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Introducing NBS LCA
Discover a powerful carbon platform built for everyday projects. In this webinar, we’re sharing an exclusive first look at NBS LCA – a new platform developed by NBS to help construction professionals understand, compare and report on lifecycle carbon more efficiently. Join the session to see the new platform in action and hear from sustainability experts from BDP and Knauf UK & Ireland about their approach to carbon decisions.
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Design and Specification
How to Create Specification-Led Content | NBS
Learn how manufacturers can create specification-led content that supports real design decisions, from technical data and certifications to case studies and BIM assets in NBS Source.
Design and Specification
Manufacturer Marketing 101: How to Speak a Specifier’s Language
Connecting with architects is key to a manufacturer's success, but many businesses target them too late. In fact, the specification process offers manufacturers opportunities to collaborate with ...
Sustainability
Our Top Webinars in 2025
Whether you missed these sessions the first time or want a second viewing, this round-up highlights our most-watched webinars from 2025. Each session focuses on the issues construction manufacturers ...
Business Continuity Survey Results
The current situation caused by coronavirus is unprecedented and affects everyone working in the UK construction industry. At NBS, we want to better understand how it is affecting manufacturers and ...
Design and SpecificationBusiness
Review: 'Building a Safer Future'. The governments response and reformed building safety regulations.
The UK Government has published their response to the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation. This outlines the coming changes to the regulatory system for building safety. Lee Jones, Head of ...
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
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NBS Source - a new future for manufacturer product information
At NBS, our vision is to be the information platform for the construction industry. Our mission is to use the power of connected data to add value and enable a safe, efficient, high-quality industry. ...
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
What is The Golden Thread?
In the construction and architectural field, there's a lot of discussion around the 'golden thread of information'. But what is it?
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
NBS Source and Industry Standards
NBS Source, the new platform for construction professionals was announced in February 2020. Dr Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS walks us through the product and how it is aligned with ...
Design and SpecificationStandards and Regulations
Turn technical expertise into specification influence
Educate architects through RIBA-approved CPD, strengthen your industry credibility and position your brand earlier in project decision-making.
As a construction product manufacturer, what should be at the heart of your digital strategy?
Digital TransformationSales and marketing
Specification is at the heart of construction information
We are pleased to release the findings of our Specification Survey for Manufacturers. The findings of this survey are an invaluable resource for understanding the specification process, the needs of ...
Design and SpecificationDigital Transformation
Specifications - the views from the manufacturing industry
Following the launch of What Specifiers Want 2017, we asked four specifiers from a variety of practices, to share their experiences of specification, product selection and manufacturer support.
Design and Specification
How NBS can help manufacturers build lasting relationships
NBS Research Manager, David Bain, explores how NBS can help manufacturers build lasting relationships with specifiers.
Design and Specification
The legalities behind specifications
Sarah Wilson and Bal Manak, from Construction Law firm Watson Burton LLP, explore the role of a specification as part of a construction contract.
