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Requesting Expert Product Recommendations

Get personalized product recommendations from Acelab's team of experts

Updated over a month ago

Acelab's team of industry professionals is ready to provide detailed product guidance based on your requirements. To receive product recommendations tailored to your specific project needs follow the steps below.

When to Request Expert Product Recommendations

Expert product recommendations are useful when:

  • You need specialized guidance on product selections

  • You want to validate your product choice

  • You're looking for alternatives based on specific criteria

  • You have specific project requirements that need expert consideration

There are three ways to request product recommendations from Acelab's experts:

  1. From Schedules (i.e. your Firm Library or a Project Schedule)


Request Product Recommendation from Schedules

  • Navigate to a Project, General Research, or Firm Library

  • Select Schedules from the left-side menu

  • Click +Add Product

  • Select Request Recommendation

  • Select the product category you need recommendations for

  • Include a message with details about your request

    • Tell us what your specific needs and criteria are, the more details the better
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Keep reading to see how to request recommendations from SpecPlanner and a Product Search, or jump to this section to see what happens after you submit your recommendation.


Request Product Recommendation from SpecPlanner

  • Navigate to SpecPlanner

  • Hover over the + sign next to the section you need recommendations for

  • Click Add Products

  • Select Request Recommendation

  • Select the product category you need recommendations for

  • Include a message with details about your request

    • Tell us what your specific needs and criteria are, the more details the better

Keep reading to see how to request recommendations from a Product Search, or jump to this section to see what happens after you submit your recommendation.


Request Product Recommendation from a Product Search

  • Click on Product Search in the left-side menu and select Products

  • Select the appropriate category
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  • Answer the quiz questions to refine your requirements

    • Feel free to select "Skip Questions" when needed

  • Navigate to the end of the quiz to access the request page

  • Click Get Pro Recommendations

  • Fill out the request form with any additional project-specific details

  • Submit your request

Note: Your product quiz results are automatically attached to your request, allowing our experts to better understand your needs.


What Happens Next?

  • You'll receive a confirmation email immediately

  • An Acelab expert will review your request

  • Once confirmed, they will open an online conversation

  • You may access the conversation from the Conversations button on the left-side menu, or the message icon on the top right-hand corner.


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  • You'll receive personalized product recommendations with detailed explanations and alternative options if applicable


Best Practice When Submitting a Request

  • Be as specific as possible in your additional requirements

  • Include any relevant project constraints or special considerations

  • Mention preferred manufacturers or certification requirements

Tip: Our expert recommendation service is designed to enhance your research and help you make well-informed decisions. The more details you provide, the more tailored our recommendations will be.



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