Preparing infrastructure asset data for council submission has traditionally been a complex and time-consuming process. Capturing assets, assigning attributes, validating data, and generating compliant deliverables often requires multiple software packages, extensive manual data entry, and rigorous quality assurance.
The new A-Spec Module in Stringer v27 transforms this workflow by bringing the entire asset management process into a single connected environment.
From project setup and automated asset attribution through to AI-assisted editing, validation, and council-ready exports, the A-Spec Module simplifies infrastructure asset delivery while significantly reducing manual effort.
A Complete Asset Management Workflow
Built directly into the Stringer survey environment, the A-Spec Module provides a comprehensive workflow for capturing, managing, validating, and exporting infrastructure asset data.
Project settings, including A-Spec families, council details, certification information, and coordinate systems, are stored within the project, ensuring consistency throughout the entire asset management process.
By keeping everything connected within Stringer, users can eliminate disconnected workflows and maintain complete visibility over project data from start to finish.
Stay Up to Date with the Latest A-Spec Schemas
The integrated Schema Editor allows users to download the latest A-Spec databases directly from the Civil Survey Applications server.
Beyond simply updating schemas, the editor also provides the flexibility to customise them by:
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Adding new asset classes
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Creating custom fields
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Defining domain values
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Configuring validation rules
This flexibility allows organisations to adapt the system to evolving council requirements while maintaining compliance with current standards.
Automate Asset Attribution
One of the biggest productivity gains within the A-Spec Module is automated asset attribution.
Using survey codes and CAD layer mappings, Stringer can automatically recognise and classify hundreds, or even thousands, of infrastructure assets in a single operation.
The system supports:
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Survey points
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Survey strings
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CAD entities
For assets requiring manual intervention, intuitive tools such as Attach to Entity, Attach by Class, and Bulk Attach from Layer make assigning asset information fast and consistent.
Accelerate Drainage Projects with D-Spec Auto Populate
For drainage infrastructure, the A-Spec Module includes D-Spec Auto Populate, dramatically reducing manual calculations.
Using survey data, Stringer can automatically determine:
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Pipe inverts
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Surface levels
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Pipe lengths
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Grades
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Network connectivity
Tasks that would normally require extensive manual data entry can now be completed in a single operation, improving both efficiency and data quality.
AI-Assisted Bulk Editing
Updating large asset datasets no longer needs to involve hours of repetitive editing.
The built-in AI Bulk Editor allows users to describe the required changes using plain English.
Whether you need to:
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Standardise attribute values
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Populate missing information
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Update ownership records
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Respond to revised council requirements
the AI analyses your asset records and proposes the necessary changes in seconds.
Every proposed update is validated against the active A-Spec schema before being applied, ensuring users remain in complete control of the final result.
Review and Manage Assets with Confidence
Once assets have been attributed, the dedicated A-Spec Workspace provides a central location for reviewing and managing project information.
The workspace enables users to:
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Browse asset records
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Edit attributes
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Inspect asset networks
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Identify missing information
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Review incomplete records
Because all asset information remains connected to the Stringer project database, data integrity is maintained throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Validate Before You Submit
Council submissions often fail because of incomplete or invalid asset information.
The A-Spec Module automatically validates your project against the selected specification, identifying:
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Missing mandatory fields
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Invalid values
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Asset-specific validation issues
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Compliance errors
By identifying problems before submission, Stringer helps improve confidence that deliverables will meet council requirements the first time.
Generate Council-Ready Deliverables
When the project is complete, the A-Spec Module streamlines the export process by generating council-ready deliverables directly from Stringer.
Supported outputs include:
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ESRI Shapefiles
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MapInfo files
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Certification reports
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Complete submission packages
With just a few clicks, projects can move from validated asset data to submission-ready deliverables without requiring additional software.
Key Benefits of the A-Spec Module
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Complete infrastructure asset management workflow
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Automated asset attribution
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Support for survey points, strings, and CAD entities
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D-Spec Auto Populate for drainage assets
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AI-powered bulk editing using natural language
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Schema validation against council requirements
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Centralised asset workspace
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Automated compliance checking
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Council-ready export tools
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Reduced manual data entry and improved data quality
Smarter Asset Management from Survey to Submission
The A-Spec Module represents one of the most significant additions to Stringer v27.
By bringing asset attribution, AI-assisted editing, validation, and export together in a single connected workflow, Stringer simplifies the delivery of accurate, council-compliant infrastructure data while dramatically reducing manual processing time.
Whether you’re managing subdivision assets, drainage infrastructure, or large municipal projects, the A-Spec Module provides a faster, smarter, and more reliable approach to asset data management.
