The new building safety regime, with the Building Safety Act at its foundation, applies to all construction projects subject to Building Regulations in England*. In summary, it will ensure that the documentation process underpinning the design, construction and maintenance of buildings is ‘done properly’.

Air source heat pumps are a key focus of the UK’s strategy to decarbonize heating and hot water generation, as the country strives towards achieving net zero.

Design for construction is undergoing rapid change, which manufacturers need to be aware of. Catch up on recent innovations from the ‘Rethinking
Design and Construction’ presentation by Jaimie Johnston, MBE, at the Construction Leaders’ Summit 2023.

Understand how building designers and contractors use CIS on construction projects today.

As part of the product development process at NBS we listen carefully to customer feedback, and we also take on board suggestions from our own specification consultancy teams who develop specifications for large complex projects in the UK and overseas.

The new Consultancy Bundle from NBS grants you exclusive access to expert insights and technical guidance on project queries, giving you more time to focus on design and your business.

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can have a broad meaning, with a wide range of associated terms and definitions. In the National Audit Office’s 2005 report 'Using modern methods of construction to build homes more quickly and efficiently', MMC is defined by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as simply ‘…a process to produce more, better quality homes in less time’.

Fix performance requirements, improve collaboration and make early-stage decisions based on the sustainability aspirations and project budget by starting your NBS specification much earlier in a project.

Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new Grade A flexible office space at Bank House in Newcastle upon Tyne is an outstanding example of how digital technologies are helping architects work more collaboratively, delivering safer and more efficient design processes.

The specification is one of the key deliverables of any architect, however, is sufficient attention being given to the specification process to guarantee its effectiveness in mitigating risk?

Approximately 30% of the UK’s carbon emissions come from buildings, with homes responsible for consuming, on average, 35% of all energy. Of the existing 29 million homes in the UK, 19 million have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating lower than C, and the UK Green Building Council estimates that nearly 29 million homes need to be retrofitted before 2050.

The Building Safety Act is vital legislation that imposes specific requirements on duty holders regarding the safety and integrity of buildings. While it has implications for all building types, the focus is on safeguarding higher risk buildings.