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Oklahoma State University joins the e-SPECS for Educators Program
News Release March 6 , 2013
InterSpec announced today that Oklahoma State University (OSU) Architectural and Engineering Program will be teaching students and future Architects and Engineers the construction document process using e-SPECS.
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InterSpec Selected as Lead Specification Consultants for Belzberg Architect's City of Hope Museum Project
News Release January 8, 2013
InterSpec Inc. has once again been selected by Belzberg Architects as the lead project specification consultants for their latest museum project, the City of Hope Museum. The project, scheduled for construction in 2013, will be situated in the heart of the City of Hope National Medical Center campus, the private, not-for-profit clinical research center, hospital and graduate medical school located in Duarte, CA. The design for the new museum is to provide an inspirational setting to celebrate the City of Hope's 100 year anniversary.
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e-SPECS® Version 7.1 Released Enabling Faster Project Manual Development, More Section Formatting and Editing Features, and Enhanced Publishing and BIM Integration
News Release October 31, 2012
InterSpec has released e-SPECS v7.1 enabling additional time and cost savings in producing specification manuals, enhanced BIM coordination and collaboration for project teams, and more out-of-the-box integration with BIM applications and MasterSpec.
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InterSpec Integrates e-SPECS with SpecsIntact to Bring BIM Linked Specifications to DoD Construction Projects
News Release September 12, 2012
InterSpec has integrated their e-SPECS® BIM applications with the government's SpecsIntact application for managing the preparation of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) required on Department of Defense and NASA construction projects. This integration will provide users of SpecsIntact the same convenient integrations to the BIM models as with our standard commercial masters specifications.
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InterSpec's Specification Services Loyalty Program Benefits VOA and Rossetti
News Release August 28, 2012
InterSpec offers new customers substantial cost savings when they join the InterSpec Specification Services Loyalty Program.
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e-SPECS for ArchiCAD BIM Integration New Product Announcement
News Release May 14, 2012
InterSpec announced a new version of its e-SPECS Specification Management product suite that interfaces with GRAPHISOFT's ArchiCAD Building Information Modeling application.
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Bradley Corporation Delivers Intelligent Specifications through the e-SPECS BPM Program
News Release May 10, 2012
InterSpec and Bradley Corporation announced the membership of Bradley into the e-SPECS Building Product Manufacturer (BPM) Program.
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e-SPECS Selected by Arup as Enterprise Wide Specification Solution
News Release April 25, 2012
InterSpec announced today that Arup has selected its patented e-SPECS software as the firm's construction specification solutions.
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The Construction Specifications Institute hosts e-SPECS BIM Integrated Specifications Presentations
View the HOK e-SPECS in Practice Presentation by Gilles Letourneau, InterSpec CTO, James Kellogg, HOK Best Practices Director, and John Williams, HOK Director of Specifications. View the e-SPECS for Revit: A Small Firm's Perspective Presentation by Bryan Payne, BBH Design Specification Lead.

