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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

A specifier’s guide to BREEAM New Construction V7

Discover how specification can support BREEAM New Construction V7, with practical guidance from NBS and BRE on assessment requirements, evidence and more sustainable project outcomes.

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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 ...

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    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 ...

Reduce your fire risk: Crown Paints Timonox

Every single part of a building plays a crucial role in either mitigating or accelerating the risk of fire. From the structural design to the materials installed, every choice that a designer makes ...

NBS-LCA

Reduce embodied carbon from the start

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

Uniclass - April 2024 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to 6 tables.

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How standardised design can impact the future of construction

NBS’ Construction Leaders’ Summit 2023 brought together some of the brightest minds in the industry. Across a wide range of talks covering sustainability, safety, innovation and more, one message was ...

Design and Specification

Managing risk with NBS and The Construction Information Service (CIS)

The Construction Information Service (CIS) is a collaborative digital tool that offers access to an extensive library of over 28,000 construction industry-related publications from around 400 ...

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How data integrity forms part of British Gypsum’s DNA

As the UK construction industry continues to face regulatory pressure to increase safety standards, architects must select products and systems that offer high performance whilst maintaining a ...

Delivering a Sustainable Future in Construction

Sustainability in construction is an ever-present topic that impacts every part of the sector’s ecosystem. Catch up on key developments in sustainability from the NBS Construction Leaders’ Summit ...

Sustainability

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The crucial role of specification in risk management

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 ...

Building Safety Act

Specifying secondary glazing for improved window performance

It’s a sympathetic, elegant and highly effective retrofit solution, but when it comes to secondary glazing, there’s a lot to consider. So, Selectaglaze has put together these five key questions you ...

Advanced specification writing with Chorus Premium

This article looks at the NBS Chorus Premium feature set. Short videos showcasing each video are also provided for each feature.

Design and Specification

Introducing the NBS Consultancy Bundle

The new Consultancy Bundle from NBS grants you exclusive access to expert insights and technical guidance on project queries, giving you more time to focus on design and your business.

Design and Specification

Building Safety: The Time To Act Is Now

The construction industry is in the midst of rapid change. At the 2023 Construction Leader’s Summit, experts tackled the most pressing topics – including the challenge of improved building safety. ...

Building Safety Act

Uniclass - January 2024 update

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to 7 tables.

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