Protecting workers at construction sites from heatstroke and ensuring a safe working environment ◆ Implementing preventive measures considering elderly individuals at high risk of heatstroke Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. announced its heatstroke prevention measures for construction sites on July 13. As the construction industry has the highest incidence of heatstroke, the company mandates blood pressure measurements and annual education for workers aged 65 and older who enter the site, ensuring thorough health management. Additionally, the company conducts labor health education on heatstroke prevention at its monthly safety and health council meetings, and since May, it has been informing workers about the symptoms of heatstroke, prevention methods, and emergency first aid procedures. *For more information, please refer to the related product information below.

Towards reducing CO2 emissions at construction sites through the utilization of B100 fuel and the establishment of a resource recycling process ◆Replacing diesel fuel with B100 fuel Obayashi Corporation announced on July 13 that it will conduct a demonstration experiment using 100% biodiesel fuel (hereinafter referred to as B100 fuel), refined from used cooking oil, as fuel for construction machinery in the construction work for the Kansai Expo to be held in 2025. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% in Scope 1+2 by fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2019. However, achieving this goal requires replacing diesel fuel, which accounts for about 70% of CO2 emissions at construction sites, with biodiesel fuel and other alternatives. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

New Service for Customers Using the Takamiya Platform: Digital Market for Scaffolding 'Iq-Bid' ◆ Freely Buy and Sell the Next-Generation Scaffolding "Iq System" Takamiya Co., Ltd. launched the digital market for scaffolding 'Iq-Bid' on July 12, allowing users to freely purchase and sell the next-generation scaffolding "Iq System" on the Takamiya Platform. The "Iq System" is a next-generation scaffolding that allows adult men with an average height of 172 cm to pass through and work without bending, offering high safety and workability. Customers can anonymously buy, sell, and deposit the "Iq System" through 'Iq-Bid' at the company's equipment supply bases located in 29 locations nationwide. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Support for the introduction of inside sales from understanding the current situation to increasing sales ◆ Continuously increasing sales Mainmark Corporation, a construction company, began offering the inside sales (non-face-to-face sales activities) support service called [Urettek InsideON] on July 10, targeting the manufacturing and construction industries. By introducing inside sales, it is possible to continuously grow sales. This service supports everything from understanding the current situation, analyzing issues, designing inside sales tailored to those issues, launching, practicing and improving, to increasing sales. This addresses concerns such as "sales do not increase after the introduction of inside sales" and "I want to introduce it but don't know where to start." *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Panasonic Connect and Obayashi Corporation Fully Introduce World-Class Facial Recognition Technology at the Expo Construction Site ◆ Anticipating Over 5,000 Users per Day On July 11, 2023, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Panasonic Connect) and Obayashi Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Obayashi) announced the full implementation of facial recognition technology at the Yumeshima construction site for the 2025 World Expo (Osaka-Kansai Expo), which is currently under construction. During the construction period until the end of February 2025, facial recognition will be conducted for construction personnel entering and exiting the construction area, with an expectation of over 5,000 facial recognition uses per day during peak times. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Joint Project by IHI Infrastructure Systems and Italy's Webuild ◆ A suspension bridge boasting the third longest central span in the EU has opened On July 7, 2023, IHI Infrastructure Systems Co., a group company of IHI, announced that the large suspension bridge "Brăila Bridge," which was being constructed in a joint venture with Italy's Webuild, opened on July 6. It is the longest bridge in Romania at 1,974.30 meters, featuring a central span of 1,120 meters, making it the third longest in the EU. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

"Cranewire Replacement and Winding Tool" that achieves a reduction in the number of workers and working hours for crane wire winding operations, as well as improved safety. ◆ Conceived by an employee of Actio The "Cranewire Replacement and Winding Tool" conceived by an employee of Actio Co., Ltd. has won the Silver Award in the 2022 Public Interest Incorporated Association Construction Cargo Vehicle Safety Technology Association's "Invention Award." The "Invention Award" from the association promotes the invention of measures for preventing labor accidents during specific voluntary inspections, as well as improvements in work processes, inspection techniques, and equipment. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Fujikura and Fujikura Diamond Cable's communication cables are exhibited at the Kanto Regional Development Bureau's "Construction Technology Exhibition Hall" ◆ The latest information and communication cables supporting disaster prevention, mitigation, and national resilience On July 3, 2023, Fujikura Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Fujikura) announced that its "small-diameter high-density slotless optical fiber cable" has been selected for display at the "Construction Technology Exhibition Hall," which showcases the latest construction technologies and initiatives by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Kanto Regional Development Bureau. Additionally, the "leaky coaxial cable for Local 5G" from its subsidiary Fujikura Diamond Cable (hereinafter referred to as Fujikura Diamond Cable) has also been adopted, and both products will be exhibited as "the latest information and communication cables supporting disaster prevention, mitigation, and national resilience." *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Are you struggling with heatstroke measures in factories and warehouses? The Japanese-made large ceiling fan "THE FIRST FAN" keeps the temperature in warehouses and factories comfortable year-round and can save about 12% or more on air conditioning power costs. By using it in conjunction with spot coolers and air conditioning systems, you can also reduce electricity costs. 【Features】 ◆ Four World No. 1s 1: The world's lightest: Weighing less than 100 kg, it does not burden the building. 2: The world's thinnest: Can be directly mounted to the ceiling, making it installable even with ceiling cranes. 3: World-class quietness: Noise filters ensure the operating volume is a maximum of 40 dB. 4: World-class safety: Uses "Smart Hyper Load Nuts" that do not loosen, achieving seismic strength not found in foreign products. For more details, please download the PDF materials from the link below. *Responses to inquiries will be provided by our sales partner, Mitsui & Co. Steel Corporation.

