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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.

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Local Landmarks: The Launch Project

In this series, we're taking a closer look at some of the local landmarks that have been designed and built in the North East by NBS customers using NBS software. 50 Years of Innovation Arup was ...

Manufacturer spotlight: Paroc - Why Precision Is Everything For Insulation Specification

Take a deep dive into the importance of precision when specifying insulation with this spotlight on leading insulation manufacturer, Paroc®.

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Specifiers demand better embodied carbon data from manufacturers to achieve net zero

27 May 2025

Manufacturer spotlight: Give Accessibility a Platform With Stannah Lifts

Learn about the types of platform lifts available on the market and see which option is right for your next project with this editorial from Stannah Lifts.

Manufacturer spotlight: The Hidden Barrier to Office Return: How Noise is Undermining UK Workers' Productivity

Banner image: SonaSpray K-13 acoustic ceiling spray in mid grey applied throughout inclusive London workspace for global NGO client. Credit to BW Workplace Experts, tp bennett. Image ©Hufton+Crow.

Manufacturer spotlight: PREFA Makes Sherwood Observatory More Sustainable

Discover PREFA’s aluminium roofing systems and see how they played a key role in revitalising the Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium.

Ignoring sustainability in early planning is a missed opportunity, say architects

NBS’ latest sustainability survey reveals two-thirds of architects say sustainability is often sidelined in strategy and briefing stages.

NBS launches its back-to-basics industry guide for specification writing

Free, customisable resource addresses industry pain points and supports evolving building safety landscape.

Manufacturer spotlight: Choose EN-tested ROCKWOOL® SCB

ROCKWOOL® has launched a new cavity barrier product, SCB (Sleeved Cavity Barrier) that is tested in accordance with BS EN 1366-4:2021. SCB replaces TCB and PWCB, giving specifiers an option to swap ...

NBS and BSI’s Product Certification Division announce strategic partnership

NBS announces plans to strengthen ties with the product certification division of BSI, a global organisation defining and certifying standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Manufacturer spotlight: Heritage and listed buildings: Window retrofit checklist

The UK has the oldest building stock in Europe, with around 5.9 million buildings (21%) built before 1919. Many will have heritage and listed status, with all of the associated renovation ...

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