News and Press

Keep up to date with the latest important developments within the company and the construction industry.

What’s new in NBS LCA: Our latest features

In the spring we launched our brand-new platform NBS LCA. NBS LCA combines a library of generic and manufacturer data with easy-to-use tools for assessing the carbon impact of a project. Our ambition has been to create a robust and transparent content library that is easy to use by all construction professionals, not just expert sustainability consultants.

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NBS appoint Chief Financial Officer

NBS, the leading global provider of technical information, specification and BIM tools to construction industry professionals, has announced the appointment of Chris Blaxall as its new Chief ...

Make Maggies Your's - a design competition for all

Sitting and working alongside NHS cancer hospitals, Maggie's Centres provide the emotional, practical and social support that people with cancer need.

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NBS sponsor region’s newest super-school

One of the North East’s fastest growing and successful businesses has partnered with the new North East super school.

Five questions with Commercial Project Management intern Dan Whitaker

1. Have you enjoyed your time at NBS? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I can genuinely say that if my university studies weren’t getting in the way, I would’ve loved to be given the ...

NBS launch the future of specification

NBS announced the launch of its most innovative specification platform today, NBS Chorus, the first cloud-based platform to be released from the UK-based business.

Industry experts judge classroom of the future competition

Design experts from NBS, Ryder Architecture and Gateshead College have collaborated with year 9 pupils from three North East schools to take part in the “Future Classroom” contest.

NBS appoints new Director of Commercial

NBS, the leading global provider of technical information, specification and BIM tools to construction industry professionals, has announced the appointment of Ruth Bickerton as Director of ...

RIBA and LDC Partner to Support the Future Growth of NBS

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, have agreed a partnership to support the future growth of NBS. NBS is a market-leading ...

NBS connects UK, Canada and now Australia with structured information

NBS has updated its free-to-use BIM Object Standard and National BIM Library with content for use across Australia, adding to its existing UK and Canadian content.

NBS to bring iconic North East buildings to life with augmented reality technology

NBS has teamed up with 10 of their customers who have designed and engineered some of the best modern buildings in the region to create an interactive wall using augmented reality technology.

RIBA, LDC and NBS Partnership: Frequently Asked Questions

Who are LDC? LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. It is a leading UK mid-market private equity investor, having backed over 600 management teams in its more than 35 year history. ...