“The Crown:” The Scottish Baronial House Used in Balmoral Scenes
Have you been watching the fourth season of “The Crown” on Netflix? Olivia Colman returns as Queen Elizabeth II, Gillian Anderson is doing a killer Margaret Thatcher impression, and Emma Corrin makes her debut as Lady Diana Spencer. In the second episode, called “The Balmoral Test,” the new Prime Minister Thatcher and a young Lady […] The post “The Crown:” The Scottish Baronial House Used in Balmoral Scenes appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-crown-scottish-baronial-house-used.html November 29, 2020 at 01:26AM
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NBS - The next step in our journey
News in the press is all about the next step in the NBS journey. From theNBS.com... From our website: https://www.thenbs.com/about-nbs/press-releases/nbs-joins-byggfakta-to-bolster-growth NBS joins Byggfakta to bolster growth NBS enters the next phase of its development as it joins the Byggfakta Group, with backing from Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates. 27 November 2020 NBS, the construction technology platform, today announces that it has joined the Byggfakta Group, a leading data and software provider to the European construction industry. Byggfakta Group is backed by private equity firms Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates.
NBS has a long track record in providing information and tools to the construction industry, and in recent years has transformed into a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) provider. The NBS platform brings construction specifiers, manufacturers and contractors together, to improve the quality of project decision making, drive product specification and provide critical insights, through a unique digital toolset. The company has grown significantly in the last two years, both organically and via acquisitions, resulting in increased international revenues, with permanent bases now established in both Canada and Australia, alongside the recent acquisition of SCL Schumann and Ezyspec in Australia. The company also invested significantly in its product suite, transitioning legacy on-premise products into two flagship cloud-based solutions, NBS Chorus and NBS Source. NBS, based in Newcastle, UK, will continue as a prominent brand in the construction space, and increased investment will boost product development and international expansion plans. It will continue its long-standing partnership with the RIBA on the delivery of the RIBA CPD Providers’ Network. NBS marks Byggfakta Group’s first expansion to the UK and follows the recent investments in Vortal in Portugal and Olmero in Switzerland. The NBS investment will enable Byggfakta Group to broaden its scope both geographically and functionally, and to strengthen its position as a leading data and technology provider to the construction industry, spanning project information, product information, specification, e-tendering, and e-billing. Colin Smith, Executive Chairman, NBS, says, “We are delighted to be joining the Byggfakta Group. 2020 saw an acceleration of technology adoption in the construction sector, which is set to continue for years to come. NBS has benefited from this trend and will continue to keep pushing ahead of the curve. Partnering with Byggfakta Group and its investors is an exciting development that will give us the support we need to scale up further and faster. NBS will be taking its products to new markets and will continue to improve its offering to existing customers.” “We will continue serving our customers with our existing products and services, but with the reach of a significant industry player and substantial financial backing. 2021 will be extremely exciting as we push on with new developments and enter into new markets.” Smith concludes, “I’d also like to thank RIBA and LDC for their support and backing in helping us get to where we are today.” Byggfakta Group CEO Stefan Lindqvist said, “We have long known about and admired NBS and its unique position in the UK construction market. With the support of RIBA and LDC, and under Colin’s leadership, NBS has become an attractive, SaaS-native technology vendor and we are excited to welcome the company, its employees, and its customers into the Byggfakta family.” Completion is subject to the customary regulatory approvals. From LDC website: https://ldc.co.uk/news/ldc-and-riba-agree-sale-of-nbs-to-byggfakta-group/ Leading mid-market private equity firm LDC and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), have agreed the sale of NBS to Byggfakta Group, a leading data and software provider to the European construction industry headquartered in Sweden and backed by private equity firms Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates. Financial details of the transaction are undisclosed. Headquartered in Newcastle UK, 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. LDC and the RIBA partnered to support the growth of NBS in June 2018, with LDC investing £31.8m to help drive NBS’s future product development and international expansion plans. The sale follows a period of significant revenue and EBITDA