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.
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.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Introduction It is a common observation that the UK still thinks of itself as a ‘wet’ nation with ample reserves of fresh, flowing water. However, the droughts and significant water scarcity events ...
Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.
Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the new studio extends Crown’s existing partnerships in Manchester and Glasgow, creating a nationwide network of inspiration and collaboration for architects, ...
Discover how the UK Government’s Energy Technology List (ETL) integrates with NBS Chorus and NBS Source to help specifiers choose verified energy-efficient products and support net zero goals.
This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to four tables.
The Construction Leaders’ Summit 2025, hosted by NBS, brought together leading voices from across the built environment, including architects, contractors, specifiers, and building product ...
I’m sure we’ve all been there: the client wants to refurbish their flat roof areas, and “Oh, while you’re at it, could you install a timber deck area where our staff could have barbecues and maybe a ...
Acoustic separation in curtain-walled buildings can present challenges for both façade designers and engineers. These types of façade system, commonly composed of low mass materials such as glazed ...
Plant enclosures and platform systems are essential components in modern building design. Typically, they provide structural support, noise attenuation, aesthetic improvement, and environmental ...
Our recent Sustainable Futures report confirmed that sustainability is now a non-negotiable factor in specification decisions. 70% of UK construction projects now have defined sustainability targets, ...
The challenge NBS Source is a library of hundreds of thousands of systems and products from construction product manufacturers. Within this library, there are over 1000 different Gypsum board ...
This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass. It includes updates to four tables.
In this article, Dulux Trade explores the pivotal role that colour plays in how a building functions for its occupants – physically, cognitively, and emotionally. From wayfinding in a healthcare ...