The UK construction industry is changing fast. Digital transformation is reshaping the way businesses operate, making product data more crucial than ever for efficiency, safety and staying ahead of increasing regulatory demands.
Accurate data isn’t just a nice-to-have—it is now essential, but managing product information across multiple suppliers, wholesalers and contractors has never been simple. Inconsistent identification, fragmented data and clunky processes slows everything down and can lead to costly errors.
That’s where the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) stepped in.
By working with GS1 UK and embedding Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) into its EDATA platform, EDA is making it easier than ever for wholesalers and contractors to access, share and trust the product data they need.
With regulations like the Building Safety Act, the EU’s Construction Product Regulations, and the ‘golden thread’ initiative raising the bar, the industry needs a better way to manage product data. Without a consistent approach, businesses face delays, compliance risks and lost opportunities.
The solution: a unified approach to product data
By introducing GTINs, EDA has helped create a seamless, industry-wide solution that makes compliance easier, speeds up system integration and improves overall data accuracy. This means wholesalers and contractors can access up-to-date, reliable product information whenever they need it, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
With smoother workflows and better traceability, EDA’s members can operate with greater clarity, control and confidence in a rapidly landscape.
