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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. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
  2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
  3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
  4. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  5. The Programa Advantage
  6. The Trade Portal Advantage
  7. What’s New?
  8. Why Change?
  9. Key Enhancements
  10. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
  11. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
  12. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
  13. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
  14. Choose your must attend
  15. Space is intentionally limited.
    1. The Challenge of Traditional FF&E Scheduling
    2. Programa’s Specification & FF&E Solution
    3. Step-by-Step: Creating Your First FF&E Schedule
    4. Best Practices for Flawless Specs
    5. Real-World Impact
    6. Next Steps
    7. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    8. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    9. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    10. Reusing and Grouping Components
    11. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
      1. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      2. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    12. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    13. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    14. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    15. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    16. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
      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
    17. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    18. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    19. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    20. Client Approval Process
    21. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
    22. Key Benefits:
      1. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
      2. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      4. Getting Started is a Breeze
    23. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    24. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    25. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    26. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    27. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Benefits of the Update
    28. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    29. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    30. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    31. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    32. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
    33. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    34. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    35. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    36. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    37. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    38. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    39. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    40. Enter Programa
    41. Clear and Precise Presentations
    42. Easier Management of Data
    43. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    44. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    45. Customisation at its Best
    46. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    47. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    48. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    49. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    50. Bringing it all together.
    51. The Issue
    52. The Result
    53. The Solution
    54. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    55. Tailored PDF Exports
    56. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    57. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    58. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    59. Built by and for designers
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
    60. 13 June 2024
    61. 07 June 2024
    62. 06 June 2024
    63. 04 June 2024
    64. 12 July 2024
    65. 09 July 2024
    66. 05 July 2024
    67. 04 July 2024
    68. 02 July 2024
    69. 01 July 2024
    70. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    71. For Designers
    72. For Brands
    73. What’s Next?
    74. 19 December 2024
    75. 17 December 2024
    76. 10 December 2024
    77. 09 December 2024
    78. 03 December 2024
    79. What is a Spec Sheet?
    80. The Power of Programa
    81. Flexible Design Features
    82. Ease of Use
    83. Cost Savings
    84. Increased Productivity
    85. 30 May 2024
    86. 27 May 2024
    87. 24 May 2024
    88. 23 May 2024
    89. 16 May 2024
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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.