A Construction Industry Icon Goes Mobile After 80 Years of Providing Trusted Construction Cost Data.

MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — BNi Building News® & eConverge™ are are proud to announce the nationwide launch of BNi Reference™, bringing trusted BNi construction information to phones, tablets, and desktop computers. The new subscription service is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, with individual cost book subscriptions starting at $14.99 per month per cost book.

Contractors, estimators, facility managers, architects, engineers, consultants, educators, manufacturers, distributors, and owners have relied on BNi publications for construction cost data, technical references, product knowledge, and practical industry information. BNi Reference brings selected BNi cost books into a modern, searchable format professionals can access from the office, job site, facility, supplier, customer meeting, or anywhere else work takes them.

“Construction professionals have always needed information they can trust,” said Bill Mahoney, President and CEO of BNi Building News. “Since 1946, BNi has worked to be that source. BNi Reference carries this commitment forward by putting decades of construction knowledge directly into the hands of today’s industry professionals.”

The initial release includes:
BNi® Electrical
BNi® Facilities Manager’s
BNi® General Construction
BNi® Mechanical-Electrical
BNi® Public Works
BNi® Remodeling

This subscription provides an affordable, portable alternative to purchasing and carrying printed construction cost books. Every subscriber also receives free access to eConverge Community™, an online resource created for construction professionals. The community includes thousands of construction articles, industry news, educational resources, manufacturer and supplier information, product announcements, technical references, videos, and professional insights.

“For generations, construction professionals have turned to BNi when they needed answers,” said Michael Brown, Founder and CEO of eConverge. “Today, those answers fit in your pocket. BNi Reference gives people access to trusted construction information wherever decisions are being made, and this is only the beginning.”

BNi Reference supports professionals researching products, reviewing construction methods and building systems, evaluating maintenance alternatives, developing budgets, and staying informed about the construction industry. For 80 years BNi has helped construction professionals make informed decisions through trusted information. BNi Reference now makes this knowledge more accessible than ever.

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Construction data you can trust. Anywhere you need it.

▶ BNi Reference Overview: See it HERE.

About BNi Building News®
Founded in 1946, BNi Building News provides construction cost data, technical references, publications, and industry information to construction professionals throughout the United States. Learn more at bnibooks.com

About eConverge™
eConverge provides construction cost information, estimating tools, and connected construction program management technology. Its subscription-based products serve contractors, owners, consultants, cooperatives, and public agencies without fees tied to construction volume. Learn more at eConverge.com

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eConverge
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