I'm not enamored of any of the cloud based software offerings, as much as these companies want to sell them - but others are. Many users writing repeat type projects, however, like BSD's database editor. If you are a good MSWord user, MasterSpec will not require you to learn a new software - but their Masterworks add-in is a handy tool. BTW contrary to comment on this page, the AIA still owns MasterSpec, and licenses its publishing to Deltek. The backup reference material alone is worth the price. If you are moving toward larger projects with commercial or institutional owners, or public projects, you will need one of the big boys. This specifying approach will be lost on most residential contractors. Masterspec (even Small Project) and BSD SpecLink make considerable use of national industry reference standards for identifying materials and products. And there's a difference between writing a spec or two a year, and actually learning a software system and becoming proficient and producing several project specs a month.Īssuming you have been getting by with only notes on drawings up to now, I will guess you are working in residential type construction with developers or with negotiated contracts with known contractors. You do not say what project types you are involved with, or what delivery method is used (contract type) so it is hard to make a recommendation. Perhaps a design narrative is all you need, which would outline systems, finishes and procedures.ĭoes anyone have a recommendation on software for spec writing? Masterspec Small Project now costs $2100 for a year subscription and I'm looking for an alternative seems a little excessive. If it's truly a small project, are you really going to get submittals anyway? If the contractor can't write a complete sentence, then they won't be able to read the specs. For small projects, why not just use your own word docs and update as needed. There are pros and cons, but I use it to write specs for $1M to $30M projects. I have no idea what it costs, but probably more than $2,100 a year per license.
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