Accuris - Construction Information Services
Master your projects with current, definitive information. Comprehensive construction information for the UK and Ireland. Developed by Accuris and NBS, the Construction Information Service (CIS) is an online tool to quickly access current construction regulations, construction standards, technical advice, construction project management tools, and industry news on building, engineering, design, and construction processes in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Updated daily, CIS offers a powerful, easy-to-use search engine to find authoritative information for every stage of the construction lifecycle – from design and completion to operation and ongoing use. Leverage CIS for construction innovation, risk management, compliance, and sustainability throughout all phases of construction.
CIS customers include
- 85% of top Engineering Firms
- 95% of top 100 UK Architect Firms
- 90% of top 100 UK Consultant Firms
CIS customers include
Architecture
Architects, architectural technicians, landscape architects, urban designers
Building Control
Building control officers, inspectors, surveyors, managers
Civil & Structural Engineering
Civil engineers, asset engineers, development control engineers, project engineers, structural engineers, building services engineers, infrastructural engineers, transport & traffic engineers, geotechnical engineers, steelwork engineers
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing systems engineers, control and instrumentation engineers, technical engineers, maintenance engineers
Surveying
Building surveyors, conservation surveyors, party wall surveyors, environmental engineering surveyors
Building Contracting
Building contractors, assemblers, sub-contractors, contract managers
The most comprehensive source of industry news, updates, and critical information
CIS provides quicker, easier access to your content on PC, tablet, or smartphone through a complete solution.
Access Information
- Specify-it – Link to our collection of UK construction catalogs, equipment information, and CAD drawings. Search our database of 1.8 million+ product pages and 85,000+ product catalogs from manufacturers in the UK and abroad.
- Eurocode Conformance – Access the widest set of Eurocodes, UK National Annexes, and Non-contradictory Complimentary Information (NCCI) material in a single service
- Other publications – Enjoy direct online access to The Architects’ Journal
- Comprehensive coverage of healthcare building and construction information, including NBS England Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memorandum
- Use the CIS Building Regulations Interest areas for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or the Republic of Ireland to help with compliance
Organize Knowledge
- Project folders to organize and manage your documents
- Customized user interface – set preferences, save key searches, and store documents
- Graphical layout providing improved content transparency
Keep Learning
- Accuris customer support and training – access help at every step of the way with comprehensive user assistance and training tailored to meet your company’s needs
- Automatic weekly content updates
- Automated document change alerts to keep you up to date
- NBS subscribers can benefit from the links between NBS Chorus guidance and CIS
Core
Key documents cited in the UK Building Regulations Approved Documents (where possible) and critical technical standards and booklets.
Design & Building
Documents that assist complex building and landscape design; non-statutory guidance documents that complement those in the Core covering statutory aspects of design (e.g., fire, building, and energy conservation); critical publications and information from industry partners and building interior design.
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Critical publications and industry partner information, including guidance, legislation, circulars, advice, notes, and statistics for those involved in sustainable development and management, environmental planning, climate change, town and country planning, developing sustainable communities, biodiversity, and conservation.
Construction Management
Documents on construction procurement, design management, construction quality management, operational maintenance, contractual claims and disputes, project management, cost and value management, and critical publications and information from industry partners not available from any other online service.
Civil & Structural
Detailed coverage of complex structural design, repair, and maintenance for civil and structural engineers, contractors, and design team members responsible for design and detailing.
Mechanical & Electrical
Documents 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.
British Standards Extra
Standards that might not be critical for the majority of subscribers, but that would be highly desirable to see in order to eliminate their detailed implementation in design and construction operations.