growth for NBS. LDC helped the management team to drive an organic and acquisitive growth strategy that saw international revenues increase considerably. NBS established permanent bases in both Canada and Australia, and completed the acquisitions of SCL Schumann and EzySpec in Australia to create Australia’s most comprehensive platform for building product information and architectural specifications, supported by consulting services. The firm also invested significantly in its product suite during the partnership, transitioning legacy on-premise products into two flagship cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, NBS Chorus and NBS Source. Both products help bring construction specifiers and manufacturers together, improving the quality of decision making and driving product specification. NBS marks Byggfakta Group’s first expansion to the UK and follows the recent acquisitions of Vortal in Portugal and Olmero in Switzerland. The acquisition of NBS will enable Byggfakta Group to broaden its scope both geographically and functionally, and to strengthen its position as a leading data and technology provider to the European construction industry, spanning project information, product information, specification, e-tendering, and e-billing. The transaction was led, on behalf of LDC, by Chief Executive Martin Draper and Head of Yorkshire Dan Smith. Martin Draper, Chief Executive of LDC said: “The success of NBS over the last two and a half years proves the value of LDC’s approach to supporting experienced and ambitious management teams with the resource, capital and network to grow their businesses. They have delivered both international expansion and significant new product development in a short period of time to create a solid foundation for continued growth. We wish NBS all the best on the next stage of their growth journey with Byggfakta Group.” Colin Smith, Executive Chairman NBS said, "Our partnership with LDC has both transformed our business and supercharged our growth. They backed our ambition to expand internationally and invested in our technology development, helping us to meet our objectives sooner than expected despite the uncertainty in the market. The team also supported our decision to join Byggfakta Group and we’re excited about the future for NBS as part of a larger international group.” RIBA President Alan Jones said: “The RIBA founded NBS, and alongside LDC, we are proud to have played a key role in developing it into a thriving business offering exceptional products and services. This transaction secures the RIBA’s long-term future and supports our ongoing work on behalf of members and the architects’ profession in the UK and internationally. My thanks go to our expert executive team, led by Alan Vallance, my fellow trustees and advisors. This deal paves the way for an exciting new era of opportunity.” Byggfakta Group CEO Stefan Lindqvist said: “We have long known about and admired NBS and its unique position in the UK construction market. With the support of RIBA and LDC, and under Colin’s leadership, NBS has become an attractive, SaaS-native technology vendor and we are excited to welcome the company, its employees, and its customers into the Byggfakta family.” The completion of the transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals. The shareholders of NBS were advised by BofA Securities and Addleshaw Goddard. Byggfakta Group was advised by Goodwin Procter. ...and finally from me, it's been some journey so far since I saw this job advert in the Northern Echo back in Summer 1999... Exciting times!
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The Caldwell Family’s House in the Christmas Movie “Happiest Season”
The new Christmas movie “Happiest Season” stars Mackenzie Davis as Harper, a woman who invites her girlfriend Abby (Kristen Stewart) to come home with her for the holidays. The hitch? She hasn’t come out to her family yet, so they’ll have to pretend to just be friends. I laughed, I cried happy tears at the […] The post The Caldwell Family’s House in the Christmas Movie “Happiest Season” appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-caldwell-familys-house-in-christmas.html November 26, 2020 at 12:26PM
Winona Ryder Selling Dutch Colonial in San Francisco with Bay Views
Winona Ryder is selling the Dutch-Colonial-style home in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco that she has owned for 25 years. The house was built in 1902 and is perched high enough to boast views of the bay and Alcatraz Island in the distance. The house with the traditional gambrel roof has been updated […] The post Winona Ryder Selling Dutch Colonial in San Francisco with Bay Views appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/winona-ryder-selling-dutch-colonial-in.html November 24, 2020 at 03:26PM
Creating a Festive Holiday Brunch
We all love a good, late breakfast, aka Brunch, especially on Christmas Day. Set up your dining room table to suit all of the family this Christmas season with inspiration from Jen Svendsen of Midwest Life and Style Blog. See how she transformed her dining room for a holiday brunch with the help of The Home Depot.
