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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 ...
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 ...
A new report has found business leaders are optimistic when it comes to the development of UK infrastructure – at least in the short term.
Scotland Build will return in 2016 after a successful two-day exhibition and conference last month. The event, held at Glasgow’s SECC, saw more than 125 exhibitors demonstrate their latest products, ...