BSOL construction - British Standards Online

Work and build smarter

BSOL for construction and built environment professionals

Read our latest built environment blog: UK BIM Alliance State of the Nation

Embracing digital technology

From IoT and BIM to smart cities.

Find out more >

Sustainable built environment

Energy, waste management and more.

Find out more >

Health, safety and wellbeing

Safer working conditions and reduced operational risks.

Find out more >

Quality management

Managing cost, quality and projects in the construction industry.

Find out more >

British Standards Online (BSOL) gives you instant access to over 9,000 standards related to the built environment, including construction and civil engineering-specific standards

Across the built environment, from housing, industrial, commercial, hospitals and schools, to civil engineering, infrastructure and urban spaces, our standards are designed to help you establish good practice, build resilience, embrace new technologies and be fit for the future.

British Standards Online (BSOL) is a simple tool that acts as your business improvement partner, giving you the knowledge and support to ensure that your business adheres to the highest standards. Our standards are built with leading industry knowledge and are trusted and used by businesses globally.

We have been serving construction and built environment since 1901, helping embed excellence across the globe to improve business performance and resilience.

Request a demo

We’ve developed a deep understanding of how organizations use standards as best practice to work more productively, advise with confidence and better manage their business.

BSOL has over 100,000 standards, over 53 pre-built sector modules.

Tailor a custom standards database of exactly what you need or take our pre-built sector modules.

Request a quote

What’s a custom collection?

A custom collection allows you to create a library of standards that you need, which means that you’re in complete control of the standards you choose. Decide exactly which standards are most important to you and build your own collection. Purchase a minimum of 25 credits and add standards to your collection as and when you need them.

What’s a pre-built standards module?

We’ve grouped together our standards by subject to give you the complete set of standards on that specific area, rather than choosing them individually. Each pre-built standards module contains thousands of individual standards.

Alternatively, you can subscribe to our pre-built modules and then add a custom collection to pick and choose other essential standards from the wider BSOL library or take the full collection of standards within BSOL.

Are you looking for BIM standards to start your BIM journey?

If so, BSOL will give you just that with access to BIM standards and as well as over 9,000 standards related to the built environment, including construction and civil engineering-specific standards.

Environmental challenges and standards as solutions

The importance of sustainability and the circular economy has never been more pressing. Our standards are at the forefront of environmental management, helping businesses save energy, save money and save the environment.

Health, safety and wellbeing

Our standards help your organization achieve safer working conditions, enabling you to reduce operational risks and minimize hazards.

Managing cost, quality and projects in the construction industry

BSOL helps you delivering projects on time and on budget, as well as reducing the risks of defects or failures, delays, overspending and environmental impacts.