IHS and The Concrete Society Sign New Sole Partnering Agreement

LONDON and ENGLEWOOD, Colorado – 11th December 2006 – IHS, a 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 Concrete Society.  This partnership brings together all those with an interest in concrete, to exchange knowledge and experience across all disciplines, to promote excellence in design, construction, appearance and performance, and to encourage innovation.

This agreement grants IHS the sole rights to include a wide range of Concrete Society, British Cement Association and British Precast Concrete Federation  publications in The Construction Information Service (CIS), the leading source of technical information for structural engineers, architects, civil engineers, building control officers, building services engineers and other professionals in the construction industry. 

The Construction Information Service (CIS) is a unique knowledge tool that delivers key technical information critical to all construction projects in one easy-to-use on-line package. Developed by IHS and NBS, it provides instant full-text access to current regulations, standards, technical advice and a vast array of related news and briefings. ¬Fully searchable, intelligently classified and constantly updated, it is an indispensable source of key information, tailored to meet your real needs.

“Securing this sole partnering agreement with The Concrete Society further enhances The Construction Information Service’s (CIS) leadership position as the definitive critical information resource for construction industry professionals” said Andrew Sadler-Smith, Senior Vice President for IHS Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “This partnership, along with other recently signed sole partnering agreements with SCI, TRL, IStructE, CIRIA, and CIOB, plus the June 2006 acquisition of CRC, the exclusive owners of the BRE republishing rights will mean The Construction Information Service (CIS) is THE source of critical information and insight across all disciplines in the construction industry.”

Concrete Society Chief Executive, Martin Powell said: “For over 40 years the Society has been a leading provider of magazines, guidance documents and publications used widely in many parts of the world. Our highly regarded pedigree for independent commentary is primarily thanks to substantial input from our broad spectrum of members. This agreement with IHS and our partnership in this venture with the British Cement Association and British Precast Concrete Federation will help ensure we reach an even wider audience and assist in The Society’s mission to promote excellence in design, construction, appearance and performance using concrete as a material of first choice.”

About IHS
IHS (NYSE: 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 construction, energy, defence, aerospace, 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 2,500 people around the world.

About The Concrete Society (www.concrete.org.uk)
The Concrete Society currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary is a not for profit independent membership organisation that plays a vital role in encouraging the use and development of concrete as a uniquely versatile and competitive material. Its Concrete Advisory Service provides prompt, impartial technical advice on concrete and related matters. The Society has built on its technical reputation to become a leading provider of information serving the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and academic communities. The flow and availability of sound, practical information of the highest quality is recognised worldwide

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Media contacts:

IHS
Joelle Coldicott
01344 328000
joelle.coldicott@ ihsti.com
uk.ihs.com

The Concrete Society
Paul Golden
01276 607163
p.golden@concrete.org.uk
www.concrete.org.uk