NBS and Building Information Modelling

At NBS, we are investing heavily in turning our specification and product information into digital objects in anticipation of the widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM). This information will be at the heart of the process and efficiency improvements for the industry. As part of this investment, NBS will be regularly publishing guidance and information on BIM resources for the construction industry.

• BIM: mapping out the legal issues

  This article outlines the legal issues that may occur in adopting the BIM process and how they may be managed, and expands the discourse on the appropriate approach for adopting BIM in the UK in light of these legal issues. read more on 'BIM: mapping out the legal issues' ...

• NBS National BIM Survey 2012

  We are pleased to say the results for the latest National BIM Survey are now available. The annual industry wide survey, carried out by NBS, provides the most comprehensive and accurate picture of UK BIM and its growing influence within the built environment industry. read more on 'NBS National BIM Survey 2012' ...

• BIM... Working without the full picture

  Rob Jackson, Associate at Bond Bryan Architects, discusses the importance of interoperability and communication when it comes to BIM. read more on 'BIM... Working without the full picture' ...

• BIM and the UK Construction Strategy

  David Philp, Head of BIM Implementation at the Cabinet Office and BIM Programme Director at Balfour Beatty, takes a look at the UK Government Construction Strategy and what 2012 has in store for BIM. read more on 'BIM and the UK Construction Strategy' ...

• BIM collaboration and engineering: many heads are better than one

  Driven to develop better and more efficient ways of working, Hannah George explains how communicating and delivering build projects using technology into operation, BIM has become a natural focus. read more on 'BIM collaboration and engineering: many heads are better than one' ...

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Videos relating to Building Information Modelling (BIM)
 

• Are you ready for the digital switchover?

  On Friday 16 September, NBS held its first BIM conference in conjunction with NLA at The Building Centre in London

• The NBS BIM Roundtable Discussion

  Key voices and leading industry commentators, including Paul Morrell OBE, discussing how BIM will impact the construction sector

• BIM: Building Information Modelling

  A basic explanation of what BIM is, how it aids collaboration, and the concept of parametrics as opposed to standard CAD methodology

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