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Discover insights from Shervin Yousefzadeh , GS1 UK ’ s Head of Construction , as he explores how digital data exchange and GS1 standards revolutionise urban planning , driving efficiency , sustainability and safety in the AEC and FM industries .

POWERING PROGRESS : HOW THE DIGITAL EXCHANGE OF DATA SUPPORTS SMARTER URBAN PLANNING

The architecture , engineering , construction ( AEC ) and facilities management ( FM ) industries face significant challenges in becoming more efficient , increasing safety , improving productivity and lowering costs .

In order to address these challenges , companies must adopt digitisation , invest in R & D and deliver projects that align with evolving regulatory requirements .
For organisations to do this effectively , it is essential that any data related to an urban environment ’ s design , construction and ongoing management can be seamlessly shared and utilised by different stakeholders , systems and registries . This will be critical for achieving digital transformation .
GS1 standards can power this transformation . They provide stakeholders with a global data language that facilitates interoperability and data
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