Guides & resources
Specification method, take-off, consultation: our guides for project managers, architects and engineering firms.
- Specification method
How to write a construction specification: method, structure and pitfalls
Definition, structure by work package, step-by-step method and common mistakes: the guide to writing a clear, complete and enforceable specification.
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Generate a specification and a take-off from a 3D model
How a 3D model can pre-fill the specification and derive quantities automatically, to put an end to double entry.
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CCTP vs DPGF: what is the difference and how do they fit together?
CCTP or DPGF? One describes the works, the other prices them. Understand their role in the tender package, how they connect and why their consistency matters.
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Comparing construction bids: a method to analyse the offers
Why construction bids are hard to compare, the role of the pricing breakdown, a step-by-step method and the checks to make before you choose.
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Best construction specification software: a neutral buyer's guide
Selection criteria, market approaches and profiles: a neutral buyer's guide to choosing construction specification software that fits how you work.
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