SIGNAL HILL, CALIF. — 1st Pricing, a Southern California-based e-commerce and technology company, launched its new Archi-Spec technology to provide architectural specifications to all users of the 1st Pricing BIM search technology. Archi-Spec is an extension of its patented BIM technology designed to provide critical product data and practical product content to architects for free.

"We have been providing line-item product pricing for years in our territories. This limits our service areas to those where we distribute products - primarily in western states," said Douglas Lopez, founder of 1st Pricing. "Our Archi-Spec program will now allow us to provide architectural specifications for real-world products on a nationwide basis on precise needs, as specified, by the architect or designer. It is also an incredibly valuable tool for government and military use in the sense that while they are focusing on 3D nad 4D models, they do not have 5D, let alone 1st Pricing's "5e" eCommerce technology. Every deal requires specific product information and it can be difficult to find out which products are available in target areas. Since we simplify the process as, essentially, a search engine for CAD plus adding our ability to identify sustainable and energy star rated materials will help them choose green products more effectively."

"Since the basis for all specifications is the project zip code, it also allows us to provide manufacturers, distributors and retailers precise demographic information months before product decisions are made."

With the click of a button, the 1st Pricing technology accesses multiple databases through an internet portal and can pull all brands that are available in the region plus green information, energy ratings, RFID, or any other relevant data. It can provide either availability options or comparison pricing of multiple brands to fill out a detailed bill of materials with all related content on demand. At the same time, an online shopping cart is created for easy fulfillment from a local material distributor based on the project zip code. Changes and updates are made within seconds so that everyone is on the same page. Today, the Company is focused on building materials for residential construction but plans to add commercial building products in the future. In the CAD industry, the supply chain component is often referred to as the "fifth dimension of CAD" or 5D.