PORTLAND, Maine, March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- InterSpec today announced support for Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 2006, next generation AutoCAD(R)-based building design and documentation software from Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 helps architects realize their ideas by delivering flexibility in both implementation and use, the efficiency of real-world building objects, and the very best AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity.

With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 architects can start working immediately with minimal training, and implement Autodesk Architectural Desktop at their own pace with the familiar working methods and user interface. Combining e-SPECS and Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, customers can realize time and cost savings by automating the preparation of their construction specifications. As the designer enters drawing objects, text, keynotes, blocks, hatches, and any other drawing elements, InterSpec's e-SPECS interprets these elements to automatically create the specification and keep the drawing and specs in sync.

The new features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, including more standard detail content 2006, make it easier than ever to create and manage specification documents with e-SPECS.

"By integrating with the latest features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, InterSpec enables our joint customers to save time and reduce mistakes developing their construction specifications," said Phil Bernstein, vice president of Autodesk's Building Solutions Division. "We are excited to have the strong and rapid support of InterSpec and the e-SPECS family of products from InterSpec for Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006."

"Our partnership with Autodesk and our tight integration to Autodesk's industry leading building design solutions enables InterSpec customers to create more robust and automated specification solutions resulting in time and cost reductions with improved project quality," says Seamus McGrady, vp of sales & marketing at InterSpec.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers create, manage and share their digital assets more effectively. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive advantage by becoming more productive, streamlining project efficiency, and maximizing profits. Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information about Autodesk, please visit www.autodesk.com. The Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) is comprised of more than 2500 technology partners around the world, that extend Autodesk solutions to meet the industry-specific needs of customers. New 2006-compatible applications from ADN partners are launched every day at: www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

About InterSpec LLC

InterSpec provides construction document management solutions and services built on its e-SPECS specification management technology. Its e-SPECS software automates the specification process by extracting the product and material requirements directly from the project drawings, eliminating many hours of tedious preparation time and ensuring that the drawings and specifications always agree. e-SPECS integrates the entire project team into the specification development process streamlining the document management process and reducing reliance on inefficient word processing systems. For more information visit www.e-specs.com or contact sales at 207-772-6135 or email to sales@e-specs.com.

Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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CONTACT: Michael Brennan of InterSpec, +1-207-772-6135, or mbrennan@interspec-llc.com.

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Michael Brennan of InterSpec, +1-207-772-6135, or mbrennan@interspec-llc.com