The MasterSpec® System provides a comprehensive approach to specification development and product selection with specification libraries, extensive background research and specialized software products. These include:

MasterSpec - Master specification sections organized in 13 practice-specific libraries. Each section includes comprehensive master specification text.

Extensive Specification Resources - Supporting documents, green building/LEED information, PRODUCT MasterSpec and resource links.

MasterSpec Small Project™ - Abbreviated specifications for projects modest in size, scope and complexity and brief in duration.

LEED Requirements Book and CD-ROM - Simplifies preparation of LEED specifications in one handy reference. Over 500 pages of information needed for LEED certification.

SpecWare® - A family of specification enhancement tools that automate specification development and production tasks, including:

• Masterworks™ - “Spec processing” software that completes common editing and production tasks on single or multiple documents in seconds
• LINX™ - Powerful Q&A and on-screen editors work with a relational database to optimize MasterSpec's edit-by-deletion capability
• e-SPECS® Linx™ - Uses product and material selection checklists or on-screen editing, affords web-based project collaboration, and archives preferences, selection and protocols for future projects
• e-SPECS® Pro - CAD/BIM integration

Key Benefits for Users

• Consistency - Most widely used master specification system in the U.S.
• Flexibility - Libraries, versions and specialized products for any project type, size and complexity
• Accuracy - Most comprehensive and thoroughly researched system available
• Reliability - Regular updates to reference standards, construction technology, manufacturers and products; software upgrades; and technical reviews by design and specification professionals
• Efficiency - One-stop specification resource and comprehensive specification text including LEED requirement resources
• Support - Over 45 full-time specification writers and researchers, editors, programmers, and customer and technical support personnel available
• Free Continuing Education Programs - Earn AIA, CSI and ASLA continuing education credits without leaving home

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