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Published 15 Sep 2023
Free version: Available for teams of up to 10
Pricing: Premium plan $24/month (with a free 30-day trial period)
Platforms supported: Available as a mobile app (iOS and Android) or a web-based software
Why use SafetyCulture?
An industry-leading platform, SafetyCulture’s product specification management software is the best digital tool for manufacturing businesses that want to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency during a project or product development, from creating comprehensive and detailed requirements listing all the way to the actual production or execution. With this digital solution, teams are fully equipped to assign and accomplish tasks, identify issues that may crop up, and make data-driven decisions, ensuring quality and compliance with regulations and sustainability standards.
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Why use Procore?
A highly-rated software solution in the construction industry, Procore offers various products in an all-in-one platform including project planning, project execution, and resources management. With the help of this software and its extensive tools, companies can stay on budget and, more importantly, on schedule.
Free version: None
Pricing: Customized quote provided upon registration (free demo also available)
Platforms supported: Web, Desktop, iOS, Android
Why use Oracle Aconex?
This all-inclusive construction management platform helps companies eliminate the barriers to collaboration so that they can effectively manage end-to-end processes, from creating project specifications to the turn-over after project completion.
Pricing: Not indicated. Inquire with the software provider to know more (Self-guided demo available)
Platforms supported: Web, iOS, Android
Why use BIM 360?
This construction management software connects teams and their workflows smoothly from beginning to end, ensuring that project specifications are effectively planned and implemented. With Autodesk’s BIM 360, businesses can lower risk, enhance quality, and deliver high-quality results on schedule and under budget.
Pricing: Customized quote provided upon request (free demo may be scheduled)
Why use Viewpoint Team?
This cloud-based solution aims to seamlessly connect the workforce at the office and those in the field, ensuring the success of any construction project. Viewpoint Team’s 360-degree visibility helps in better decision-making, reducing errors along the way and increasing the profits of all stakeholders involved.
Pricing: Available upon registration (free demo also provided)
Why use CMiC?
Designed for general and specialty contractors, CMiC is a cloud-based construction management platform that drives efficiency throughout the project as it optimizes both administrative and in-field workflows, and enhances communication among various departments.
Pricing: Schedule a meeting with the sales team for more information (free demo also provided)
Platforms supported: Web, On-premise, iOS, Android
Why use Finalcad?
A comprehensive productivity platform made for construction companies, Finalcad allows all departments involved to collaborate instantly even with minimum to no training, so they can adapt to constraints on-site, find the best solutions for problems, and deliver high-quality results on time.
Free version: Yes. This comes with basic features for up to 15 forms or projects.
Pricing: Premium plan costs €29 (≈ $31) per user per month, billed annually
Why use Newforma Project Center?
Project Center is Newforma’s solution for keeping plans and specifications organized and accessible when required. It unifies information in a central dashboard, allowing members from different departments to manage revisions, track status, and monitor the progress of a particular activity. Aside from saving time, the software also ensures the success of a project.
Pricing: Contact the software provider for more information (a free demo may be scheduled)
Why use Projectmates?
A digital tool made specifically for construction owners and their stakeholders, Projectmates’ specification management software allows teams to plan projects, streamline building processes, and collaborate easily for the satisfactory completion of any project.
Pricing: Contact Projectmates for more information (custom demo also available)
Why use DocXellent?
Created by Ensur, DocXellent’s product specification management software enables users to control and approve details of the specs created through a centralized database before it is sent to third-party partners and other stakeholders. With this digital solution, companies can be assured that their practices are standardized from top to bottom.
Pricing: Contact the software provider for more information (a demo may be requested)
Platforms supported: Web, On-premise
Specification management software is a digital tool designed for managing product or project specifications. By collating, organizing, and tracking the must-have information for the task, relevant teams can maintain consistency, accuracy, and collaboration throughout the development process. Features like version control, document sharing, and collaborative tools ensure that the document will have detailed data required for the manufacturing department to develop the product.
Product specs are crucial in developing any product as they contain information like technical requirements, manufacturing instructions, and numerous others. This is more than just a list and, without product specification management software, problems like communication breakdowns, version control issues, and non-compliance with regulations could negatively affect the end product. Here are reasons why this is a must-have.
Product specification management software may be a stand-alone application or a module of a more comprehensive quality management system or a manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platform. Whichever you decide to get, make sure it has the following:
Most of the options described above are designed for companies in the construction industry, save two. SafetyCulture and DocXellent may be used for specification management in product development and manufacturing. It is important to take note of these distinctions so that you can choose which suits your business needs best. Take a look at the summary below before making your final decision.
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Eunice Arcilla Caburao
Eunice is a content contributor for SafetyCulture. A registered nurse, theater stage manager, Ultimate Frisbee athlete, and mother, Eunice has written a multitude of topics for over a decade now.
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