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MS-01:Powering Project Success with Deltek’s Construction Specification Solutions

Denise McDaniel, DeltekGilles Letourneau, AIA CSI, Deltek

Session Objectives

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» Set the Stage…» Why did Deltek acquire a

Construction Specifications

Company?

» What is the value/benefit…» Why should you care?

» Why is this important to your

organization?

» Deltek Specification Solutions

your firm can leverage


Why did Deltek acquire a Construction Specifications Company?

Why did Deltek acquire a Construction Specifications Company?

» Expands Deltek’s offerings for the AEC

industry by bringing in more resources,

capabilities and expertise

» Strategic partnership with the AIA as the

exclusive distributor and developer of the

AIA MasterSpec


“This partnership will provide AIA members with a valuable benefit. By

working together, we can deliver exceptional software solutions that

position architects with the best possible tools available for specifying

building products and materials.”

Robert Ivy, FAIA

AIA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer

Avitru delivers the most trusted and

comprehensive building specification

authoring systems in the AEC industry

including MasterSpec, SpecText,

SpecBuilder Cloud and e-SPECS.


Deltek delivers AEC industry-focused

software and information solutions that enable

superior levels of project intelligence,

management and collaboration to power

project success.

» A natural progression to further

serve the AEC industry

» Like other Deltek AEC centric

solutions, this expands our

footprint into the “deliverable” side

of AEC projects

» A unique synergy and

unprecedented capabilities to

serve the AEC industry…


Deliver

Manage

Measure

Maintain

Pursue

5 Areas Within Lifecycleof a Building Project

Deliver…Deltek’s Specification Solutions helps

firms research and select building

products, author, manage and

produce construction documents

collaboratively with project team

members.

» Deltek is a strategic partner with the

AIA and exclusive distributor and

developer of AIA MasterSpec

» Now in its 50th year as the industry’s

most trusted specification resource


MasterSpec at a Glance

84% 76% 924 50 14:121 of top 25

Architectural Firms

use MasterSpec

according to ANR

19 of the top 25

Engineering Firms

use MasterSpec

according to ENR

Specification sections

in the MasterSpec

A/E library

MasterSpec has

been the industry

standard for 50 years

Utilized 14:1 over

alternative spec tools

according to

ConstructConnect

project data


Why Should You Care?


Why is this important to your organization?

10 Reasons why you should care about specs?

1. Clear Definition of Performance

Requirements

2. Defines the level of Quality in

Support for your drawings

3. Information for accurate pricing

4. Minimize project risk

5. Improve compliance


10 Reasons why you should care about specs?6. Clear instructions for those

delivering your project

7. Security of being legally binding

8. Assurance of client satisfaction

9. Resource for the owner’s facilities

management team

10. Saves you time and money



Accuracy: Needed trusted and up-to-date product information to produce high quality specs to meet project requirements.

Efficient: With pre-vetted and reliable spec content you can streamline processes to work lean and maximize project output.

Reduce Risk: Specifications that use relevant and up-to-date standards and accurately references the drawings help you minimize risks of dispute legal action on a project.

Why this is important to your organization?


Application Technology

Professional Services

Content Technology


Three Key Areas of Focus

Content Technology

• Master Guide Specification• Library resource used by

A/E to research and select

building products for

development of

construction specifications

Application Technology

• Cloud based

• On premise based


• Maintain Office Masters

• Create Project Manuals

Content Technology: Master Guide Specification

MasterSpecProduct

MasterSpecSpecText

Unified Facilities

Guide

Specifications

Veterans

Administration

A product of the

American Institute

of Architects. Deltek

has strategic

partnership as the

exclusive developer

& distributor

Subset of

MasterSpec used

to specify ‘Basis-of-

Design’ Products

for projects

Supports

infrastructure

projects such as

site civil and

water/wastewater

UFGS supports all

federal construction

projects including

Army Corps of

Engineers, Navy,

Air Force and

NASA

Supports all VA

Contracted Design

Projects



SpecBuilder Cloud

Organize Collaborate

» Via a browser from

anywhere/anytime

» Import specs from

other specification

systems

» Built-in section editor

and automatic

formatting

» Specification

documents,

including office

masters into a

single document

library

» Searchable

database to easily

locate your

documents

» With members of

your team, including

owners, consultants

and contractors

» Simultaneously

review, proof, edit or

provide feedback

Create, Edit,

Review» Quick deployment and

quickly get started

» Low IT support

requirements

Ease of Use


e-SPECS Product Suitee-SPECS for Revit e-SPECS Designer

» Standalone editor

» Efficient checklist

technology

» Expanded editing

functionality

» Produce high quality

project manuals

» All functionality of e-SPECS Linx

plus integration to Autodesk’s

Revit applications

» Link – Sync – Integrate Revit

with your construction

specifications

» Separate application

» Integrate custom office masters

or extend existing spec library

for use within e-SPECS Linx or

Revit

» Streamlines maintenance of

your office masters

e-SPECS Linx

e-SPECS Key Product Features


BIM Integration

Integrate an Autodesk Revit project with an

e-SPECS project via a plugin.

Regulatory Compatibility

Users have the ability to import and edit niche

(UFGS or VA) formats.

Editing & Packaging

Users are able to make dynamic one-to-many or

one-to-one changes, and customize masters.

Checklist Technology

Allows users to edit section content in an additive

or subtractive method.


» Team of specification writers available for

outsourcing specification projects such as:» Project Manual Creation

» BIM Model Integration & Consulting

» Office Master Development/Management

» Peer Reviews for Contract Documents

» Training and Advanced Technical Support



Why Engage the Professional Services Team?

Cost effective and

timely delivery

Trusted guide

specifications

Free up staff to

engage in project

design

Train staff to fully

utilize tools

Capture firm

knowledge for

future projects


How Can You Learn More?

» Wednesday, 11/20 @ 11:10AM

Room: Emerald 7

Session: The Next Generation of Specification

Management: A Glimpse into the Future

» Come to the XPO

See products at the Deltek’s Specification Solutions kiosk

» Register to attend an e-SPECS webinar

http://e-specs.com/events/e-specs-webinars/