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New Lifecycle Carbon Assessment (LCA) platform allows designers to compare tens of thousands of lifecycle carbon assessments for generic materials and manufacturer products. NBS (part of Hubexo), the platform for connected construction information, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with BDP, a major global multidisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists. The partnership recognises…

MRA Research has announced the launch of MRA Data’s PROSPECTManager data portal – providing access to a family of prospecting databases spanning building materials, building, home improvement and construction markets. MRA Research is one of the UK’s most experienced research and insight specialists dedicated to the building materials, construction, and home improvement markets. PROSPECTManager has…

In Episode 246 of the Own the Build Podcast, Paul Hemming was joined by Mike Rigby, Managing Director of MRA Research and architect of the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). With 35+ years in the industry and a mission to bring clarity to construction data, Mike pulls back the curtain on how our sector is…

The introduction of the BBA’s, RIBA approved, CPD module for architects demonstrated the appetite for professionals in the sector to improve their knowledge. As a result of its success, the BBA has announced that it will shortly be launching a new version of the CPD for construction product manufacturers, titled Growing Your Market With BBA…

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned data pool, has signed agreements with the first five suppliers to share their product data on the new platform, which has been branded Data Yard. The companies leading the way are C-Tec (CT1), Fernco, Knauf, Knauf Insulation,…

Made in Britain, a not-for-profit trade organisation that champions British-made products, has launched a new and purpose-built Environmental & Social Value (ESV) Certification, strengthening its offer to UK manufacturing companies. The Certification is designed to inform and empower UK businesses, specifically SMEs, by drawing out and promoting the role they already play in driving economic…