Scottish Building Standards

Scottish Building Standards Hub App

Your central, easy-to-use guide to building standards in Scotland. Whether you're a homeowner planning work, a contractor managing projects, or a tradesperson needing quick access to guidance, this app brings everything together in one place — officially supported by the Scottish Building Standards Hub (SBSH).

Stay informed and compliant

Browse and download the latest building standards guidance, Technical Handbooks, and resources directly from trusted Scottish Government sources. Access documents offline so you can work anywhere — on site or without signal. Get notified when important guidance or links are updated.

Simplify interactions with your local authority

Use the built-in contact form to send enquiries with up to 5 attachments (photos or documents). Auto-populate details from your saved projects for faster submissions. Receive responses via a dedicated in-app email thread that’s stored in your history.

Manage your projects on the go

Store multiple projects with key details like warrant references, site addresses, and CCNPs. Upload compliance documents and track progress toward inspections.

Powerful tools at your fingertips

Intelligent search across all guidance and your downloaded documents. Bookmark favourite sections and keep a full history of searches, documents, and chats. Rule-based chatbot to quickly navigate complex topics. Find your local authority easily using GPS or postcode.

Designed for real users in Scotland Whether you're preparing a building warrant, ensuring compliance on site, or coordinating with verifiers, the Scottish Building Standards Hub App helps reduce delays, improve understanding, and make the process smoother for everyone.

Key features:

Offline access to PDFs and guidance from gov.scot, SBSH, LABSS, and more Project tracking with CCNP storage and compliance uploads Contact forms with attachments and response history Search, bookmarks, and usage history Notifications for document updates

The app is free to use and contains no advertising. Download now and get confident with Scottish building standards — wherever your project takes you.