NBS National BIM Library
Welcome to the National BIM Library, the construction industry’s free-to-use resource of NBS standard BIM content, available in industry-neutral IFC format and formats compatible with Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, Tekla and Bentley

BIM Content


Browse Objects by Type

The National BIM Library contains over 200 pre-configured generic objects covering all major building fabric systems such as walls, ceilings, roofs and floors. And this list is set to expand even further, with new content added every few weeks, to make the National BIM Library the primary source of free-to-use platform neutral UK BIM Objects.

Also, it will soon be home to a wide range of NBS standard proprietary objects. A number of manufacturers are currently working with us to convert their products to BIM objects.


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National BIM Library is pleased to announce the support of leading manufacturers. Find out more

Object Definitions...


In addition to the objects that live in the CAD model there are many, many other objects that are required to construct a building. NBS, as part of CPI, is delighted to be able to publish the system and product property definitions that live below the new Uniclass tables.


Endorsements...


The National BIM Library enjoys industry-wide support. See what some of the leading voices have to say

buildingsmartBentleyVectorworks AutodeskGraphisoftTekla





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Users of the National BIM Library are asked to provide us with feedback and join our discussions on our Linkedin Group:

To suggest a manufacturer not included in the National BIM Library who you’d like BIM objects for, please email us at  contact@riba-insight.com.

If you are a manufacturer who would like BIM objects authored or to learn more about our service, please write to us at contact@riba-insight.com.


NBS and RIBA Enterprises are members of the BIM Technologies Alliance supporting the UK Government’s Construction Strategy BIM Working Group