Description

The Engineer’s Edge: Smarter Specification Workflows with AI

Abstract: 

Specifications are essential, yet they often lag behind modern design workflows—siloed, text-heavy, and difficult to coordinate. By digitizing resources like AIA MasterSpec and Spectext within a Common Data Environment, firms can unlock specification data as a foundation for AI-driven workflows. This session shares practical examples of how GenAI improves accuracy, reduces errors, and strengthens collaboration—helping engineers transform specifications from a late-stage task into a connected, future-ready practice that accelerates delivery and elevates project outcomes.

Speaker Information: 

Chris Metropulos (he/him/his)

Position: Senior Director of Product Management

Chris Metropulos is the Senior Director of Product Management for Deltek’s AECO solutions, where he leads the development of tools that make project delivery more data-driven and collaborative. With degrees in Architecture, Business, and Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Illinois, Chris bridges design practice and technology innovation. His work focuses on giving architects practical ways to harness technology to reduce risk, streamline workflows, and deliver stronger project outcomes.