Stay up to date with the latest NBS news, company updates, and developments shaping specifications, construction products, and the wider built environment.
Update on the global PHP security vulnerability
This week, a critical security vulnerability was disclosed in PHP, a programming language that runs a large share of the world’s websites and web applications. National cybersecurity agencies, including the UK’s NCSC and the US agency CISA, have urged organisations everywhere to act quickly.
BusinessProduct update
A year in review: 2024 at NBS
From new sustainability initiatives and achieving carbon neutrality, to launching the new RIBACPD.com and developing our NBS platforms to support compliance with the Building Safety Act, it’s been a ...
EventsSustainability
Hubexo UKI awarded carbon neutral status
Hubexo UKI (comprising NBS, Glenigan and CIS Ireland) has achieved full Greenhouse Gas Inventory carbon neutrality across its operations.
Sustainability
Sustainable Futures Report reveals under half of projects achieve sustainability goals
NBS and CPI set to improve the quality and standard of product information within the construction industry.
Partnerships
NBS and Laing O’Rourke join forces on Golden Thread delivery
Construction multi-national, Laing O’Rourke, to work with NBS for safer design outcomes.
Partnerships
Byggfakta Group becomes Hubexo and announces new leadership structure
Stockholm, October 2, 2024: Byggfakta Group, the parent company behind several market-leading construction data and information brands, including UK & Ireland based companies NBS, Glenigan and ...
Business
RIBA and NBS launch new site to enhance architects' specification learning
Revamped RIBACPD.com offers better navigation, enhanced search features, and more visibility for RIBA CPD Providers.
RIBA CPD
‘Builders are hopeful’: Construction Industry Foresees Infrastructure Boom
NBS & Glenigan research shows sector is expecting a post-election projects surge.
Design and SpecificationBusiness
Half-baked election coverage leaves construction industry scratching its head
The snap election is the latest twist in a challenging period for the construction industry, marked by regulatory reform, runaway inflation, and a bleak economic outlook.
Business
‘There’s still work to do’: Study finds alarming ‘knowledge gaps’ on Building Safety Act responsibilities
NBS’ 2024 Building Safety Survey reveals industry still ‘unsure’ of high-rise legislation.
Standards and Regulations
Embracing the Future: A Global Alliance for Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
Standards Australia, the International Code Council (ICC) and NBS have today formed a Global Alliance to develop a Common Data Model to unlock the transformative power of data in the buildings and ...