Can be edited: Yes

All Certifications

Field Type: List
Description: Includes the product certifications. We track over 1,500 certifications
Examples: FSC 100%, NFPA 285, ASTM, C2C, CalFire WUI, ILFIDeclare Label Red List Free, ANSI, AATCC, EPD International
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Certification Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Unsorted Downloadable documents that prove certifications
Examples: FSC Recycled, Cradle to Cradle, ASTM E84
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Circular Economy

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: USDA Bio Based, Declare Label, Living Product Challenge, 3E Exchange, Manufacturer Affidavit, FSC, FSC Certified, EPD, FloorScore, Sustainable Stone, SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), HPD, Cradle to Cradle, BIFMA, ECOLOGO
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Social Health & Equity

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: Living Product Challenge, Just, Certified B Corp, FSC Certificate, Cradle to Cradle, 3E Exchange, Greenhealth Approved, Sustainable Stone
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Perfomance

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: NOA, Underwriters Laboratories Report, Sound Transmission Test Reports, Mechanical Properties Report, Compliance Report
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Human Health

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: HDP Published, UL Greenguard Gold Certified, SCS Recycled Content Certification
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Climate Health

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: Environmental Product Declaration
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Ecosystem Health

Field Type: List
Description: Living Product Challenge, Manufacturer Affidavit, FSC, FSC Certified, (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), Cradle to Cradle, BIFMA
Examples: Environmental Product Declaration
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Life Safety

Field Type: List
Description: Living Product Challenge, Manufacturer Affidavit, FSC, FSC Certified, (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), Cradle to Cradle, BIFMA
Examples: Certifications and test reports from organizations such as UL, ASTM, ISO, and others which provide test results and compliance information for code required standards
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Disclosures

Field Type: List
Description: Indicates any certifications that fall into this category, providing a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: Certifications and similar documents such as EPD's and HPD's which list the ingredients and provide transparency into product manufacturing and sourcing
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: Yes

Circular Economy Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications demonstrating 3rd party review of product claims, which provide a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: USDA Bio Based, Declare Label, Living Product Challenge, 3E Exchange, Manufacturer Affidavit, FSC, FSC Certified, EPD, FloorScore, Sustainable Stone, SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), HPD, Cradle to Cradle, BIFMA, ECOLOGO
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Climate Health Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications demonstrating 3rd party review of product claims, which provide a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: EPD, Cradle to Cradle Material Health Award
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Social Health & Equity Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications demonstrating 3rd party review of product claims, which provide a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: Living Product Challenge, Just, Certified B Corp, FSC Certificate, Cradle to Cradle, 3E Exchange, Greenhealth Approved, Sustainable Stone
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Human Health Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications demonstrating 3rd party review of product claims, which provide a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: HPD, ILFI Declare Label Red List Free, Indoor Air Quality Certification, VTOC Concentration Certification
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Ecosystem Health Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications demonstrating 3rd party review of product claims, which provide a starting point for evaluating the lifecycle impact of a product and can be used for AIA Materials Pledge reporting
Examples: Living Product Challenge, Manufacturer Affidavit, FSC, FSC Certified, (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), Cradle to Cradle, BIFMA
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Environmental Product Declaration

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable EPD
Examples: N/A
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Perfomance Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable documents that include test reports, certifications, or detail product properties
Examples: NOA, Underwriters Laboratories Report, Sound Transmission Test Reports, Mechanical Properties Report, Compliance Report
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Life Safety Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications and test reports from organizations such as UL, ASTM, ISO and others which provide test results and compliance information for code required standards
Examples: UL, ASTM, ISO Certifications
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No

Disclosure Documents

Field Type: Attachment
Description: Downloadable certifications and similar documents that list the ingredients and provide transparency into the manufacturing and sourcing of products
Examples: EPD, HPD
Source: Publicly available data from manufacturer
Input: Automatically populated with available information
Can be edited: No