What Specifiers Want 2017 articles
Here we share some of the articles that feature in What Specifiers Want 2017.
At NBS we are committed to supporting open standards for BIM. Furthermore, we have been one of the most active organisations in the UK involved in developing these standards and encouraging their use. Here we explore just what that means in practice.
Our series on considerations when starting your own practice continues by exploring IT. What hardware and software should you invest in to run your business now and to set you in good stead for the future?
How do we redefine the rural in a globalised urban world? That's the question Designing the rural: A global countryside in flux - part of the Architectural Design series - sets out to explore.
With the Rio 2016 Games just days away we muse on how to secure a sustainable future for Olympic venues. How did London 2012 fare and how has Brazil risen to the challenge?
PAS 2080 is the first specification in the world that specifically addresses managing carbon in infrastructure.
A newly published BRE report, New insights into air conditioning in the UK, sheds important light on electricity usage by air conditioning in UK offices and retail environments.
Our series on considerations when starting your own practice continues by exploring the practicalities of securing premises for your fledgling business.
NBS's head of Product Information explores the opportunities for product manufacturers to deliver information that can easily be incorporated into BIM projects.
NBS's Research Manager, David Bain, explores the wide range of product information required at all stages of the project lifecycle.
Determined to set up your own practice? You should now have a clearer idea of the viability of your plan so how do you create a business case? We talk you through in the second part of our new series.
Ever thought of setting up your own practice? We launch a new series that will set you on the path to success. This time, what's your proposition? Can you shape a business around the bits of work that you find engaging and, even, fun?
We explore the concept of corporate social responsibility as it pertains to the construction industry and the benefits of adopting a socially responsible mind-set.
