Emma Hooper, Head of Information Management Strategy at RLB Digital is authoring a new built environment standard, PAS 1958 which is expected to be published in February 2026. The new fast-track standard aims to bring clarity, improve interoperability and support better information management across the industry.
As technology in the built environment advances at an unprecedented speed, the need for agile governance and guidance has never been more critical. Those developing frameworks for emerging technologies require clear, evolving standards to ensure consistency and trust. Drawing on her leadership at nima and other key industry roles, Emma is perfectly placed to shape this guidance – bringing a deep understanding of the complexities of information management, its challenges, and its opportunities.
The many data and digital standards specific to the built environment, create a complex and often inconsistent landscape. Feedback from industry workshops led by BSI and Innovate UK revealed that professionals sought clarity around the relationship between existing standards, rather than having to work it out each time at a project level.
PAS 1958 is designed to sit above existing standards, acting as a guide to show how they fit together. By streamlining how standards interact, it will help organisations make informed decisions and apply best practices more confidently.
Emma Hooper commented:
“PAS 1958 is about making sense of the information foundations we currently have so we can create meaningful progress and drive more effective outcomes. By treating information as a valuable asset and simplifying how standards interact, we’re empowering organisations to make smarter decisions.”
“At RLB Digital, we advocate for refining and aligning digital practices to pave the way for transformation. PAS 1958 is an important step in this journey, helping clients dissect existing standards, navigate complexity, and implement solutions that are both scalable and future-ready.”
PAS 1958 is currently under development, with a public comment period starting in September and publishing early 2026.
Find out more about PAS 1958: https://digitalconstructionplus.com/pas-1958-joining-the-dots/
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