# Page 3 | RIB SpecLink Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is RIB SpecLink the right Architecture solution for you? Explore 118 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/267349/SpecLink/reviews --- RIB SpecLink 4.5 (118) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of RIB SpecLink ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 118 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JV Jessiv V. Project Coordinator Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink review" May 27, 2025 4.0 Tech support has been helpful when I've needed to reach out. They are willing to work with me for solutions and are understanding and patient. Pros The linked features that make it easier to reference other specifications. The ease of editing header/footers and the format in one step, instead of spec by spec. Cons Editing entries and adding new lines/information can sometimes mess with formatting. Accepting track changes must be done spec section by spec section, instead of all at once for the entire project. There are some formatting limitations that require post processing to match client formats. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback with us! We're glad to hear that our tech support team has been helpful and responsive to your needs. Your appreciation of the linked features and streamlined header/footer editing is encouraging, and we understand the challenges you’ve noted with formatting and track changes. We’ll share your insights with our team as we work to enhance these aspects and improve overall usability. FL Frank L. architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink Review" May 28, 2025 5.0 Very good. Have been using product since the 90's when my subcription included receiving BSD SpecLink CD's on a regular basis. Pros telephone, live support. Someone is always available by phone during business hours to help with any problem Cons Does not have EVERY section that I need. Examples include: Pool lifts, Cable vehicle restraints, parts conveyors. Switched from [Construction Specpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225630/Construction-Specification-Solutions/) Very little support, complicated to operate Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Frank, for your long-standing support of SpecLink—it’s incredible to have such a dedicated user in our community! We’re glad to hear that our live telephone support has been a valuable resource for you. Your feedback about expanding section coverage is much appreciated, and we’re always looking for ways to grow our library to meet user needs. If there are specific sections you'd like prioritized, we’d love to hear more and pass it along to our development team. JE Joel E. Studio Director Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Service! Highly Recommended" April 1, 2026 5.0 Speclink has increased our efficiency at producing detailed, and informed specs that contractors can use with little RFIs. Pros Large source of products with valuable spec information integrated into the service for quick selections. Cons The interface can sometimes be difficult when trying to edit text and formatting paragraphs for clean reading. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Joel, thank you for your positive feedback and for highlighting how SpecLink is helping your team produce more detailed, informed specifications with fewer RFIs. We’re glad to hear it’s improving efficiency. It’s great to know the integrated product content is supporting quick and confident selections. We also appreciate your feedback on the interface during editing and formatting, as usability is an area we are continually working to enhance. Our support team is always here to provide guidance and help streamline your workflow. MG Maggie G. Design Coordinator Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink saves time and improves quality" May 27, 2025 5.0 SpecLink has been a great move for our company. The help team is responsive when we need them. It has saved us so much time assembling packages for reviews and clients. Pros Speclink makes printing specs to pdf a breeze. There are customizable options for how printing is handled. We are able to import specifications across projects easily and access that information quickly. Cons The spell check is rough and has a lot of improvement to be made. There have been some bugs in fonts/printing but the help team has resolved those. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Maggie, for your positive feedback and for sharing how SpecLink has benefited your company. We're glad to hear that our support team has been responsive and that features like PDF printing and importing specs have helped save you valuable time. We appreciate your input on the spell check and font/printing issues, and we’re actively working to improve these areas. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further assistance or have additional suggestions! RT Rebecca T. Office Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Beneficial product" June 24, 2025 5.0 Overall, I like the ease of use with SpecLink. With each new release, it gets better and continues to meet the needs of our Firm. Pros I love the Global Terms for quick edits and revisions rather than searching through multiple documents to make changes. It helps keep different sections referencing the same information from have accidental conflicts. Cons I want spell check to be on by default. Occasionally, SpecLink hangs up or something glitches, but the tech support is incredibly responsive and helpful. Switched from [Construction Specpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225630/Construction-Specification-Solutions/) We liked the Global Terms, the consistent updates of products and reference standards, and the ability to create new projects from active projects. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Rebecca, for your positive feedback and continued support. We’re happy to hear that SpecLink’s ease of use and Global Terms are helping streamline your firm’s spec-writing process. We appreciate your suggestion about enabling spell check by default and have shared it with our product team for consideration. If you haven’t yet, we invite you and your colleagues to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to explore tips that can help optimize your experience: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink KB Kent B. