A compact, energy-efficient resistivity monitoring device capable of high-frequency measurements and remote monitoring detects phenomena preceding landslides. ◆Product name: "Res-Toll" On April 25, Chuo Development Co., Ltd. announced that the resistivity monitoring device "Res-Toll," developed in collaboration with Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering, obtained a patent on March 24. The patent number is Patent No. 7250873, and the invention title is "Ground Resistivity Monitoring Device and Landslide Warning System." *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Kyushu Central Gateway, developed by Mitsui Fudosan in a concession model, is open to the world and the region. ◆ The design motif is Kumamoto Castle. On March 23, 2023, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. completed the new passenger terminal building at Aso Kumamoto Airport, developed through a private concession model. The exterior and interior are designed with Kumamoto Castle as the design motif, aiming to create a "one-of-a-kind airport" loved by the local community. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Eliminating the double work of transcribing paper sketches into CAD to improve operational efficiency ◆ Realizing CAD use at infrastructure inspection sites DAC-NOTE Co., Ltd. released the tablet CAD application "DAC-NOTE," which allows direct writing on CAD drawings, on April 25, 2023. It aims to eliminate the double work of transcribing sketches drawn on paper into CAD at the forefront of infrastructure inspection sites, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

A system that automates various processes has been implemented on commercially available drones, enabling efficient and cost-effective bridge inspections using drones. ◆ Solving the challenges of conventional drone inspections FLIGHTS Co., Ltd. has officially launched the "FLIGHTS Bridge Inspection System," which conducts bridge inspections with the same accuracy as close visual inspections using drones. This makes it possible to achieve high-precision and efficient drone inspections at a low cost. Since 2019, regular inspections of infrastructure have allowed the use of drones on the condition that they are equivalent to human close visual diagnosis, but in practice, a tremendous amount of work was required to utilize them effectively. *For more details, please refer to the related product information below.

The vehicle-mounted non-contact road profiler equipped with the IMU "M-G370" by Tonox has been included in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Inspection Support Technology Performance Catalog." ◆ Approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Utilization System On April 19, 2023, Seiko Epson Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Epson) announced that its high-performance inertial measurement unit (IMU) "M-G370" equipped vehicle-mounted non-contact road profiler has been approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Utilization System. The approved system is the "Tx-IRI" manufactured by Tonox Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Tonox), which accurately measures road surface profiles using two laser displacement sensors and the IMU "M-G370." *For further details, please refer to the related product information below.

Solving labor shortages, reducing time, and cutting material costs with 3D printers ◆ Launching sales of pellet-type, crane, and concrete 3D printers 3D Printing Corporation (hereinafter referred to as 3DPC) will begin selling two models of pellet-type 3D printers from the Italian company WASP, as well as crane 3D printers and concrete 3D printers. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Release of "Bizken," a Construction Industry Specialized Job Search Engine Boasting One of Japan's Largest Job Listings ◆ Specializing in the Construction Industry with One of Japan's Largest Job Listings Kensetsu Mirai Research Institute, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Kensetsu Mirai Research Institute) released the construction industry specialized job search engine "Bizken" on April 20, 2023. "Bizken" boasts one of the largest job listings in Japan as a job search engine specialized in the construction industry. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

"Scaffolding Column" from a long-established temporary equipment manufacturer with over 70 years of history At Chuo Built Industry, we provide accurate knowledge and information about scaffolding to contribute to safety and efficiency at construction sites. Please use this for knowledge reinforcement, self-improvement, and in-house training. <What is a Scaffolder? Introducing the Differences from Tobi (Roofer) Craftsmen!> The craftsmen known as "Tobi" are active at construction sites. The history of Tobi craftsmen is very old, and it is said that they already existed when Horyu-ji, the oldest wooden building in Japan, was constructed. Back then, to build tall structures, scaffolding was assembled, and various craftsmen worked on top of it. However, today, even among Tobi craftsmen, there are several classifications based on their job responsibilities. In this article, we will explain the types of Tobi work and the craftsmen often referred to as "scaffolders," who work alongside Tobi craftsmen, aimed at those aspiring to become Tobi craftsmen. For more details, please see below.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has evaluated the technology as the highest rank, indicating that no further investigation is necessary. ◆ Certified as "VE Evaluation" with no further investigation required On April 17, 2023, Yoshida Toko Co., Ltd. announced that its site monitoring camera "Genba Mimoru-kun," provided through its rental business, has been certified with the highest rank "VE Evaluation" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Information Provision System (NETIS). "VE Evaluation" refers to technologies that have been registered and evaluated in NETIS and are deemed not to require further investigation, applicable for a period of 10 years from registration. *For further details, please check the related product information below.

