Specify
Guide specifications, project specifications, product selection, Basis of Design, compliance review.
GuideSpex
A division of Jordan Consultants, LLC
GuideSpex Specification Solutions for Manufacturers
Specialized technical specification consulting created exclusively for building product manufacturers.
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Better technical specifications
For more than twenty years, Jordan Consultants has helped architects, engineers, Owners, and Design Professionals develop high-quality construction Specifications. GuideSpex extends that expertise directly to manufacturers.
We help technical information become clear, accurate, coordinated, easy to use, and genuinely valuable to the Design Professionals who rely on it.
How we help
Clarity from product data to Project delivery
Research
Product research, technical documentation, standards, codes, certifications, sustainability information.
Support
Architect/designer consultations, design assistance, substitutions,
Resource
Specifications, technical data, installation information and educational resources.
Spex Health Chex
Incremental checking, obsolete products/finishes, code changes, review of existing specifications.
Our services
Specification expertise, built around your product
Practical, technically sound support across product development, specification adoption, and ongoing management.
Manufacturer Representation & Product Development
- Product specification development
- Manufacturer specification strategy
- Product positioning within specifications
- Competitive product analysis
- CSI/MasterFormat classification
- Technical data organization
- Specification adoption strategies
Product Specification Services
- Product research and selection
- Product specification writing
- Guide specification development
- MasterFormat / CSI specification alignment
- Performance and material requirements
- Basis-of-Design specifications
- Proprietary and performance specifications
- Product substitutions and approved-equal reviews
- Specification updates and revisions
- Specification compliance reviews
Project Specification Support
- Project product research
- Project-specific Specifications
- Specification section editing
- Substitution review
- Submittal review support
- Value-engineering alternatives
- Construction administration support
Specification Management
- Master Specification management
- Office master updates (Health Chex)
- Specification standards development
- Section template development
- Periodic code and standard updates
- Product discontinuation monitoring
- Manufacturer and product database maintenance
Architectural & Design Support
- Architect and designer product consultations
- Product application recommendations
- Technical literature review
- Design development support
- Construction-document support
Continuing Education & Industry Training
- AIA/CES presentations (Lunch & Learn)
- Specification-writing education
- Technical product presentations
- Product training coordination events
- Continuing education programs
- Manufacturer training
Put your product information to work
Let’s build specifications that communicate clearly, support the Design Team, and strengthen your product’s position.