The Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC) has just published the Technical Standards Bulletin for the months of June and July 2026, prepared in partnership with SENAI. The document consolidates all the standards of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) that are under National Consultation, in addition to the standards published and canceled during the period. For engineers, architects and other civil construction professionals, following the CBIC Technical Standards Bulletin is essential to maintain the technical compliance of projects, specifications and works throughout the national territory.
Highlights from the June and July Technical Standards Bulletin
The highlight of this edition is the 2nd Revision Project of ABNT NBR 11702, which establishes the classification and requirements for paints in construction. This standard is a mandatory reference for engineers, specifiers, laboratories and manufacturers working with finishing materials and coatings. The public consultation is open until July 20, 2026, allowing professionals and companies in the sector to contribute technical suggestions before final approval of the text.
- ABNT/CB-164: 2nd Revision Project of NBR 11702 — Paints for civil construction: classification and requirements. Public consultation until 07/20/2026.
- Published Standards: Complete list of the new ABNT standards published in June, covering materials, test procedures and execution methods.
- Canceled Standards: Standards that lost their validity during the period, with a direct impact on the updating of projects and specifications.
- Free access: The complete bulletin is available for download in PDF directly on the CBIC portal.
Why follow the CBIC Technical Standards Bulletin?
Keeping up to date with ABNT technical standards is not just a matter of technical quality — it is also a legal and contractual requirement. Engineering and architectural projects submitted for approval by public bodies, concessionaires and customers must follow current standards. An outdated specification can generate rework, non-conformities and even legal liabilities for the responsible company.
The bulletin prepared by CBIC in partnership with SENAI consolidates all regulatory updates for the construction sector in a single document, organized by a technical committee. This saves hours of research scattered across dozens of websites and allows the professional to focus on what really matters: applying the correct standards in the day-to-day life of the office and construction site.
The "Construction Sector Conformity" project, coordinated by CBIC's Materials, Technology, Quality and Productivity Commission (COMAT), is the institutional umbrella behind this initiative. The objective is to promote the systematic adoption of technical standards as a competitiveness, safety and innovation tool for the entire construction production chain.
How to access and use the newsletter in your daily life
The Technical Standards Bulletin for June and July 2026 is available for free download on the CBIC official website. For professionals who work with material specification, technological control, structural projects and quality management, this document is a practical reference that should be consulted monthly. Simply save the PDF and cross-reference it with the standards referenced in ongoing projects — any canceled or replaced standard needs to be updated in the specifications.
In addition to the bulletin, CBIC maintains an updated calendar of public consultations and technical hearings. Participating in these consultations is an opportunity to directly influence the text of the rules that regulate the sector. Brazilian professionals have space to contribute to the review of standards such as NBR 11702 and many others. Check it out on CanalVIP catalog the most used engineering software to work in compliance with the latest technical standards on the market.