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A picture paints a thousand words, but never underestimate the power of text 

A picture paints a thousand words, but never underestimate the power of text

BIM objects are much more than just graphical representations. read now ...

 

Video: Polyclinic for the Destitute, Old Delhi 

Video: Polyclinic for the Destitute, Old Delhi

Romi Khosla Design Studio's Polyclinic for the Destitute opened at the end of 2012. This programme, shot on location with interviews from the architect, is a critical appraisal of the building and its design ambitions. watch now ...

 

North East BIM Hub competition 

North East BIM Hub competition

NBS took part in the North East BIM Hub competition. Follow what happened during the event. read more ...
 

 

Video: New Approved Documents K and P: 2013 

Video: New Approved Documents K and P: 2013

This NBS TV programme explains the changes and examines several of the new diagrams and explains slight shifts in technical guidance. watch now ...

 

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Calling all nemophilists: five (more) reasons to talk about trees

Most textbooks on sustainable construction give wood a good report for its genuine green credentials, but timber is much more than just a construction product. Melanie Thompson of Get Sust! joins the nemophilists on a ramble through the forest of targets, regulations and innovations. read more ...

 
The cost saving benefits of BIM

In 2011, the Construction Strategy targeted savings of 15% to 20% by the end of this parliament in 2015. Are these savings achievable? Ahmed Zghari investigates. read more ...

 

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NBS supporting CITB BIM research – you can help too

CITB is researching BIM-related skills needs arising amongst traditional occupations within contractors, sub-contractors and trades-people. CITB would really like to hear from sub/small contractors with site-experience of BIM – are there any you can suggest? read more ...

 
NBS National BIM Library and prestigious award nominations

The NBS National BIM Library has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards, Building Awards 2013 Finalist for BIM Initiative of the Year, and BIM Initiative of the Year award in the Construction News Awards 2013, alongside NBS Create, shortlisted for the Digital Built Britain Award. read more ...

 

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