Oct 28 - DLR Selects InterSpec e-SPECS for BIM

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DLR Selects InterSpec e-SPECS for BIM

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PORTLAND, ME, Oct 28, 2008 - InterSpec Inc., the industry leading provider of BIM integrated construction specification software and services, today announced DLR Group has selected its patented e-SPECS solutions as the firm’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specification Solution. DLR Group is an integrated design firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design for corporate, higher education, justice, K-12 education and sports clients. Each of the firm’s 15 offices across the country has embraced BIM and uses it to enhance the design services available to clients.

InterSpec’s patented e-SPECS software solutions automate the preparation of construction specifications and selection of products and materials that are incorporated into commercial construction projects. InterSpec’s e-SPECS products are used by thousands of architects, engineers and construction professionals to help them keep their construction drawings and specifications in sync while reducing the overall cost of development.

“Firms such as DLR Group have a wealth of data to manage across the enterprise to ensure the highest quality products are produced efficiently,” said Gilles Letourneau, CTO of InterSpec. “Using e-SPECS enables these firms to centralize and maintain intellectual property for use across the firm. Whether that data is contractual language, owner requirements, product preferences or lessons learned, e-SPECS is leading the way in providing the efficiency and intelligence to integrate firm preferences with the leading design applications. We’re proud to provide the e-SPECS integration and coordination with Autodesk Revit based BIM applications or standalone specification solutions to leading firms such as DLR Group.”

Robert Watkins, CTO of DLR Group, explains “Part of our Integrated Design Practice at DLR Group is to use technology and applications across the enterprise to provide a seamless and efficient design process. Our Autodesk Revit BIM design documents can now be synchronized with our construction specifications using e-SPECS. We’ve been able to prove on a pilot project the e-SPECS and Revit integration helps achieve the highest level of product quality and consistency possible. DLR Group has a variety of designs, owners, and regional preferences to manage. Centralizing these preferences for use across the enterprise will help to reduce our maintenance effort while improving the ease of accessing the information. e-SPECS allows us to create smart checklists and mappings to include the information needed both with Revit BIM integration and as a standalone spec system.”

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a national, full-service design firm with 15 offices nationwide. Design is the driving force behind the architecture, engineering, planning, and interior practice. DRL Group’s philosophy is to listen to clients, create exciting designs that fulfill the client’s goals, and deliver on the promise of quality, economy and sustainability.

For more information contact DLR Group at 1-866-DLR-8600 or www.dlrgroup.com.

About InterSpec

InterSpec provides construction document management solutions and services built on its patented e-SPECS specification management technology. e-SPECS software automates the specification process by extracting the product and material requirements directly from the project’s BIM models and drawings. e-SPECS integrates directly with all Autodesk Revit-based BIM products as well as with Autodesk’s AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Systems products and supports all libraries of MASTERSPEC and custom office masters. For architects and engineers who spend many hours on every project preparing construction specifications, e-SPECS software saves time and money while ensuring that the construction drawings are coordinated with the specifications.

For more information, visit www.e-SPECS.com.

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