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use and quick to learn! " April 2, 2026 5.0 Pros I love that the learning curve is quick and relatively painless. I also like the broad range of management you can get across the platform. Cons Sometimes, it can be a little to easy for a junior user of the product to edit overall specs without realizing. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Hi Kent, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for highlighting how quick and painless the learning curve has been, we’re glad SpecLink is delivering both ease of use and strong project management capabilities. We also appreciate your insight about junior users potentially making unintended updates, as that’s valuable feedback we continue to consider when enhancing usability and controls. Our support team is always available to share best practices or workflow tips to help teams maintain consistency across projects. We truly value your input and partnership. CN Christian N. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "21st Century" April 2, 2026 5.0 It brought me to the 21st Century of spec writing. I am still a beginner, though... I am semi-retired, and don't want to work more than 20 hurs per week. RIB will help me achieve that goal. Pros It's easy to use, and has a lot of good content already. I was introduced to it by \[sensitive content hidden\] and am grateful she did. Cons 1) The #sle suffix after most (but not all) manufacturers' URLs. 2) I am having trouble getting the sheet specs to print "nicely", but perhaps that's just me. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Hi Christian, Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting how SpecLink has helped bring your workflow into a more modern, efficient spec-writing process—we’re glad to hear it’s been easy to use and valuable even as you continue building your expertise. It’s great to know the content library has been helpful, and we appreciate your honest feedback regarding URL suffixes and print formatting, as these insights help guide ongoing improvements. Our support team is always available to assist with formatting tips and workflows that can help streamline those areas. We’re grateful to be part of your journey toward increased productivity and success. KM Kevin M. Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Principal Engineer" May 27, 2025 4.0 Ease of use, great to share between organizations. I have used other systems in the past and SpecLink is better than others that I have used. Pros Ease of access and sharing with different organizations It is relatively easy to setup the projects and share. Cons Exporting sometimes takes a long time. Sometimes it is quick and sometimes it takes hours/next day. There seems to be little reason and no prompting. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Kevin, for your review and for highlighting how SpecLink has improved your experience compared to other systems! We're delighted to hear that the ease of use and project sharing between organizations have been standout features for you. Your feedback about export times is appreciated, and we understand how important consistency in this process is. We’ll share your observations with our development team to help improve this functionality. If there’s anything we can do to assist further, please don’t hesitate to reach out! CS Corey S. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good but frustrating....." June 24, 2025 4.0 Much better than other options. Header/footer is much better than other options and is why we changed. The templates are nice to have available. Pros Global Terms, number of sections available, printing to pdf with bookmarks. Ability to have templates Cons Cloud version is slow, I make revisions and they don't stick, the need to update for each section is a HUGE hassle! (Desktop had the option of updating all sections at once, why was this lost?) Formatting removed between Desktop and Cloud versions. This leads to more work for door hardware schedules and drawing index. Cloud version has been a step backward! Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Corey, for your candid and detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that features like templates, Global Terms, and improved headers/footers have been valuable for your team. We also understand your concerns about the Cloud version—particularly the loss of mass updates, formatting changes, and occasional performance issues. Your input has been shared directly with our product team as we continue to enhance the platform. In the meantime, we encourage you to join one of our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to explore tips and workarounds that may help streamline your workflow. To view our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink AK Anthony K. Mechanical Engineer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall a Great Spec Creation Software" April 2, 2026 4.0 Pros The ease of use to select and remove the spec sections you need or do not need. I also like how everything is created and the sections that can be edited are highlighted and clear. Cons The learning curve is probably what I liked the least. There are still a lot of things that I am not familiar with and how to do. Wish it was a bit more intuitive to use. