The Construction Information Service
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The Construction Information Service is an expert knowledge tool that delivers key technical information critical to all construction projects in one easy-to-use online 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’s an indispensable source of key information, tailored to meet your real needs.
Industry Partners
In order to provide an authoritative service IHS has secured a number of agreements with key institutes and organisations. These ensure that critical publications and online information resources are available with thousands of other guidance documents as a one-stop service:
- IStructE
- CIRIA
- CIOB
- LABC
- SCI
- The Concrete Society
- TRL
- AJ
- BSRIA
- RIAI
Online resources
In addition we provide access to a selection of their online resources:
- SCI (The Steel Construction Institute) − Access to Steelbiz, Access Steel and e5950
- The Concrete Society − Advisory Service, Fingertips and Reference Search
- EMAP − Construction News, AJ, NCE
- NBS Building Regulations
- Specify-it
- LABC Type approval
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Sample Publishers:
Architects' Journal
Architectural Cladding Association
Documents supplied by Architectural Cladding Association:
Cast in concrete: reconstructed stone and precast concrete - a guide for Architects
Code of practice for the safe erection of precast concrete cladding
Fixings for precast concrete panels
Architectural Press
The Construction Information Service provides fundamental industry information and legislation, as well as additional sector material. The extensive range of full-text documents cover all aspects of the building, engineering, design and construction process, allowing you to complete projects accurately and on time.
The Construction Information Service Supplements
Core
The Construction Information Service Core includes all current key documents cited in the UK Building Regulations Approved Documents, Technical Standards and Technical Booklets including:
- Documents critical to the design, detailing and construction of popular building types and civil engineering
- Basic construction management, regulatory and contract documents
- Health and safety, legal, design guidance and good practice information
- The management of healthcare premises publications
- Sustainability documents
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
Building Supplement
Focused on the particular information needs of building control, architects and architectural technologists, builders and contractors, volume house builders, landscape architects, building maintenance managers and local authority technical departments, the supplement includes:
- Documents that assist complex building and landscape design
- Non statutory guidance documents complementing those in the Core covering statutory aspects of design e.g. fire
- Building and energy conservation
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
- Building interior design
Planning and Development Supplement
The supplement provides guidance publications on planning regulations for architects and planning professionals, including all relevant legislation covering town and country planning, development, conservation and the environment and legislation including:
- Spatial planning
- Planning and development control
- Policy
- Environmental planning and sustainability
- Infrastructure and construction development
- Regeneration
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
Construction Management Supplement
Produced in association with the CIOB to aid construction professionals for all types of construction projects including:
- Construction procurement
- Design management
- Managing construction quality
- Operational maintenance
- Contractual claims and disputes
- Project management
- Cost and value management
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
Civil and Structural Supplement
Providing detailed coverage of complex structural design, repair and maintenance for civil and structural engineers, contractors and design team members responsible for design and detailing, the supplement also covers:
- Advanced highway and bridge design and construction
- Complex groundwork
- Marine, coastal, river and flood engineering
- Advanced and innovative structural design and detailing
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
Mechanical and Electrical Supplement
Produced specifically for mechanical and electrical engineers, building services engineers, maintenance managers and technical staff from local authorities, providing detailed publications on:
- Building electrical services
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- Energy production and distribution
- Building mechanical services
- Environmental impact
- Critical publications and information from industry partners
The Construction Information Service can be used in conjunction with NBS market leading specification software products NBS Building, NBS Engineering Services, NBS Landscape and NBS Scheduler, as well as the online resource for the Approved Documents NBS Building Regulations.
The Construction Information Service - Index Only is a database of bibliographic records for more than 22,000 construction documents. Unlike Internet search engines The Construction Information Service - Index Only is 100% relevant; it will help you identify the current versions of regulations and construction standards, and highlight supporting material. It is updated weekly and our expert editors make sure the content matches your requirements.
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