Business Details
We have been operating continuously online since February 1996, originally launching as Specs-Online.com. Our platform functions as a comprehensive yellow-pages style directory connecting building and design professionals with manufacturers. We provide an organized resource structured around Uniformat and MasterFormat classifications, covering categories from building substructure and interiors to engineering services and site development. Our expertise lies in aggregating and presenting technical product data to facilitate specification writing and product research. We maintain a strictly neutral position, as we do not manufacture or sell any of the products listed in our directory.
Our commitment to data integrity is demonstrated through our monthly updates, which track company name changes, acquisitions, and closures. We foster a collaborative community by offering a discussion forum and publishing past newsletters for ongoing professional education. Our focus is exclusively on serving the US and Canadian markets, ensuring regional relevance for our users. We uphold strict privacy standards and do not target users within the European Economic Area. Our longevity in the digital space reflects our consistent ability to adapt and serve the specification needs of the industry.
Our commitment to data integrity is demonstrated through our monthly updates, which track company name changes, acquisitions, and closures. We foster a collaborative community by offering a discussion forum and publishing past newsletters for ongoing professional education. Our focus is exclusively on serving the US and Canadian markets, ensuring regional relevance for our users. We uphold strict privacy standards and do not target users within the European Economic Area. Our longevity in the digital space reflects our consistent ability to adapt and serve the specification needs of the industry.
Highlights and features
- Our directory has been continuously operating since February 1996.
- We update our manufacturer listings early each month.
- We maintain strict neutrality by not selling listed products.
- Our listings track company name changes and acquisitions.
- We serve exclusively US and Canadian construction professionals.
Services
Manufacturer Directory Listings
Our core service provides a structured directory of building product manufacturers organized by Uniformat categories. This allows architects and specifiers to efficiently locate technical contacts and websites. Users benefit from monthly updated data that tracks corporate changes, ensuring research accuracy.
Showcase Listings
We offer premium showcase listings that allow manufacturers to display a 160 by 144 pixel image alongside 55 words of descriptive text. This targeted advertising positions products directly in front of specifiers searching in relevant technical sections. It provides enhanced visibility compared to standard directory entries.
