Construction Industry Publications

What Construction Industry Publications does

Construction Industry Publications Limited (trading as CIP Books) is a privately held UK publisher and distributor incorporated in England, specializing in health, safety, environmental, legal, and employment compliance documentation for the construction industry. The company sells through its e-commerce website cip-books.com and offers a catalog of 445+ products across 37+ categories, including the Construction Health & Safety Manual (£288–£446), the Environmental Manual (£288), the Scaffolding Contract 2018 (endorsed by NASC and CLG), CIJC Working Rule Agreements, HSE-distributed accident books and posters, BSI British Standards, and 194+ e-learning courses.

The technology layer is a standard e-commerce storefront with multi-format product delivery (physical print, USB, PDF, DVD, online subscription, and e-learning modules), supported by an outsourced operating model: Mimeo Ltd handles physical fulfillment from Huntingdon, KnowledgePoint Limited processes phone orders and on-demand digital printing, and Sage/Elavon handle payment processing. The CIP Knowledge platform represents the company's shift toward subscription-based online compliance guidance with monthly billing. The company maintains distribution relationships with leading specialist publishers (HSE, Construction Skills/CITB, CIRIA, BSI) and trade body endorsements (NASC, CLG, FMB, FIS, SBF, NFB).

Revenue mechanics combine one-time publication sales, recurring subscription income from CIP Knowledge, individual e-learning course purchases, and BSI standards distribution. Pricing spans free PDFs, mid-range legal documents (£42–£90), e-learning courses (£25–£150), and premium manuals (£288–£590). The customer base is broadly distributed across small builders, construction professionals, architects, civil engineers, and specialist consultants in the UK market, with limited international shipping capability. The business operates as a niche content aggregator and authorized distributor rather than a technology platform.

Name

Construction Industry Publications

Legal name

Construction Industry Publications Limited

Website

https://cip-books.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Construction Industry Publications Limited (CIP Books) is a UK-based publisher and e-commerce distributor of health, safety, environmental, legal, and employment compliance publications serving construction professionals, architects, civil engineers, and small builders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Compliance Publications

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Construction industry publications
• Health safety manuals
• Environmental compliance guides
• BSI standards distribution
• Construction e-learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Publication Sales: One-time sales of physical and digital publications including manuals, books, DVDs, posters, and report forms. Products range from free PDFs to high-value manuals priced up to £590.
2. Subscription Services: Monthly subscription options for CIP Knowledge platform and Online Environmental Manual, providing ongoing access to compliance guidance.
3. E-Learning Courses: Individual course sales for training modules priced between £20-£150 per course.
4. BSI Standards Distribution: Distribution of British Standards Institute publications as an approved BSI distributor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Construction Industry Publications operates CIP Books, a specialist e-commerce bookshop and publisher that sells and distributes health and safety and environmental manuals, DVDs, books, report forms, legal contracts, and BSI standards from leading specialist publishers (HSE, Construction Skills, CIRIA) for the UK construction industry. The company also operates the CIP Knowledge online subscription platform and a catalog of 194+ e-learning courses for construction compliance training. Products are delivered in multiple formats including printed manuals, USB editions, digital PDFs, DVDs, and online subscription access.

Product overview

Construction Industry Publications Ltd operates CIP Books, a specialized bookshop and publisher serving the construction industry with health and safety and environmental publications. The product portfolio consists of multiple delivery formats: physical printed manuals and report books (Construction Health & Safety Manual, Environmental Manual), digital versions (Online H&S Manual, Online Environmental Manual), USB editions, and training DVDs. Supporting products include Health & Safety Report Books (Accident Books, Near-Miss Books, Risk Assessment Pads, PPE Records), Health & Safety Posters for regulatory compliance, and extensive E-Learning courses covering workplace safety topics. The legal/compliance portfolio includes the CIJC Working Rule Agreement, Scaffolding Contract 2018 endorsed by CLG and NASC, and CIP Domestic Subcontract series. BSI Standards publications cover fire safety, quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001). The company also offers guidance publications on BIM, digital quality management, tall buildings, and fire prevention. Subscription services include CIP Knowledge (consolidated online guidance) and free Environmental & Health and Safety Insight newsletters. The company serves construction professionals, architects, designers, civil engineers, and specialist consultants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIP Knowledge: Online health and safety guidance platform with pay monthly subscription options
• CIP Environmental Insight
• CIP Health & Safety Insight

