In the healthcare industry, where precision, compliance, and adherence to standards are paramount, our decision to host all our Building Information Modelling (BIM) models on the NBS platform is significant.
The NBS platform's robust specification capabilities are crucial in capturing the intricate requirements and standards unique to healthcare construction projects. The seamless integration with design tools not only streamlines the collaboration between architects and engineers but also ensures that the BIM models accurately reflect the specifications.
This is critical in healthcare, where adherence to specific regulations, compliance and guidelines is essential for both patient and staff safety and operational efficiency. The ability to annotate directly from the project specifications within a connected environment not only enhances the accuracy of the design but also aids in creating comprehensive documentation for compliance purposes.
Hosting on the NBS platform reflects SDS’s commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant healthcare facilities through an integrated and efficient design and specification process.
A bit more about NBS
NBS, or the National Building Specification, is a platform that serves as an integrated global solution for those involved in the design, supply, and construction of the built environment. The primary focus of NBS is specification, which is the process of recording detailed requirements for a construction project, covering everything from materials used to standards to be followed. Accurate specification is crucial to ensure that construction projects are executed correctly.
NBS has been in operation for 50 years and has evolved into a tech scale-up, staying current with industry trends. The platform offers tools such as NBS Chorus, a market-leading platform that assists architects, specifiers, and engineers in creating specifications. Additionally, NBS Source connects manufacturers and specifiers, providing a platform for efficient product selection and showcasing.
One notable feature of NBS Chorus is its integration with design tools like Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft Archicad, or Nemetschek Vectorworks. This integration offers several advantages, including improved efficiency by allowing design and specification within a single, connected environment, annotating models, drawings, and schedules directly from the project specification, and reducing errors by reporting missing specification details or incorrect annotations.
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