Marketing

Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS), the joint venture between the BMF and NMBS established to provide an industry-owned Industry Data Pool (IDP), has reached another milestone with the announcement of the company’s first five external shareholders - Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd, Epicor Software (UK) Limited, Fortis Merchants Limited, h&b Buying Group LLP, and National…

Bringing a new product to the construction market is a significant investment. Before committing resources to design, manufacturing, and marketing, it pays to gather solid evidence that the product will meet a clear need and gain traction with your target audience. Market research provides that foundation. But which methods are right for the job? Construction market…

Launched in June at Digital Construction Week, the Manufacturers’ Information Hub (MIH) will help manufacturers to share construction product information via a single best practice interface, cutting cost, time and duplication. Manufacturers will own the solution to their data sharing needs and keep control of their data via a collaborative not-for-profit partnership. The MIH are…

A leading Midlands construction consultancy has launched a sister business aimed at helping developers, contractors and sub-contractors improve how they procure and manage construction materials. Birmingham based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has launched The Materials Consultants (TMC) to support the industry with smarter material sourcing, detailed cost insights and technical compliance. TMC offers a full range of…

NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product platform for the construction industry, has announced plans to strengthen ties with the product certification division of BSI, a global organisation defining and certifying standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Both companies are synonymous with excellence in the construction industry. BSI, the business standards and improvement…

From 1 January 2025, manufacturers, wholesalers and merchants operating in the Republic of Ireland in the electrotechnical, building materials, HVAC and plumbing sectors will benefit from support on the ETIM data standard as Ireland becomes a member of ETIM International. Reflecting this change, ETIM UK is changing its name to ETIM UK and Ireland Limited. The…

Understanding the specification process is essential for construction manufacturers looking to get their products into more projects and NBS have published a free-to-download guide for construction manufacturers involved in creating and selling systems or materials. The Definitive Guide to Specification for Product Manufacturers provides a detailed overview of how architects and specifiers choose products and how…

NBS, a leading specification and construction product platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with CPI Ltd, the independently governed, not-for-profit organisation responsible for the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). The collaboration with CPI aims to raise standards in product information and marketing across the construction industry and drive positive culture change.…