Compatible Product Master Specifications that the end-user can easily adapt to their Project Tenders and replace outdated Sections within their Office Master Library.
Preparing 3-part, MasterFormat Specifications, edited to suit both USA & Canadian Section Format / Page Format, and incorporating applicable reference standards, sustainable design requirements, and testing requirements identified by the Manufacturer.
Coordination of installation methods, testing requirements, warranties and finish options, provided by the Manufacturer within the Product Master Spec.
Identify unique attributes that separate product solutions from current industry construction techniques.
When applicable, submission to the CSC/CSI MasterFormat Subcommittee for application of new Section Number and Naming, for inclusion in future publications.
Update existing Product Master Specifications, which haven’t been updated to reflect product/system revisions in a number of years. These Section may contain references to outdated standards, codes or even worse, their own Product Solutions!
This results in the Technical Sales Team searching for other avenues to have their Product Solutions specified by the End-User, such as:
- Association Guide Specs – That don’t contain their Product Solutions info, or
- Substitution Requests – That rarely produce.
Complementary Product Master Specifications that the end-user can easily adapt to their Project Tenders and replace outdated Sections within their Office Master Library.
Preparing 3-part, MasterFormat Specifications, edited to suit both USA & Canadian Section Format / Page Format, and incorporating applicable reference standards, sustainable design requirements, and testing requirements identified by the Manufacturer.
Coordination of installation methods, testing requirements, warranties and finish options, provided by the Manufacturer within the Product Master Spec.
Identify unique attributes that separate product solutions from current industry construction techniques.
When applicable, submission to the CSC/CSI MasterFormat Subcommittee for application of new Section Number and Naming, for inclusion in future publications.
Report Cards are scored against “Industry Standard Practices” in the following five (5) colour-coded categories:
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is crucial to ensuring your Product Master Specifications are updated and relevant, trusted and utilized by your Target Clients.
Only Sections affixed with V SPECS VERIFIED Seal are eligible to enroll in our
VERIFIED Annual Maintenance Partner Program, which includes yearly reviews
and/or updates in the following areas:
- Clean up of formatting and paragraph language where required;
- Addition of SPEC NOTES where required;
- Section Updates and/or New Content, including but not limited to the following:
- Reference Standards, Testing Requirements, and 3rd-party Certifications;
- Sustainable Design Requirements, Accreditation and Targets;
- Materials, Accessories, Fabrication and Finishes;
- Installation Procedures, Site Quality Control Measures, and Waste Management.
“How It’s Spec’d” is a documentary showcasing step-by-step Specification edits to an existing Master Section, to include Product Solutions presented during the Lunch & Learn.
Each segment features one or two Product Solutions, each receiving a five minute comprehensive SPEC-N-LEARN Demonstration.
Progressive Section editing with narration, illustrates changes necessary to insert Product Solutions, complete with explanations the End-User can understand.
Master Specifications are provided from TechSpecs Consulting Inc.’s Office Masters and presented by a Registered Specification Writer (RSW).
Includes – Review of the following Product Manufacturer technical information, for a maximum of ten (10) Product Lines:
- Digital Documentation Review:
- Website & Progressive Detailing
- Marketing Flyers & Brochures
- Comparison Charts
- Technical Documentation Review:
- Product Master Specifications
- Details & Shop Drawings
- Product Tech Data Sheets
- Supporting Documentation Review:
- Installation Manuals / Colour Charts / Finish Information
- Sustainable Design Requirements
- Warranty Requirements / Certification
Duration: Approx. 3-4 weeks.
Our unique 3-Volume Series of informative, micro-learning videos and associated Volume Handbook, are designed to move your sales team away from “You’re Hired, Now Go Sell!”, and towards creating a positive, mentoring environment.
Developed to reinforce proven sales techniques, build confidence in the product offering, and enhance communication skills, ultimately unlocking the sales team’s true potential.
The training videos are provided in either MP4 video files or SCORM zip files (for incorporating into your company’s LMS (Learning Management Software).
The SCORM package offers a few additional perks like scenario specific role playing, participant attendance, time tracking, and a short quiz with registered scoring, concludes each video.
Our New-2-Sales Training Videos contain 39 micro-videos within a 3 Volumes. The curriculum combined totals over 6 hours of insights, narrated and closed captioned for inclusivity of all learning types by the founders of V SPECS.
- Volume 1 – Teaching You How to Sell to Me! (16 Videos containing over 2-3/4 hours)
- Volume 2 – Communicating with Purpose! (15 Videos containing over 2-1/4 hours)
- Volume 3 – NLP-in-Action! (8 Videos containing over 1-1/4 hours)
Being the first to train Product Manufacturing Sales Teams “through the eyes of a Spec Writer”, presented distinct challenges. Coupled with our unique Executive Coaching, targeted at your Technical Sales Team and Site Representatives, Volume 2 & 3 teach communication strategies using real life scenarios that the Sales Team faces regularly.
V SPECS welcomes review and input from our industry partners, ensuring new and existing hires have the tools they need to succeed within your organization for years to come.
We have a variety of Corporate Events scheduled to instruct the industry on providing quality documentation the AC&E Community can rely on.
If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge alongside other like-minded industry professionals, please visit our landing page for information about our complimentary seminars, and how
V SPECS is giving back.
- Enhance Client Relationships: Learn to build authentic rapport with architects and specifiers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Tailor Your Message: Master the art of adapting your communication style to resonate with clients in the architectural and design community.
- Break Free from Communication Roadblocks: Identify and overcome patterns that may be preventing you from effectively conveying the value of your products.
- Become a Persuasive Storyteller: Craft compelling narratives that highlight how your products solve design challenges and meet aesthetic or functional goals.