I am an Architectural Specifications Consultant and have not used one complete MF04 format. I am working on a project with state funding using MF04 for Bidding Requirements and MF95 for technical specs at the Owner’s request. I have also worked on retail strip mall projects and the developers could care less.
Since January 31 of 2006 (about 17 months ago right now) every project started has been MF2004. That’s for 2 offices, DC and Dallas. Minor complaints at first from some consultants, but very minor and all have complied.
No contractor has ever questioned it, very few owners have noticed and only a few of those that noticed ask questions.
William