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.
08 February 2022
| by NBS
This infographic illustrates some of the key insights from the most recent Digital Construction Report.
Over 900 construction professionals gave their views. Here we pick out ten highlights, which we believe will continue to be relevant in 2022.
This year’s 2020 BIM report marks the 10th year of asking the industry for their views about BIM. Read the latest on the state of BIM, reflecting the views of over 1,000 industry professionals. See how usage and views of BIM have changed since 2011. What progress have we made as an industry and what changes do we anticipate in the next decade?
The ninth NBS National BIM Report is now available. Read the latest on the state of BIM, representing the views of nearly 1,000 industry professionals.
01 February 2019
| by NBS
Our first Construction Technology Report, mapping the views, practices and adoption of new technologies across the industry.
The annual NBS National BIM Report is now recognised as one of the industry’s most comprehensive reviews into the use of BIM. In this eighth report, we glean an insight into the achievements and challenges of the industry two years on from the BIM Mandate.
The results of our fourth major survey into construction contracts and related legal issues - the NBS National Construction Contracts and Law Report 2018
The NBS Manufacturers' BIM Report 2017 provides a snapshot of the changes the industry has been going through since the BIM mandate was implemented in April 2016 and shows what manufacturers are making of the opportunities on offer. Download our full, free report today.
Lee Jones from Ideal Standard shares his thoughts on the company's BIM journey.
The team at David Miller Architects share their experience using high-quality BIM objects as part of their project design workflow.
Drew Wiggett, head of product information at NBS, explores the benefits of structured product information when it comes to product selection and specification.