Frequently asked questions

We charge vendors and manufacturers a subscription fee or a pay-per-upload fee to list their specs on the platform. This allows us to keep the search side free for architects, engineers, and contractors.

We take privacy very seriously. Any data you provide is used solely to improve your experience on SpecSearch, and we do not share it with third parties. Our platform is built with security in mind to keep your information safe.

We’re starting with the swimming pool industry, but we plan to expand into HVAC, construction materials, and other fields as we grow.

If you're a manufacturer or vendor interested in joining SpecSearch, we'd love to hear from you. During our founding phase, we provide a white-glove onboarding experience where our team works directly with you to build your product catalog, organize engineering documentation, and prepare your company for launch on the platform. Engineers, architects, contractors, and facility owners can begin exploring publicly available products immediately. Creating a free account provides additional features such as saving favorites and requesting access to manufacturer-controlled documentation.

We offer customer support via email, and we’re always here to help you with any issues or questions you might have.

Yes. Public files are free to browse and download. Creating an account unlocks favorites, project folders, rate/review, and history.

CAD (DWG/DXF), Revit (RVT/RFA), STEP/IGES, PDFs, images, and ZIP archives. Vendors can upload multiple file types per product.

Yes. Vendor accounts go through a lightweight verification to reduce spam and ensure content quality.

Yes. Vendors can keep drafts private, share via secret links, or publish publicly.

Sponsored results appear at the top of relevant searches with a “Sponsored” label. We track clicks at $10/click and never mix them with organic rankings.

An API is planned so firms can sync libraries into their own internal tools and BIM standards.