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Explore the current state of sustainability in the UK construction industry based on the results from a comprehensive survey conducted by NBS.
While the new building safety regime hasn’t fundamentally changed what requirements higher-risk buildings (HRBs) must meet to comply with the Building Regulations, it has significantly increased the ...
For architects and specifiers, flooring details can have a significant impact on the safety, accessibility, durability and overall performance of a building. Yet the technical considerations ...
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 ...
NBS is carrying out research for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). It is about the Building Regulations Approved Documents (ADs), in particular: Part B (Fire Safety) Part M ...
Measure, compare and reduce upfront embodied carbon using trusted UK data and pre-built assemblies.
It’s estimated that over 50 million litres (or 71,500 tonnes) of decorative paint goes to waste in the UK every year with each household holding on to an average of six cans of paint.
Like any form of change management, implementing BIM effectively in your business will require a great deal of planning.
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The government has moved to slash renewable energy subsidies with a significant cut to the feed-in-tariff (FIT) from January 2016.
The NBS National BIM Library just keeps getting better and now offers a new way to keep track of your favourite objects and those objects you’ve downloaded - making it easier than ever to ensure ...
The prospect of the ‘city of the future’ has long tantalised designers, writers and film makers alike. From the utopian ideals of the Italian Futurists to the dystopian rain-drenched canyons of ...
All centrally-procured public sector construction projects will require the implementation of BIM at Level 2 from 4 April 2016. But where to begin when it comes to considering how best to implement ...
With just months to go before the mandated use of Level 2 BIM on all public-sector projects, NBS are looking to find out more about the industry's awareness and use of BIM.
The best sustainability initiatives across the tertiary education sector have been celebrated at the 11th annual Green Gown Awards.
The benefits of collaborative working are transforming the architecture, construction and engineering industries beyond recognition. However, with an increasing reliance on digital systems and ...