SpecsIntact provides time-saving, automated Quality AssuranceA systematic process insuring the specification meets the specified requirements set by the UFGS Discipline Working Group as documented within the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard (UFC 1-300-02) reports. These QA features reduce the man hours necessary to verify the accuracy of the following items contained in the specifications:
- Technical References
- Submittal Requirements
- Test Requirements for the project
Proper tagging of these items, as well as other elements of the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction text, ensures that the system will accurately locate, verify, and report on these items. The elements used for this purpose are referred to as TagsSpecsIntact relies on tags to control content, and formatting, automate processes, and generate reports. These special markers, like <SEC> and </SEC>, define elements and attributes within the specifications. Some tags, like <Page />, function independently. In essence, tags are the building blocks of SpecsIntact documents.
SpecsIntact Sections contain other specially tagged items to assist in specification preparation and editing:
- Specifier NotesSpecifier Notes <NTE> are paragraphs of information included in the Section written to aid the Engineer, Architect, or Specifier in editing the specification can be automatically removed from the printed Sections (eliminating the need for manual deletion) but remain available on screen in the edited Sections.
- Bracketed OptionsText presented with bracketed choices, allowing users to select the desired option provide the Specifier with selections from a choice of text, and a built-in verification option is provided to ensure that all brackets have been removed from the edited Sections.
SI Editor's Advanced Tools
Tailoring
TailoringTagged elements <TAI> </TAI> inserted by the Master Specification writer to indicate specific elements within a specification. These tags allow them to include or exclude requirements based on factors like agency or product. This pre-editing removes irrelevant requirements, simplifying customization for each project Options provide a method to make project specification writing and editing easier. The specification is marked up to include various requirements, thereby pre-editing a guide specification to remove requirements that do not exist in the project and simplifying customization.
The Navigator
Designed with the user in mind to simplify navigating and editing Specifications. This feature became an essential tool after implementing Automatic Paragraph Numbering to easily locate and edit nested subparts with ease.
Reference and Submittal Wizards
The Editor's Reference and Submittal Wizards, and Reference and Submittal Checking is an exciting feature that makes working with References and Submittals almost effortless.
Reference Wizard
- The Reference WizardThe Reference Wizard is an automated Tool for inserting and managing Reference Publications is triggered by selecting either the REF, RID, RTL, or ORG button from the SI Editor's Tagsbar. By selecting one of these buttons, the Reference Wizard will open.
- The Reference Checking is triggered by right-clicking on the Reference Identifier (RID) and selecting Reference Checking from the menu. This feature enables the system to compare the RTL and ORG for that RID as it is found in the Section Reference ArticleAn Article within Part 1 that contains a list of the Publishing Organizations and the titles of all technical references used in the section text with any corresponding listing found in the default Master Reference ListA file created by the system and maintained by the Master Database Manager that lists the Reference standards contained within the UFGS or Local Master guide specifications. or the Supplemental Reference List.
See the Reference WizardThe Reference Wizard is an automated Tool for inserting and managing Reference Publications for more information on this feature and how the SI Editor uses it.
Submittal Wizard
- The Submittal WizardThe Submittal Wizard is an automated Tool for inserting and managing Submittals is triggered by selecting the SUB button from the SI Editor's Tagsbar.
- The Submittal Checking is triggered by Right-clicking on a Submittal Item (SUB) that is located outside of the Section's Submittal Article. This feature enables the system to compare the Submittal Item as it is found in the Section Submittal Article.
See the Submittal WizardThe Submittal Wizard is an automated Tool for inserting and managing Submittals for more information on this feature and how the SI Editor uses it.
Processing and Printing
- Project and Section Tables of Contents
- Automatic updating of 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures and 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications Sections
- Capability to Publish your Job in Microsoft Word format
- Capability to Publish your Job in PDF format using SpecsIntact's integrated PDF utility or Adobe Acrobat
Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Support & Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning (video tutorials), printable Guides, a Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.