About Us - Specification Consulting

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Architectural Specification Consulting

We provide a wide range of specification consulting services for design professionals, owners, and developers for construction projects of all types and sizes. In addition to our own specifications, we have worked with most major master specification systems and have developed master specification systems for numerous design firms.

The scope of services we provides varies based on the specific needs of each project, but can include:

• Preparing preliminary specifications for use in pricing or design approval.
• Assisting in selecting materials and systems.
• Performing quality control and construct-ability reviews of drawings.
• Developing detailed specifications for use in bidding and construction.
• Evaluating product substitutions.

Building Product Marketing Consulting

With our extensive knowledge of construction products based on real-world experience, we assist manufacturers in understanding design professionals and providing useful marketing and technical support for their products, Our services can include:

• Developing or reviewing marketing literature and company websites.
• Writing guide specifications for products.
• Providing seminars for marketing staff; current topics include "Influencing Specifications" and "Getting the Most out of Your Trade Show Dollars".

Craig K. Haney, FCSI, CCS

Mr. Haney founded IntroSpec, specializing in construction technology and specifications, in 1988. Craig has over 45 years experience in the fields of architecture and construction with over 40 years dedicated to specifications and construction technology. He has consulted on projects covering a wide range of the built environment, both domestic and international. Mr.Haney has worked extensively with building product manufacturers, assisting them with understanding what design professionals need from building product manufacturers and getting their products specified.

In 2010 Craig founded SpexPlus, Inc. to provide no-cost master specifications to design professionals, with system costs paid by construction product manufacturers.

Mr. Haney is a Fellow of The Construction Specifications Institute and a CSI Certified Construction Specifier.

Elizabeth Cummings, RA, CDT,  LEED AP BD+C 

Ms. Cummings has over 25 years experience in the field of architecture.  She assumed the role of Principal of IntroSpec on January 1, 2019. Prior to working with IntroSpec, she was a Project Architect for both residential and commercial projects. She has experience in code reviews, producing construction documents, leading project teams, and running construction administration. Ms. Cummings began writing  specifications with IntroSpec in 2006. 

Elizabeth's past projects include the Aloft Element Hotel, AC+RI Hotel, Joule Hotel; Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe Renovation; and the Harrison County Courthouse Restoration.  

Ms. Cummings is a Registered Architect, a CSI Construction Documents Technologist, holds a Masters of Architecture from Texas A&M University, and is a LEED Accredited Professional of the US Green Building Council.

Jeff Cummings

Mr. Cummings has over 30 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Construction.  He has worked as project manager for both architectural and construction firms on a wide variety of award-winning projects. Jeff's past projects include the Texas State Capitol, Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe Renovation, Frankford Church, White Rock Boathouse, Meissner Brown Funeral Home, and Layland Museum and Smith Cultural Center. Mr. Cummings began working with IntroSpec in 2017. 

He has  extensive experience in building conditions, project management, design, construction document preparation, construction administration, budgeting, scheduling, and construction implementation, including the review and implementation of specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.