Construction specifications will no doubt need dedicated time and resources to get them right. In general, the design phase is critical to setting up the success of a project and specs should be taken seriously. In the past, specifications were one of the last items to be written before tender. However, this is changing. As the industry faces increased competition and technology like BIM provides a better analysis of what needs to be done before construction begins, specifications have increased in importance. A natural first step in creating valuable specifications is not waiting until the last minute. By including specifications early in the project lifecycle, performance requirements are established from the start and project risk is reduced on a whole.
Nonetheless, software can also make submittals easier and more collaborative. Certain construction solutions will let you upload all your documents in one place, letting you link specifications to design documents for a full picture. Additionally, if your software includes past versions, you can revisit older specs for clarification if project changes aren’t entirely clear. As a result, your whole project team works more efficiently and collaboratively because they’re all on the same page.