Top five webinars of 2021

Over the last year, we’ve hosted a wide range of webinars covering everything you need to know about the construction industry. 

Here’s just five of the most popular webinars of 2021. 

1. UK Construction Materials Shortage

Due to a global rise in demand and a tight supply of construction materials, the shortage of materials in the UK continues to impact the industry. Watch this panel discussion to find out what's caused the shortages, its impact on the construction industry, and how to manage the barriers it's creating.

2. Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast 2021-2023

As the construction industry continues to recover from the turbulence of the last year, Glenigan's Construction Forecast comes at a perfect time to provide a clearer picture of what’s next for the sectors and regions you work in now, and to help identify opportunities for you.

3. The Benefits of Specifying with NBS Chorus Pro

Chorus Pro is our most popular specification package. Watch this webinar hosted by NBS Innovation Director, Dr Stephen Hamil to discover the innovative features available with NBS Chorus Pro and how they can help users to work smarter and safer and collaborate effortlessly on projects.

4. Holistic Specification of Materials

Taleen Josefsson, Thrive Project Manager, joins NBS Head of Technical Solutions, Paul Swaddle, to discuss how architects and design teams can achieve health & sustainability goals through informed material selection, using practical examples and demonstrating their approach to environmental performance data.

5. Collaborative Specification Writing

Join Dr Stephen Hamil and Lee Jones from NBS as they showcase how NBS can help specifiers and manufacturers respond to industry demands. You'll also learn how leading manufacturers Profab Access, and PPG Architectural Coatings are using the NBS platform to ensure best practice and suitable design.

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