This article explores the use and potential benefits of Quick Response (QR) Codes on construction materials in an attempt to ensure that the construction industry continues to be more technologically advanced. This qualitative research study consisted of interviews and case studies. A sample of 30 construction material suppliers in the Durban region were purposively selected and interviewed, using a semi-structured interview schedule. Five case studies were randomly sampled from the Durban region where QR Codes were implemented for selected material samples. Knowledge, experience and the impact of QR Codes on construction materials were examined. The investigation chiefly found that most of the participants are in favour of the concept of using QR Codes, even though these are currently not widely used for construction materials in South Africa. Positive feedback was obtained from those participants who are using QR Codes on products. The findings provided the opportunity to improve the construction materials sector by introducing and implementing QR Codes as a technological advancement in the construction industry. Keywords : QR Codes, construction industry, construction materials

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快速响应代码在南非建筑材料中的使用和好处

本文探讨了建筑材料上的快速响应（QR）代码的用法和潜在好处，以确保建筑行业继续保持技术上的先进。该定性研究包括访谈和案例研究。使用半结构化访谈时间表，有目的地选择了德班地区30家建筑材料供应商并进行了访谈。从德班地区随机抽取了五个案例研究，其中对选定的材料样本实施了QR码。检查了知识，经验和QR码对建筑材料的影响。调查主要发现，尽管目前在南非尚未广泛使用QR码，但大多数参与者都赞成使用QR码。从在产品上使用QR码的参与者获得了积极的反馈。这些发现为通过引入和实施QR码作为建筑行业的技术进步提供了改善建筑材料行业的机会。关键字：QR码，建筑业，建筑材料