The National Master Specification (NMS), published by the National Research Council (NRC), is a comprehensive, bilingual reference for developing project specifications in Canada. Continuously reviewed with industry input, it covers procedures, products, and methods used in construction. The NRC is also updating the NMS to include environmentally responsible practices.
For any questions regarding the content and use of NMS products, please contact NBS at 1-866-278-9954 or info@theNBS.ca
National Master Specification (NMS)
| Product | Member Price | Non Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| NBS Chorus Platform | 1,800.00 | 2,000.00 |
| NMS - Complete Set (Includes all divisions & performance based) | 2,515.50 | 2,795.00 |
| NMS - Architectural Package (20 divisions) | 1,971.00 | 2,190.00 |
| NMS Package - Performance Based | 648.00 | 720.00 |
| NMS Package - Interior Design | 558.00 | 620.00 |
| NMS Package - Building Services | 1,237.50 | 1,375.00 |
| NMS Package - Air Transportation | 423.00 | 470.00 |
| NMS Package - Heritage Conservation | 445.50 | 495.00 |
| NMS Package - Landscape Architectural | 481.50 | 535.00 |
| NMS Package - Structural Engineering | 427.50 | 475.00 |
| NMS Package - Heavy Civil Engineering | 742.50 | 825.00 |
| NMS Package - Mechanical Engineering | 805.50 | 895.00 |
| NMS Package - Electrical Engineering | 805.50 | 895.00 |
| NMS Package - Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical) | 1,237.50 | 1,375.00 |
| NMS Division 01 - General Requirements | 220.50 | 245.00 |
| NMS Division 02 - Existing Conditions | 135.00 | 150.00 |
| NMS Division 03 & 04 - Concrete / Masonry | 247.50 | 275.00 |
| NMS Division 5 & 6 - Metals / Wood, Plastics & Composites | 216.00 | 240.00 |
| NMS Division 7 - Thermal & Moisture Protection | 256.50 | 285.00 |
| NMS Division 8 - Openings | 153.00 | 170.00 |
| NMS Division 9 - Finishes | 162.00 | 180.00 |
| NMS Division 10 - Specialties | 135.00 | 150.00 |
| NMS Division 11 & 12 - Equipment & Furnishings | 171.00 | 190.00 |
| NMS Division 13 - Special Construction | 54.00 | 60.00 |
| NMS Division 14 - Conveying Equipment | 85.50 | 95.00 |
| NMS Division 21 - Fire Suppression | 85.50 | 95.00 |
| NMS Division 22 - Plumbing | 90.00 | 100.00 |
| NMS Division 23 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 409.50 | 455.00 |
| NMS Division 25 - Integrated Automation | 85.50 | 95.00 |
| NMS Division 26 - Electrical | 400.50 | 445.00 |
| NMS Division 27 - Communications | 85.50 | 95.00 |
| NMS Division 28 - Electronic Safety & Security | 81.00 | 90.00 |
| NMS Division 31 - Earthwork | 189.00 | 210.00 |
| NMS Division 32 - Exterior Improvements | 193.50 | 215.00 |
| NMS Division 33 - Utilities | 157.50 | 175.00 |
| NMS Division 34 - Transportation | 139.50 | 155.00 |
| NMS Division 35 - Waterway & Marine Construction | 81.00 | 90.00 |
| NMS Divisions 42 & 44 - Heating, Cooling, Drying / Pollution Control Equipment | 49.50 | 55.00 |
| NMS - Architectural Package | 787.50 | 875.00 |
| NMS - Complete Set Update (from 2022) | 1,012.50 | 1,125.00 |
| SPECedit - NMS Editing Software Version | 1,462.50 | 1,625.00 |
| DEVIS - NMS Editing Software (Additional Licenses) | 472.50 | 525.00 |