I Help Small and Medium Sized Architecture Firms Improve Their Project Success Through Better Specifications.
Aloha! I'm Vinson Hiraoka, Principal at Spesify LLC. I specialize in providing exceptional architectural specification writing services that empower architects (like you) to focus on amazing designs. I'm here to help you deliver successful projects with a super client experience. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, I can support you on both public and private sector projects throughout the United States.
I Help Architects
Save Valuable Time and Reduce Stress Through Better Specifications.
Your clients demand aggressive design schedules. No matter what size your team is, specifications take up a significant amount of time which could be spent on other aspects of work.For project architects, this includes design, project management, quality control, coordination, and more.For principals, it's even more valuable to have time to run your business, stay on top of finances, and get more work.By working with Spesify, your in-house team will save precious time and reduce stress. Redirect your physical and mental energies to concentrate on designing wonderful architecture. Leave the ASTM standards, tedious formatting, and installation criteria to me.
What Do I Mean By
"Better Specifications"?
During Design:
I create specifications that are:
• Clear, concise, correct, and complete.
• Fully coordinated with your drawings.
• Delivered early so you have time to review before client submittals.Great specs aren’t boilerplate — they’re project-specific tools that back up the quality of your design and reduce liability risk.
During Bidding:
Stronger specs reduce contractor RFIs and addenda, making the bidding process smoother, less costly, and more predictable. They also lead to better bids, which helps you and your client feel more confident in selecting the right contractor for the job.
During Construction:
Specs that are well written and coordinated:
• Reduce the time spent reviewing submittals.
• Lower exposure to costly change orders.
• Help keep projects moving on schedule.In other words: fewer surprises, fewer disputes, and fewer headaches.
Totally Transform Your Specification Experience
| Transform Your Self-Performed Specs From: | To | High Performance Spesify Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Specs as an afterthought and secondary consideration. | to | Specs as a top-priority done professionally. |
| Poorly coordinated with your drawings. | to | Well coordinated with your drawings reducing risk and liability. |
| Less time for drawings, more stress, weaker design. | to | More time for drawings, reduced stress, wonderful design. |
| Ambiguous, too wordy, wrong or missing information, and incomplete. | to | Clear, concise, correct, and complete. |
| Inflated staff effort during bidding and construction. | to | Reduced time and effort means more profit and less stress. |
| Other consultants are difficult to work with. | to | Accountability, reliability, and trust are core values and practices. |
| Poor specs and increased problems signal low quality to your clients. | to | Emphasize your high quality, high performance reputation. |
How I Ship It
On-Time Delivery
I pay close attention to schedules and plan my work in advance of project delivery milestones. I work closely with your architects and staff.
Best Industry Standards
I utilize AIA MasterSpec and MasterFormat documents to give you the most current industry-standard architectural specs customized to your project.
Technical Expertise
I use cloud infrastructures, apps, and AI to power and automate all of my business systems. Your team will benefit from a partner with forward thinking.
Easy To Work With
Accountability and Trust
Your business success is my business success. I take accountability for my performance seriously. Trust is earned every single day.
Relationships With Aloha
I understand what local relationships, culture, and communication are all about. Respect, responsibility, and humility are my core beliefs.
No Aggravation Policy
I believe working together should be a positive team experience for both parties. Relationships which create unnecessary hardships aren't tolerated.
Add Me To Your Team
Aloha, I'm Vinson Hiraoka, AIA, CSI, CCP, Principal and Architectural Specification Writer at Spesify. I bring over 22 years of architecture and cost estimating experience to your projects.That background gives me a unique perspective on how projects succeed (and where they struggle). I leverage these insights with deep technical expertise to produce better specifications and project delivery results.But beyond these technical skills, I believe that close collaboration and positive relationships are the core of how I work. I approach every project with professionalism, open communication, and the mindset that we’re partners in achieving your goals. Details matter to me — a lot. My job is to make your job easier and your projects more successful.I hold a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, am a licensed architect in the State of Hawaii, and a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) through AACE International. I'm also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).As a solopreneur, I appreciate your business and value for your support.
I'd Love To Connect With You Today.
Reach out today and let's discuss how we can work together to make your projects a success. You can also connect with me on Linkedin and send me a direct message if you prefer.
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