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Hi Anthony, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for recognizing the ease of selecting and refining spec sections along with the clarity of highlighted content—we’re glad these features are supporting your workflow. We also appreciate your honest input on the learning curve and intuitiveness, especially as you become more familiar with the platform, and we’re continuously working to make the experience even more seamless for new users. Our support team is always available to help guide you through features and accelerate your comfort with the system. We’re grateful for your insights and your partnership. TS Thaddeus S. Managing Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SpecLink-The future of specifications writing." May 27, 2025 4.0 I personally enjoyed the experience and look forward to working in the "SpecLink" space in the future. Pros The ease and efficiency of the application. Templates and main formats are great and saves time. A glimpse of our future in Specifications writing. Cons Unpacking, using and getting proficient in short order. We enjoyed the database process and the overall collaboration features, which worked well with our consultants that use the application. Alternatives considered [Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/) Reason for choosing RIB SpecLink Ease of access, database driven and referral. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Thaddeus, for your positive feedback and enthusiasm for working with SpecLink! We're delighted that you found the application efficient and forward-looking, with templates and collaboration features adding value to your specification process. We understand that getting up to speed can be a learning curve, and we’re here to support you with resources and guidance to make the transition even smoother. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like assistance or additional training opportunities! MS Michael S. Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Issues with Speclink" June 25, 2025 4.0 Speclink has worked well for us. It needs to be improved so that we can easily update our company Standard Master Spec and to be able to update all other project specs when global changes are made. Pros Ease of use; cloud based; formatting; codes and standards; multiple users at the same time; consistency of output; etc. Cons Missing search and replace; inability to import sections into multiple projects; printing of individual sections with their table of contents; unable to print the entire spec along with the table of contents so that pdf can be easily used; Tables can be very difficult to insert and utilize; etc Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Michael, for sharing your detailed feedback—it’s great to hear that SpecLink’s cloud-based platform, ease of use, and formatting features are working well for your team. We also appreciate you highlighting areas where you'd like to see improvements, particularly around managing your Standard Master Spec and printing capabilities. Your input has been shared with our product team as we continue to enhance functionality across the platform. In the meantime, we encourage you and your colleagues to join one of our free SpecLink Cloud training sessions to discover helpful tips and workflows that may address some of these challenges: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink BM Bethany M. Project Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Improvement from the old spec system " June 25, 2025 5.0 Overall experience is a smoother process of spec-writing. Also appreciate that you can import similar specs from other projects (even if not originally created in SpecLink) and adjust accordingly. Pros Much improved spec-writing program compared to the old system. Provides a nice template for spec-writing, even offering suggestions, and makes it much less daunting and dry to go through. Also appreciate you can create projects within the program that encompass different specs, so you can keep things organized. Cons Headers and footers can be a challenge to edit and/or get editted to how you need them. Many of times our Clients have a specific company standard for how they want headers/footers shown (including specific colors for any revisions made) and this isn't as intuitive or smooth as I would like, but it is not a deal breaker given the many other capabilites of SpecLink elsewhere. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Bethany, for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that SpecLink has helped streamline your spec-writing process and made it easier to organize and tailor specs to your needs. We appreciate your feedback on header and footer customization and have shared it with our product team as we continue to improve. If you'd like to explore additional tips and tools, we encourage you—and any colleagues looking to enhance their skills—to join one of our free training webinars, such as SpecLink Cloud Essentials or New User Training: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink NK Naveen K. Senior Fire Protection Engineer Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Super easy and user-friendly way to write your detail spec's" June 24, 2025 5.0 Very good, user friendly, very detail with what needed to be covered in the spec's, matches with the floor plan, schedules and details from the design drawings. Pros Easy and very user friendly, it covers all main items, so the contractor will get a least chance to raise change orders giving the lack of information's from the specs. Cons Few items are repetitive from different spec's, for example, the PIPING SPECIALTIES in 210500 repeats in 211300, actually the one in 211300 is correct, so we can take out the one in 210500. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Naveen, for your positive review! We're glad to hear that SpecLink’s detail, usability, and alignment with design drawings are helping reduce change orders and improve clarity for contractors. We appreciate your note about the repetition in piping specialties between sections—feedback like this helps us refine and enhance content accuracy. If you haven’t already, we encourage you and your team to join one of our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to explore tools and best practices for customizing and optimizing your specs. To view our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink AR Adam R. Project Engineer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Speclink Review" May 27, 2025 3.0 My overall experience with Speclink is good. It is a solution to have all specs for all projects in one area. Would be nice if could have a process for spec deviations internal to the software. Pros Speclink allows for all specs to be consolidated space. The program is easy to use but does require some training. Cons Printing/exporting specs can sometimes be cumbersome. For those that are not familiar with the software it can be confusing to edit specs. Training required. