Dr Stephen Hamil

Innovation Director at NBS

Background
Stephen has been at the forefront of NBS product development since 1999, contributing significantly to platforms like NBS Chorus and NBS Source. As project lead for elements of the UK Government’s BIM Task Group 'Level 2 programme', he played a pivotal role in delivering the Uniclass classification system. A graduate of Durham University, Stephen holds a degree in Structural Engineering and a PhD focused on the digital modelling of building structures, combining academic expertise with decades of industry experience.

Areas of expertise
Commercial software development, BIM, Specification, Product Information, Sustainability.

Presented at
Stephen has presented on the main stage at numerous conferences at both national and international events.

Author
The lead author of the NBS Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing:
https://www.thenbs.com/best-practice-guide-specification-writing

Blog
Stephen regularly blogs on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhamil/recent-activity/articles

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Three reasons why NBS Chorus Pro is the right choice for your projects

05 August 2021 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

NBS Chorus includes the essential features needed to produce high-quality specifications in the cloud. The Chorus Pro level of subscription includes an enhanced set of features which enable complete cloud specification for smarter working. This article looks at these features, and the reasons why Chorus Pro is the right choice for organizations that specify on construction projects.

Making the most of NBS Source

24 June 2021 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

From the first versions of NBS, connecting specification writers with construction product manufacturers has always been a big part of what we do. In the 1970s, this was purely in the form of a promotional page within the paper version of NBS. This developed into the RIBA Product Selector directories, and then into digital websites for product literature, specifications and objects.

A coordinated approach to specification for clients

01 March 2021 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

In this article, NBS Innovation Director Dr. Stephen Hamil examines how construction clients are increasingly recognizing the importance of having a consistent approach to specifications on projects across their business.

NBS for small practices

14 July 2020 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

Many smaller practices work on less complex construction projects. While there is no universal definition of what a ‘small works’ project is, it is generally characterized by being simple, using straightforward methods, and it is typically procured following a traditional methodology.

NBS Source: a new future for manufacturer product information

30 March 2020 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

At NBS, our vision is to be the information platform for the construction industry. Our mission is to use the power of connected data to add value and enable a safe, efficient, high-quality industry. In this article Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director for NBS, takes us through the reasons behind the development our new platform NBS Source.

Collaborative specification writing

17 March 2020 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

This article illustrates how a specifier can use NBS Chorus to collaborate with a manufacturer to produce a complex specification.

Specifications and classification

16 October 2019 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

In this article Dr. Stephen Hamil explains the differences between structuring specifications by Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) and Uniclass 2015.

A more concise output format for specifications

16 October 2019 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

Working with specification specialists at the practices AHMM and BDP we have developed an alternative structure for the published output in NBS Chorus.

NBS and Autodesk - the story so far

21 August 2019 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

In 2016 it was announced that NBS has become the first UK organisation to become an Autodesk Solution Associate. Both organizations have been working closely together to develop the next generation of information and knowledge management solutions.

Common Data Environments

05 April 2019 | by Dr Stephen Hamil Last amended on 22 August 2019

The PAS 1192 series of standards and, subsequently, the ISO 19650 series of standards define the need to have a common data environment (CDE) for collecting, managing and disseminating information throughout BIM projects.

A Digital Future for the Construction Industry

03 January 2019 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

Arguably the biggest external factor influencing the construction industry is the world’s rising population. A recent World Economic Forum publication on the future of construction reported that the population of the world’s urban areas is increasing by 200 000 people per day.

What is COBie?

29 October 2018 | by Dr Stephen Hamil

Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is a non-proprietary data format for the publication of a subset of building information models (BIM) focused on delivering asset data as distinct from geometric information. Stephen Hamil examines COBie and discusses the role of CAD and master specification systems in creating this data model.

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