NBS Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name:

NBS Enterprises Ltd

Mission of the Company:

The mission of NBS is to facilitate the construction industry's transition to a digital future by providing cloud-based technology solutions that enable the creation of safer, more sustainable buildings. NBS aims to make construction specifications smarter, rich in detail, and safeguarded for the future.

Founding Details:

Year Founded: 1970

Key Historical Milestones:

1973: Launch of the National Building Specification.

1980: Introduction of the RIBA Product Selector.

2018: Launch of NBS Chorus, a significant transformation towards a cloud-based platform.

Key People:

CEO: As of 2022, Dario Aganovic was appointed CEO of Hubexo, formerly Byggfakta Group, the parent company of NBS.

Headquarters:

NBS operates globally with bases in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

Number of Employees:

NBS employs over 200 people across its global offices in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

Revenue:

No information is available.

Known For:

NBS is known for its integrated global platform that provides connected construction information to architects, engineers, and specifiers. It helps in writing construction specifications and connecting manufacturers and specifiers through its digital platforms like NBS Chorus and NBS Source.

Products

NBS Chorus

Description: A cloud-based specification platform that allows users to create and manage their construction specifications anywhere on any device.

Key Features:

Facilitates collaboration across various teams.

Provides a secure and efficient specification process.

Integrates with design tools like Autodesk Revit.

NBS Source

Description: An integrated tool combining NBS BIM Library, NBS Plus, and Product Selector into a single source for construction product information.

Key Features:

Allows users to specify construction products efficiently.

Connects directly with NBS Chorus.

Uniclass

Description: A unified classification system for the construction industry that covers all sectors.

Key Features:

Dynamic and regularly updated to meet industry standards.

Improves usability for ease of access to classification information.

Other Tools:

NBS Schumann: A consultancy service for specification writing.

Digital Plan of Work: Manages digital project deliverables and responsibilities.

NBS Contract Administrator: Facilitates efficient administration of JCT/SBCC contracts.

NBS Plug-ins: Coordinates information between specification and CAD models.

Recent Developments

New Developments:

Laing O’Rourke Partnership (October 2024): A collaboration to enhance the Chorus platform to improve design manager collaboration and expedite the specification process.

New Product Launches:

No information is available on recent new product launches.

New Features Added:

Chorus Platform Enhancements (2024): Improved functionality to allow closer collaboration with design partners and manufacturer supply chains.

Partnerships:

RIBA Partnership: Re-launch of a site to enhance architects' specification learning, with better navigation and search features.

TTA Partnership (February 2024): A strategic partnership with TTA, the tiling industry's association.

BCIS Collaboration (September 2023): NBS launched a specification library including cost, carbon, and lifecycle indicators.

This report provides a detailed snapshot of NBS, focusing on its initiatives to digitize the construction information industry and relevant recent partnerships aimed at enhancing their global reach.