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Adam, for sharing your positive experience with SpecLink and for highlighting the benefit of having all specs consolidated in one place. We appreciate your suggestion regarding an internal process for spec deviations and will pass this along to our development team for consideration. We also recognize that printing/exporting and editing can sometimes be challenging and agree that training is key to maximizing the platform’s potential. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like support or additional training resources! DS Dave S. Senior Project Coordinator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Speclink is the best!" May 27, 2025 5.0 We have been using speclink for quite a few years. They are helpful with learning and always providing updates. Pros Speclink is such a useful tool. Very collaborative and easy to use! I find the importing word documents very useful. Lots of options to make it work how you want it. Cons No issues at this time. I do wish the TOC printing was a little easier. Also printing headers and footers could use a little help for adjusting margins. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Dave, for your continued support and for sharing your positive experience with SpecLink. We're pleased to hear that the collaborative features and Word document importing have been useful for your team. Your feedback regarding improvements to TOC printing and header/footer margin adjustments is valuable, and we’ll share it with our development team for future enhancements. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance or have additional suggestions! MY Mark Y. US Sales Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Speclink review " May 27, 2025 4.0 It’s been a challenge but it’s a good program. Once you use it frequently. Once you start learning the software it gets easier. Pros Easy to sign in and start operating. Easy screens. What more can I say other than it’s a software to help. Easy to get info. Cons Confusing when you first start the program. Once you start to use it gets easier to use. Could be a bit user friendly. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Mark, for sharing your honest feedback and for recognizing the value SpecLink brings once you become familiar with it. We understand that starting with new software can be challenging, and we’re glad to hear it becomes easier with use. Your comments about improving user-friendliness are important, and we’re continuously working to make the platform more intuitive for all users. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like additional training or support to help ease your experience. EW Emma W. Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Beef up the base spec" June 24, 2025 4.0 Overall successful, leads to faster workflow. Would like to have UI improved a bit to allow for easier workflow. Pros Helpful to have options easily available in reviewing. Helps me learn more about possible specifications in reviewing options. Cons Seems a little skim on info in the base spec. It's hard to know what's missing from my spec with so few options in the base. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Emma, for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear SpecLink has helped speed up your workflow and that the review options support your learning process. We appreciate your input regarding the user interface and the level of detail in the base specs, and we’ve shared this with our product team to help guide future improvements. Meanwhile, we invite you and your colleagues to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars for tips on maximizing content and navigating the platform more efficiently. To access our SpecLink training resources, please go to https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink RL Randall L. Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Mostly Good System" August 8, 2024 4.0 Overall experience with the system has been good. The RIB Tech Support is awesome. When needed they have been great. Pros Ability to maintain and office master with preselected options and have updates be able to occur without obliterating master edits. Cons Update process: Should be able to update references for the entire project with one click. Often the updates are changing behind the scenes actions. Reviewing them does not tell you what is happening. The text shows as the same. I have had preselected options disappear in my master due to update modifications I was not made aware of. If there is going to be a change to a background process it needs to be clearly explained. Global terms can not be removed if you EVER used them and the project is still in your active list. Inserting a linked Section id is too difficult. It should not require digging several layers deep into the adding choices interface. If an item has been edited and you try to edit it again sometimes it tells you there is a previous edit and you have to delete all user edits before you can add another edit. Other times it work as expected. I can not determine the difference. Difficulty to visually distinguish selected vs. unselected items. Switch between normal and active view should be a toggle, not drop-down. Sections list on menu bar does not maintain it's status of all or active sections. