A new partnership will combine BCIS data sets into NBS‘s specification library, offering users greater insight into delivering net zero in their designs
Two leading specification and costing organisations are pooling their resources to create a new specification library incorporating cost, carbon, and lifecycle indicators.
The partnership will integrate the robust data sets of BCIS with NBS’s specification writing platform Chorus, giving specifiers access to up to date information and insights.
Driving sustainable development- and staying on budget
The early-stage specification library will allow professionals to prepare specifications at the concept design stage, as well as pre-written clauses, drop-down values, and technical guidance.
Offering a seamless user experience, the specification library will let users discuss and collaborate on sustainability discussions and decisions.
Russell Haworth, NBS’s CEO, says “Our recent research at NBS has shown that specifiers are asking for better, more joined-up building information to help them make informed sustainability decisions at the project outset.
“At the moment, there isn’t one company in the industry that can provide designers and specifiers with the comprehensive information they need to build sustainably – that’s why this partnership marks an important milestone, giving specifiers an additional level of insight that previously was just not available.”
Cost considerations have been added, to help meet client demand
The partnership will also provide users with relative cost indicators from BCIS, allowing specifiers to understand the relative financial cost in addition to the environmental cost impact of building elements.
Haworth continues, “Architects and other specifiers have also made it clear that they want indicators to help with decision-making on cost and the potential future upkeep of buildings.”
“Providing cost and sustainability data will allow for better decisions and enhanced collaboration across the design team, ultimately providing the built environment with the tools to build more sustainability.”
The shared specification library will enable designers to make more sustainable choices
James Fiske, BCIS’ CEO, adds “We know how critical decisions are at the start of a project in influencing lifetime cost and carbon emissions. We want to partner with an organisation that could help deliver our data to designers and specifiers and NBS was the perfect fit.
“The data we are going to provide through NBS will link with the more detailed data sets available to users of BCIS, allowing all members of the design team to discuss design and specification options on a consistent basis.
“Together, we can provide a solution to help design teams make informed specification decisions earlier in the design process that support the industry drive to net zero.”
