NBS, the construction technology platform, today announced its acquisition of specification consultancy Schumann International. This expansion allows NBS to further support its specification and manufacturer customers with additional specification writing services, design management & building information modelling (BIM).  

Schumann is a leading name in specification consultancy providing expertise to architects, design teams, developers and construction product manufacturers both in the UK and overseas for over 35 years.

The consultancy, to be known as NBS Schumann, will provide a complete specification consultancy service to NBS customers via the NBS Chorus platform.

Commenting on the deal, Russell Haworth, CEO of NBS and Byggfakta Group UK said;

“Construction is becoming more global, technology is evolving, and new legislation is arriving. This complexity means that our customers increasingly require specialist expertise to support their specification process. We’ll be able to provide our customers with additional bandwidth and knowledge as and when they need it. As the Schumann International team has worked closely with NBS for many years, this was a natural development for our partnership and means we can bring immediate value to the specification market.”

He added,

“By bringing Schumann International into the NBS family, we combine game-changing technology with world-class consultancy expertise providing both quality and efficiency benefits to projects and organisations across the global construction industry.”

Mark Schumann, partner at Schumann International, commented;

“High-quality specification is fundamental in managing risk, improving build quality and safety, as well as reducing embodied carbon and managing costs better. As construction becomes more digital and processes evolve, the role of specification becomes ever more important. NBS is known as the leading light in specification technology and content, and we’re really excited to be joining at this time.”

The acquisition further supports NBS in its goal to be the leading specification platform for the global construction industry and adds further scale to the Byggfakta Group’s capabilities given its SCL specification consulting business in Australia.

NBS was acquired by Byggfakta Group, a global construction software company in 2021.

To find out more about NBS Schumann and its expert consultancy service, click here.

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NOTES TO EDITOR

About NBS: https://www.thenbs.com

NBS is a global leading technology platform that combines the best content and connectivity for anyone involved in the design, supply and construction of the built environment.
For architects, engineers, designers and contractors we provide a cloud-based specification system that enables them to work smarter and reduce their risk.

For building product manufacturers, we help grow their business by exposing their products across the construction project timeline.

Headquartered in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, NBS has a global reach via our permanent bases in both Australia and Canada.

Our roots lie in the UK’s National Building Specification, which for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk.

Our future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as we fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.

About Schumann International:

Schumann International is the latest iteration of the Schumann specification brand which started as Schumann Smith in 1986. We have been providing tailor made project specifications for 37 years to leading Architectural practices and other members of the project team around the world.

The Schumann brand is synonymous with innovation such that all aspects of the project, including quality, design, procurement, risk, modern manufacturing and construction techniques are all covered to the benefit of the project as a whole.

Our future lies in further development of intelligent project specifications as a critical tool linking project design requirements, procurement rules, BIM and sustainability, all within a cloud based, collaborative environment.

Our goals are to embrace change and be the global leaders in the field of specifications so as to improve quality, value and cost certainty, all within current contract and risk conditions.

About Byggfakta Group:

Byggfakta Group, headquartered in Ljusdal, Sweden, with origins dating back to 1936, is a leading digital platform providing solutions connecting construction value-chain participants, maximising sales and improving efficiency for its customers. The Company’s core offering lies across four product segments, targeting different stakeholders in the construction value chain, namely (i) Project Information – a business intelligence sales lead platform; (ii) Specification – specification software digitalising the specification writing process; (iii) Product Information – an online platform that allows suppliers to showcase their products online, and provides buyers with a comprehensive catalogue of curated construction products; and (iv) e-Tendering – eSourcing and eProcurement software.