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The World’s Leading Specification Software

Programa
Programa
Updated: 03 July 2024

Are you overwhelmed with the endless spreadsheets, documents, and software you use to manage your architectural or design projects? If you answered yes, then you’re not alone; hundreds of designers we surveyed while building Programa expressed the same thing as their number one frustration with technology in delivering projects. With advanced scheduling capabilities and real-time access to specifications and schedules, Programa ensures you, your team and your clients stay on top of your project’s progress.

Programa’s scheduling and specification features are seamlessly integrated across our tools, from idea to procurement, allowing you to focus on the tasks without requiring time-consuming data entry.

Find time to design again, without needless data entry.

Imagine organising all your project materials in one centralised location. Programa’s product library consolidates all your materials, fixtures, furniture (or whatever your specification needs) into one centralised location, providing easy access and reuse of specifications and other product information. You no longer need to spend hours sifting through multiple documents to find what you want. You can easily search by keyword, manufacturer or product name to find the information you need quickly and efficiently. Use the Web Clipper to add products from anywhere online to your project’s product schedule or your studio’s Product Library. Add custom specs and attachments like installation instructions for a complete overview of a product.

The Programa Product Library

Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration

Designs aren’t just about visuals; they’re also about communication. Programa understands this, which is why it’s made sharing your design concepts and specifications effortlessly easy. With just a click, access live views across mood boards, specifications, and other design aspects. These aren’t just any views; they’re dynamic, real-time, and designed to facilitate collaboration.

Whether it’s your design team, suppliers, tradespeople, or clients, everyone can have customised access to the project’s specifications and schedules. This means everyone is on the same page, making misunderstandings and miscommunications a relic of the past. In the age of remote work and global collaborations, Programa’s specification software proves to be an indispensable asset.

Presenting your design concepts and specifications professionally and with good design is essential for impressing clients and securing project and product approval. Share specifications in a click with Programa’s shareable live views across specification, mood boards and more. These features facilitate seamless collaboration with your team, suppliers, trades and clients by providing customisable, real-time access to project specifications and schedules. Programa’s specification software ensures smooth communication and lets all parties stay informed and aligned throughout the project. Make version control issues a thing of the past as Programa’s specification features guarantee seamless communication, keeping everyone informed and on the same page at all stages of the project.

Share always up-to-date, custom views of your projects and specifications.

Customisation at its Best

In the realm of design, individuality reigns supreme. Understanding the multifaceted demands of various design studios, Programa emerges as a dynamic tool rather than a static, one-size-fits-all solution. It celebrates the fact that each project, studio, and stakeholder group is unique, offering a plethora of customization features that allow you to fine-tune its functionalities to match your specific requirements.

With Programa, you’re in the driver’s seat. Whether you’re preparing a presentation for an initial client meeting, conducting a midpoint review, or preparing for a final project handover, the software ensures you present just the right amount of information, tailored to your audience. By giving you the power to control what your stakeholders view, Programa allows you to keep certain elements under wraps until you’re ready to unveil them, ensuring each phase of your project gets the spotlight it deserves.

Streamlined communication enables stress free creativity

For designers and architects aiming for perfection in every aspect of their projects, Programa’s specification software is a must-have. It offers a harmonious blend of functionality, flexibility, and finesse, ensuring your projects are presented impressively and managed efficiently. Embrace the future of design specifications by starting Programa free today.

Table of contents
  1. What is a Spec Sheet?
  2. The Power of Programa
  3. Flexible Design Features
  4. Ease of Use
  5. Cost Savings
  6. Increased Productivity
  7. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  8. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    1. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
    2. What are cookies?
    3. How do we use cookies?
    4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    5. Optional Cookies
    6. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
    7. Updates to this Policy
    8. How to contact us
    9. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    10. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  9. Introduction to Programa
  10. Getting Started Dashboard
  11. Schedules
  12. Client Dashboard
  13. Web Clipper
  14. Pinboards
  15. Project Management
  16. Address Book
  17. Invoicing
  18. <strong>Small-Batch Ceramics With Lasting Impact</strong>
    1. &nbsp;
    2. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
    3. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    4. Tailored PDF Exports
    5. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    6. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
    7. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
    8. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  19. Materials Mastery: Sourcing, Selection, and Inventory
    1. Pinboards: Your Creative Oasis
    2. Financial Finesse: The Art of Business Management
    3. Embark on Your Programa Journey Today
    4. Top practices for managing money
    5. The Issue
    6. The Result
    7. The Solution
    8. 13 June 2024
    9. 07 June 2024
    10. 06 June 2024
    11. 04 June 2024
    12. Latest Updates
    13. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    14. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    15. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    16. Sourcing Materials and Products
    17. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    18. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    19. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    20. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    21. Take Control of Your Studio Today
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
    22. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    23. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    24. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    25. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    26. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    27. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    28. 28 November 2024
    29. 27 November 2024
    30. 26 November 2024
    31. 20 November 2024
    32. 19 November 2024
    33. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    34. Get Started Today
    35. Fixed Image Layouts
    36. Web Clipper Scraper
    37. Hyperlinked URLs
    38. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    39. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    40. 30 May 2024
    41. 27 May 2024
    42. 24 May 2024
    43. 23 May 2024
    44. 16 May 2024
      1. Task Management
      2. Phases
      3. Dynamic Views
      4. Prepare your Studio
      5. Key Changes
      6. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
      7. Future Releases
      8. Support
  20. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
    3. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
    4. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
    5. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
  21. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  22. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
  23. About March Twice Interiors
    1. Partnership
    2. It Makes Sense
    3. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    4. About Programa
    5. About the Interior Design Society
      1. The End of Creative Interruption
      2. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  24. The Dawn of SmartSpec: Your Creative Companion
    1. Creativity Amplified
    2. Beyond Documentation: The Future of Design Workflow
    3. Your Practice, Transformed
    4. Join the Creative Revolution
    5. The Future is Here
    6. Experience the Transformation
    7. What’s New at Programa?
    8. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
    9. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
    10. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
    11. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    12. Customisation at its Best
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Unlock efficiency and creativity in your design projects with Programa, the premier specification software updated on 20 March 2024. Say goodbye to the hassle of spreadsheets and disjointed documents. Programa is designed to streamline your architectural and interior design projects from conception to procurement. Featuring advanced scheduling, real-time access to specifications, and a centralized product library, it enables seamless collaboration and instant sharing across your team and clients. Discover how Programa transforms project management, allowing more time for design and less for data entry. Start your free trial today and experience stress-free project management tailored to the unique needs of designers and architects.