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SpecLink® Training

Our professional trainers can introduce you to the many features of SpecLink and get you using your new productivity tool in as little as one day.

After attending our class, you’ll be on your way to producing specs faster and more easily than you ever imagined possible.

Testimonials:

“I had never used (or even seen) the SpecLink software and now feel confident I'll be able to utilize it to its fullest potential within a short period of time." --  Los Angeles - November 2009

Since the training class, I have been using the heck out of the software! I am much more comfortable in it now. I actually enjoy doing spec's now, and that is a sickness!”  --  Hall & Ogle - Principal. Regional Class, February 2009

“….the best way to start using SpecLink.”  --  MIT Lincoln Laboratory - August 2009

"If anyone uses SpecLink regularly, I would highly recommend their two day course. Unless you already know how to import, export, create links in and between sections, create user choices (including global terns such as Owner, Architect, etc), and key lines to be included in reports (such as a list of submittals, lists of manufacturers, etc.) this course will be well worth your time." - Excerpt from 4specs.com forum by Curt Norton, February 2009

"Having used SpecLink for several years, I had not taken a class before and seeing how the linking and non-printing checklists work will make our SpecLink use much more beneficial to our office." - East Lansing, Michigan, March 2009

"The instructor was very knowledgeable on SpecLink and an effective trainer. Excellent!" -- Indianapolis 2008

"Well paced. Perfect proportion of instruction, demonstration, and hands on activity. The lessons did not drag - good content and well suited for a variety of users. Easy to stay engaged." -- On-site training for Page Sutherland Page, Texas, 2007

"The smaller class size was helpful for 'one on one' instruction." -- Seattle 2008 (more)

training dates
DATE LOCATION TWO
DAYS
June 29-30, 2010 Atlanta, GA $895
July 20-21, 2010 Minneapolis, MN $895
August 10-11, 2010 Indianapolis, IN $895
September 14-15, 2010 Portland, OR $895
September 28-29, 2010 Atlanta, GA $895
October 12-13, 2010 Milwaukee, WI $895
November 29-30, 2010 Las Vegas, NV $895
December 7-8, 2010 Dallas, TX $895
December 14-15, 2010 Atlanta, GA $895

Based on demand and availability of adequate computer facilities, BSD offers training workshops in major cities. If you are interested in attending such a class in a city not shown on the list on this page, please fill out this questionnaire indicating the number of attendees you would expect to send and the location(s) that would be acceptable.

Overview: Covers the content of the master database, software operation, and descriptive and proprietary specifying tactics and techniques.

Length: 9 am to 5 pm with lunch on your own.
Cost for Scheduled Workshop: $895.
Cost for Workshop At Your Site: Please contact us.

Workshop Topics: Improving Your Spec Writing Efficiency and Accuracy

  • Basic and advanced navigation in the software.
  • Basic and advanced editing techniques.
  • The power of linking and choices.
  • How to use the LEED® checklists and tools for LEEDv3 (2009) rating systems.
  • Office master concepts; integrating your corporate knowledge in SpecLink.
  • How to create office masters for typical projects, customized with choices, links, tags, and notes.
  • How to import existing sections you already have in word processing.
  • Using and creating automated checklists that increase productivity.
  • The final document: formatting, printing, and exporting.

AIA Members: BSD will report 7 LU's (Learning Units) for each day; 14 units for both days.
CSI Members: You may self-report 7 contact hours for each day, 14 total, toward your CCS, CCCA, or CCPR Certification renewal.
BSD provides each attendee a Course Completion Certificate for their records.

Early Bird Special - sign up for an Atlanta class more than 60 days in advance, and receive a 10% discount on your enrollment fee.

Payment is required in advance to hold your place in the class. All dates are tentative and may be rescheduled by BSD with 22 days notice.

TESTIMONIALS

"This course will greatly assist me in using SpecLink. My partner needs to be here next time!" -- Los Angeles 2008

"The course did a good job of covering some basics quickly and I never felt lost with the subject matter despite limited experience with the software." -- Atlanta 2008

"Facility was perfect for training, with individual workstations and hospitality provided." -- San Francisco 2007