The construction sector is one of the largest and most resource-intensive industries in Europe. It is highly fragmented and still relies heavily on manual processes. Construction products often have complex characteristics and long life cycles, which makes digitalisation, traceability, and data sharing more important than ever to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
This poses a real challenge to meeting environmental targets. That is why widespread digitalisation across the construction sector is essential. Sustainability initiatives, along with regulations such as the Digital Product Passport (DPP), will play a crucial role in driving the industry toward more efficient and transparent value chain management.
End-to-end traceability of a construction supply chain sets a great challenge for the stakeholders in the sector. The full life cycle of a building – from planning to construction, maintenance and demolition – can be as long as 100 years, far longer than the average for products in other sectors.
GS1 Support for the Construction Products Regulation (CPR-2024)
Explore how GS1 standards help drive compliance, traceability, and sustainability in the construction sector.
The construction industry is undergoing major transformation. New demands for data sharing, transparency, and environmental responsibility are accelerating the shift toward digitalisation and full value chain traceability.
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR-2024) introduces stricter requirements for declaring the performance, safety, and environmental impact of construction products, while also facilitating trade across the EU single market.
To help companies navigate these changes, GS1 in Europe has published a comprehensive position paper that explains how GS1 standards and services can support compliance with CPR-2024 and beyond.
In this report, you will discover:
- How to use standardised identifiers (GTIN, GLN, SSCC) to ensure product and manufacturer traceability
- How to enable CE marking, Declarations of Performance and Conformity (DoPC), and future Digital Product Passports (DPP)
- How to streamline data flows and improve interoperability across all actors in the construction value chain
- Strategic insights on how compliance efforts can also unlock business value, such as reuse, circularity, and market access
This paper serves as both a guide and a strategic resource for manufacturers, distributors, importers, notified bodies, and other stakeholders.
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