Specpoint and MasterSpec: Q2 2024 Update Highlights

As we move past the halfway mark of 2024, it's worth pausing to consider the impressive Specpoint features introduced and the recent MasterSpec updates delivered in Q2 2024. Let's examine some of the key enhancements in this latest Specpoint release:

Ask Dela, Your AI Digital Assistant

Specpoint now features Ask Dela, Deltek's innovative AI-powered digital assistant. This new capability marks a major advancement in simplifying specifications, boosting both productivity and precision. Ask Dela leverages the extensive knowledge contained in AIA MasterSpec™, MasterSpec Supporting Documents, and Specpoint's online help resources to provide quick, accurate answers to user questions. Its exceptional value comes from its smooth integration within Specpoint's workspace, offering users an unparalleled experience.

Ask Dela your questions and quickly receive accurate answers.

Ask Dela resides in the Specpoint project workspace for ease of use.

Smart Reports: Submittal Register

The Smart Reports Submittal Register automates the generation of the submittal register, ensuring accuracy and eliminating data inconsistencies. This register enhances specification precision by minimizing discrepancies with project data natively integrated within the application, eliminating the need for error-prone imports. Design professionals can promptly access a highly accurate, on-demand list of project submittals, keeping projects on track and mitigating time-consuming requests for information (RFIs).

The Submittal Register automates the creation of submittal registers, saving valuable time and enhancing accuracy by eliminating data discrepancies.

AIA MasterSpec: Powered by Specpoint

Curious about recent changes to MasterSpec within Specpoint? Keep in mind that Specpoint incorporates all MasterSpec content updates. To stay informed, look for the notification bell icon in the top-right corner of the Specpoint home page or Project Research Map. This bell alerts you to both Specpoint and MasterSpec updates. For more information on the latest product changes, simply click the bell icon. Read on to learn about the most recent MasterSpec revisions.

The notifications bell icon alerts you to the latest product updates.

MasterSpec 2024 Second Update

The MasterSpec® 2024 Second Update covers 64 sections including 5 new sections, 44 sections that have undergone full or selective revisions to technical content, 10 sections updated for specification coordination, and 5 sections that have been removed from the library. Minor and administrative revisions (e.g., specification coordination) account for the remainder of the sections updated in this release. In addition to technical content updates, all sections in this release have received non-technical content revisions for improved functionality and editing capability in Specpoint. As always, the MasterSpec library receives technical revisions based on subscriber feedback. Learn how you can submit content ideas through Deltek Idea Portals. Read about all the latest MasterSpec updates by selecting "View Release Notes" in Specpoint notifications.

Specpoint and MasterSpec: The Dynamic Duo

The combination of Specpoint and AIA MasterSpec offers clients innovative technology alongside industry-leading guide specifications. This powerful pairing simplifies and enhances the creation and management of construction specifications. The many Specpoint customer success stories serve as a testament to how Deltek is committed to helping Architecture and Engineering (A&E) firms overcome specification-related challenges. Explore how SSOE confidently develops project specifications using Specpoint and AIA MasterSpec.

Elevating Specpoint: More to Come This Year

Specpoint continues to evolve and further elevate its already robust feature set. More enhancements are planned to improve specification processes. To stay informed about upcoming releases and Specpoint's ongoing development, join our quarterly Specification Solutions customer town hall webinars.

Enhance your Specpoint expertise at Deltek ProjectCon 2024, our yearly customer event. Join us November 12-14 at the Gaylord National near Washington, D.C. This three-day conference offers Specpoint-focused sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging activities. Don't miss this chance to learn and connect with fellow project professionals.

For the latest Specpoint updates and user experiences, check out informative blogs that showcase Specpoint customer success stories and summaries of product enhancements.