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 ...
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 ...
Exploring the NBS BIM Object Standard - Metadata Requirements
Last time we looked at Exploring the NBS BIM object standard - Functional, this time we delve into the guidance relating to Section 5: Metadata Requirements.
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.
What colours are safety helmets (hard hats) on construction sites?
What are the safety helmet colours from January 2017 onwards? Safety helmet colours on Build UK members' sites should adhere to the following colour scheme on all new (and existing, where ...
Health and Safety
Exploring the NBS BIM Object Standard - Functional Requirements
Last time we looked at Exploring the NBS BIM object standard - Geometry, this time we delve into the guidance relating to Section 4: Geometry Requirements.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Discount code for money off BIM Show Live 2017 tickets
BIM Show Live is back for 2017 and you can secure your tickets at an exclusive discounted price.
Digital Transformation
2016 - The construction year in review
Uncertainty has been the watchword for 2016.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Exploring the NBS BIM Object Standard - Geometry Requirements
Last time we looked at Section 2: Information Requirements, this time we delve into the guidance relating to Section 3: Geometry Requirements.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
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The construction industry's wishlist for 2017
Predictions are always notoriously difficult. This year they are trickier than ever. The UK is getting to grips with what Brexit will mean. Uncertainty persists and that’s likely continue in 2017 and ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
The NBS BIG BIM Crossword
Print this page and get your writing implement of choice at the ready, set to tackle the grid of BIM-fuelled dreams..
Digital TransformationNBS Annual 2017
The top Medium posts about construction you need to read
What is Medium? Launched in 2012 by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, Medium is a publishing platform that features a uniform, minimalistic design that serves to put the writing in the spotlight.
Design and SpecificationSustainability
Exploring the NBS BIM Object Standard - Information Requirements
Last time we looked at Section 1: General Requirements, this time we delve into the guidance relating to Section 2: Information Requirements.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Five things we learnt at Autodesk University 2016
Autodesk's conference for those who design, build, make and create has drawn to a close, bringing the curtain down on a packed three day programme at The Venetian in Las Vegas, USA.
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Exploring the NBS BIM Object Standard - General Requirements
Last time we looked at what the standard is and why standardisation is so important, this time we delve into the guidance relating to Section 1: General requirements.