Architectural Specification Templates
What’s in the Architectural Specification Package, and How Architects Use It
311 professionally written specification sections. One-time purchase. No subscription.
Download the Architectural Package — $999
Who This Is For
You are an architect or designer specifying building systems and exterior assemblies on commercial, mixed-use, or residential projects. You need a professional starting point for every section — but you don’t need a $2,500 annual subscription to get one.
SpecsMadeSimple’s Architectural Specification Package gives you 311 fully editable specification sections in Microsoft Word, written by a specification professional with 30 years of experience. Buy once. Use on every project. No renewals. No platform to learn. No surprises.
What’s Covered
The Architectural Package spans the full scope of exterior and building system specifications across every major division:
- – Procurement and contracting requirements
- – General requirements
- – Existing conditions and demolition
- – Concrete — cast-in-place, precast, polished, and specialty finishes
- – Masonry — brick, concrete unit, stone, cast stone, and glass block
- – Metals — structural, ornamental, stairs, railings, and fabrications
- – Wood, plastics, and composites — framing, casework, paneling, and decking
- – Thermal and moisture protection — roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and siding
- – Openings — doors, frames, hardware, windows, glazing, and storefronts
- – Finishes — gypsum board, tile, flooring, acoustical ceilings, and paint
- – Specialties — toilet compartments, lockers, sunscreens, and building specialties
- – Equipment — loading dock, parking, foodservice, and building equipment
- – Furnishings — window treatments, casework, and site furnishings
- – Special construction — metal buildings, pools, and radiation protection
- – Conveying equipment — elevators, escalators, and wheelchair lifts
- – Earthwork — grading, excavation, and termite control
- – Exterior improvements — paving, fencing, and site furnishings
- – Utilities — subdrainage and pond liners
How Architects Use It
As a project starting point. Pull the sections you need for the project in front of you, edit the manufacturer names and project-specific details, and issue. Most sections take under 20 minutes to edit for a specific project.
As the core of your office master. Purchase the Architectural Package once and build it into your office master specification. Start every future architectural project 80 percent done.
As a gap filler. Already have an office master with strong coverage in most divisions? Use the Architectural Package to fill the sections you’re missing or that haven’t been updated in years.
What Makes These Sections Different
Short enough to actually get used. Most commercially available specification sections run 15 to 20 pages. SpecsMadeSimple sections run one to four pages. Long enough to protect you legally and document what matters. Short enough that your contractor will open them, read them, and build to them.
Microsoft Word — nothing new to learn. Every section is delivered as a fully editable .docx file. Open it, edit it, issue it. No proprietary software. No subscription platform. No IT support required. If you know Word, you’re ready.
Written by a specification professional. Every section in the Architectural Package was written by a specification professional with over 30 years of experience. These aren’t assembled from generic content. They are working documents built from decades of real project experience.
No subscription. Traditional specification software costs $2,500 to $4,000 or more per year. The Architectural Package is $999 — once. Own it permanently. Edit freely across every project, every year, with no renewal invoice.
What’s Included
- – 311 specification sections in Microsoft Word (.docx)
- – Standard 3-part format — General, Products, Execution
- – Professional formatting throughout
- – Editing guide notes to help you make project-specific decisions
- – Instant download upon purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Most sections run one to four pages. Written to cover what matters on real projects without the administrative overhead of sections written for hospital-scale projects.
Yes. Every section follows the standard 3-part specification format used on public and private construction projects across the country. You are responsible for confirming compliance with any jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Absolutely. Every section is fully editable. Customize manufacturer selections, product requirements, and project-specific language for each job.
No. Every section opens in Microsoft Word. No plugins, no subscriptions, no special software required.
Unlimited. Your purchase covers your firm’s use across every project, forever.
Download the Architectural Package — $999
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