Building Smarter with GS1 Standards for Better Asset Management in Healthcare Facilities
A modern hospital is much more than consultation rooms, wards and medical equipment. Behind the scenes is a complex network of assets, from pumps and air-handling units to water treatment systems, cooling equipment and power infrastructure, all of w ...
GS1 Standards in Construction: Building a More Connected and Traceable Industry
From identifying building materials to tracking their movement, standardised data is helping construction stakeholders build greater visibility, efficiency and trust across the supply chain. A construction project may begin with a design on a scr ...
How GS1 Standards helped transform visibility in Australia’s Steel Supply Chain
In a supply chain where steel products move between manufacturers, transporters, warehouses and construction sites, knowing what is moving, where it is going and when it will arrive can make a significant difference. An Australian steel industry ...
Construction’s Hidden Cost: Why Poor Product Data Hurts Progress
Weak product information is costing the UK construction industry billions — and the lessons resonate globally. A new study by GS1 UK, in partnership with Barbour ABI, reveals how fragmented data undermines compliance, safety, and efficiency in the b ...
From Manufacturer to Installation — building Supply Chain Transparency with GS1 Standards
Photo credit: GS1 UK A construction project is only as efficient as the supply chain supporting it. GS1 Standards can help bring greater visibility to construction materials and products as they move from manufacturer to installation. A constr ...
Smart Construction: Building Beyond Efficiency
By Smart construction Last week, we explored how GS1 Standards can support smarter construction through improved scheduling, resource allocation and on-site productivity. But efficiency is only one part of building smarter. A truly smart construc ...
Smart Construction: How GS1 Standards can improve scheduling, resource allocation and on-Site productivity
The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation. As projects become larger and more complex, construction companies are increasingly turning to technology to improve efficiency, control costs and deliver projects on time. Yet ...
Building Transparency in the Construction Industry from Materials to Markets
By Smart Construction This article draws insights from the GS1 Italy case study and explores how Kenyan construction and real estate stakeholders can benefit from adopting GS1 standards. It highlights opportunities for transparency, safety, and s ...
Building strong foundations with GS1 Standards in Global construction and Kenya’s housing future
By Smart Construction Globally, GS1 standards have been applied in construction projects to tackle inefficiencies and ensure accountability. In China, GS1 supported the Ministry of Commerce in implementing the national Home Upgraded Policy, ensur ...