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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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    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 ...

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    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 ...

How to Create High Quality BIM Objects

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.

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The role of a specification in ensuring design intent

Manufacturers who strive to better understand and facilitate an architect’s design process will be more likely to win work from the specification stage. One important concept is that of design ...

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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 ...

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Digitising manufacturers' product data

As a construction product manufacturer, what should be at the heart of your digital strategy?

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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 ...

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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.

A manufacturer's guide to BIM object creation

The construction industry is increasingly looking to product manufacturers to provide high quality BIM objects for use in their projects but what are these objects, how are they used and what ...

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