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What’s new in NBS LCA: Our latest features
Explore the latest developments in NBS LCA, including its new connection with NBS Chorus.
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Designing sustainability into construction – proof over promises in sustainable construction
With tightening regulations and growing client demand, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable progress against carbon reduction targets. For specifiers, that ...
Construction Products
Dulux Trade launches new solution for high-humidity spaces
Because of how they are used, kitchens and bathrooms experience more moisture, more contact, and more ongoing maintenance. Standard emulsions are not designed for this level of use. Over time, ...
The hidden cost of compliance: why architects are demanding a new era of product transparency
Few pieces of legislation have reshaped the UK construction industry as significantly as the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). Introduced to improve accountability, traceability and safety standards ...
Top 5 resources for Landscape Architects
We have picked five key resources we think you will find useful if you are a practicing Landscape Architect. You could be just starting out in your career or have been practising for years, either ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Reduce embodied carbon from the start
Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.
Delegates are set to flock to the Boiler Shop (birthplace of Stephenson’s Rocket) in Newcastle upon Tyne for a packed BIM Show Live programme on Wednesday 28 February and Thursday 1 March.
Digital Transformation
Announcing the NBS BIM Object Standard 2.0
We’ve been making some improvements to the NBS BIM Object Standard. We’ve simplified the structure and reduced some of the requirements. The changes were developed with the help of our Canadian ...
Digital TransformationConstruction Products
Uniclass 2015 - January 2018 update
The Uniclass 2015 tables were last updated in October 2017 shortly after the Project Management was published. Between updates, we liaise regularly with a growing number of individuals and ...
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
What is fake news?
We've searched high and low but Collins' 'word of the year', fake news, doesn't feature in our BIM jargon buster
What is Ewfefvr?
We've checked and Ewfefvr doesn't feature in The Periodic Table of BIM. It is, however, your one-stop shop to unravel the mysteries of BIM.
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2018 NBS National BIM Survey
Tell us what you think about BIM by taking part in the NBS National BIM Survey.
Digital TransformationSurveys
Lawray Architects transition from NBS Building to NBS Create
Lawray Architects is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Architectural practice founded in 1974. Their mission is to provide clients with an exceptional service by using their talent and expertise to ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Fight fire before it starts with Crown Trade Timonox
When it comes to fire safety, each component of a project plays its role in mitigating the risks associated with an outbreak of fire – from the structural integrity of a building to the materials ...
NBS ID - Your online passport to services from NBS
It's quick and easy to sign up for a free NBS ID Our one-time registration gives you immediate access to a range of NBS services, bringing all your projects and information together in one place.
Sustainable construction: why building responsibly is better for the planet – and business
Sustainability is important in every aspect of our lives – and its importance is growing every year. A recent study found that consumer brands demonstrating commitment to sustainability outperform ...
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