NBS Chorus

A well-written and robust specification is vital to the success of construction projects. It can prevent project delays, unexpected costs, contract disputes and litigation. This is because it is the document that details every material, product, system and process that will be used. Our Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing guide draws upon more than 50 years of combined experience from NBS and the team at NBS Schumann in order to help you get your specifications right.

Find out about the significant improvements NBS has made to the CAWS content set, to support specifiers in alteration and refurbishment work.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) are one of the UK’s largest architectural practices. They have expertise across multiple sectors, with teams working across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and civic developments in the UK and internationally.

Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new Grade A flexible office space at Bank House in Newcastle upon Tyne is an outstanding example of how digital technologies are helping architects work more collaboratively, delivering safer and more efficient design processes.

Troup Bywaters + Anders (TB+A) is an engineering partnership delivering high-quality building services consultancy from eight offices across Europe. We caught up with Paul Bradley, Partner at TB+A, to find out how the consultancy has adopted NBS Chorus and how it has benefited from using the platform to create project specifications.

Our 12th report on digital construction and BIM to find out the latest technology trends among construction professionals. See how your experiences and views compare with your contemporaries, and how people are using digital tools and approaches to address industry challenges.

With an extensive background spanning over 70 years combined experience in specification writing from small boutiques to multimillion-pound endeavors. See how Nick and Mark Schumann have come to rely upon NBS Chorus as an indispensable tool to meet the challenges of today's construction industry.

We've made a full set of sample specifications available to download in both Uniclass and CAWS (Common Arrangement of Work Sections) format.

As we reflect on the past year, here’s a round-up of some of the key moments of 2022. 

The launch of the new USMS library allows specifiers to develop specifications in the NBS Chorus software platform that they are familiar with, but using the content set required for international projects. 

We recently hosted a webinar about how NBS Chorus can be used by small practices. It featured Peter Wray, an architect based in Wales who uses NBS Chorus for Small Works which has a tailored content set designed for smaller projects.

Nigel Rayner, Specification Writer from SNHA, demonstrates how he uses NBS Chorus to link the design model and specification on projects.