IHS and the UK Transport Research Laboratory sign partnering agreement!

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, and London, UK – 1st September 2006 – IHS, the leading worldwide provider of critical technical information and decision-support tools including the UK’s leading online service for construction professionals - The Construction Information Service (CIS), announced today that the company has signed a sole partnership agreement with the UK Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), the internationally recognised independent centre of excellence that provides world class impartial research, consultancy, advice and testing covering all aspects of transport.

This agreement grants IHS the rights to include a wide range of TRL reports, leaflets, technical guidance and design data in The Construction Information Service (CIS), the leading source of information for architects, civil and structural engineers, building control officers, building services engineers and other professionals in the construction industry. The Construction Information Service (CIS) provides fundamental industry information and legislation, as well as additional sector material with an extensive range of full-text documents covering all aspects of the building, engineering, design and construction process.

“I am delighted to have secured our sole agreement with TRL. This is a fundamental move forward in the creation of the definitive information resource for the industry” said Andrew Sadler-Smith, Senior Vice President for IHS Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The combination of advanced search engine technology with this expanded content will significantly develop The Construction Information Service (CIS)’ already strong position within the construction marketplace.”

Kevin Miles, Head of Knowledge Management at TRL said: “Our new relationship with IHS, and The Construction Information Service (CIS), will help us ensure our innovative research in the field of transport infrastructure, particularly pavements, footways and structures, is disseminated to the widest possible industry audience.”

About IHS
IHS is one of the leading global providers of critical technical information, decision-support tools and related services to customers in a number of industries including energy, defence, aerospace, construction, electronics, and automotive. We serve customers ranging from governments and large multinational corporations to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 100 countries. Our customers rely on our offerings to facilitate decision making, support key processes and improve productivity. We have been in business for more than 45 years and employ more than 2,300 people around the world.

About  TRL
TRL provides independent and impartial world class research, consultancy, advice and testing for all aspects of transport.  Originally established in 1933 as part of the UK Government, TRL privatised in 1996 to become a fully independent private company.  TRL is wholly owned by the Transport Research Foundation (TRF), a non-profit distributing company with no share holders, enabling profits made by TRL to be passed to TRF and re-invested in scientific research.  With 500 staff, many of whom are world recognised experts, TRL works at the cutting edge of transport, generating innovative solutions to customers on a wide range of projects.  Their capability encompasses  transportation, safety and environmental issues, accident investigation and risk management,  infrastructure management, including pavements, footways and structures,  to simulation and testing.  All this together with  a suite of bespoke facilities including a Structures Hall, Pavement Test Facility and Simulation Centre (TruckSIM and Car Simulator) helps to ensure TRL’s vision of creating the future of transport.

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TRL
Mary Treen
Sarah Bailey
Tel: +44 (0)1344 770514  / 770141
Email:  pressoffice@trl.co.uk