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How to Create Specification-Led Content | NBS

NBS — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.

Manufacturer Marketing 101: How to Speak a Specifier’s Language

NBS — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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 architects and position their products as the go-to choice early in the design process.

Our Top Webinars in 2025

NBS — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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 are under growing pressure to address: building safety, measurable sustainability, digital maturity, and more effective routes to specification.

How to Create High Quality BIM Objects

NBS — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Dive into the NBS BIM Object Standard and learn how to create the best BIM objects to showcase your products to specifiers on NBS Source.

Making Specification Safer: The BBA & NBS

NBS — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

See how a partnership between the BBA, RIBA & NBS helps heighten safety standards from the earliest stages of specification…

Latest Product Developments in NBS Source

NBS — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

At NBS, we’re committed to continuous improvement, ensuring our platform evolves to meet the needs of manufacturers and specifiers alike. Our 2024 Product Development Updates bring a host of enhancements designed to improve usability, increase transparency, and drive engagement across our platform.

Top Five Takeaways from the NBS 'Unlocking the Secrets of Specification' event

NBS — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

At the end of January, architects and construction product manufacturers gathered for an insightful session at our Unlocking the Secrets of Specification event.

How to create a marketing strategy around specification

NBS — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Creating a specification-focused marketing strategy helps construction manufacturers engage architects and specifiers who influence product selection. By aligning with the RIBA Plan of Work and the specification cycle, you can position your brand as a trusted partner, ensuring your products are seen, selected, and specified.

Construction Leader’s Summit 2024 Event Recap

NBS — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Revisit the Construction Leader’s Summit 2024 event and get up to date with the industry’s key events in this NBS recap.

Construction Leader’s Summit 2024: Five Key Takeaways

NBS — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Discover the biggest topics at the Construction Leader’s Summit 2024 to stay ahead of the industry’s latest developments in this article from NBS.