InterSpec Announces New e-SPECS Navisworks Plug-In Console
News Release February 7, 2012
e-SPECS for Navisworks enables intelligent and dynamic access to construction project materials data, project specifications and accompanying project related files directly within the Autodesk® Navisworks® application.
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e-SPECS® Version 7.0 includes Revit Phase Support, Office Master Updater, and Enhanced Publishing Functionality will be Highlighted at Autodesk University
News Release November 28, 2011
InterSpec announced today a major upgrade to its popular e-SPECS specification management systems.
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GreenWizard and InterSpec Form Collaborative Partnership
News Release May 11, 2011
Future integrated tools from InterSpec and GreenWizard will help solve issues of green and LEED-oriented materials' specification, including product discovery & evaluation.
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InterSpec to Release Microsoft Word based e-SPECS Office Master Update Features
News Release April 12, 2011
InterSpec is announcing new Microsoft Word based specification master updating and auto-updates for all document masters in e-SPECS.
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InterSpec and Digicon Partner to bring BIM Integrated Specification Solutions to Canada
News Release March 29, 2011
InterSpec and Digicon are partnering to deliver e-SPECS Software and Services Solutions integrated with the Canadian Master Specification (CMS) and the National Master Specification (NMS) construction specification documents for InterSpec's customers in Canada.
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e-SPECS Success Story: Devenney Group Ltd., Architects
News Release March 16, 2011
e-SPECS BIM Solutions Team partners with the Devenney Group to provide integrated specifications as a member of the Integrated Project Delivery team for the Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley project.
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InterSpec Announces NEW e-SPECS for Owners Program
News Release February 15, 2011
InterSpec Inc. announces a new e-SPECS for Owners Program.
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e-SPECS Case Study: Cannon Design's BIM Implementation
News Release January 25, 2011
A Case Study on Cannon Design's BIM Implementation Strategy is now available.
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e-SPECS Paper takes the Mystery out of Integrating BIM Models and Specifications
News Release January 18, 2011
InterSpec Inc. is making a recently published paper available to those interested in learning more about its industry leading BIM integrated construction specification software and services.
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e-SPECS® Version 6.0 includes Revit Keynote Management, Project File Management and Enhanced BIM Integration
News Release January 5, 2011
InterSpec announces a major upgrade to its popular e-SPECS specification management systems.
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Make Life Easier with Automated BIM Specification Software
ConnectPress June 25, 2010
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
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e-SPECS® Version 5.1 includes Real-Time Content and Software Notifications and Autodesk® Revit® 2011 Support
News Release June 8, 2010
InterSpec announced the release of version 5.1 of e-SPECS® with a new Startup Screen, editing enhancements and Autodesk® Revit® 2011 integration.
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Specified Technologies joins e-SPECS Building Product Manufacturers Program
News Release April 27, 2010
InterSpec continues to grow the Building Product Manufacturer's (BPM) proprietary BIM and specification content for e-SPECS users by adding products from Specified Technologies Inc. (STI).
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BASF Wall Systems and Polyurethane Foam Enterprises join e-SPECS Building Product Manufacturers Program
News Release January 26, 2010
InterSpec further extends its Building Product Manufacturer's (BPM) proprietary BIM and specification content for e-SPECS users by adding products from BASF.
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InterSpec Releases e-SPECS® Version 5.0 with More BIM Integration and Specification Management Functionality
News Release January 25, 2010
InterSpec announced the release of version 5.0 of e-SPECS® with new functionality, more BIM integration and additional Building Product Manufacturer (BPM) Content.
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AEC Exhibitor Highlights from Autodesk University 2009
AECBytes Building the Future January 14, 2010
Technology news and highlights including an overview of e-SPECS 5.0.
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InterSpec Selected to Write Office Master for Rossetti Associates
News Release November 24, 2009
InterSpec announced that its Professional Services Group has been selected by Rossetti Associates, an international architectural firm recognized for its design excellence, to write and maintain its office master specification documents.
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Come Witness the Future of Specifying at the National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Meeting
Gilles Letourneau, CTO of InterSpec, demonstrates live e-SPECS using buildingSMART IFCs for such product manufacturers GE Lighting, Eaton, BASF, US Gypsum, Wheatland and others. This demonstration utilizes the Specifiers Properties information exchange (SPie), sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences.
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Avanti Systems and Clipso join e-SPECS Building Product Manufacturers Program
News Release November 18, 2009
InterSpec announces new Building Product Manufacturer's (BPM) proprietary BIM and specification content with its e-SPECS software solutions. The e-SPECS BPM Program enables building product manufacturers to get specified into more projects by distributing their product specifications and BIM objects directly to the desktops of designers and specifiers.
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e-SPECS Integration Available for US Department of Veterans Affairs Master Specifications
News Release October 20, 2009
InterSpec has completed the development of the e-SPECS integration of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Master Specifications. The e-SPECS integration offers AEC firms an integrated solution with CAD and BIM applications as well as non-integrated designs using the e-SPECS Checklist and Editing applications.
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e-SPECS Selected by NBBJ as Enterprise Specification Solution
News Release October 15, 2009
InterSpec today announced NBBJ has selected its patented e-SPECS solutions as the firm's Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specification Solution.
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InterSpec Writes SpecsIntact (UFGS) Project Manuals for VOA
News Release October 13, 2009
e-SPECS's professional spec writing team has been selected by VOA Associates, Inc, an international architectural firm recognized for its design excellence, to write specifications for its military projects using the United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and SpecsIntact software.
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Development of Facility Dynamic Prototypes (Standardized Facility Designs) for the Air Force using e-SPECS
News Release July 16, 2009
A/E firm used e-SPECS for Revit and Autodesk's Revit Architecture and MEP products with MasterSpec performance-based specifications and has completed the enlisted dormitory prototypes for the U. S. Air Force.
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Reed Construction Data Releases e-SPECS® Compliant BIM Library
News Release May 1, 2009
Reed Construction Data, a leading provider of building information modeling (BIM) solutions and construction information, announced the SmartBIM library of over 21,000 high-quality, parametric BIM objects is now an e-SPECS Compliant BIM Library.
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InterSpec Releases e-SPECS® Version 4.2 with BPM Content, More Revit Integration Bindings "Out of the Box" and Extended Parametric Support
News Release April 23, 2009
InterSpec Releases e-SPECS® Version 4.2 with Building Product Manufacturer's Content, More Revit Integration Bindings "Out of the Box" and Extended Parametric Support. Everyone developing Revit BIM content can assured of accurate and coordinated construction specifications using e-SPECS v4.2 with even less effort than ever before.
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InterSpec Releases e-SPECS Version 4.1
News Release January 8, 2009
InterSpec follows up their most powerful release to date, e-SPECS v4.0, with more functionality and features enabling customers to further reduce time and cost, while improving quality and consistency. e-SPECS v4.1 includes major new custom office master functionality, e-SPECS Editor functionality, e-SPECS On-Line licenses and more.
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AEC Exhibitor Highlights from Autodesk University 2008
AECBytes Building the Future December 12, 2008
Technology news and highlights including an overview of e-SPECS 4.1.
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e-SPECS Approved BIM Application within HOK
Technology Adoption and Implementation at HOK November 25, 2008
Evaluations and Pilot Programs move e-SPECS to an Approved Design Software Application within HOK.
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e-SPECS Selected by DLR Group as Enterprise Specification Solution
News Release October 27, 2008
DLR Group has selected its patented e-SPECS solutions as the firm's Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specification Solution.
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e-SPECS to Incorporate USG Corporations BIM Families and Specifications
News Release September 29, 2008
e-SPECS for Revit software solutions now includes Building Product Manufacturer's (BPM) proprietary BIM and specification content.
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HMC Architects Selects e-SPECS as Integrated BIM Specification Solution
News Release September 16, 2008
e-SPECS solutions have been selected by HMC Architects
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e-SPECS Selected by Cannon Design for Integrated BIM Specification Solution
News Release August 28, 2008
e-SPECS solutions have been selected by Cannon Design
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InterSpec Named an Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner
News Release August 12, 2008
InterSpec has been chosen as a Preferred Industry Partner by Autodesk.
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Technology Product Highlights from AIA 2008 Convention
AECBytes Newsletter #34 May 22, 2008
Technology news and highlights including an overview of e-SPECS 4.0.
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InterSpec Releases e-SPECS Version 4.0
News Release April 11, 2008
InterSpec announces the release of the new version 4.0 of e-SPECS® with major new functionality including automated project keynote generation for Autodesk Revit-based applications, a new e-SPECS Editor, new checklist filtering functionality, and a simplified installation and licensing process. Complete News Release

