ATS Help Center’s FAQ section presents the most common questions our users have about ATS Spec. For video tutorials and articles, go back to Tutorials.
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How come I didn’t receive my registration email after signing up?
Check your spam, junk or email security quarantine folders for filtered emails with the subject line ATS Spec Tool | Registration Email. This email will go to the email address you signed up with.
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How is ATS free to the designer? Who pays for ATS’ services?
ATS’ services are free to engineers, architects and interior designers through the support of leading manufacturers including Watts Water Technologies, A.O. Smith, Sloan and others. For a complete list of our sponsors, please see our sponsors summary page.
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What do you need from us to get started?
To get started, simply create a free account here. Please check your inbox for our validation email. This will allow you to set your password to start building specifications with ATS Spec Solutions!
From here, simply:
- Log onto buildyourspechere.com All of ATS’ tools and services are free-to-use for the design community.
- Enter project information: ATS automatically determines code compliant and compatible product combinations, based on project requirements and geographic location.
- Select a room and build your specification: ATS continues to expand its service offerings, to include new product categories. This allows for greater flexibility and a wider selection of equipment.
- Save, download, and print: 10+ different formats to choose from. No additional text editing is required!
We invite you to check out our comprehensive tutorials or schedule apersonalized demo, to learn more about how ATS can save you a lot of time.
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How do I log in/sign up?
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How do I download the software?
There is no software! ATS Spec Solutions is an online specification information system. All you need is an internet connection (and of course to sign up for a free account). We continuously strive to keep our website well maintained and updated to best serve our users. For best performance, ATS recommends that the ATS Spec Solutions be accessed through the latest versions of:
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Internet Explorer (at least version 9 & up)
To update your current web browser, please contact your company’s system administrator.
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What browsers do you support?
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How do I access brands that do not sponsors ATS’ systems?
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When will you have more divisions (of the spec) available?
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How can I get the most up-to-date version of the system?
ATS Spec Solutions is always available to our users in its latest version.
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What categories does ATS have?
ATS Spec Solutions offers a wide range of building categories, including:
- Commercial
- Educational
- Health Care Facilities
- Industrial
- Lodging
- Office Buildings
- Recreational Facilities
- Residential
- Security
- Transportation
If there is a different application you are working on, we can still help. Simply email your project details using our Email Spec Service.
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How does the ATS Spec system share documents between Architects and Engineers
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Will you make revisions on specifications?
Yes, please email ATS to request revisions at info@atsspec.com. If you already have a project created on our system, please provide your project name and the specific revisions you would like to make.
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Are you able to provide specs based on Revit model?
For more information, please send your request to ATS at bim@atsspec.com.
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How liable is ATS with their specs?
ATS provides product selections and schedules as a service at no cost. By accepting and utilizing the documents and information provided by ATS, the user assumes responsibility for review and approval of the content as used in a construction or design project.
The materials and information generated by ATS Spec Solutions are provided to the user on an “as is” basis and use are entirely at the user’s own risk. Specifications could contain material or information that is not accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. The user assumes all risk for any reliance placed on ATS Spec Solutions and the information contained therein. Allied Technical Solutions. (“ATS”) shall not be responsible or liable for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from the user’s use of, or inability to use, the information generated by ATS Spec Solutions. ATS is not responsible for any liability, of whatsoever nature, directly or indirectly, resulting from the use, misuse or misinterpretation of any content or service provided by ATS Spec Solutions.
ATS makes no covenants, warranties, representations, or guarantees, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, any warranty for information, content, services, or goods associated and/or contained by ATS Spec Solutions. ATS denies and disclaims all such warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title, expectation of privacy and non-infringement as to the information, materials, content, services and products on ATS Spec Solutions. ATS makes no representations, warranties, covenants or guarantees as to the quality, currency, suitability, truth, accuracy or completeness of any of the contents on ATS Spec Solutions, or any goods or services that may be associated with ATS Spec Solutions.