The European Union supports a groundbreaking project to explore digital product passports in construction.
- The project aims to demonstrate the effective management of construction product data through digital passports.
- Led by Cobuilder, the initiative aligns with the revised Construction Products Regulation and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
- This initiative is part of 13 pilots across diverse sectors like textiles, electronics, tyres, and construction, focusing on information exchange and collaboration.
- The project seeks to enhance transparency, improve information exchange, and support the circular economy.
A consortium has initiated a forward-thinking project funded by the European Union, aiming to showcase the use of digital product passports within the construction industry. The core objective of this initiative is to efficiently manage construction product data, fostering an environment that supports the circular economy. This consortium, under the leadership of Cobuilder, a Norwegian software company, gathered in Paris to launch this ambitious project.
Cobuilder collaborates with notable partners including GS1 France, Soprema, and Velux, concentrating on digitalisation and sustainability in the construction sector. This project is meticulously aligned with the revised Construction Products Regulation and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). It is one of 13 pilot projects spread across various sectors such as textiles, electronics, and tyres, concentrating on the construction industry’s information exchange and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.
The innovative project highlights the use of digital product passports to improve data management practices. It aims to perfect the exchange of information concerning made-to-order and made-to-stock construction products by employing QR codes to link physical products to their digital passports. This ensures a standard method of data management, crucial for effective data sharing.
Another significant aspect of the project involves logging product passport data into a ‘data dictionary’, which references common industry standards. This includes critical non-regulatory information such as BREEAM and DGNB sustainability certifications. Cobuilder’s committed approach is reflected in their chief executive Lars Christian Fredenlund’s statement regarding their pride in contributing to this forward-thinking initiative, which underscores their dedication to enhancing transparency and supporting the circular economy.
The EU-backed digital product passports project is a significant stride towards innovative data management and sustainability in construction.
