Videos
Exploring advantages of implementing GS1 standards with BIM and Revit
Unique identifiers such as Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), Global Location Numbers (GLNs) and Global Individual Asset Identifiers (GIAIs) can each be used to help make the entire building lifecycle more efficient, from design through to procurement, commissioning, handover, maintenance and recycling. Watch this video from GS1 Ireland to learn more.
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
Digital Plant Room Asset Management
GS1 standards in Construction - the Plant Room. In association with Fexillon
Publications
ArticlePowering digital transformation in construction and facilities management
The construction and facilities management industry faces significant challenges in becoming more sustainable, increasing safety, improving productivity and reducing costs. Check out this article from GS1 UK on how GS1 standards are shaping the future of the Facility Management industry.
ArticleHow the digital exchange of data supports smarter urban planning
Explore in this article by GS1 UK how GS1 standards can help the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and facilities management (FM) industries become more efficient, increase safety, improve productivity and lower costs.
ArticleRFID: the tagging technology that is transforming construction
In this article by GS1 UK, we investigate how the use of GS1 powered RFID tags in construction continues to gain momentum and new digital initiatives are emerging all over the world as industry and regulators seek to create safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chains.
ArticleUnravelling the ‘golden thread’: data management in the built environment
In the context of building safety, the "golden thread" refers to a comprehensive and structured approach to managing building information and data throughout the entire lifecycle of a building, from design and construction through to occupancy and maintenance. Learn how unique identifiers and interoperable data can power a safer, more efficient construction industry.
ArticleBuilding the future: the integration of Digital Twins and GS1 standards
The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift as new technologies revolutionise how building projects are conceptualised, executed and managed. Digital Twins, one of the technologies driving this shift, are increasingly being used to inform improved decision-making across the built environment. Check out this article to explore how the integration of Digital Twins and GS1 standards is enabling unprecedented levels of insight.
ReportDigital Product Data for Lifting Productivity (2020)
The building and construction industry can lift its poor productivity by establishing a digital database on building products, accessible to all industry players and providing them with important product assurance information. This report by GS1 New Zealand, funded by BRANZ from the Building Research Levy, draws on analysis commissioned from the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), on international examples of productivity gain from using digital data systems, and GS1 expertise in data standards and related technologies.
ReportDigital enablement of businesses, government agencies and consumers to make green building product purchases (2023)
This report created by GS1 New Zealand and commissioned by BRANZ is focusing on how digital innovations can support a greener construction and building industry. It aims to support GS1 members and the wider building and construction industry, including government agencies, to take advantage of the opportunities highlighted in the document around the use and implementation of structured product master data, digital data templates and global standards.
PilotGS1 standards enable identification of concrete products - Matbet-Jantar pilot
In this pilot initiative, GS1 Poland, in partnership with two key industry stakeholders, Matbet, - a large-format concrete component manufacturer and Jantar, a leading solution provider, examines the identification and data capture options for concrete building elements with GS1 identifiers encoded in RFID data carriers.
ArticleAalto University study recommends the large-scale implementation of GS1 standards for the construction industry
A recent report, "Building 2030," has been released by Aalto University in Finland. This study, conducted by the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, sheds light on how the construction industry can effectively manage its supply chains by adopting standardised solutions, drawing inspiration from successful practices in other industries.
ArticleSaint-Gobain: ”There are no real obstacles to a uniform standard.”
In this article by GS1 Finland, Ilkka Sartjärvi, Data and Digital Development Manager from Saint-Gobain sheds light on the company's digital services and underscores the crucial role of globally unique identifiers as prerequisites for enhancing the efficiency of information flow throughout the construction value chain.
ArticleWhy are there part lists for ships but not for houses?
In this article by GS1 Finland, Otto Alhava, CTO of Flow Technologies and vice-chairman of the Digitalization group of the Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries RT highlights the importance of digitalisation in reducing and streamlining actual work processes within the construction industry, leading to increased efficiency.
ArticleDigitalisation must be seen as "added value", says Skanska's Miro Ristimäki
In this series of interviews conducted by GS1 Finland with relevant industry stakeholders, Miro Ristimäkki from Skanska talks about the role of digitalisation in simplifying the operations of companies in the construction sector.
GuidelineGTIN Guideline for the Construction Industry - identification of construction specific products
Guideline developed by GS1 Norway focuses on how GTIN can be generated for some selected product groups, and when in the processes this can be done. It describes how GTIN can be used in documentation about the products until the handover of the building.
White paperWhat 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.