Construction Information Service
Definitive Intelligence for Every Construction Project
Construction projects depend on reliable information at every decision point. The Construction Information Service (CIS), developed by Accuris and NBS, provides the most comprehensive source of construction regulations, standards, technical guidance, and industry intelligence for the UK and Ireland. It brings everything professionals need into one platform to support confident decisions across the entire construction lifecycle.
The trusted platform for comprehensive knowledge
Finding reliable construction information should not slow projects down or introduce risk.
CIS provides fast, easy access to more than 26,000 authoritative documents from over 400 trusted publishers, updated daily to ensure teams are always working from current guidance.
With a powerful search engine and mobile-ready access, CIS delivers the right information exactly when and where it is needed, whether on site, in the office, or on the move.
Built to support real-world construction workflows
Critical insights for delivering excellence
CIS is designed around how construction professionals actually work. It supports innovation, compliance, sustainability, and risk management at every phase of a project.
From early design decisions to handover and ongoing maintenance, CIS ensures teams stay aligned, informed, and confident in their choices.
Access. Organize. Learn.
How CIS helps teams work smarter
Quickly find definitive guidance across design, engineering, and construction disciplines.
A powerful, intuitive search experience surfaces relevant regulations, standards, technical advice, and best practices without wasted time.
Structure information around your projects and priorities.
CIS helps teams keep critical knowledge organized and accessible so decisions remain consistent and defensible throughout the project lifecycle.
Stay current as standards, technologies, and regulations evolve.
Daily updates and industry news ensure professionals keep pace with change and continue developing expertise across disciplines.
Structured for the ways you need to work
Seven searchable CIS supplements
CIS content is organized into seven searchable supplements aligned to common construction workflows. Subscribers start with one core supplement and can add more as project needs evolve.
Core
Key documents cited in UK Building Regulations, plus essential standards and guidance.
Construction Management
Resources for procurement, design management, cost control, and project delivery.
Mechanical and Electrical
Guidance on building services, HVAC, energy systems, and electrical design.
Design and Building
Guidance for building and landscape design, including fire safety and performance.
Civil and Structural
Guidance for structural design, repair, and maintenance for engineering teams.
British Standards Extra
Additional British Standards for detailed design and construction clarity.
Sustainability, Environment, Development and Planning
Legislation and guidance supporting sustainable development, planning, and environmental management.Resources for procurement, design management, cost control, and project delivery.
Comprehensive content you can always rely on
CIS includes authoritative content from leading industry bodies and publishers, curated and continuously updated to support confident, compliant project delivery.
- British Standards
- BSRIA
- SCI
- IStructE
- CIBSE
- And many more
Built for the professionals who build our world
CIS supports teams across:
- Architecture
- Building Control
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- Surveying
- Building Contracting
Deliver better outcomes across every project
With CIS, teams can:
- Ensure design compliance and sustainability
- Innovate construction methods and materials
- Support the full construction lifecycle from concept to completion
- Deliver projects accurately and on time
- Reduce risk and rework
- Keep pace with technological and regulatory change
Trusted across the construction industry
CIS is relied on by the firms shaping the built environment:
- 85% of top engineering firms
- 95% of the top 100 UK architecture firms
- 90% of the top 100 UK consultant firms
Surveyed CIS customers report:
- 84% say CIS is essential to their business
- 86% say CIS saves them time
- 87% say CIS is easy to use
