The Future of AIA MasterSpec® and SpecBuilder Cloud: Adopting Modern Technology for Better Construction Specifications

Deltek and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are committed to delivering the best tools and technology to help you deliver better projects. Last fall, Deltek released Deltek Specpoint, using the latest in technology to deliver a new intelligent data-driven specification development software to the A&E industry.

Deltek Specpoint is also the new home of AIA MasterSpec®, giving you the best in guide specifications, coupled with the latest technology to deliver high quality construction specifications for your projects. MasterSpec is now delivered in a digital format via Specpoint and improves collaboration and efficiency for developing construction specifications. Here are the top five reasons why your firm should start using Specpoint:

1. Access the most up-to-date AIA MasterSpec content
2. Research, select and specify the right products with Specpoint's 50,000 plus building products listings, including sustainable products.
3. Enhance team collaboration with a more iterative process
4. Improve efficiency and reduce risk with better quality project manuals
5. Leverage a more modern assembly-based approach for better data driven decisions

What Does This Mean for MasterSpec Users?

MasterSpec users will receive access to Deltek Specpoint at no additional cost at renewal. With Specpoint, you can digitally transform your specification authoring process and ensure you have the latest version of MasterSpec and building product manufacturing content for your projects. In addition, you no longer need to download and manage separate Microsoft Word files for MasterSpec. You will always have the most up-to-date content right in Specpoint and can easily export your specifications to Microsoft Word if needed.

In support of MasterSpec, moving to a digital format, after the Q4 MasterSpec update scheduled for release on December 30, 2022, updates to MasterSpec content will only be made available digitally via Deltek Specpoint. Deltek will continue to update MasterSpec on the same cadence you have come to expect, however, going forward you will simply access the updated specifications directly from Deltek Specpoint. MasterSpec Q4 2022 Word files will be available for download until at least June 30, 2023.

What Does This Mean for SpecBuilder Cloud Users?

SpecBuilder Cloud users will receive Deltek Specpoint at no additional charge upon renewal of your annual product license. To best support Deltek’s specification users, Deltek has made the strategic decision to retire SpecBuilder Cloud at the beginning of 2024. While Deltek will no longer enhance the SpecBuilder Cloud product, we will continue to support the solution so you can complete your active projects.

Change Brings Questions – Deltek is Here to Help

As your firm prepares to adopt Deltek Specpoint, we know you will have questions. Deltek is here to help answer those questions and assist you along in your Specpoint journey. To get started, we’ve pulled together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, our Deltek Specification Solutions Customer Success Team is happy to help get you the information you need.

• What does this mean for my firm and projects I have in progress using MasterSpec and/or SpecBuilder Cloud?
  We realize you may have projects in progress using AIA MasterSpec and/or SpecBuilder Cloud. We encourage you to complete those projects using the MasterSpec (Word) or SpecBuilder Cloud solutions and start new projects in Deltek Specpoint. It is easy to get started with Specpoint and Deltek has tools and resources available in the Specpoint Customer Assistance Program (CAP) and the Specpoint Onboarding Team to help your teams create their first project in Specpoint.
• How do I get Specpoint?
  As an existing MasterSpec or SpecBuilder Cloud user, you have access to Specpoint at no additional charge when you renew your existing product subscription. If you want to start using Specpoint before renewal, just contact the Deltek Specification Solutions Customer Success Team and they can get you started today.
• What resources are available to help me transition to Specpoint?
  To make a smooth transition to Deltek Specpoint, Deltek has created a number of user-friendly tools and resources to help you easily create your first projects and specification packages with Deltek Specpoint.
• Accessed directly from within the Deltek Specpoint application software:
• Engagements to provide quick insight to new product features and enhancements
• Tutorials and access to all-inclusive self-serve Specpoint product training videos
• Comprehensive Specpoint Customer Assistance Program (CAP) with a variety of learning aids, resources and FAQ documents to answer your questions
• Contact the Specpoint Onboarding Team to help you transition to Specpoint and assist with starting your first project
• Who can I contact if I have questions about adopting Specpoint?
  Please contact the Deltek Specification Solutions Customer Success Team for assistance and review The Future of AIA MasterSpec via Microsoft Word Format FAQ and The Future of SpecBuilder Cloud FAQ.

Deltek’s Commitment

We are committed to delivering industry leading project-based solutions to power your projects. Better software means better projects and Specpoint is evidence of Deltek’s commitment to leverage technology to gain specification efficiencies, improve quality and use your firm’s inherent knowledge to make data driven decisions to deliver better-built projects.