Specification Analysis
Drawing-to-Spec Cross-Reference
Cross-reference construction drawings against project specifications automatically. Catch material mismatches, missing requirements, and conflicting information before they cause field problems.
How It Works
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Upload Drawings + Specs
Include your drawing PDFs and specification documents. We handle project manuals of any size.
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AI Reads Both
Our AI extracts material callouts from drawings and requirements from specifications.
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Cross-Reference
The system compares what drawings show against what specs require, flagging discrepancies.
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Prioritized Report
Get a list of mismatches with severity ratings, sheet references, and spec section numbers.
Types of Mismatches Detected
Material Conflicts
- Drawing shows one material, spec requires another
- Finish schedule vs spec section discrepancies
- Hardware schedule vs door spec conflicts
- Equipment model vs performance spec mismatches
Missing Requirements
- Spec requires item not shown on drawings
- Drawing shows item not covered in specs
- Incomplete submittal requirements
- Missing installation instructions
Performance Discrepancies
- Fire rating conflicts between drawings and specs
- Acoustic requirements vs specified assemblies
- Energy performance vs specified products
- Structural capacity vs design loads
Coordination Gaps
- Referenced spec sections that do not exist
- Drawing notes that conflict with general conditions
- Division 01 requirements not reflected in drawings
- Warranty requirements vs specified products
Why Spec Analysis Matters
Specification conflicts are some of the most expensive issues to resolve. When a drawing shows one material but the spec requires another, someone has to make a decision. That decision often comes as an RFI, and the answer can trigger change orders, material reorders, and schedule delays.
The problem: Specs are hundreds of pages. Drawings are hundreds of sheets. Manually cross-referencing them is tedious and error-prone. Most teams only spot-check, hoping they catch the important conflicts.
The solution: Articulate reads both documents and finds discrepancies automatically. Every material callout on your drawings is checked against spec requirements.
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