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Your complete source for finding, selecting, detailing and specifying building products. Main Menu HOME PODCASTS MEMBERSHIP ARCATEMY DETAILED PARTNERS START ARCAT LOGIN LOGOUT Industry Insights | Architectural Solutions ARCAT Offers Core Technical Services and Tools for All of Your End-to-End Projects A visionary design is only as strong as the materials chosen to build it. We’ve partnered with ARCAT because they provide the critical link between creative ambition and physical reality, giving design and construction professionals the momentum to make confident product decisions in real-time. By transforming complex technical data into an intuitive, highly accessible experience, they eliminate the friction from the building process. Everything needed to push a project off the page and into the ground is right at your fingertips. Explore their core tools below. Imagine having the entire universe of building products instantly accessible in one beautifully organized place. That is the sheer power of ARCAT. Their database is an absolute juggernaut, delivering complete, wall-to-wall product coverage across every single one of the 48 standard CSI Divisions. Whether you are detailing foundational concrete in Division 03 or engineering complex electrical power generation systems in Division 48, ARCAT serves up exactly what you need. It is the ultimate, frictionless toolkit guaranteeing you will find the perfect specifications and BIM objects to bring absolutely any vision to life, no matter how massive or complex the build. ARCAT, Inc. The Connective Tissue of the AEC Industry Original Founder: Rick Janet Current Leadership: Casey Janet (CEO) and Bill Janet (President/CTO) Founded: 1991 Access Model: 100% Free with no mandatory registration Platform Scale: Over 25,000 pages of building product data Signature Tools: SpecWizard, CAD Drawings, and BIM Objects Media Reach: Creators of the hit Detailed podcast with over 1.1 million all-time downloads Sustainability Resources: Comprehensive directory of GreenReports, LEED certifications, HPDs, and EPDs Database Scope: Complete building product coverage across all 48 standard CSI Divisions Inclusive Design: Dedicated resources and searchable catalogs specifically for ADA-compliant products ARCAT is a dynamic, frictionless ecosystem designed to seamlessly connect the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community. Built to support professionals through every phase of the building lifecycle, from early conceptual design through construction and facility management, ARCAT transforms how design intent becomes built reality. For architects, engineers, and specifiers, the design process is often a race against the clock. When late-night deadlines loom and instant, reliable product selections are critical, ARCAT delivers without hesitation. By intentionally removing traditional barriers to entry, meaning no paywalls, hidden fees, or mandatory registrations, the platform ensures that high-quality, actionable building data is always immediately accessible. Professionals can freely pull from expert-level resources that feature the exact geometry and intelligent data required for model analysis and specification writing. This open-access approach allows design teams to work faster, avoid misspecification, and protect their most valuable asset: time. For building product manufacturers, ARCAT acts as a strategic bridge into the architect’s workflow. Rather than relying on disruptive outreach, manufacturers are positioned exactly where and when specifiers are actively searching for solutions. This organic visibility during the crucial early stages of design ensures that products are considered, detailed, and specified more frequently. It elevates a manufacturer’s presence, seamlessly weaving their products into the very fabric of the architect’s blueprints and project documents.  Building for a greener future shouldn’t mean drowning in endless research. ARCAT completely revolutionizes how design teams tackle sustainability by putting a massive, easily searchable directory of eco-friendly building data right at your fingertips. Need GreenReports or LEED certifications to hit those crucial project goals? They are queued up and ready to go. Looking for transparent Health Product Declarations (HPDs) or Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)? ARCAT delivers them instantly. They take the total headache out of green building, empowering you to seamlessly design cutting-edge, sustainable spaces that make a massive impact on the world. https://youtu.be/gjGf8efrt4c?si=nYsQ3NW04HVB5eXV Great architecture welcomes everyone, and ARCAT makes inclusive design absolutely effortless . They champion universal accessibility by offering dedicated, hyper-focused resources and instantly searchable catalogs packed exclusively with ADA-compliant products . Forget the endless, frustrating hunt for components that meet strict accessibility standards, ARCAT puts everything front and center so you can select and specify with total confidence. This is exactly how you design beautiful, compliant, and truly welcoming spaces without slowing down your creative workflow for a single second.  Beyond its expansive digital capabilities, ARCAT is a deeply invested partner in the ongoing growth of the AEC community. Whether it’s providing continuing education through Arcatemy or uncovering the complex, human stories behind architecture on the highly successful Detailed podcast, the platform goes far beyond being a simple directory. It is an indispensable daily resource that empowers building professionals to design smarter, build better, and navigate the complexities of the modern construction landscape with confidence.   Additional Details: ARCAT serves as a primary, free digital resource for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community, providing a comprehensive database of building product information, specifications, and design tools. Founded in 1991, the company has evolved into a digital powerhouse designed to streamline the project documentation process. A central component of ARCAT’s industry engagement is the Detailed podcast, hosted by Cherise Lakeside. The podcast focuses on “lessons learned” through deep dives into complex and unusual building projects, moving beyond product marketing to provide technical education and human-centric storytelling. Key industry challenges highlighted by the organization include a critical mentorship gap as the “Baby Boomer” generation nears retirement, the necessity of foundational education through programs like the Construction Document Technology (CDT) course, and the undervalued expertise of manufacturer representatives.  Organizational Overview:   History and EvolutionARCAT was founded in 1991 by Rick Janet, who previously managed the “Sweets” product catalogs. Originally established as a print directory for building product manufacturers, the company transitioned into the digital space as the internet emerged. It remains a family-owned business, currently led by Rick’s sons: Bill Janet (President and CTO) and Casey Janet (CEO). Scale and AccessibilityFrom an initial 13 web pages, ARCAT has grown to include more than 25,000 pages of product information and technical tools. A core tenet of the platform