Implementing GS1 identifiers and barcodes is a step toward smoother and more reliable data management. On this page, you’ll find practical guidelines to help you start using these standards in your own operations.
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"In the future, there could be a situation where you go to a certain place in the building, the digital twin tells you that exactly these types of tiles should be put in this place. If you are going to put other types of tiles on it, the red light on your helmet will flash." This is how NCC Building...
"Digitalization is something that affects the entire construction industry, and it must be pushed forward as a single industry. I believe that even a small step can bring a big impact", predicts Miro Ristimäki, Skanska's Director, Digital Services and Innovations and chairman of Digitalization group...
One construction site is waiting for elements that were supposed to arrive last week. Another one wonders which products belong in which apartment. The work is at a standstill day after day and week after week due to missing materials. Standards that unite the construction industry would save time...
At global construction product manufacturer Saint-Gobain, unique GTINs can be found on almost every product. As an international operator, standardized unique product numbers help them to identify products in different markets and are seen as part of the future of the construction industry.
The Check Digit Calculator counts the last number of the unique identifiers, i.e. the check number.
With the global Verified by GS1 service, you can find information about the GS1 identifiers.
Building 2030 study by Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering found out how construction can, by following the example of other industries, manage supply chains with standard solutions. The study recommends the large-scale implementation of global GS1 standards for the construction...