I love everything about the holiday season. The traditions. The food. And, of course, the festive decor! For those who know me well, this should come as no surprise. (After all, I’ve had Christmas tunes on repeat for a few months now.) So this year I’m thrilled to team up with The Home Depot as a partner for their Holiday Style Challenge to share some ideas for creating a festive holiday brunch. Creating a Festive Holiday BrunchOne of my favorite holiday traditions is gathering around the table with family and friends for a meal. So for my style challenge, I decked out our dining room with pieces from The Home Depot’s home decor and holiday collections. Complete with a DIY hot cocoa bar, it’s perfect for a festive Christmas brunch, don’t you think? Home for the HolidaysThis year, more than ever, I wanted to make our home feel welcoming for the holidays. To capture those warm cozy feelings and create a timeless Christmas look, I used a mix of greenery paired with red, gold, and traditional plaid throughout our home. The Home Depot had everything I needed to decorate for the season. From home decor to garlands, trees, ornaments, and more! The Home Depot is a one-stop-shop for decking the halls. Don’t have a Home Depot store nearby? No problem! You can shop online or use The Home Depot mobile app and have everything shipped right to your door. Setting the TableCreating a festive holiday brunch starts with styling the table. To begin, I used a basic white table cloth as a base. Then, I transformed this plaid throw blanket into a table runner. Next, to create a focal point, I chose these gorgeous gold lanterns and filled them with a mix of red and gold shatterproof ornaments. The ornaments add just the right pop of color and help bring to life the timeless Christmas look and feel I had in mind. For the place settings, I created texture and layers with wooden chargers and these red fringed napkins. Then I used this classic cream stoneware, gold flatware, and some crystal champagne flutes to complete the festive brunch look. Hot cocoa is a favorite in our house during the holidays, so I also created a fun, DIY hot cocoa bar using a coffee urn and some glass jars filled with toppings like marshmallows, candy canes, and chocolate chips. Yum! Decking the HallsI love to use greenery in all of my holiday decorating. The Home Depot has a wide variety to choose from including this pre-lit wreath from the new Woodmoore Holiday Collection. I love the beautiful detail of the red berries and the big, plaid bow! To bring even more holiday cheer to the room, I used a 12-ft pre-lit noble fir garland to wrap our light fixture. The lights on the garland help add an extra warm glow that really makes the whole space feel magical. A Tree with All of the TrimmingsNo holiday gathering would be complete without a tree with all of the trimmings. To continue with the classic red and gold theme, I decorated our tree with the same shatterproof ornaments that I used on the dining room table. Then, to finish, I topped it with a gold mercury star. Once I was done, I looked and I felt like something was still missing, so I couldn’t resist including this holiday gnome. He looks perfect inside nestled under the tree. No matter how you celebrate this season, I hope you feel inspired and this has given you some ideas for creating your own festive holiday brunch. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The post Creating a Festive Holiday Brunch appeared first on The Home Depot Blog. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/creating-festive-holiday-brunch.html November 24, 2020 at 09:26AM
Simple, Classic Holiday Style
The holidays can get complicated, from gifts to decorating, but no need to worries thanks to Katie Dunn of Classically Dunn. Katie shared her simple holiday decorating tips and ways to fill your home with holiday cheer the classic way. Check out how she did it below with the help of The Home Depot.
