NBS Construction Knowledge is a new product from National Specifications Pty and the South African Bureau of Standards. NBS Construction Knowledge provides construction professionals with instant access to relevant, up to date technical information at a price that offers great value to offices of any size.

Who we are

National Specifications Pty Ltd is a joint venture partnership between NBS, Davis Langdon Schumann Smith (DLSS) and Klassidex. NBS Construction Knowledge complements the existing specification product NBS Building SA launched in 2007.

NBS

NBS has produced the UK industry standard specification system for more than 35 years with considerable experience in delivering online technical document reference to construction professionals. Areas of expertise cover building construction, engineering services and landscape design.
www.theNBS.co.za

Davis Langdon Schumann Smith (DLSS)

Davis Langdon Schumann Smith is the world's leading specification consultancy. As specification consultants DLSS Supports the design team, prepares appropriate documentation and assists in the procurement process, adding value, ensuring quality and reducing risk.
www.davislangdon.com/Africa/Services/SpecificationConsulting/AboutSpecificationConsulting/

Klassidex

Established in 1970, Klassidex remains the foremost provider of product reference library services to construction professionals in the South African building industry. Through the widely recognised Klassidex Electronic and Klassidex Classic, services, building industry professionals have access to complete, fully searchable product information including CAD drawings.

For manufacturers of building products Klassidex provides the ideal means to communicate directly with their target audience.
www.klassidex.co.za/index.php

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) - Standards Division

Standards may be thought of as the oil that lubricates the engines of economic growth and international trade and are therefore essential to international competitiveness. The Standards Division is tasked to develop and promote standards that place the South African Industry on equal footing, which enables us to compete at a global level. It also provides the basis for consumer protection and provides clear guidelines when addressing health, safety and environmental concerns.
www.sabs.co.za