Intelligent construction specification, in the cloud. Work together on specs in real-time, across organisations and locations

A range of subscription options to make NBS Chorus work for you

NBS Chorus covers multi-discipline content, see all the content libraries available.

An NBS Chorus package created specifically for practices working on smaller works and projects

Perfect for design teams to view and annotate NBS specifications within their own modelling environment

A package created specifically for consultancies that write preliminaries

NBS offers a range of tools and services for specification and collaboration

A comprehensive online collection of construction related standards, regulations, technical advice and articles

The new specification writing and consultancy service from NBS

A range of tools to help you connect your specification information with Revit, Archicad & Vectorworks models

Digital plan of work and LOD resources

The latest findings from NBS tracking key insights into the Construction Industry

We surveyed almost 600 UK designers and specifiers about how they find the product information they need and their associated views.

Incorporating The BIM report, the Digital Construction Report gains a broader understanding of digital transformation

A valuable insight for all construction professionals, painting a picture of sustainability in the construction industry

Helpful tools, and downloads to help you make the most of NBS

Download sample specifications and see what's possible with NBS Chorus

Download a sample financial summary and see what's possible with NBS Chorus.

A five-part sustainable specification guide serving as a living, sustainability-focused document.

Thinking about moving NBS Chorus? Discover the benefits of moving to a digital specification platform.

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08 March 2023 | by
Our latest research is about construction product information, which we have not researched for several years. We have always been keen to monitor trends in information formats that specifiers find most useful: particularly the trend towards digital forms of data. This is covered in this research, but there are bigger themes underlying this, which have taken on particular significance in the past few years: namely, building safety and environmental sustainability.
11 August 2021 | by
Being an Architect has never been so important. Originally, we would have needed to deliver a building that suited the client and withstood the elements. As time has gone on, our plates have stacked ever higher. The construction industry is now at risk of being labelled a 'dirty industry' with the built environment being linked to 49% of carbon emissions.
05 August 2021 | by
NBS Chorus includes the essential features needed to produce high-quality specifications in the cloud. The Chorus Pro level of subscription includes an enhanced set of features which enable complete cloud specification for smarter working. This article looks at these features, and the reasons why Chorus Pro is the right choice for organizations that specify on construction projects.
24 June 2021 | by
From the first versions of NBS, connecting specification writers with construction product manufacturers has always been a big part of what we do. In the 1970s, this was purely in the form of a promotional page within the paper version of NBS. This developed into the RIBA Product Selector directories, and then into digital websites for product literature, specifications and objects.
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