NBS for SpecifiersNBS for ManufacturersNBS ChorusNBS SourceNBS SchumannUniclass 0345 456 9594 Sign in / Register

Other services

See our full range of tools and services for specification and collaboration

Construction Information Service (CIS)

A comprehensive online collection of construction related standards, regulations, technical advice and articles

NBS Schumann

The new specification writing and consultancy service from NBS

Uniclass

A dynamic and unified classification system for the construction industry covering all sectors

BIM

Use NBS to develop information-rich 3D models that are fully coordinated with linked specification information

All tools

Resources

Helpful tools, and downloads to help you make the most of NBS

Sample Specifications

Download sample specifications and see what's possible with NBS Chorus

Embodied Carbon Guide New

Learn how to align your carbon assessments with BIM workflows. A practical, standardised approach to calculating the embodied carbon of building materials and products, and how to apply this data to BIM objects.

Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing

A well-written and robust specification is vital to the success of construction projects.

About NBS

We’re connecting construction information, working towards a better and more sustainable industry

Our history

Follow our journey through five decades with our dedicated timeline

Sustainability

Helping our customers design and build a more sustainable built environment whilst setting our own sustainability targets to contribute to a greener future for all.

Careers

We’re looking for people with a wide range of skills and experiences to work right across our business.

Partners

NBS work with reseller partners across the globe to deliver NBS products and services locally

Contact us

Newsroom

All the latest NBS and industry news and stories

PlatformResourcesSupportEventsAboutNews NBS for SpecifiersNBS for ManufacturersNBS ChorusNBS SourceNBS SchumannUniclass 0345 456 9594 Sign in / Register

Platform

NBS Chorus Plans and features Scope and Contents Book a demo Sign in to NBS Chorus NBS LCA New Plans and features Find out more NBS Source Browse by category Browse by manufacturer For manufacturers Go to NBS Source Other services Construction Information Service (CIS) NBS Schumann Uniclass BIM All tools

Resources

Knowledge Case studies Updates Reports Digital Construction Report 2025 Building Safety Act White Paper Resources Sample Specifications Embodied Carbon Guide New Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing

Support

Support NBS Academy

About

About NBS Our history Sustainability Careers Partners Contact us

News

Newsroom

Platform

NBS Chorus Plans and features Scope and Contents Book a demo Sign in to NBS Chorus NBS LCA New Plans and features Find out more NBS Source Browse by category Browse by manufacturer For manufacturers Go to NBS Source Other services Construction Information Service (CIS) NBS Schumann Uniclass BIM All tools

Resources

Knowledge Case studies Updates Reports Digital Construction Report 2025 Building Safety Act White Paper Resources Sample Specifications Embodied Carbon Guide New Best Practice Guide to Specification Writing

Support

Support NBS Academy

About

About NBS Our history Sustainability Careers Partners Contact us

News

Newsroom

Start making better carbon decisions today

NBS LCA offers flexible subscriptions designed for everyone, from small practices and design teams to larger, multi-disciplinary companies.

 

Our plans

LCA Lite

Structured and trusted lifecycle carbon data

£895 for first license, £500 per additional user license (up to 9)

Subscribe now

LCA Core

Live, project-based carbon assessments

£1395 for first license, £800 per additional user license (up to 9)

Subscribe now
Browse and search
Our library contains tens of thousands of product specific lifecycle carbon assessments
Generic materials
Embodied carbon data for more than 500 construction materials, from the ICE Database
Manufacturer products
Manufacturer-specific carbon data and EPDs for tens of thousands of products from NBS Source and ECO Portal
Generic assemblies
Over 1,000 pre-calculated assemblies, such as wall, roof and floor build-ups, developed by NBS and BDP
Create projects
Add materials, products and assemblies to projects
A1-A3 project calculations
Calculate A1-A3 carbon values for projects
Reporting
Export project reports in Excel format

LCA Lite

Structured and trusted lifecycle carbon data

£895 for first license, £500 per additional user license (up to 9)

Subscribe now

LCA Core

Live, project-based carbon assessments

£1395 for first license, £800 per additional user license (up to 9)

Subscribe now

Looking for more than 10 licenses?

Get in touch

Get started quickly

Whichever plan you choose, you can get going in minutes.

Simple to use

Plus there's plenty of support and guidance available



Built for designers

You don't need any specialist knowledge of carbon assessment


Cloud-based

Accessible from anywhere, with no installation required


Flexible

You can upgrade or add additional users as your team grows

Book a demo

 

Transform carbon reporting

  • Save hours of time on research and calculations 

  • Reduce costs for specialists 

  • Compare design options earlier

  • Get ahead of legislation and client requirements 

LCA-platform-01

Welcome to the NBS

It looks like you are viewing the NBS United Kingdom / Global site. If you would like to visit NBS Canada - English, please click below.

Go to NBS Canada - English Continue to NBS United Kingdom / Global