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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. 

As the rates of silicosis rises in Australia, the National Dust Disease Taskforce is considering a ban on artificial stone. Here’s what you need to know. 

This is the latest in our quarterly updating programme for Uniclass 2015. It includes updates to nine tables.

Within NBS Source, each item (whether it is a product, a company, a case study or a PDF) has a short, permanent hyperlink called a ‘permalink’. 

Within the construction industry, there have been advances in the way we look at how we create buildings. Environmentally conscious building, also known as sustainable construction, is an innovative modern idea introducing more environmentally, socially and economically aware construction methods.

We have introduced a new content library to NBS Chorus. Learn all about the benefits of using SpeedSpec specification content and how to get set up.

Spending too much time writing specifications? Get a head start with our system templates and typology skeletons available in NBS Chorus. 

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. 

Missed the Building Leaders Brief Industry event? Here's a rundown of the key updates including regulatory reforms, COVID-19 recovery and environmental projects.