Implementing DX across the entire construction site to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, safety, and promote work style reform throughout the industry. ◆ Expanding Hirayama Construction's DX initiatives to partner companies Hirayama Construction Co., Ltd. announced on July 3 that it will collaborate with Next Field Co., Ltd. and NTT East Japan Chiba Branch to expand its DX initiatives to partner companies, aiming to improve productivity across the entire construction site. Since multiple companies collaborate at construction sites, it is not easy to instill DX among all participants. Therefore, the company has decided to expand its DX initiatives to everyone on the construction site and realize the ideal DX model. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Sales of the data communication-focused low-cost SIM "Zero One SIM" combined with data communication devices for the construction and construction machinery industries. ◆ Support for introduction, installation, and maintenance by combining "Zero One SIM" with data communication devices. Neeswell Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Zero One Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zero One Manufacturing), will start offering data communication device sales services for the construction and construction machinery industries from July 1, 2023. By combining the data communication-focused low-cost SIM "Zero One SIM" provided by Zero One Manufacturing with data communication devices, we will offer a one-stop solution for introduction, installation, and maintenance at construction sites. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Although I started working in the construction industry to acquire a skill, it takes time to actually gain that skill. ◆ About 40% want to acquire a skill Will of Construction Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey targeting 141 young employees at construction sites nationwide on June 23, aimed at alleviating the anxieties of inexperienced young employees working in the construction field. The survey revealed that the main reason for wanting to work in the construction industry, for both men and women, was "to acquire a skill," which accounted for about 40%. Regarding "regrets about working in the construction industry," 46% of men and 35% of women responded that "it takes time to acquire a skill." Additionally, 29% of women indicated that "they cannot envision their future career," which is 13% higher than the same response from men. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Robust body with IP57 dust and waterproof performance in a transceiver style ◆ Wireless mobile IP phone for factories and construction sites Icom Inc. announced on June 23 that it will release the wireless mobile IP phone IP210H, suitable for use in harsh environments such as construction sites, at the end of June. Like the IP200H released in 2020, the IP210H supports internal and external calls via wireless LAN/LTE connections and features a transceiver function that allows simultaneous communication with multiple devices at the push of a button. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Easy installation on steel plates with magnets! Ideal for no-entry signs and area organization! 【Features】 - Easily installed on steel plates with a powerful magnet at the bottom. - Prevents shifting due to vibrations. - Comes with hooks for hanging plastic chains. Ideal for no-entry signs and area organization. *LED models are also available and well-received! 【Specifications】 - Standard size: Pole 55φ (Base 80φ) × 800L - Long size: Pole 55φ (Base 80φ) × 1300L - Quantity: 10 pieces per case - Manufacturer: ARAO Co., Ltd. *For more details, please download the PDF document from the link below.

Adopted by one in three major companies with over 1,000 employees, it has grown into a service that supports daily DX at the site. ◆ 'Kuraemon Cloud' Supporting Site DX Kuraemon Cloud, a field sharing app by Lucre Co., Ltd., has surpassed 10,000 companies using it within a year since its launch in June last year. Kuraemon Cloud is a site DX app that allows all on-site workers to share construction photos, blackboards, and drawings in real time. This app enables quick execution of instructions, confirmations, reports, and records. It has been adopted across all 29 sectors of the construction industry, with 70,000 construction blackboards created daily at 1,750 sites. Additionally, security measures such as IP restriction features have been recognized, leading to its adoption by one in three major companies with over 1,000 employees. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

With Araya's AI technology and Obayashi Corporation's on-site expertise, it is possible to reduce labor and improve productivity in concrete pouring planning. ◆ Joint research and development of a concrete pouring planning system in the construction industry On June 20, 2023, Araya Inc., which specializes in AI algorithms and product development, announced that it has signed a joint research and development agreement with Obayashi Corporation. The two companies will collaborate on research and development related to a concrete pouring planning system in the construction industry. *For more details, please refer to the related product information below.