Gilfillan Callahan Nelson achieved significant time savings, cost reductions and improved productivity and quality
News Release April 8, 2008
e-SPECS for Revit lets Gilfillan Callahan Nelson update building specs in real time, as design decisions are made, reducing addenda and improving quality. Complete Story

BIM and API Extensions (1-2-3 Revit Tutorial)
Cadalyst Magazine March 1, 2008
Extend BIM solutions with specialized applications that use an API to operate directly on the building data. Complete Article

Builders' Information Modeling (AEC Insight Column)
Cadalyst Magazine March 1, 2008
BIM flows downstream to construction. Complete Article

Dal Pos improves efficiencies, saves money, reduces change orders and cuts paper waste
News Release February 4, 2008
Summary: e-SPECS for Revit helps Dal Pos improve efficiencies, save money, reduce change orders and cut paper waste in the preparation of project specifications. Complete Story

LPA speed development of the project specification manual for a multi-building California school project
News Release January 18, 2008
Summary: e-SPECS and the e-SPECS Professional Services Team helped LPA speed development of the project specification manual for a multi-building California school project. Complete Story

BIM and Building Product Manufacturers (1-2-3 Revit Tutorial)
Cadalyst Magazine January 1, 2008
How building product manufacturers are providing tools and libraries to integrate their products with Revit and BIM. Complete Article