VisiSpecs – For Architects & Engineers
VisiSpecs® – The Visual Specification System
Designed to bridge the gap between specifications, BIM models, and construction documents, VisiSpecs enhances productivity while reducing project complexities. This suite of applications known as VisiWord and VisiRevit streamlines coordination and verification of BIM models and project documentation. VisiSpecs is built for simplicity and efficiency, eliminates traditional tool limitations, and empowers teams to deliver exceptional projects with greater accuracy, on time, and within budget.
Our Solutions
VisiWord is integrated with Microsoft Word, offering advanced editing tools for headers/footers, TOCs, project trees, and full manual publishing. Import existing documents or start fresh, and enjoy automated tools that streamline the entire specification process.
VisiRevit is integrated with Autodesk Revit, and enables users to coordinate and verify that their BIM model and documents are in sync. VisiRevit provides direct linking to the model without forcing users to change their modeling practices or hire additional resources to manage the integration.
Key Features of VisiSpecs
VisiSpecs directly links specifications with BIM models, ensuring real-time integration without requiring model changes or workflow interruptions. Users can achieve instant automation and coordination, with specs and model elements always aligned. This integration minimizes errors, streamlines processes, and enables tighter synchronization, which leads to faster project completion. With VisiRevit, all linked data is live and ready to use, providing a true connection between design intent and project documentation.
Leveraging the power of Microsoft Word, VisiSpecs provides the most robust editing environment available. Advanced features like table of contents management, header/footer automation, and customizable layouts ensure professional results with minimal effort. Say goodbye to exporting documents for editing—VisiSpecs allows comprehensive document editing and publishing from start to finish.
VisiSpecs enables real-time collaboration for project teams, whether they’re in the office, on-site, or working remotely. Its cloud-based platform provides centralized access to specifications, BIM models, and project-related files, making coordination across teams seamless. Everyone, from designers to contractors, can work in tandem without delays, enabling faster decisions and higher-quality results. This platform fosters communication and ensures that every team member has access to the latest project data.
VisiSpecs includes all the editing and publishing features in the same application. No exporting to another application and wasting valuable time. Importing your consultant PDF files is fast and easy. Header and footer changes are automated for the next publish. The table of contents will automatically be updated with those last-minute changes. The project manual will include bookmarks and blank slip sheets, delivering the quality product you require.
Multi-user keynote management enables all disciplines to manage keynotes at once. Keynote edits, approvals, comments, and integration with the project specifications provide customers with the most efficient design process and verification available. From keynote creation to assignment and placement and finally verification, VisiSpecs Keynoting supports each phase in both Autodesk® Revit® and Microsoft Word for fast and easy access.
What Sets VisiSpecs Apart
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Master Documents |
Spend tedious time and money “converting” your documents into a “database” |
Import your Word files in minutes and start writing your projects or use the Free VisiSpecs Community Masters included for all VisiSpecs customers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Master Documents |
Forced to choose one library |
Use any master library or documents that fit your needs. Also include your contracts and agreements, forms, cut sheets, and other related files into your master library centralizing your data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Editing |
“Database” editors are clunky, lack features, hard to learn and troubleshoot, proprietary formats, and require exporting to Word anyway for final production |
Use Microsoft Word from beginning to end with VisiWord enhancements, collaboration, and BIM integration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Editing |
Hard to setup tables, images, H/Fs, TOCs, hyperlinks, comments, forms, visual layouts, alternative formats… |
VisiSpecs uses Microsoft Word which gives YOU the most feature rich editor and reduces OUR development time so we can focus on other tasks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIM Integration |
Change your models, libraries, materials, processes, spend more time modeling, delays, … |
Integrate your BIM Models immediately without changing them and step up to more automation, coordination, and verification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIM Integration |
Export the model data into 3rd party tools |
VisiRevit is the FIRST BIM Integrated Specification solution to run directly in Autodesk Revit applications ensuring the live model data is used for coordination and verification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collaboration |
Email files and wait or print hundreds to thousands of pages and wait for markups |
Entire project team has real time collaboration access in Microsoft Word increasing product quality while reducing time and cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collaboration |
Email files and wait or print hundreds to thousands of pages and wait for markups |
Entire project team has real time collaboration access in Microsoft Word increasing product quality while reducing time and cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cloud Solutions |
Create holes in your Firewall, setup slow VPNs, manage SQL servers, high IT costs… |
Developed with the Cloud in mind for easy trials, adoption, and team collaboration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consultant Specs |
Difficult to integrate in the database project so export and manually complete the project manual |
Work together on the same project through secure access or import their Word or PDF files into VisiSpecs and publish the entire project manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related Project Files |
Go find them…somewhere |
Integrated with VisiSpecs Masters and Projects in customizable folders for linked access directly in VisiWord and VisiRevit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applications of VisiSpecs®
- Enhance design quality and efficiency by integrating BIM models and specs.
- Save time and reduce errors with automated spec editing and verification.
- Differentiate your services by delivering detailed and accurate project manuals.
- Streamline estimating and bidding with accurately linked models and specs.
- Simplify fieldwork and access project specs and drawings directly on-site.
- Enhance project management by linking as-builts and commissioning data to BIM models.
- Simplify management of design preferences, templates, and specifications.
- Lower costs by improving workflows and reducing inefficiencies.
- Facilitate collaboration between design, construction, and facilities management.
- Ensure your products and specs are visible during design and bidding phases.
- Provide comprehensive support with linked installation guides, operating manuals, and cut sheets.
- Gain a competitive edge by featuring your products in BIM models and documentation libraries.
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