NBS Source
The construction product information you need, when you need it
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Introducing NBS Source
NBS Source provides the construction product information you need, when you need it. Including new enhanced product data, along with everything from Product Selector, NBS BIM Library, and NBS Plus. Source integrates directly into your project workflow, helping you find and select products fast.
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Featured manufacturers
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004. Carnal Hall, “Le Rosey” in Rolle, Switzerland
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain UKThe new complex of the elite boarding school “Le Rosey” in Rolle, Switzerland, houses a range of first-class facilities. Over 470 m2 of fire-resistant glass - Contraflam 30 - has been installed, including partitions, fire doors, staircases and meeting rooms. This solution - with glass sizes up to 1,800 x 3,800mm - offers supremely reliable fire resistance, 100% UV stability and, long lasting maximum transparency, keeping rooms and facades bright. Vetrotech provides large custom-made glass solutions that stand up to the demands of such iconic projects, offering uncompromised safety whilst enabling boundless design freedom for architects and constructors.
Murray Royal Hospital specifies Franke for janitorial fit out
Franke Sissons LtdThe new £75 million Murray Royal Hospital, Perth was officially opened by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond last year. The hospital provides state-of-the-art mental healthcare for adults from across Tayside. Franke supplied all manner of janitorial and healthcare washroom products to the project. Specification was exacting to ensure long and efficient product life and savings in water and energy use. Products from Franke Washroom Systems have included; an array of differing formats of HTM63 stainless steels sinks and worktops, disposal and janitorial units.
Changi International Airport
Kingspan Light + AirKingspan Light + Air worked on project jewel at Changi International Airport in Singapore. One of the most innovative project features is the distinctive dome-shaped facade, made entirely of glass and steel. Our team worked with the architects and project team to specify and install over 100 Lumera ventilation windows. The Lumera ventilation windows also operate as an integral element of a wider Smoke and Heat Exhaust Vent (SHEV) system.
Featured products
Rytons A1 Fire-rated Straight Ducting Kit 204mm x 60mm with Double Air Brick Grille
Rytons Building Products Ltd
Rytons A1 fire-rated Ducting Kit 204 x 60 mm with double air brick grilles.
HydroTap Touch Free Wave
Zip Water
Touch-free tap used to dispense filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling drinking water.
Cobalt MF Balcony System
Blue Chyp Ltd
Full-face blade balustrade system, with no visual welding or exposed fixings, and non-combustible materials.
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What our customers are saying
NBS Source provides the opportunity to engage more closely during the decision making and specification writing process. This is to the advantage of both manufacturers and specifiers, leading to more accurate specification in terms of both product and technical content.
Jacqui Hughes
The idea of bringing it altogether under one platform, actually making easier for our products to be searched, and to be seen, and to be understood. We’re pleased we are on board already.
Colin Sinclair
NBS Source looks fantastic, really clear and really good user interface, and really good product information. It’s key for manufacturers to utilise it, add in the right product information and keep it up to date.
George Brickwood
at Schneider Electric (SE)