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.

SustainabilityProduct update

Succeed in BIM with free industry event

Those attending the event on 4 April at the Royal College of Physicians in London will hear direct from industry-leading architects and manufacturers on how they have personally succeeded with BIM ...

Build UK spurs construction industry interest through Open Doors

Open Doors returns this March offering a unique chance to see behind the scenes at major 'live' construction sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Design and SpecificationConstruction Products

Subscribe

NBS builds links with Newcastle College

The company, which provides technical information to construction industry professionals, has awarded a bursary to Newcastle College to support its Access to Further Education ‘Young People’s ...

Construction key to solving major social and economic challenges

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) is urging the Government to work closely with the construction industry to help tackle some of the biggest challenges our country faces.

Stronger Together and CIOB team to help industry tackle modern slavery

A best practice toolkit to help the construction industry tackle modern slavery in its global supply chains has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and industry alliance ...

North East tech firms come together to stoke BIM dynamo

The North East's tech community has come together to share ideas on how to nurture the opportunities afforded by digital construction both within and on behalf of the region.

'Affordable' rentals set to give construction sector a boost

The government's bid to fix the UK's 'broken' housing market switches focus this week as a new white paper is published including measures to deal with the high cost of renting and more relaxed ...

CITB report predicts construction growth if major infrastructure schemes stay on track

The CITB's Construction Skills Network report predicts sector growth of 1.7% over the next five years but cites three major infrastructure schemes as being crucial.

Mark Bew MBE visits NBS to talk 'Digital Built Britain'

Newcastle-based NBS welcomed Mark Bew MBE to its offices last week to deliver an industry talk on the ‘Digital Built Britain’ programme.

NBS and Digicon - the story so far

Who is NBS? NBS is leading the built environment with powerfully connected knowledge, products and services around the world.

Digicon announce acquisition by UK-based NBS

Digicon President David Watson said: “This acquisition means that Digicon will be able to improve the quantity, quality, and support of our specification and software products, with full access to ...