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Randall, Thank you for your detailed feedback on RIB SpecLink. We're glad our Tech Support has been helpful and appreciate your insights on our system’s strengths and areas for improvement: Office Master Maintenance: We're pleased you find this feature beneficial, and we plan to enhance it further. Update Process: We understand the need for better transparency in tracking changes. Your concerns about reviewing updates and the loss of preselected options are valuable, and we'll work on this. Global Terms: We've noted your concern about removing global terms after use and will revisit this for better flexibility. Linked Section IDs: We're working to simplify this process to make it more intuitive. Edit Conflicts & Navigation: We’ll address the inconsistencies and improve visual distinction. Your feedback is crucial to our improvements. Please reach out if you need further assistance. SS Stan S. Engineer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bao Zao Lao Gou" August 8, 2024 1.0 Was able to get it to function in part. Some features are simply too difficult. But the process was way too difficult. I have been writing specifications for 30 years and never had this much difficulty before. Pros It has many features. Glad to see some innovation. Cons The visual graphics do not correlate to the functionality in a linear way. Have to spend hours and hours trying to figure things out. Need more plain english instructions and to avoid utilizing different terminology for the same things. Simple linear instructions with constant names and definitions are needed. It almost seems like different parts of the program are written by different people that don't communicate the protocol with each other. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Different Office and Employer. No real reason. You Choice window does not list Masterspec. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Stan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about RIB SpecLink. We genuinely appreciate your detailed insights and are sorry to hear that you found the process challenging. We’re glad you noticed the innovative features of SpecLink. We understand that the complexity and the need for clearer instructions can be frustrating. Your feedback on the visual graphics and terminology discrepancies is invaluable. We are continuously working to enhance user experience and will take your suggestions into account to improve the consistency and clarity of our interface. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We’re committed to making SpecLink more intuitive and user-friendly, and your input will help guide our improvements. If you have any more thoughts or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you and ensure you have the best experience possible with SpecLink. RS Ross S. Specifications Coordinator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink Program Excels" August 7, 2024 5.0 As a SpecLink user for 6 years I have watched it improve with each release. The functionality and ease of use reduce the time spent correctly unforced errors. The ability to link a project to a BIM file is a plus. Technical support is better than any I have dealt with for other software. SpecLink makes it easier to train new specification writers how to do their job. Pros The links within and between sections reduce the number of "I forgot" errors. Cons The icons on the toolbar are difficult to understand and the toolbar itself is not intuitive as to where functions reside. Alternatives considered [VisiSpecs](https://www.capterra.com/p/195874/VisiSpecs/) Reason for choosing RIB SpecLink Better features and customer support. Program does not rely on Word documents. Switched from [Deltek Vantagepoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225612/Vantagepoint/) We needed a specification writing program that was easy for both experienced and inexperienced staff members to use. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Ross, Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB SpecLink over the past six years. We're thrilled that you’ve seen continuous improvement in functionality, ease of use, and BIM file integration. It’s great to know SpecLink has positively impacted your work and that our technical support stands out. We also appreciate your feedback on the toolbar icons and layout. Making the interface intuitive is a priority, and your insights will be considered for future updates. We’re glad SpecLink meets your needs for better features, support, and usability for both new and experienced specification writers. Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal SpecLink user. We look forward to continuing to support your specification needs. Best regards, The RIB SpecLink Team MO Megan O. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software with a Few Bugs" August 7, 2024 5.0 Overall, I appreciate the ease of using the software, the functionality of it, ability to add User notes, import reference standards, ease of printing, etc. But there are a few annoying things that I would be very happy to have worked out as they do create issues. Pros It's very easy to edit. Anyone can learn the basics. If you have time and want to get deeper into the software there are additional tools that make the software even easier and save time for large projects and office Masters, etc. Cons There are a number of glitches with the software. If you select an option/choice that is different from the default SpecLink master, there is always the risk that when you print the section those changes will not print but will instead read as a code {CH#351125}. This has happened many times in our final Bid Sets after the QC process which is extremely disappointing. It means we have to QC the final set one more time after printing it just to ensure SpecLink didn't mess anything up. If there are glitches, your original text is gone and you have to take the time to recreate it from markups or the Office Master spec. I don't know what causes the glitches so am not aware of how to avoid this other than to create a User paragraph any time there are changes to the SpecLink section. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Megan, Thank you for your detailed feedback on RIB SpecLink. We appreciate your positive remarks about its ease of use, functionality, and features like User notes, reference standards, and printing convenience. We’re sorry to hear about the glitches affecting your final Bid Sets. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially after QC. Your experience highlights areas for improvement, and we are taking your feedback seriously. Our development team is working on enhancing SpecLink’s reliability. We’re investigating the issues you mentioned, including printing errors and loss of original text, to prevent future problems. If you encounter more issues or need assistance, please reach out to our support team. We’re here to ensure your experience with SpecLink is smooth and efficient. Thank you for your valuable feedback and for being part of the SpecLink community. Best regards, The RIB SpecLink Team JD Janet D. Sole Proprietor Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink review" August 7, 2024 3.0 I am finding that working in other master systems, such as MasterSpec with VisiSpecs and Conspectus Cloud is more efficient, easier to track progress in sections, easier to import sections, etc. Pros Interlinking of text, sections, etc. Access to the reference standard list for inclusion in the sections. Management of choices. Editing by inclusion and not losing text by deletion. Cons Inability to easily track which sections I have worked on in section list, by date and editor. In projects shared with me by clients, I do not have the functionality I need such as editing titles and numbers of sections and creating sections. Technical support that does not understand specification writing and the design profession needs. It appears that masters are not being updated and expanded any more. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Janet, Thank you for your detailed review of RIB SpecLink. We appreciate your insights into your experience. We’re glad you value the interlinking of text and sections, access to reference standards, and our management features. It’s encouraging to know these aspects benefit your workflow. We understand your concerns about tracking section progress, limitations in client-shared projects, and the need for more specialized technical support. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to enhance our platform. Rest assured, your concerns will be considered for future updates. We’re committed to improving our services to ensure RIB SpecLink remains a robust tool for professionals like you. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, The RIB SpecLink Team AI Andrew I. Vice President of Architectural Operations Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most fun you can have writing specifications!" August 7, 2024 5.0 Having worked with many approaches to specifications, is by far my favorite. I'm comfortable that the data going into my specifications is up to date and reflective of current standards. I love the flexibility of the platform and the allowance of customization; the ability to see the entirety of sections in case I change my mind; the incorporation of both system and user notes. I could go on and on ... but it really is the most fun you can have writing specs! Pros It's tough to identify my favorite feature of Speclink because there are so many. However, the one that I feel differentiates Speclink from other programs is it actively encourages the development of specifications organically throughout the entirety of a project - easily transitioning from Outline, to Short Form, to Full Specifications. It also is a great tool to help younger designers become more thoughtful and intentioned as they can use Speclink as a great resource for product research that has already been done. Cons Like most things, benefits increase with effort - what you get out of Speclink is proportional to what you put in. This can often mean that within a larger organization, you can end up with a range of results. Yes, setting up standards can help, but there are always users that will stick with "out of the box" rather than leaning into the power of the program. This can create issues QAQC reviewers really need to be mindful of. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review of RIB SpecLink! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your experience and that you find SpecLink to be the most fun you can have writing specifications! It’s fantastic to know that the flexibility, customization, and comprehensive features of our platform stand out to you. We’re especially pleased that the organic development of specifications and the tool's ability to aid in the growth of younger designers are making a positive impact on your work. Your feedback on transitioning between Outline, Short Form, and Full Specifications reflects exactly what we aim to achieve with SpecLink. We also appreciate your insight into the challenges of maximizing the benefits of SpecLink within larger organizations. It’s a valuable perspective and one that we’re continually addressing to ensure that our users can fully leverage the power of the platform. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. TS Timothy S. Mechanical Engineer, IT Manager Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RIB Speclink" August 7, 2024 5.0 Pros I like the ease of changing the formatting of all specs at once. It is also helpful when linked sections turn on automatically. Cons It can be a very tedious process to turn on a lot of sections at the beginning of a project. It might be more helpful if a user could check all the sections they want to turn on, and then click apply to turn on all those sections. It sometimes takes awhile to load when the user is checking lots of sections. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Timothy, Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB SpecLink! We’re thrilled you appreciate the ease of formatting changes and the convenience of linked sections activating automatically. Your positive feedback motivates us to keep enhancing the user experience. We truly value your constructive suggestions. The idea of selecting multiple sections at once and applying them in one go is insightful, and we understand how this could streamline the initial project setup. Feedback like yours plays a crucial role in guiding our development, and we’ll pass your suggestions to our product team. If you have more ideas or need assistance, please reach out. We’re here to support you and ensure SpecLink continues to meet your needs. Thanks for being a valued part of the RIB SpecLink community! ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.