Ai Group launches a new technology model for building products

National employers association Ai Group today officially launched the implementation in Australia and New Zealand of the ETIM classification standard for the construction industry. ETIM is an international classification model that provides players in the construction industry with an indispensable structure for the exchange of standardized (technical) product data.

The ETIM technical information model has already been adopted in more than 20 countries and has been translated into many different languages ​​in global markets. Specifically, it consistently defines the technical attributes that B2B buyers need to match a product to a particular need.

Its implementation for Australian and New Zealand companies in the construction industry will have a number of benefits, including cost savings in design and construction delivery times and processes, and it will support more sophisticated supply chain management.

Commenting on the launch, Innes Willox, Managing Director of Ai Group, said Ai Group was delighted to be asked to establish and operate a chapter of ETIM in Australia and New Zealand.

“Ai Group provides solution-focused advice to address business opportunities and risks, and introducing the ETIM model for businesses in Australia and New Zealand is part of what we are doing to support industries, especially competing in global markets and supporting industry supply chains,” he said.

Mr. Willox went on to announce that Andrew Bau from Siemens and Stephanie Edwards from NHP Electrical Engineering Products have been appointed co-chairs of the ETIM Australia and New Zealand advisory board representing the electrical engineering industry.

“A number of leading local and international manufacturers and distributors have agreed to support the introduction of the ETIM model for Australia and New Zealand and it is refreshing to see industry leading companies working together to drive success forward. and the sustainability of their industrial sector,” Mr. Willox said. said.

A list of founding members of the ETIM Chapter can be obtained by visiting the ETIM Australia and New Zealand website: www.etim-aunz.com

ETIM will be implemented initially for the electrical engineering sector, followed by the plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors, then general building products.