Your Specpoint Adoption Plan: What to Do as Legacy Tools Phase Out

As part of Deltek’s ongoing commitment to innovation and efficiency in the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry, we are officially sunsetting our legacy specification solutions and transitioning fully to Deltek Specpoint, our next-generation specification platform. This shift marks a significant milestone in the journey to modernize how the A&E industry creates, manages, and delivers high-quality project specifications.

Why the Change?

Deltek Specpoint was introduced in 2021 as a unified, database-driven platform designed to replace multiple legacy tools like SpecBuilder Cloud, MasterSpec (Word), SpecText (Word), and e-SPECS. With over four years of investment and refinement, Specpoint offers a robust, digital-first experience that enhances collaboration, streamlines workflows, and ensures access to the most current AIA MasterSpec® and SpecText content.

Benefits of Deltek Specpoint

• Smarter Specification Authoring
  Intelligent tools help you find and customize content faster.
• Centralized, Cloud-Based Access
  Collaborate in real time with a single source of truth.
• Always Up-to-Date Content
  Access the latest AIA MasterSpec® and SpecText content.
• Integrated Product Selection
  Specify manufacturer products directly within the platform.
• Improved Project Consistency
  Standardized templates and workflows across teams.

Specpoint Project Overview provides a quick, current snapshot to guide project work.

Advancing Forward: Key Product Sunset Schedules

While Deltek’s legacy spec products have been instrumental in delivering numerous projects over the years, greater efficiency and technical capabilities are needed for today's demanding project environments. Specpoint represents a more advanced solution, empowering A&Es to deliver project specifications with greater speed, accuracy, and collaboration than ever before.

All of these products are either officially retired or nearing retirement and currently in Sustaining Support, meaning no further enhancements or updates will be provided.

What Steps Should Existing Customers Take?

A successful transition requires both strategic planning and ongoing commitment from your organization. The most effective migrations happen when firms take a structured yet flexible approach, building internal expertise while staying connected to external resources and community insights. Rather than attempting to migrate everything at once, organizations that start with a manageable scope and gradually expand their usage tend to experience smoother adoption and better long-term outcomes. This methodical approach allows you to address challenges as they arise and ensures your team remains confident and engaged throughout the process.

Steps to help you migrate to Specpoint:

1. Appoint a Specpoint Champion
   Identify someone to lead your firm’s migration.
2. Leverage Training Resources
   Use on-demand training videos.
3. Build and Execute a Transition Plan
   Assign responsibilities and track progress.
4. Start Small: Pilot a Project
   Choose a small project to test and learn the platform.
5. Establish a Feedback Loop
   Gather team input regularly to refine your approach.
6. Stay Informed
   Join quarterly Specpoint Customer Town Halls to stay current on product updates and best practices.

Your Path Forward: Embracing the Specpoint Advantage

The transition from legacy specification tools to Deltek Specpoint represents more than just a software “upgrade.” It's an opportunity to modernize your firm's approach to specification authoring, management and project delivery. By taking a strategic, step-by-step approach to migration, A&E firms can leverage Specpoint's advanced capabilities to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and deliver higher-quality specifications. With the right planning and support, this transition will position your organization for long-term success in an increasingly digital industry. Don't wait. Begin your Specpoint transition now to ensure you're fully migrated before legacy products reach their sunset dates.