Specifications - Release Notes

Download by Division or Individually on Mobile (03/17/2026)

Procore now offers enhanced download options in the Specifications tool for both iOS and Android. Mobile users can now download individual specifications or entire divisions within any specification area. This update provides the flexibility to save device space and reduce data usage by allowing you to download and view the specifications you need. 

New AI-Powered Submittal Generator (03/17/2026) 

Procore is launching an improved Submittal Builder that gives you fast, accurate submittals with minimal manual effort. This feature leverages AI to draft a robust list of submittals while also predicting each submittal type and title. You can easily run the enhanced Submittal Builder by selecting spec sections from the Specifications tool. This version of the builder is available in English to Enhanced and Premier Procore accounts in the United States, Canada, and Australia. See Submittal Builder with AI: Generate Submittals from Specifications.

Unified Specification Listing for Mobile (09/23/2025)

Procore has unified the specification listing on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring consistency whether the Specifications by Area feature is enabled or disabled. The Specification Picker, used by multiple tools such as Observations, RFIs, and Inspections, has also been standardized to deliver a consistent user experience.

Modernized Experience (09/23/2025)

Procore has modernized the Specifications tool by updating the old Settings page and Specifications by Area page with updated design patterns, offering a more modern look and feel without any loss of functionality.

New Granular Permissions for Specifications (07/22/2025)

Procore has introduced new granular permissions to the Specifications tool, allowing for more precise control over user actions within the tool. The Specifications tool now supports more than a dozen new actions that can be configured within permission templates, providing enhanced flexibility and control. To learn more, see Specifications Permissions.

Modernized Mobile PDF Rendering (06/27/2025)

Procore has enhanced mobile PDF rendering for the Specifications tool for iOS and Android. The Apryse Viewer now provides a modern viewing experience, preparing the tool for future markup features.

ORGANIZE SPECIFICATIONS BY AREA FOR WEB AND MOBILE (05/19/2025)

Admins can now organize project specifications by building or project phase by turning on the Specifications by Area feature. Separate specification areas make it easier to find the correct specification, especially when there are multiple specifications with the same title or number. Learn more about how Admins can add, edit, or delete specification areas after enabling the feature.

This feature update is available on Procore Mobile apps on iOS and Android.

Modernized layout for specifications tool on web (12/16/2024)

The main page of Procore’s Specifications tool now matches other Procore tools with a modernized and intuitive interface. All the same tasks and features are available, and some appear only when you need them such as the edit, download, and delete menu appearing once you select list item(s).

Look for all your same buttons and features integrated into the main page instead of listed in a right-side panel. For example, instead of clicking the orange Manually Create Specs Sections button, click the white  ​​​​​​Create Specification button. See Manually Create Specification Sections to see the new interface and get navigational support.