NBS is a technology company that offers a platform of interconnected tools and services for professionals in the construction, architecture, and engineering sectors. Its primary mission is to help the industry build better and more sustainably by enabling digital adoption and providing access to high-quality information. Originally the National Building Specification, founded in 1973 and part of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for many years, NBS became an independent entity in 2018 following an investment from LDC. In 2021, it was acquired by the Byggfakta Group, a major European digital platform for the construction industry. NBS's flagship products include NBS Chorus, a cloud-based specification platform, and NBS Source, a comprehensive library of construction product data.

Founded in

United States