In the construction industry back office, a strong paper culture remains. ◆ The most common method of document exchange is "paper." Infomart Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey on "overtime limit regulations and the status of digitalization in operations," targeting 362 employees in the construction industry on June 15. According to the survey, regarding the "overtime limit regulations" starting in fiscal year 2024, less than 10% of respondents said they "know about it and can explain it to others," while about half responded that they "do not know." In terms of operational digitalization, the most common method of document exchange was "paper" at about 30%, followed by "Excel or spreadsheets" at about 20%. Notably, the response indicating that invoices are on paper accounted for about 40%, the highest among all documents. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Transitioning to a comprehensive platform company that provides new services and content in both software and hardware ◆ From flow-type to stock-type Takamiya Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures, sells, and rents temporary equipment such as scaffolding, announced on June 9 during its financial results briefing that it has introduced a new business model called the "Takamiya Platform." The platform aims to provide high-value-added services to customers who purchase and deposit the next-generation scaffolding system "Iq System," transitioning from a flow-type business to a stock-type business. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

A local 5G and Wi-Fi environment was established at a large-scale excavation construction site, allowing applications and 4K cameras to operate smoothly. ◆ Achieving a Wide-Area High-Speed Wireless Environment with Local 5G On June 7, East Japan Railway Company, Ando Hazama Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Ando Hazama), and NTT Broadband Platform, Inc. announced the results of a joint demonstration experiment showing that utilizing local 5G is effective in realizing a wide-area high-speed wireless environment. In the demonstration experiment, a local 5G and Wi-Fi environment was established at Ando Hazama's large-scale excavation construction site, where the operation of BIM and construction management applications was confirmed, and site conditions were checked remotely using a 4K camera. *For more details, please refer to the related product information below.

Immediate labor hour limit regulations are still unaddressed due to cost issues and inadequate environmental preparation. ◆ Over 25% have "not taken any measures" Safie Inc., which provides cloud recording services, announced on June 7 the results of a survey on the reality of work style reforms in response to the 2024 problem in the construction industry, targeting 689 managerial employees working for construction companies. The survey revealed that half of the respondents were aware of the 2024 problem, but a quarter stated that they had "not taken any measures." Many expressed hopes for remote presence to streamline on-site operations, citing expectations such as "reducing travel and waiting times," but it was found that there are concerns about costs and other issues regarding implementation. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

A dilapidated slate roof over 30 years old is transformed into a robust roof through insulation, waterproofing, and special repair coatings. ◆ Achieving roof longevity while keeping costs down Yoshioka Kogyo Co., Ltd. announced on June 5, 2023, the launch of insulation, waterproofing, and special repair coatings for slate roofs. This service is being implemented in collaboration with Toyoko Co., Ltd. It began offering in May 2023, and feedback from customers in the chemical industry who have had the work done indicates that, in addition to extending the life of their roofs, the waterproofing and insulation have improved their working environment. The insulation, waterproofing, and special repair coating provides insulation, waterproofing, and reinforcement effects to the roof all at once by spraying three layers of resin. The first layer is a "special polyurethane foam insulation layer," the second layer is a "special polyurethane resin reinforcement waterproof layer," and the third layer is a "UV-resistant, non-combustible topcoat layer." A reassuring 10-year leak warranty is also included. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Less than 10 months until overtime regulations, the actual situation and awareness improvement in construction sites is still minimal. ◆ About 70% have not addressed the overtime limit regulations. Works Mobile Japan Co., Ltd., which provides "LINE WORKS," announced the results of a "Survey on the Actual Situation and Awareness in Construction Sites" targeting 1,031 construction site managers and workers on June 5. This survey was conducted to understand the actual conditions in construction sites and the improvement of worker awareness in preparation for the overtime limit regulations starting in April 2024. The results showed that regarding the overtime limit regulations starting next fiscal year, 60% responded with "I don't know/I haven't heard about it," and 70% said they were "not doing anything in particular" to address the regulations, indicating only slight improvement compared to the previous survey. Regarding overtime hour management, 44% still reported that "overtime hours are not being counted appropriately." Additionally, the intention of construction workers to change jobs or leave was about 30% among those with monthly overtime hours exceeding 45 hours, which is 10 percentage points higher than those with less than 45 hours. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

"Scanat" for high-precision digitalization of spaces undergoes a major update ◆Easily obtain, share, and manage spatial information for anyone On June 1, 2023, nat Inc. (hereinafter referred to as nat) released version 1.1.0, a major update of its iOS app "Scanat." The new version includes features that allow anyone to easily obtain, share, and manage spatial information, improving the efficiency of field surveys and communication related to the site. *Please check below for related product information.