Hello! Katie Dunn here. Decorating for the holiday season is a tradition I look forward to every year. There is something so nostalgic and cheerful about the holidays, don’t you think? As soon as the leaves start changing, I am dreaming of twinkling lights and evergreens. This year, our son is at an age where the holiday season is pure magic. So, when it came to decorating, I knew I wanted to stick to simple, yet classic Christmas decor in the living room – using plenty of evergreens and subtle pops of red, all while staying true to the overall neutral palette I love. The Home Depot had everything I needed to make my vision come to life this year! Festive Living RoomLet’s start with the fireplace. The Home Depot was kind enough to send us this beautiful, pre-lit garland that came adorned with red and gold ornaments. The garland is such a statement piece on its own, that I didn’t feel I needed to add any additional decor to the mantle. I’m definitely a less is more kind of gal. Next, we ordered this beautiful, pre-lit artificial tree. When it arrived, I was a little nervous it would be too big for our home, but the size is perfect. I am beyond impressed with how realistic it is too! I know this will light up our home for many Christmases to come. When it came to decorating the tree, I wanted to keep it simple. I used classic, modern ornaments in muted gold and champagne tones as well as a few shades of red and green. These ornaments were just what I needed to complement the garland on the fireplace. We hung them using green ornament hooks that blend nicely with the tree. For a more modern look, I swapped out a traditional tree skirt for this rattan tree collar. From here, we hung a wreath in each of the two windows. It is a simple way to add festive greenery and it can be enjoyed from inside and out! Now our neighbors will be able to enjoy the beautiful warm glow from the twinkle lights in these pre-lit wreaths as they pass by. And finally, we can’t forget the coffee table! I love to fill a favorite bowl or dish with Christmas ornaments. We had a few red ornaments left over after trimming the tree, so I put them in a vintage bowl. The muted red tones are my favorite and give the ornaments a more modern spin on a classic ornament style. I love how this simple design element ties everything together. Festive ExteriorIn my opinion, a home isn’t fully decorated for the holidays if you skip the exterior. The Home Depot sent us these adorable light-up reindeer for the yard and I had the perfect spot in mind to display them. In order to really set the scene, I had my husband wrap the trees with clear incandescent lights. He then hung larger C9 lights on the building, and we completed this corner with another pre-lit wreath on the door. When the lights come on in the evening, our yard is transformed into a winter wonderland. Style TipsLet’s recap a few of my favorite holiday style tips:
The Home Depot really is your one stop shop for all things holiday! Their online selection is amazing and they offer quick, free shipping. Wishing you all the best this holiday season, however it may look this year. Thanks for stopping by! The post Simple, Classic Holiday Style appeared first on The Home Depot Blog. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/simple-classic-holiday-style.html November 24, 2020 at 09:26AM
Blending Traditional Christmas with Whimsical Style
The traditional Christmas decor that we’re all used to includes: A green tree, white snowflakes and peppermint themed ornaments. Well this year, Carla Bethany is doing it her way – Lots of color! See how she spiced up her Christmas tree and decor this year with the help of The Home Depot.
Whimsical Pink Christmas TreeI have always dreamed of a pink Christmas tree. Pink, I know, is not a traditional Christmas color, but it makes my heart happy to see bright and fun colors during the holidays. I believe decorating should be fun, and you should not limit yourself to traditional red and green colors. This year I decided a pink tree would be all the whimsy I needed to blend traditional colors. I ordered my tree online at Home Depot and picked up in-store. I enjoyed this process, and it makes life so much easier. While I was there, I was able to grab two containers of Fantasleigh Shatter- Resistant Ornaments in two sizes, an 11 in. Mercury Gold tree topper, and a roll of 15 ft Royal Easton Red Velvet Gold Ribbon for my gift boxes. The Christmas tree was super easy to assemble, and I spent about an hour fluffing branches and ensuring I achieved the perfect shape. Quick tip: Always look at the picture online. If your Christmas tree seems flat, keep fluffing and opening branches. Decorating the Christmas TreeFirst, I always attach my tree topper, and this year I used the Mercury Gold tree topper available in-store