NBS Topics

• Design & Specification

  Find out more about the benefits of master specification systems, why materials blacklists shouldn't be used, and how to specify for sports facilities. read more on Design & Specification ...

• 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 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. read more on BIM ...

• Regulations & Standards

  Read detailed articles on many of the Approved Documents to the Building Regulations, including the new measures to make buildings more energy efficient, plus an overview of the changes to the Scottish Technical Handbooks 2007. read more on Regulations & Standards ...

• Building Services

  The building services industry is leading the way in energy efficient construction. Find out the latest on the use of renewable energy, such as biomass and photovoltaics for dwellings. read more on Building Services ...

• Practice Management

  It pays to get things right - we explain preliminaries and contemporary procurement, and with BRE Certification, introduce the concept of third party certification. read more on Practice Management ...

• Contracts & Law

  What are your options in dispute resolution? We explain the principal routes, and take a look at JCT Major Project Form and ICE Minor Works. read more on Contracts & Law ...

• Sustainability

  As green construction and sustainable development get ever more important, we help keep you up to date with articles on zero carbon homes, green roofs and sustainable housing, plus a unique bibliography of key documents and a glossary explaining a wealth of terms and acronyms on environmental issues. read more on Sustainability ...

• Building Technologies

  We keep you up to date with current best practice, with specially-written articles covering everything from nanotechnology in construction to timber certification. read more on Building Technologies ...

• Health & Safety

  Construction can be a dangerous industry, and it pays to understand both best practice and current legislation. read more on Health & Safety ...