Specifications
Learn how to create and manage multiple current spec sets by trade or site, and connect them to RFIs and Submittals for efficient workflows.
Overview
The Specifications module in INGENIOUS.BUILD empowers teams to stay aligned and updated with the latest project documents by organizing and linking specifications to critical workflows. This ensures consistent collaboration, minimizes errors and enhances productivity across the project lifecycle.
Prerequisites
For best scanning results it is recommend to use the MasterFormat for Specifications.
Process
1. Access the Project
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From your workspace Dashboard, navigate to the Projects list.
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Select the project to which you want to add specifications.
2. Open the Specifications Module
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Click the left hand project navigation menu.
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Select Specifications from the list.
3. Add a New Specification
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Click Add New Specification, and select New Set.
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Upload your set, specify a Set Name, Issue Date and Project Site Address (optional)
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Click Upload.
4. Review results
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After uploading, click Review.
5. Review and Publish the sections
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Once uploaded, fill in any fields that were not captured by the system
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Once you have reviewed the specification, click Publish.
6. Highlight and Link to Other Modules
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Within a current specification set, you can highlight text to create entries for other modules, such as:
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Comments
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RFIs (Requests for Information)
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Submittals
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- Within the Specification Set, click on Markups on the right side on the page. Then click the icons for Comments, RFIs and Submittals.
This integration allows you to address tasks directly without navigating away to separate modules, enhancing workflow efficiency.
The Specifications module lets you manage multiple current spec sets in one project, reducing errors and improving organization across trades or sites. Now that you know how to use this feature, you can manage complex projects more effectively with clearer workflows and better collaboration.