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An introduction to specification writing for building services engineers

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CPD training session

An introduction to specification writing for building services engineers

This CPD session has been designed to give an overview of the key principles and purpose of specification writing. It explains the benefits of using a digital specification platform and demonstrates how to use the cloud-based specification platform, NBS Chorus.

During the session we cover the following topics:

  • What a specification is and why it’s important
  • The benefits of using a digital specification platform, demonstrating NBS Chorus
  • How to structure your specification
  • Editorial principles
  • The ‘Golden thread’ of information

If you would like to find out more about any of the topics covered in the CPD session, including NBS Chorus, visit theNBS.com or email events@thenbs.com

NBS is proud to be the official specification and product data partner for CIBSE and we’re offering all CIBSE members a preferential rate on a NBS Chorus subscription.

Speakers

Paul Swaddle, Head of Technical Solutions at NBS