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SPECIFICATION MADE SIMPLE

NBS Chorus has a flexible set of plans, with options available for everyone

 

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NBS Chorus

Essential features for high quality specifications

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Advanced features to master how you produce specifications.

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Multiple content sets
Chorus works with a range of content sets and libraries to suit your way of working. Choose from the full range in section two below this table.
Add, edit and park specification clauses
Rapidly create and edit your specification and remove any unnecessary detail.
Synchronised guidance and suggested values
Specialist guidance is displayed alongside the specification as you work. Authored and updated to the latest standards by the NBS team.
Update notifications when NBS content changes
Receive a notification when Uniclass 2015 content in your specification is updated. Other libraries coming soon.
Mark parts of the spec as complete
Mark articles and clauses in your specification as complete, and a pie chart will be displayed to show how many items are finished to help you track your progress.
Specification search
Search within your specification to find words and phrases used within the clauses
Basic revision tracking
Keep track of changes made to the contents of your specification and compare against previous versions in the publishing history.
Detailed revisions
Our comprehensive revision tracking feature ensures clarity on all modifications.
Organisation-wide search
Easily search across your Chorus specifications and masters to find specific information your team has specified. Save time by pinpointing the information you need, when you need it.
Variables
Save time, ensure consistency, and eliminate costly errors in your spec. Use variables instead of repetitive text to keep project-specific terms consistent throughout.
Tagging Soon
Define your own tags to add to your specification clauses for easy discovery and reporting
Manufacturer product information
Fully integrated with NBS Source. Choose from 25,000 products from over 1,000 manufacturers ready for your projects.
Collaborate in the cloud with your colleagues
Work together with colleagues on the same specification at the same time, making updates in real time.
Collaborate in the cloud with the project team
Invite multiple users from different organisations and locations into your specification.
Model integration
Develop your model and your specification together directly inside Revit, Archicad or Vectorworks.
Copy specifications between organisations
Copy content from one organisation’s specification to another.
Specification notes
Record project decisions directly in your specification as it’s developed such as why a clause has been parked, a design preference or an essential health and safety requirement.
Stylesheets
Create customised templates for your specifications which automatically include your brand and style.
Organisation-wide notes
Supplement the NBS technical guidance with your organisation knowledge to help all specifiers across your organisation in better decision making.
Summary schedule
Flag clauses relevant for early-stage specification decisions and quickly view these in a schedule for easy editing and publishing
Single sign-on
Configure Chorus to work within your organisations single sign-on authentication scheme
Set group permissions Soon
Grant the same access level to project and master folders for all Chorus user groups in your organisation. Enable seamless collaboration and ensure everyone has the necessary information.
Master specifications
Build up a library of commonly used clauses tailored to your organisation and your clients, ready to use on new projects in an instant.
Master change notifications Soon
Keep your teams informed about significant changes made to your masters that impact their projects. Stay connected and maintain consistency across your organisation.
NBS Chorus is adaptable to suit your organisations needs. Let us help find the right package for you.

NBS Chorus

Essential features for high quality specifications

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NBS Chorus Premium

Advanced features to master how you produce specifications.

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Architecture

Building systems and construction products for the design of new buildings and renovation, e.g. masonry walls and timber framing.

 

Building Services

Mechanical and electrical engineering sections and products for new buildings and renovation projects e.g. heating, gas supply, lighting and CCTV and plumbing.

Landscape

Natural flora and fauna sections. Products for landscape design, plus building sections including fencing, street furniture and paving.

 

Civils

Grading, drainage, embankments and paving and also includes some structural sections to support for Civil engineering projects.

Structures

Structural sections for buildings, e.g. foundations, piling, beams and columns, including for some Civil engineering projects

 

International Options

Options to add UK and Australian content that support the regions standards and regulations.

We include the full content for the CMS & NMS and this content can be tailored to your needs.

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  NBS Chorus onboarding session
  In-product support centre
  eLearning modules
  Phone and email support
  Specialist training available as an additional extra
  Exclusive access to free webinars and events

Get a quote or book a demo for NBS Chorus today!

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