Hello world

Construction Information Services (CIS) is founded in Ireland by Paddy Hayes; the first CIS Report is published.

NBS is launched by RIBA

The National Building Specification (NBS) is launched by RIBA to standardise specification writing in the UK.

Glenigan is established

Glenigan is established, providing data-led construction project intelligence in the UK.

Laying the Digital Foundations

Across this period, our platforms laid the groundwork for digital transformation in construction—leading the way in specification standards, project intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.

Scaling Market Intelligence

Glenigan is acquired by EMAP (later Ascential), expanding its market intelligence capabilities.

Shifting to Digital Specification

NBS launches its first digital specification software, enabling a shift to digital workflows.

Resilient Through Transformation

CIS survives the Irish construction downturn, transforming its model to deliver online, real-time project data.

Supporting BIM Adoption

NBS introduces the National BIM Library to support BIM adoption with free-to-use, standardised digital objects.

Strengthening Market Insight

Glenigan enhances its forecasting tools, expanding its role as a source of market insight.

Connecting Specifiers and Products

NBS launches a digital platform for discovering and specifying manufacturer products (now part of NBS Source).

Fuelled for Future Growth

Glenigan enters private equity ownership, enabling further investment and development.

Collaborating in the Cloud

NBS launches a cloud-based collaborative specification platform, transforming how specifications are managed.

Joining a Global Network

Glenigan and NBS join Byggfakta Group (now Hubexo), uniting under a global network of construction tech platforms.

Reuniting Industry Leaders

CIS is acquired by Glenigan, reuniting both brands under shared ownership after decades apart.

Redesigned for Better Access

CIS launches a fully redesigned online platform, boosting user experience and data delivery.

Introducing Hubexo

Byggfakta Group rebrands to Hubexo, representing our commitment to innovation and connectivity in the global construction tech space.

Driving Digital Construction Forward

Now part of Hubexo, NBS, Glenigan, and CIS continue to innovate—offering powerful platforms for specification, construction intelligence, and digital transformation across the UK and Ireland.