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.

• Misunderstanding BIM

  Is the 'drawing board-to-CAD' versus the 'CAD-to-BIM' comparison fair? Michael Crowhurst, senior BIM co-ordinator at one of Australia's leading building services consultancies, gives his view. read more on 'Misunderstanding BIM' ...

• BIM Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work

  The BIM Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work simplifies the BIM processes and clarifies contradictory terms causing confusion in the industry. Core BIM activities are considered in the guidance for each stage of the plan. read more on 'BIM Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work ' ...

• Launching the NationalBIMLibrary.com

  Times have changed and people are now recognising BIM is about data not just pretty visuals. David Light, BIM Manager at HOK London, speaks with Stephen Hamil from NBS about the launch of the nationalBIMlibrary.com. read more on 'Launching the NationalBIMLibrary.com' ...

• NBS National BIM Library launches

  After more than a year of investigation, development, consultation and investment by NBS, the National BIM Library was officially launched at Ecobuild 2012. read more on 'NBS National BIM Library launches' ...

• Building Information Modelling and interoperability

  Many believe that the problems of silo working and badly coordinated documentation will be greatly reduced through the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM). For this to work successfully, interoperability is critical, but what are the different levels of interoperability?. read more on 'Building Information Modelling and interoperability' ...

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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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