Gradually introduce a remote control system for construction machinery to the market, improving safety and productivity at construction sites. ◆ Joint development by Komatsu and EARTHBRAIN On April 14, Komatsu and its subsidiary EARTHBRAIN announced that they began providing the jointly developed remote control system for construction machinery in March and will gradually introduce it to the market. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Achieving business efficiency and resilience through the unification of business processes ◆ Joint development of "LogiFi" On April 10, STANDAGE Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Standage), which provides trade business support services, announced the launch of a new service for the manufacturing industry called "LogiFi" in collaboration with Sankyu Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Sankyu). LogiFi is a service designed to streamline procurement operations in the manufacturing industry by combining Standage's digital technology with Sankyu's logistics capabilities, developed with the cooperation of major financial institutions. In the manufacturing sector, procurement operations have become complicated due to the complexities of supply chains arising from unstable global conditions. Therefore, both companies jointly developed the solution "LogiFi" aimed at improvement. *For more information, please refer to the related product information below.

Efficiently grasping progress and work rates at construction sites to support productivity improvement ◆ A construction site service developed in collaboration with general contractors On April 10, 2023, Rivasta Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Rivasta) announced the official release of its new service "Buildee Progress & Work Rate," which supports productivity improvement by efficiently grasping progress and work rates at construction sites. This service was developed in collaboration with Ando Corporation, Toda Corporation, and Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd., and has undergone trials and improvements at the site based on the beta version released in January 2022, leading to this official release. *For more information, please refer to the related product information below.

Automatically convert Exif information to the coordinate system of BIM/CIM models, making photo management on digital twins easier. ◆ Supports photo and video management on digital twins On April 5, 2023, Cork Inc. announced the launch of "Digital Twin Photo Management" in its BIM/CIM sharing cloud "KOLC+". It supports photo and video management on digital twins built with BIM/CIM models, point clouds, and 3D maps. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Effective blasting achieved through the pressurization of explosives using compressed air ◆ Inheriting Tfas to realize productivity improvement and business reform Daittec Co., Ltd. released the latest version of its dedicated architectural equipment CAD "CADWe’ll Linx V4" on April 3rd. "CADWe’ll Linx" is a 3D CAD for electrical, sanitary, and air conditioning architectural equipment sold as the successor software to the dedicated architectural equipment CAD "CADWe’ll Tfas." It aims to improve productivity and reform business operations through BIM compatibility and construction DX. In this latest version "V4," the user interface and functions have been reviewed, making it easier to transition from Tfas, and the operability has become consistent with Tfas. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Effective blasting achieved through the pneumatic transport of explosives ◆ Can be loaded with explosives from several meters away from the face On April 5, 2023, Actio Co., Ltd. announced the development of the explosive loading device "T-Quick Shot" in collaboration with Taisei Corporation, aimed at speeding up the explosive loading operations for blasting excavation. This device allows for rapid loading of explosives from several meters away from the face (the excavation surface at the forefront of the tunnel) in mountain tunnel construction blasting excavation. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

A remote monitoring service that automatically measures and records the displacement of road bridges 24 hours a day using IoT sensors. ◆ Supporting the efficiency and labor-saving of road bridge monitoring Pasco Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Pasco) announced that it will start selling the IoT infrastructure remote monitoring service "Infra Eye" for road bridges on April 3, 2023. With the provision of "Infra Eye," it aims to support the efficiency and labor-saving of road bridge monitoring. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

"Scaffolding Column" from a long-established temporary equipment manufacturer with over 70 years of history At Chuo Built Industry, we provide accurate knowledge and information about scaffolding to contribute to safety and efficiency at construction sites. Please use this for knowledge review, self-improvement, and in-house training. <What is a "Scaffolding" Asagao? Introduction to Assembly Methods, Installation Standards, and Installation Costs> To safely perform work at heights, fall prevention measures for workers are crucial. But what about safety measures for those not working at heights? If tools or materials used in high-altitude work fall, the energy upon hitting the ground can be significant. If a falling object strikes a person, it can lead to a serious accident, which is why it is mandatory to install a board called a "toe board" at the edges of the working platform in scaffolding. However, relying solely on toe boards to prevent falling object accidents is likely insufficient. Measures against potential falling objects are necessary. This time, we will explain how to prevent accidents caused by falling objects from temporary scaffolding. For more details, please see below.

Control multiple automation systems to fully automate the logistics warehouse ◆Ensuring a shipping and receiving capacity of 40,000 packages per day Frameworks Inc. announced on March 27 that its automation equipment control system (WCS) has been implemented in a new logistics warehouse located within Kao Corporation's Toyohashi factory, and operations will begin on March 31. The new logistics warehouse at Kao is equipped with an automated pallet storage system capable of storing 1.2 million packages, as well as advanced technologies such as AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and intelligent robots. As a result, Kao has designed the system to fully automate warehouse operations, including the automation of multiple loading patterns, ensuring a shipping and receiving capacity of 40,000 packages per day. To reliably achieve this shipping and receiving capacity, Frameworks developed the WCS to control each automation system. *For more information, please refer to the related product information below.

Registered in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Information Provision System ◆ A solution connecting the front lines of the field and the office On March 29, 2023, NTT Bizlink Inc. announced that it has registered its "Smart Glass Cloud" in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Information Provision System (NETIS). The "Smart Glass Cloud" is a video communication solution that connects the front lines of the field with the office, enabling support for on-site work from remote locations. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Our interview article has been published on the homepage of "Ipros," one of Japan's largest BtoB database sites. We will also provide information such as columns and news that are useful for work on construction sites, in addition to product information. We hope to connect with many people through Ipros.

