MasterSpec

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

MasterSpec provides a comprehensive product research and specification resource and cloud-based specification software that boosts project efficiency while improving quality and accuracy for architecture projects.

Target Customer

Architects, architecture/design firms, and AEC professionals who write and manage project specifications

Key Differentiator

Exclusively developed by Deltek for AIA; MasterSpec offers MasterSpec-approved products with unbiased content written by architects and engineers and vetted by AIA review committees; integrates with BIM (Autodesk Revit) and sustainability content; regularly updated (e.g., 300+ sections updated annually)

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content

Pain Points

1Time-consuming and error-prone specification writing
2Disparate product data not coordinated with BIM and sustainability requirements
3Need for unbiased, authoritative product information vetted by professionals

Key Features

1Research and select building product manufacturers
2Write specifications and create project manuals
3Collaborate with project teams within one platform
450,000 product listings, including MasterSpec-approved products
5Integration with Autodesk Revit and sustainability content for LEED and other standards
6Close coordination with AIA Contract Documents

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Architect
2Design Professional
3Specification Writer/Coordinator
4Project Manager (AEC)
5Firm Principal

Client Results

1Increased project efficiency
2Improved quality and accuracy of specifications
3Better coordination with BIM and sustainability data
4Regular product data updates and alignment with standards

Competitive Advantages

1Unbiased, architect/engineer-written content vetted by AIA
250,000+ product listings with MasterSpec-approved content
3BIM compatibility with Autodesk Revit
4Sustainability language aligned with LEED and other standards
5Close coordination with AIA Contract Documents

Key Benefits

1Streamlined specification writing

2Improved project efficiency and collaboration

3High-quality, coordinated specifications

4BIM-ready data and sustainability content

5Access to a large, curated product catalog

Additional Product Information

Product Description

MasterSpec®, powered by Deltek Specpoint®, is the most comprehensive product research and specifications resource in the industry. It is an all-in-one cloud specification software that enables design professionals to research and select building product manufacturers, write specifications, collaborate, and create project manuals.

Target Market

Architects, architecture/design firms, and other AEC professionals involved in specification development

Unique Value Proposition

Exclusively developed by Deltek for AIA, MasterSpec provides unbiased, extensive product data with MasterSpec-approved listings, BIM integration, sustainability content, and professional vetting, all within a cloud platform.

Technical Requirements

Cloud-based Specpoint platform; BIM integration with Autodesk Revit; LEED/v4.0/v4.1 and other sustainability language; MasterSpec-approved content; AIA member benefits

Pricing Model

AIA members receive 10% discount on Specpoint subscription-based access

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