only. Then I place my ribbon or trim as the very next step before I attach any ornaments. I like to use my ribbon placement as a guide for all other decor layers. Ribbon placement helps provide movement and a place for the eye to move and rest. After ribbon placement, I layered in my colored theme ornaments in various sizes. The different sizes helped create dimension and fill in the gaps between the branches. I like to place my bigger ornaments at the bottom and zigzag my way to the top of the tree with the smaller ornaments. My final step is adding in specialty ornaments, floral picks, and tree fillers. The key to placing ornaments is always taking a step back. I always take several steps back to ensure I am liking the placement of color and ensuring I do not crowd the tree in one area. Sometimes this process can be very tedious, and I can adjust all day if I let myself. Entryway Display
I had to include something fun in my entryway with the Palm Christmas Tree. The entry sets the tone for the rest of my whimsical Christmas decorations. The Palm Christmas Tree looks good with and without ornaments. There are so many options when it comes to trimming the palm tree. I found that using one ornament per branch keeps the shape of the palm tree. At night, the palm Christmas tree adds a lot of glam to the entryway. It has replaced my night light, and I might be tempted to leave it up all year. The post Blending Traditional Christmas with Whimsical Style appeared first on The Home Depot Blog. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/blending-traditional-christmas-with.html November 24, 2020 at 09:26AM
A Small Farmhouse from 1908 For Sale in an Oakland Neighborhood
This ivy-covered farmhouse is not what you’d expect to find tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac in Oakland, California. It’s a leafy green oasis, as the listing calls it, in the middle of a neighborhood. It was built in 1908 and is smaller than a typical farmhouse, with about 1,100 square feet, but it […] The post A Small Farmhouse from 1908 For Sale in an Oakland Neighborhood appeared first on Hooked on Houses. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/a-small-farmhouse-from-1908-for-sale-in.html November 22, 2020 at 06:26AM
NBS 1996
Richard W found this NBS Specification Manager manual from 1996 in the archives, thought I'd share it. Click for larger images.
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NBS Plug-in for Revit - the parameters that are used
I've had two or three sessions with customers in recent weeks who want a deeper dive into exactly what parameters the NBS Plug-in uses to connect objects to specification clauses. This blog post summarises this. There is also a support article on our Chorus forums about this: The screenshot below shows three instances of the same type of washbasin in Revit. The schedule shows the NBS parameters that are inserted into an object when linked to NBS Chorus. These will be inserted into any object - the object could be from National BIM Library or an object a practice has created or an 'out of the box' Revit object - it doesn't matter. Click the screenshots below to see larger views.
Once the association is made, the parameter values are populated. It should be noted that the expectation is that the NBSChorusProjectId, NBSChorusSpecificationId and NBSChorusClauseId parameters are ignored and are just hidden in the background. But in this blogpost I've highlighted them to show the mechanics of how the associations are made and retained. The NBSChorusPrefix, Uniclass2015Code, Uniclass2015Title and NBSChorusSuffix parameters are expected to be used in schedules and annotations.
Again, not something that most users will want to know - but the URL of the specification location matches the GUIDs used in the Id parameters. These are highlighted in colour below and in the screenshot. In this specific case: URL=https://chorus.thenbs.com/org/ef335f70-956f-11e8-9420-5985807a4792/project/4eed4d80-cdb9-11ea-af47-1dfdb8ac8056/spec/f30feab0-259a-11eb-abbe-11959d020b9b/viewer/clause/8eef6922-13b8-4c10-9e9f-81537f981558 NBSChorusProjectId=4eed4d80-cdb9-11ea-af47-1dfdb8ac8056 NBSChorusSpecificationId=f30feab0-259a-11eb-abbe-11959d020b9b NBSChorusClauseId=8eef6922-13b8-4c10-9e9f-81537f981558
A few notes to finish on. Note 1: The rules above apply to Revit system and component objects. For material objects a '_mtrl' suffix is added to the parameter names Note 2: The above example is for Uniclass 2015 classifications. Similar parameters with slightly different names (for example CAWSCode...) are used for other classification sets such as CAWS or Omniclass. Via Home http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://jonasjjackson.blogspot.com/2020/11/nbs-plug-in-for-revit-parameters-that.html November 19, 2020 at 11:26PM |