NBS and Building Cost Information Service BCIS are working in partnership to deliver indicators for any design team of

  1. Ensuring that any proposed design remains within the project’s budget
  2. Considering the carbon impact that will result from the systems and products that are specified.


For more information about the partnership, please see NBS and BCIS join forces for improved sustainability information.


Related article: Please see the 'Keeping within the project budget' section of Setting things up for success by starting the specification early.


A screenshot of the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) data on construction cost, ongoing maintenance and replacement costs, and embodied carbon against each element.

A screenshot of the 'Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)' data on construction cost, ongoing maintenance and replacement costs, and embodied carbon against each element.