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Part3 vs AutoSpecs

Two ways AI shows up in submittals. AutoSpecs builds the submittal log from the spec book for the GC; Part3 helps the architect review incoming submittals and RFIs. Vendor-published facts only.

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Part3 vs AutoSpecs: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowPart3AutoSpecs (Autodesk / Pype)
CategoryConstruction administration, RFIs & submittalsAI spec review & submittal logs
AI role (our label)AI features added to established productAI-first
What it doesConstruction administration platform for architects covering submittals, RFIs, drawings, field reports, change documents, and pay apps in one record. AI features listed: AI Submittal Assistant (spec comparisons, summaries, Q&A, missing-item spotting), AI spec organization, and AI drawing detection. Imports submittals from Procore; works alongside Procore, Deltek, and Bluebeam. Vendor cites 20% faster submittal processing and 30% faster RFI response (vendor claims, not verified).Reads specification books to generate a draft submittal log in minutes: action submittals, product data, closeout, QA/QC, tests and inspections. Version compare highlights changed submittal requirements between spec versions. Suggested Submittals (powered by Construction IQ) compares the spec against historical project data to flag potentially missing items; vendor says the algorithm was trained on thousands of projects (vendor claim). Publishes logs to Forma Build. Offered as AutoSpecs in Autodesk Forma and as Pype AutoSpecs; Autodesk says both are included in the Forma for Construction Operations bundle.
Who it's forArchitects and other prime consultants running construction administration (pricing FAQ says the architect is usually the buyer). Relevant to GC estimators mainly as the other side of RFIs and submittals.General contractors' project and preconstruction teams setting up submittals at project start.
Pricing (as publicly stated)Per user, billed annually in USD: Core $150/user/month; Complete $200/user/month. Unlimited projects and unlimited free collaborator seats; the AI Submittal Assistant is listed on both tiers. Homepage says annual subscriptions start at $9,000/year. Discounts for 50+ users or multi-year terms by contact. (Checked Oct 14, 2026.)Not publicly listed (Autodesk says Pype AutoSpecs is licensed only through the Forma for Construction Operations bundle).
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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