In sites where large spans are required, a significant amount of labor is needed, resulting in very high costs. However, by using the "Multi Truss B," a joint-type truss material for large spans from Chuo Built Industry, it is possible to achieve substantial cost reductions in labor expenses and shorten construction periods in sites that require large spans, such as "temporary roofs," "work stages," and "temporary walkways." The "Multi Truss B" has fewer components compared to conventional methods and features a simple design that allows for easy assembly with minimal labor by inserting pins to use it as a unit. Currently, we are providing materials with case studies. Please download the PDF below.

A construction site tour was held for students of the Architecture Department at Tobata Industrial High School. ◆34 second-year students from the Architecture Department participated in the construction site tour. Iken Construction Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Iken Construction), part of the Iida Group Holdings, announced that it held a construction site tour for students of the Architecture Department at Fukuoka Prefectural Tobata Industrial High School on May 30, 2023. A total of 34 second-year students from the Architecture Department at Tobata Industrial High School participated in the tour. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Efficiently create 3D terrain data from 3D models with intuitive operations for construction planning. ◆ Launch of "Smart Construction Design3D" EARTHBRAIN Co., Ltd. announced on June 1st the launch of "Smart Construction Design3D," a solution that allows users to easily create 3D models on terrain data and digitally consider construction plans. This solution can be used anytime from any internet-connected device since it can be drawn on a web browser. With 3D point cloud data of terrain obtained from drones and other sources, users can easily create 3D models of temporary construction roads and more with just intuitive operations, even without specialized knowledge. It is user-friendly, enabling not only designers but also contractors to easily create 3D models, allowing for construction planning to be considered on 3D data and reducing construction planning time. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Are you struggling with heatstroke measures in factories and warehouses? The Japanese-made large ceiling fan "THE FIRST FAN" keeps the temperature in warehouses and factories comfortable year-round and can save about 12% or more on air conditioning power costs. By using it in conjunction with spot coolers and air conditioning systems, you can also reduce electricity costs. 【Features】 ◆ Four World No. 1s 1: The world's lightest: Total weight is under 100 kg, so it does not burden the building. 2: The world's thinnest: Can be directly mounted to the ceiling, making installation possible even with ceiling cranes. 3: The world's highest level of quietness: Noise filter ensures operating sound is a maximum of 40 dB. 4: The world's highest level of safety: Uses non-loosening nuts "Smart Hyper Load Nuts," achieving seismic strength not found in overseas products. For more details, please download the PDF materials from the link below. *Responses to inquiries will be provided by our sales partner, Mitsui & Co. Steel Corporation.

New Technology Enables CLT Construction on Narrow Land ◆ Japan CLT Technology Research Institute Develops "LC-gate Method" On May 26, the "Japan CLT Technology Research Institute," operated by Life Design Kabaya, announced the development of the "LC-gate Method," a CLT construction method designed for narrow sites. Additionally, the first building utilizing this method was completed on May 24 as part of a project leveraging the Forestry Agency's "CLT Utilization Building Demonstration Project" in Setagaya, Tokyo. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

The Structural Planning Institute participated in the development of use cases for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's project "PLATEAU." ◆ Demonstration of Use Case Development for Fiscal Year 2022 On May 23, 2023, the Structural Planning Institute announced that it had conducted a demonstration of use case development for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's project "PLATEAU." In the use case development for fiscal year 2022, demonstrations were conducted for "Simulation of Urban Vibrancy Evaluation" and "Snow Disaster Countermeasure Support Tool." *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Cloud service "BuildApp" realizes productivity improvement across the entire construction process ◆ Digitizing "Construction Management" improves productivity Nohara Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey on the awareness of digitalization in construction site operations, targeting 267 site supervisors and managers (site representatives) on May 17. The survey revealed that the most serious industry issue perceived by site supervisors and managers is "labor shortage," at 63.3%. Additionally, 65.5% of site supervisors and managers expressed concern about a potential decrease in jobs due to lack of digitalization, which was the second highest after design at 69.9%. The business processes that respondents believe are lagging in productivity improvements due to digitalization were ranked as follows: 1st "Construction and Specialty Work," 2nd "Construction Management," indicating a strong awareness of the delays in digitalizing construction site operations. Furthermore, the top business area believed to improve productivity through digitalization is "Construction Management," suggesting expectations that digitalizing construction management will enhance productivity. *For more details, please check the related product information below.