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Our 12th report on digital construction and BIM to find out the latest technology trends among construction professionals. See how your experiences and views compare with your contemporaries, and how people are using digital tools and approaches to address industry challenges.
This article explores the meaning of net zero and the human impact on greenhouse gas emissions. We also explore how England’s Approved Documents L, F and O can be used together to achieve maximum results when specifying a building’s energy efficiency, ventilation and thermal comfort. The information here may also be helpful when working with related documents from other jurisdictions (Ireland, North Ireland, Scotland and Wales).
See how new standards in sustainability will impact both specifiers and manufacturers in this NBS article recapping Gary Clark’s presentation at the Construction Leaders’ Summit 2023.
Producing better specifications may be the key for architects and specifiers who need to reduce risks across every area of a construction project. Are you giving your specification process the attention it needs?
As one of London's four esteemed Inns of Court, the Inner Temple, established in 1506, required a delicate touch during its refurbishment. Penny Hydraulics embarked on a mission to integrate advanced raising and lowering systems without disturbing the site's historical essence.
As part of the product development process at NBS we listen carefully to customer feedback and we also take on board suggestions from our own specification consultancy teams who develop specifications for large complex projects in the UK and overseas.
The new Consultancy Bundle from NBS grants you exclusive access to expert insights, CPD training on specification writing, and technical guidance on project queries, giving you more time to focus on design and your business.
Recap Dame Judith Hackitt’s excellent speech on upcoming changes to the Building Safety Act and what they mean for specifiers and manufacturers with NBS.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can have a broad meaning, with a wide range of associated terms and definitions. In the National Audit Office’s 2005 report 'Using modern methods of construction to build homes more quickly and efficiently', MMC is defined by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as simply ‘…a process to produce more, better quality homes in less time’.
Fix performance requirements, improve collaboration and make early-stage decisions based on the sustainability aspirations and project budget by starting your NBS specification much earlier in a project.
