Smarter Together: AI’s Promise for a Fully Coordinated BIM-Spec Future

For decades, the design community has dreamed of a seamless link between BIM models and specifications-but the reality has been a patchwork of partial integrations, failed pilots, and over-promised automation. In this session, we’ll explore why earlier “BIM-to-Spec” attempts fell short, and how AI-assisted coordination tools may finally deliver meaningful progress.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of what true coordination looks like-one that keeps architects, engineers, and specifiers in control, while allowing AI to eliminate redundant effort, reduce risk, and improve data consistency across the design-to-documentation process.

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What You’ll Learn

By the end of the session, attendees will:

✅ Understand why past BIM-Spec automation efforts failed-and what’s different this time

✅ Be able to apply the Gartner Hype Curve to evaluate new design technologies and investments

✅ Recognize that coordination, not automation, is the attainable goal

✅ Learn how AI can enhance human expertise instead of replacing it

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Meet the Speaker: Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson is the Director of Manufacturer Solutions at RIB Software, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in product management, with a focus on products’ built-in support construction specifications. Matt has dedicated his efforts to advancing the capabilities of RIB platforms such as SpecLink and SpecLive and extending the functionality of both platforms to include a new suite of solutions for Building Product Manufacturers, enabling digital specification management and collaboration between specification reps.

He previously had the role of CTO at MasterSpec and set up their original manufacturer program and technology stack. He is also the former American delegate for the International Construction Information Society, which provided him with the opportunity to collaborate with international efforts focused on improving coordination between BIM and specifications.

Event Details

📅 Date : Nov, 19 2025
⏳ Time : 11:30 AM EST
📍 Live Webinar : Limited Spots Available!

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