Products and services

• Construction Health & Safety Manual Comprehensive health and safety reference manual covering construction industry safety requirements and best practices for compliance officers, site managers, and construction firms.
• Online Construction H&S Manual Digital version of the Construction Health & Safety Manual available via online subscription access for construction professionals and firms needing always-current guidance.
• Construction Health & Safety USB USB-based portable version of the Construction Health & Safety Manual for site-based digital access without internet dependency.
• Environmental Manual Comprehensive environmental management manual for the construction industry covering environmental compliance, best practices, and regulatory guidance.
• Online Environmental Manual Digital version of the Environmental Manual available via online subscription access for construction firms requiring continuously updated environmental compliance guidance.
• Environmental Manual USB USB-based portable version of the Environmental Manual for site-based digital access without internet dependency.
• CIJC Working Rule Agreement Official Working Rule Agreement from the Construction Industry Joint Council detailing employment terms, craft classifications, and pay promulgations for the UK construction industry workforce.
• Scaffolding Contract 2018 Standard form contract for scaffolding works endorsed by the Contractors Legal Group (CLG) and NASC, incorporating NASC technical guidance (TG20) and pricing schedules (CG11:17), targeted at scaffolding contractors and federation members.
• CIP Domestic Subcontracts (DOM Series) CIP-branded domestic subcontract conditions and articles of agreement (DOM1A/1C and DOM2A/2C) for use by main contractors and subcontractors on UK construction projects.
• Health & Safety Report Books Pre-printed inspection and record-keeping forms including HSE Accident Books, Near-Miss Books, Risk Assessment Record Pads, and PPE Record forms for construction site compliance.
• Health & Safety DVDs Training video content covering construction safety topics including abrasive wheels, ladder safety, crane operations, banksman training, and telehandler safety for toolbox talks and induction sessions.
• Health & Safety Posters Regulatory wall posters including the official Health and Safety Law poster, first aid procedures, electric shock guidance, and COSHH chemical handling notices for construction workplace display.
• E-Learning Courses Online training modules covering workplace transport safety, harness and lanyard inspection, Martyn's Law, Building Safety Act, stress management, PUWER awareness, and risk assessments, priced £20-£150 per course.
• BSI Standards Publications Official British Standards publications distributed under approved BSI distributor status, including ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 45001 (occupational H&S), fire safety codes, and BIM standards, priced £95-£348.
• CIP Knowledge Platform Online subscription platform providing consolidated health and safety guidance and advice for the construction industry, available with monthly payment options.
• Environmental & Health and Safety Insight Newsletter Free bi-monthly email newsletter providing updates on environmental agenda and health and safety issues within the UK construction industry, used as a top-of-funnel engagement tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• 445+ construction industry publications available
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASC co-authored and endorses the Scaffolding Contract 2018 published by CIP Books. The contract includes references to NASC guidance TG20 Good Practice Guidance for Tube and Fitting Scaffolding and schedules of rates from NASC guidance CG11:17.
• Contractors Legal Group (CLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLG co-authored and endorses the Scaffolding Contract 2018 alongside NASC. CLG members are specifically targeted users of this contract.
• National Federation of Builders (NFB)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNFB members can use the Scaffolding Contract 2018, positioning the publication as appropriate for use by NFB members.
• Scottish Building Federation (SBF)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBF members are identified as appropriate users of the Scaffolding Contract 2018. CIP Books maintains a dedicated SBF product category.
• Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIS members are appropriate users of CIP Books publications including the Scaffolding Contract. CIP Books maintains a dedicated FIS product category.
• British Standards Institution (BSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIP Books is an approved BSI distributor, offering official British Standards publications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and fire safety standards.
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIP Books distributes HSE publications including the genuine HSE Health and Safety Law Poster, Accident Books, and HSE Safe Deal Playing Cards.
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB/Construction Skills)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIP Books distributes publications from Construction Skills, one of the leading specialist publishers for construction industry training and certification materials.
• Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIP Books distributes CIRIA publications covering environmental guidance, water industry specifications, and construction best practices.
• Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCIP Books publishes CIJC Working Rule Agreements and employment documentation. The company website links to CIJC employers website and distributes official CIJC publications.
• KnowledgePoint LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKnowledgePoint provides on-demand digital printing services and operates the phone sales line on behalf of CIP Books. They collect and process phone orders for fulfillment.
• Mimeo LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMimeo Ltd handles physical fulfillment and distribution of CIP Books products from their facility in Huntingdon. Returns are also processed through Mimeo Ltd.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HSE Books (Health and Safety Executive): HSE is the UK regulator and original publisher of many health & safety publications (Accident Books, Law Posters, Safe Deal cards) that CIP distributes. Direct procurement from HSE competes with CIP's resale channel for the same compliance documents.
• BSI Group: BSI is the publisher of the British and ISO standards that CIP distributes. BSI operates its own shop and is the upstream rights holder; CIP competes against BSI's direct-to-customer channel for the same standards buyers.
• Thomas Telford (ICE Publishing): ICE Publishing is the commercial arm of the Institution of Civil Engineers, publishing civil engineering standards, specifications, and professional reference works for the same civil engineer and specialist consultant audience that CIP targets.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): CITB produces construction training and certification publications (sold under 'Construction Skills') which CIP distributes. Both serve the same UK construction professional audience with training and compliance content.

Regional players

• ASTM International: ASTM is a major US-headquartered standards publisher with international reach. While not UK-native, it competes for standards buyers in the construction sector and represents the type of upstream publisher whose content CIP-style distributors aggregate.

Emerging players

• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): IOSH offers safety training, qualifications, and CPD content for UK safety professionals. It overlaps with CIP's health & safety, e-learning, and CIP Knowledge offerings but from a professional-body perspective rather than a publisher-distributor one.

Broad incumbents

• LexisNexis UK: LexisNexis publishes legal, regulatory, and compliance reference content for UK professionals. Its legal publishing arm competes with CIP's legal/contracts portfolio (subcontracts, scaffolding contract) and CIJC employment materials.
• Routledge / Taylor & Francis: Routledge publishes professional, construction, and built environment titles (including BIM, tall buildings, quality management) that overlap with CIP's guidance catalog. A broader academic/professional publisher with overlapping titles.
• Wolters Kluwer: Wolters Kluwer provides compliance, regulatory, and professional information products (e.g., CCH, Croner) serving UK construction and HR professionals with subscription content comparable to CIP Knowledge.
• S&P Global Standards (formerly IHS Markit): S&P Global Standards operates a large standards aggregation and distribution platform covering BSI, ISO, ASTM and other bodies. It competes with CIP for digital standards distribution at enterprise scale across many industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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