The construction industry is under pressure. Climate targets, raw material constraints, disrupted supply chains, and stricter client requirements for sustainability all point to one thing: the way we build — and the way we manage product data — needs to change.
From 2026, the EU will begin rolling out the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a new legal requirement set to transform how the sector handles product information, compliance, and data exchange. Construction is expected to be one of the first industries affected. If you're a manufacturer, importer, supplier, or specifier of construction products, this concerns you.
This article outlines:
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What the DPP is and why it matters
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What it means for construction product stakeholders
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How to prepare ahead of the 2026 enforcement
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The role of PIM systems in making DPP work
A Sector Under Pressure
Construction is one of the most resource-intensive industries in Europe, responsible for nearly 50% of landfill waste and almost a quarter of global air pollution. The EU is responding with legislation that places data at the heart of sustainable product regulation.
The revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduce new rules for product traceability, structured documentation, and lifecycle visibility — and the DPP is the tool designed to make this possible.
What Is the Digital Product Passport?
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital identity for a physical product. It’s a structured, machine-readable system that stores and shares essential information about a product across its entire lifecycle — from manufacture to recycling. This information is accessible to all relevant stakeholders in the supply chain, including manufacturers, suppliers, architects, contractors, regulators, and recyclers.
DPPs are designed to:
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Improve sustainability, traceability, and circularity
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Support compliance with ESPR and CPR
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Streamline product verification and reporting
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Key Features of DPP in The Construction Industry
By bringing together technical, environmental, and regulatory data in one structured format, DPPs support everything from compliance to circular design.
Lifecycle Information Repository
Includes data on:
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Materials and composition
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Carbon footprint and environmental performance
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Durability, repairability, and end-of-life handling
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Size, weight, and technical specs
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CE marking, EPDs, and other certification
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Regulatory Compliance Tool
DPPs will be mandatory under ESPR starting with selected product categories. They support a simplified compliance process through the Declaration of Performance and Conformity (DoPC), which brings all technical and environmental data into one digital dataset.
Circular Economy Enabler
DPPs improve material traceability, enable high-yield recycling, support selective demolition, and help identify opportunities for reuse — all of which are essential for reducing waste and supporting decarbonisation in construction.
Design and Planning Aid
Verified data from DPPs can feed directly into BIM systems, supporting better-informed design decisions and encouraging the use of sustainable materials.
Digital Access and Standardisation
Access to DPPs is typically via a QR code or other digital carrier. The data must be structured, interoperable, and compliant with open standards. A shared European data dictionary is being developed to ensure consistency across borders.
Industry Benefits
DPP offers tangible benefits for all players in the construction supply chain.
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Manufacturers
Streamline documentation, simplify market access, and improve transparency.
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Design and Build Teams
Reduce administrative work and gain faster access to verified, usable product data.
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Regulators and Clients
Gain assurance on sustainability, compliance, and safety through a single digital source of truth.
Why a PIM System Makes DPPs Work
To meet DPP requirements, product data must be consistent, structured, and accessible. That’s not possible with PDFs and spreadsheets. A Product Information Management (PIM) system becomes a critical enabler.
With a composable PIM like Bluestone, construction manufacturers can:
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Centralise and standardise product data: pull together specs, attributes, certifications, environmental data, and documentation into one consistent source of truth.
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Ensure traceability across the lifecycle: PIM enables full lifecycle documentation – from raw material to reuse – supporting circularity goals.
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Connect seamlessly with other systems: APIs and microservices architecture make it easier to integrate with supply chain platforms, BIM systems, and DPP data carriers.
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Adapt quickly to regulatory change: with automation, AI-driven enrichment, and structured taxonomy, you can meet evolving standards without reworking your whole data infrastructure.
Case Study: How This Manufacturer Scaled Fast with PIM
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Scaling Wood Products, Smarter
Bergene Holm turned to Bluestone PIM to simplify product data management and boost digital performance. Now, their team works smarter — with automated updates, better collaboration, and centralised sustainability data.
Why Act Now
The CIRPASS-2 pilot, led by Cobuilder and funded by the European Commission, is already testing DPPs in real construction projects. It proves that early adoption not only eases regulatory pressure but improves operational efficiency and sustainability performance.
By moving from fragmented documentation to structured, machine-readable data, companies can:
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Cut compliance costs and avoid penalties
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Enter new markets more easily
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Win trust with sustainability-focused clients
Prepare Before the Deadline
DPP will be mandatory for selected product groups in construction from 2026. Waiting until the last moment means rushed implementation, higher costs, and missed opportunities.
If you manufacture, supply, or specify construction products in or for the EU market, now is the time to get ready. Clean up your product data. Invest in scalable tools. And build the digital foundation for a more sustainable future.
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