On this page, you’ll find videos that deliver useful tips on using Smartspec as well as webinars that cover some of our industry’s stickier issues.
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INDUSTRY WEBINARS
Achieving H1 window & door compliance
In the final webinar in our H1 series, industry specialists at FMI Building Innovation joined us to discuss achieving H1 compliance with windows and doors, including technical information relating to glass technology, framing systems, and low-emissivity glass, and assessing and selecting joinery for each climatic zone.
Achieving H1 floor & foundation compliance
In this webinar, we spoke with Greg Illing from Firth Industries about achieving H1 compliance with floors and foundations, including changes to methodologies and the reason it’s more difficult to achieve minimum R values.
H1 insulation compliance for residential and commercial applications
In this webinar, Todd Lindsay, Building Performance and Technical Manager for Comfortech Building Performance Solutions, discussed achieving H1 insulation compliance for residential and commercial applications. This informative webinar included advice on how to achieve compliance for residential ceilings, as well as important information relating to the insulation of commercial projects..
Discussing H1 with Auckland Council
A collaboration with Auckland Council, this webinar focused on the elements of H1 that have been put in practice so far, including how council process, inspect, and certify Code of Compliance Certificate requirements.
Mastering keynoting
A collaboration between Central Innovation and Smartspec, this free webinar focused on how to install and use Central Innovation’s Archicad Keynotes plugin.
Mastering the building consent process with Auckland Council
A collaboration between Auckland Council and Smartspec, this interactive webinar focused on what good applications look like and how to avoid the most common pitfalls that drive RFIs.
Smartspec Tips & Tricks
Focusing on time-saving tips and tricks, you’ll learn how to make your spec writing even easier.
SMARTSPEC HOW-TO VIDEOS
Adding a project from scratch
Great for anyone new to Smartspec, this video guides you through creating new projects from the ground up.
Creating a project from a duplicate
In this video, we’ll show you how to speed up spec writing by creating new projects using existing ones.
Adding a project from a generic template
Pick up more time-saving tips by learning how to create new projects using Smartspec’s generic templates.
Exporting specifications
In this video, we’ll show you how to export your specifications, including how to troubleshoot common issues.
Updating out of date specs
In this video, we show you how to bring your existing projects up to date with one click.