Specifications Reference Resource Sector

American Institute Of Architects - Resources include AIA contract documents, handbooks, guidelines, and MasterSpec.
ARCAT - Library of manufacturer's specifications and CAD details; directory of building products and manufacturers. Free downloads, sponsored by vendors.
Arcom Master Systems - MASTERSPEC specifications and SPECWARE™ specification development and production tools.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association-Standards and Certification for Architectural Hardware - Publisher of standards for architectural (door and window) hardware. Product directory, sales of standards documents, and technical support.
Construction Criteria Base - Documents used in building design and construction, including guide specifications, manuals, handbooks, regulations, and reference standards. Drawn from U.S. Federal agencies and private sources, a limited number of these documents are free to "guest" users.
The Construction Specifications Institute - Technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows. CSI MasterFormat provides a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.
Construction Specifications Canada - Specifications documents and templates, directory of members.
C-Specs - Specifications consulting firm offers short-form construction, maintenance, repair specifications and bid forms.
Davis Langdon Everest - On-line specification writing system.
Digicon Information Inc - Canadian "National Master Specification" and SpecSUITE documents and consulting services.
e-specs - Information on this specifications consulting firm.
FacilitySpec - Online RFPs for facility maintenance and repair projects. Specifications and contract documents provide standards for roofing, plumbing, paint, ceilings, and other construction trades. Contractor notification service.
First Source Exchange - Building products catalogue with preliminary product selection information, comprehensive listing of manufacturers, SPEC-DATA technical product information, and MANU-SPEC® proprietary specifications.
Kalin Group - Master Specifications, including outline and short forms. Information on Kalin Associates, a specification consulting firm.
National Pavement Contractors Association - Specifications for pavement related work, a glossary of pavement terms, and personal help with pavement specifications or questions.
Railroad Specifications Guidelines - Documents for the construction and maintenance of utility installations made on, over, or along a railroad's mainline right-of-way/property.
School Dude - Information for school maintenance professionals, including postings of specifications and bid documents.
Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice - Directory of members, forum for specifiers, and information on the organization.
Speclink - Products for cost management, cost engineering, value analysis, and construction specifications.
4specs - Building products catalogue, with links to manufacturers.
Specsintact - System for preparing standardized facility construction specifications worldwide. Used by NASA, the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Spectext Master Guide Specifications - System for preparing clear, concise specifications that conform to CSI formats.
SpecType - Training for SGML SPECSINTACT (Military specs)in the United States.
Spexwest - Information on this specifications consulting firm. Offices in California, Washington, and Ukraine.
State of New York, Office of General Services - Design and construction master specifications and contractual legal requirements.
Sweets - Building products catalogue includes product specifications, CAD Libraries, Manufacturer's Rep listings, and instant RFI service.
US Veterans Administration Facilities Management - Guidelines, standards, and information on USVA construction programs.