Articles

In this article, Taleen Josefsson from UK-based Chetwoods, provides an insightful assessment of the architects role in advancing sustainable design. Moreover, Taleen explains how and why manufacturers and suppliers can assist designers in the all-important specification stage to ensure greener products are used in construction projects.  
 

Construction product manufacturer? Learn how to generate more leads online with this marketing masterclass from NBS. 

SpecPack is a well-respected and widely used Australian specification tool that has been available to specifiers in MS Word doc format for over 30 years.

Over the last year, we’ve hosted a wide range of webinars covering everything you need to know about the construction industry.

Connecting specifiers and product manufacturers is a big part of what we do at NBS. In this article, we explain what specifiers want when searching for products, and how manufacturers can meet these needs with their marketing communications.

Specification documentation is the backbone of digital projects and as the building industry undergoes a digital revolution, it is more important than ever to create quality and accurate specifications. 

In this article we share our key takeaways from the Stronger Insights for Stronger Practices - 2021 Client Feedback Report produced by the Australian Institute of Architects.

In this article, we explain why specification is a key route-to-market for building product manufacturers, and why it's trending to become more important than ever before.

Certain building materials and chemicals have been deemed harmful to humans and the broader environment. Find out which materials and chemicals are on the ‘Red List’ and how NBS can help specifiers identify safe products.

At NBS we believe in improving the safety, sustainability and efficiency of buildings through more effective collaboration between manufacturers and specifiers. 

We hear a lot about digital, BIM, the golden thread, the Internet of things and many similar themes. But how do these impact building product manufacturers and how do you find clarity amongst all of the noise?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one-third of manufacturers reported a rise in requests for digital information. As the world recovers and we continue to navigate the changes, it’s time to consider how you’ll get your products in front of specifiers in the post-pandemic world. 

Find out how a sustainable approach can also be a more profitable approach for building product manufacturers. 

New regulations are coming into place in Australia. Designers must certify that their design is in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and relevant standards. In order to do this, they require certification for all products specified.

NBS Chorus enables you to develop your specification directly within Graphisoft ArchiCAD. Learn how you can keep your information coordinated to improve accuracy and reduce risk. 

EzySpec is now part of NBS Source - meaning there are even more great benefits and features included for subscribers to NBS Source.