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
NBS Guide: Embodied Carbon Calculations
Learn how to align your carbon assessments with BIM workflows. This guide to Embodied Carbon Calculations, developed by NBS and Circular Ecology, sets out a practical, standardised approach to calculating the embodied carbon of building materials and products, and how to apply this data to BIM objects.
Must Reads
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 ...
Design and Specification
Brick slip cladding systems – the need for robust specification
This article from the NBS technical team outlines specification for brick slip technology, including history, technology, design, safety and testing.
When product data creates risk, AluK delivers the clarity and support architects need
The need to build more homes, more quickly, has not changed. If anything, the pressure has intensified. However, the conversation around Modern Methods of Construction has evolved.
Implementing a security-minded BIM approach
The benefits of collaborative working are transforming the architecture, construction and engineering industries beyond recognition. However, with an increasing reliance on digital systems and ...
Digital Transformation
Reduce embodied carbon from the start
Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.
Confidence on UK infrastructure high but still much to do
A new report has found business leaders are optimistic when it comes to the development of UK infrastructure – at least in the short term.
Surveys
Expo success will see Scotland Build return
Scotland Build will return in 2016 after a successful two-day exhibition and conference last month. The event, held at Glasgow’s SECC, saw more than 125 exhibitors demonstrate their latest products, ...
Changes to consumer unit requirements in 2016
All consumer units must meet the requirements of the IET Wiring Regulations Seventeenth Edition Amendment 3 with effect from 1 January 2016.
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
Expo set to showcase Scottish construction
A new free conference and exhibition is set to showcase the success of the Scottish construction industry and the wide range of opportunities on offer north of the border.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Digital Construction Week looks to the future
Digital Construction Week draws to a close this evening after a packed three day programme that aimed to demonstrate how digital technologies are changing the face of the entire architecture, ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
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UK housebuilders urge action to tackle skills deficit
A shortage of skilled workers in the housebuilding industry, coupled with the current planning system, is hindering efforts to tackle the UK’s housing crisis according to new research.
Surveys
Construction Case Notes: New look for Birmingham’s New Street Station
Birmingham’s new-look New Street railway station gets its grand opening this Sunday (20 September 2015) after a five-year £600 million redevelopment programme.
Design and SpecificationVideo
Don't miss Digital Construction Week
Digital Construction Week next month is set to explore how digital technologies are changing the face of the entire architecture, engineering and construction industries - from design through ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
A warm reception for intelligent heating controls
With the nights starting to draw in and the summer drizzling to an autumnal conclusion many of us will be tempted to fire up the central heating for the first time in the coming weeks.
SustainabilityHeating
Heritage Open Days set to celebrate England's architecture
The doors to some of England’s most interesting and unique buildings are set to be thrown open next month as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival.
Design and SpecificationHistoric Buildings
The NBS guide to energy smart meters
Smart meters are a new kind of gas and electricity meter that can digitally send meter readings to your energy supplier. This can ensure more accurate energy bills. Smart meters also come with ...
