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Design & specification
This topic area offers you a set of resources to help you keep up to date with design and specification.
Design & Specification Articles
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An Inspector Calls
Following our article on specification, or lack of it, at Ian McGlinn's Maison d'Or ('Yes! We have no specifications', NBS Journal 11), we take a look at what the case tells us about inspection. read more on 'An Inspector Calls' ...
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Smart homes
A smart home is defined as a one that has an internal communications network with access to external broadband connectivity. This article takes a brief overview of smart homes, looking at what they are and how they are envisaged to work. read more on 'Smart homes' ...
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Yes! We have no specifications
A recent court case revolving round the lack of a specification on a project has left a significant legal legacy. We look at what this legacy can tell us. read more on 'Yes! We have no specifications' ...
NBS Products|
NBS Building
NBS Building enables you to write concise, technically accurate and up to date specifications for building projects.
NBS Scheduler
NBS Scheduler enables you to write schedules of work for refurbishment, alteration and small-scale new-build projects without bills of quantities.
NBS Domestic Specification
NBS Domestic Specification is a loose-leaf paper specification for use on small domestic projects.
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Recommended Links
Recommended link: Architecture Foundation
Previews of their programme of exhibitions and events which promote contemporary architecture and issues of the urban environment.
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