Creating and Submitting a Specification as a Collaborator
This guide walks you through the step-by-step process to upload, organize, and interact with your specifications seamlessly.
Overview
The Specifications module in INGENIOUS.BUILD helps you maintain clear, organized project documentation by providing a centralized space to upload, structure, and collaborate on specifications with ease throughout the project lifecycle.
Process
1. Access Your Project
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Start from your Dashboard and navigate to the Projects list.
- Select the project where you'd like to manage specifications.
2. Open the Specifications Module
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Hover over the project’s navigation dropdown menu.
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From the list, click Specifications to open the module.
3. Add a New Specification
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Click Add New Specification to begin.
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Upload your specification file and give your set a clear name.
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Press Enter, then provide the Issue Date.
4. Review, Organize and Navigate
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Once uploaded, review the field numbers and section, then click Save.
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The system automatically categorizes them by Division and Specification Section for easy navigation.
5. Publish the Set
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Click Publish Set to make the specifications available to your project team.
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This ensures everyone is working from the same version.
6. Use Search for Quick Access
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Use the Search function to quickly locate specific details or sections within the specifications, saving time and improving accuracy.
7. Highlight and Link to Other Modules
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Highlight any section of text to create:
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RFIs
- Submittals
- Comments
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And that’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to manage specifications in INGENIOUS.BUILD. For more tips, visit our Help Center or reach out to Support.
This cross-linking functionality allows you to manage tasks without switching between modules, improving your team’s workflow efficiency.
Thanks for reading—and happy building!