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A wide range of interesting articles that help you make informed decisions and deliver the best projects for your clients authored by our team of NBS subject specialists and construction industry contributors.

Sustainability

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 ...

Uniclass 2015 - January 2017 update

Uniclass 2015 is a dynamic classification for the construction industry. Our latest update features minor changes to six core tables in response to user requests.

Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
NBS-LCA

Reduce embodied carbon from the start

Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.

BIM deliverables

This article is part of the Getting started with BIM series brought to you in association with Graphisoft.

Digital TransformationGetting started with BIM

An employer's guide to personal protective equipment

What is PPE? PPE is a catch-all term that refers to a range of equipment designed to protect the user against health and safety risks at work. Examples include eye protection, safety helmets, gloves, ...

Standards and RegulationsHealth and Safety

National BIM Report for Manufacturers 2016

The National BIM Report is the most comprehensive analysis of the state of BIM within the UK construction sector.

ReportsDigital Transformation

A place to be proud of

Update: Since this article was first written, all the content from the NBS National BIM Library has moved across to NBS Source. ...

Digital TransformationNBS Old Post Office Refurb

National BIM Report 2016

The National BIM Report 2016 is the most comprehensive analysis of the state of BIM within the UK construction sector.

ReportsDigital Transformation

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Using the NBS BIM workflow on the Old Post Office refurb

We recently partnered with Soluis to produce a video showcasing how all NBS BIM solutions come together to form an integrated and cohesive workflow across the project lifecycle.

Digital TransformationNBS Old Post Office Refurb

Ecobuild 2016 - bsi's BIM solutions

Andy Butterfield, Global Head of Construction and Product Certification looks at BSI's role in supporting BIM, its range of certification and training solutions.

Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation

Ecobuild 2016 - Putting BIM at the heart of small practice

David Miller, from David Miller Architects, shares his journey putting BIM at the heart of his practice as part of the Digital Building Theatre programme at Ecobuild 2016.

Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation

Panel discussion at Art in Architecture

A 'panel discussion' session chaired by Peter Buchan, Senior Partner, Ryder Architects, at the Art in Architecture event.

VideoArt in Architecture event

Ecobuild 2016 - Practical BIM advice for Manufacturers ASSA ABLOY

Andy Stolworthy from ASSA ABLOY Ltd discusses Practical BIM Advice for Manufacturers in the presentation given as part of the Digital Building Theatre programme at Ecobuild 2016.

Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation

Building the case for an improved economy through culture

Video of the 'Building the case for an improved economy through culture' presentation by Jonathan Ruffer, Chairman of the Auckland Castle Trust, delivered at the Art in Architecture event.

VideoArt in Architecture event