About ARCOM
ARCOM is the leader in specifications and the publisher of:
- SpecText®
- MasterSpec®
- SpecWare®
- SpecAgent®
SpecText is a master guide specification writing system designed to provide a method of preparing accurate
construction specifications for projects. SpecWare is a suite of specification productivity software tools that dramatically simplifies specification
creation and use. SpecAgent is a web‐based resource designed to work with master specifications that streamlines
the process of product research and comparison and manufacturer selection.
CONTACT:
Angie Matinkhah. M.Arch, Assoc AIA, CSI
Vice President, Marketing and Sales
amatinkhah@arcomnet.com
801.521.9162 x 224
www.arcomnet.com
Press Releases
For the latest announcements regarding SpecText and Masterspec Section-editing Tools, please refer to the press releases on this page.
ARCOM Announces Masterworks 7.0 – For MasterSpec and SpecText
Salt Lake City, Utah (September 13, 2011)—ARCOM is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Masterworks 7.0,
the latest in its SpecWare® suite of specification productivity software.
This release of the industry's most extensive productivity software for use with word processors will, for the
first time, allow licensed users of both SpecText and MasterSpec to seamlessly use the same tools to produce
construction specifications quickly and easily. Masterworks tools include: Project Wizard, New Specification
Wizard, Format Wizard, global editing, extensive reports, and much more. Masterworks will continue to be provided
complimentary to all current MasterSpec and, now, SpecText, clients.
A much-awaited new feature is the automatic and seamless update of Masterworks without the user needing to
reinstall the software; Masterworks will contact the ARCOM server for software upgrades and will automatically
download and install the upgrade once given permission by the user. In addition, a new “Push Notification” capability
will allow a firm’s IT staff to install and update Masterworks on their users’ computers without the users doing
anything -- the IT staff “pushes” the installation to the client boxes.
"These enhancements to Masterworks will be a major time-saver for the IT staffs of MasterSpec and SpecText
licensed users,” Christopher Bushnell, President and CEO of ARCOM. “This release of Masterworks brings long-needed
productivity tools to SpecText users, and provides a seamless environment for those firms who use both master guide
specification systems."
David E. Furry, PE, CDT, Director of SpecText
Salt Lake City, Utah (August 25, 2011) -- ARCOM is pleased to announce
the addition of David Furry, P.E., CDT, as the Director of Specifications
for its SpecText Master Guide Specifications, the source for streamlined
engineering specifications.
Mr. Furry has 38 years of design and construction experience
crossing a broad spectrum within the engineering field. He has masters
degrees in both civil and mechanical engineering from Michigan
Technological University, and his design specialties include
water/wastewater engineering, hydraulic modeling, water and wastewater
unit processes, piping and pumping systems, lift stations, process
design, and heat transfer. Mr. Furry has extensive construction
services experience in all phases of water, wastewater, and drainage
projects, and has developed feasibility studies, facility evaluations,
and operation and maintenance manuals. Through AWWA and WEF, he
developed and facilitated several training programs for operators
and engineers. In addition, he is active in CSI and EJCDC, and
served on the Environmental Engineers' Coalition (EEC) to redefine
the classification of water and wastewater equipment specifications
within CSI/CSC MasterFormat.
Prior to joining ARCOM, Mr. Furry, with a team of engineers and design
professionals, developed and maintained an extensive specification system
covering both architectural and engineering disciplines for a large
multi-disciplinary consulting firm. As the Director of SpecText Specifications,
Mr. Furry is responsible for maintaining all SpecText content, answering
technical questions from SpecText clients, and expanding the SpecText
libraries to address client needs.
Archived Press Releases
ARCOM Acquires SpecText Master Specification System - March 2011
SpecText for Your Alma Mater - November 2009