Construction Industry
GS1 standards can support the construction industry in attaining their environmental objectives by improving efficiency, traceability, and collaboration throughout the supply chain.
The construction sector has a significant demand for digitalisation, as studies demonstrate it leads to increased productivity, cost savings, improved safety, sustainability, data-driven decision-making and a distinct competitive advantage.
Streamlining construction processes
Improving procurement and supply-chain management
Infusing digital technology & advanced automation
New challenges in the construction sector
Stakeholders across the entire construction value chain are facing a series of upcoming challenges driven by local and EU regulations, circularity and sustainabillity requirements, all aimed at fostering a greener and more environmentally-friendly future.
To effectively address these challenges, the construction industry must elevate its efficiency levels and streamline its supply chains and life cycle processes. The initial crucial step involves digitising these activities and processes, thereby establishing interoperability and the necessary level of transparency mandated by regulations.
By embracing open global standards, stakeholders in the construction value chain can play a pivotal role in cultivating a more connected, efficient, and productive industry. This transformation will yield benefits for all parties involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects.
Where can GS1 standards help?
The GS1 system of standards is designed to enhance the efficiency of business processes and deliver cost savings through automation based on globally unique identification and digital information.
Businesses and regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly collaborating to promote more sustainable economic, environmental and social practices. The circular economy model, which emphasises activities like sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products, stands as a pivotal aspect of sustainability.
The GS1 system’s three core components - Identification, Data Capture and Data Share - empower our members to establish globally unique means to identify real-world entities. This allows them to serve as the subject of electronic information that can be stored and/or transmitted by end users, effectively bridging the gap between the physical realm and the realm of electronic information.
Videos
GS1 Italy Costruzioni
GS1 Italy is on its journey to engage with the Italian construction industry. Watch this video to see how industry stakeholders can benefit from using open, globally unique standards.
GS1 Ireland use case from the Cresme event - long version
GS1 Norway use case from the Cresme event - long version
GS1 Germany use case from the Cresme event - long version
Powering progress in construction
Publications
【Guideline】GTIN Management Guideline for Construction Products
This Global Trade Item Number Management Guideline for Construction Products provides construction-specific examples of the GTIN Management Standard.
【Brochure】Transforming Construction - Building the foundation for greater efficiency and sustainability
This publication explains how global standards and modern technology can build the foundation for increased efficiency and sustainability.
【Guideline】 Guideline for Unique identification of products with SGTIN (serialized GTIN). Labelling with GS1 Datamatrix barcode and tagging with EPC/RFID Gen 2 UHF RFID tags
Guideline developed by GS1 Norway for unique identification and labelling of products with serialised GT
【White paper】Digitising construction for better product exchange, identification and transparency
GS1 in collaboration with buildingSMART International produced a white paper on digitisation of construction industry.
【White paper】Digital Supply Chains - Data Driven Collaboration
The collaboration group DSCiBE explores how global standards can enable a digital flow within the supply chain for construction projects.
【White paper】What do Facility Managers need from BIM? - Asset Management for Hospitals
The paper of buildingSMART International and GS1 provides an insight and examples into the reasons why healthcare sector owners and operators should adopt GS1 standards for the lifecycle management of their estate portfolios, facilities, and assets.
GS1 Hong Kong and buildingSMART Hong Kong Chapter signed a MoU to advance global standards in the construction sector
HKABAEIMA and GS1HK will collaborate and integrate the bulidingSMART Data Dictionary (bsDD) and the use of GS1 standards for product instance (serialised) identification, data capture and exchange of product master to deliver a comprehensive digital framework upon which enhanced traceability applications can be built to aid compliance and product authentication across the Hong Kong building and construction sector.