In the first of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, GS1 engagement manager – construction and nima vice-chair Rachel Heaton reveals her highlights of 2024 and her hopes for 2025. She also shares her box set bests.

The former head of digital construction on BAM’s TransPennine Route Upgrade Project has joined GS1 UK as its first ever head of construction.

The industry and government must work together to digitalise faster to avoid further crises like the current reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) crisis.