The industry and government must work together to digitalise faster if situations like the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis are to be avoided.
That’s the view of GS1 UK, the global standards barcode provider. It wants the mass digitalisation of the construction industry, underpinned by interoperable data standards to improve safety, transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Iain Walker, director of industry and engagement at GS1 UK, said: “The challenges facing both the government and industry in responding to RAAC school closures is avoidable and cannot be repeated. Accurate building information – consistently captured and shared – would directly address this risk and avert future crises.
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