A scaffold is installed on the jagged roof to prevent falls and improve work efficiency. ◆Safe work can be performed on standing seam roofs. Aktio Co., Ltd., which offers comprehensive construction machinery rental proposals, announced that it will start renting its original "Safety Base" from March 23, which ensures safe work on standing seam roofs. Working on standing seam roofs at construction sites often involves moving over the jagged, wavy surfaces and transporting materials, leading to a high incidence of falls and posing challenges related to occupational safety. The Safety Base was developed by the company to address this issue, allowing for the temporary installation of scaffold boards that enable safe passage over the jagged standing seam roofs. This allows for safe movement and transportation of materials on the roof, thereby improving work efficiency. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

Joint development by Elrain Co., Ltd., Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd., and connectome.design ◆ Scheduled for release in 2024-2025 On March 17, 2023, Elrain Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed a system to count the quantity of temporary materials using AI-based image recognition in collaboration with Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. and connectome.design Co., Ltd. This system will be integrated into the IT platform currently under development by Elrain Co., Ltd., with a release planned for 2024-2025. *For more information, please check the related product information below.

The transaction amount for M&A reached a record high of 186.8 billion yen in the past 10 years. ◆ Announcement of the 2022 M&A Report for the Construction Industry On March 20, 2023, Strike Co., Ltd., which operates the M&A brokerage business and the specialized media "M&A Online," announced the 2022 M&A report for the construction industry. In 2022, there were 38 M&A cases involving changes in management rights in the construction industry, making it the second highest number in the past 10 years, following 2021, with the highest transaction amount of 186.8 billion yen. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

Successfully developed version X3, an upgraded model of the existing type X2 ◆Increased work speed and reduced derailment risk On March 9, 2023, Ken Robotech Co., Ltd. announced that it has successfully developed version X3, an upgraded model of the existing rebar tying robot type X2. This upgrade has achieved increased work speed and reduced derailment risk. *For more details, please check the related product information below.

"Scaffolding Column" from a long-established temporary equipment manufacturer with over 70 years of history At Chuo Built Industry, we provide accurate knowledge and information about scaffolding to contribute to safety and efficiency at construction sites. Please use this for knowledge reinforcement, self-improvement, and in-house training. <Introducing 20 commonly used technical terms in the scaffolding industry> In construction sites, there are industry-specific technical terms. In high-risk environments such as working at heights, communication issues can lead to mistakes and accidents. That said, for those with less experience, it may take time to learn these technical terms. Therefore, this time we will explain the technical terms used in the scaffolding industry. Please see below for more details.

We have updated the "Scaffolding Column," which is useful for construction site work, unique to a temporary structure manufacturer. In construction work, scaffolding is essential for performing tasks at heights. Currently, scaffolding is being used in various construction projects. At first glance, scaffolding may seem to be set up in a straightforward manner, but if it is not properly designed and assembled, it can hinder work. Therefore, this time, we will explain the design of scaffolding and how to create drawings. Please see below for more details.

We have updated our "Scaffolding Column," which is useful for construction site work, unique to a scaffolding manufacturer. This time, we will explain what "Special Education for Scaffolding Assembly" is and how to obtain the qualification. In construction work, it is essential to secure scaffolding, which serves as the working platform. To prevent labor accidents caused by falls from scaffolding, workers must have knowledge about scaffolding, work methods, and labor accident prevention. Due to the background of frequent labor accidents, part of the Labor Safety and Health Regulations was revised in 2015, adding "Special Education for Scaffolding Assembly." Therefore, this time we will provide a detailed introduction to "Special Education for Scaffolding Assembly." We will also check the course content, the process for obtaining qualifications, and the differences from the "Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor Skills Training." Please see below for more details.

We have started publishing "Scaffolding Columns," which are useful for construction site work, unique to a scaffolding manufacturer. New employees and those who have transitioned to construction-related jobs will find it educational, and even veterans can reaffirm their knowledge. By checking our site for scaffolding knowledge and the latest information on construction sites, you can save the trouble of searching elsewhere. We aim to create such a site. We will be updating it consistently, so please visit our site regularly!

Hello, Built! This is Tamura from Chuo Built Industry (^_-)-☆ We had a visit from Company A, which is also a temporary equipment manufacturer and involved in leasing, just like us. Since there were more than 10 people, we divided the tour into a morning session and an afternoon session. The exhibition manager, Mr. Oki, was even more enthusiastic than usual! Unfortunately, it rained that day. At times, it poured heavily in both the morning and afternoon, so we mingled and waited for the rain to lighten before heading outside. We made sure to introduce not only our site but also our recently started YouTube channel! ------------------------------------------------ For more details, please click on the link below: "Related Links - Chuo Built's Temporary Exhibition Diary Vol.004".

Hello, Built! This is Tamura from Chuo Built Industry (^_-)-☆ Recently, a rental company for temporary equipment, Company S, visited our exhibition hall to make a proposal to their customers. First, we explained the overview of the exhibition hall and provided a collection of design examples of our system products in a classroom setting, after which they experienced the exhibition hall. According to Company S, they often receive inquiries about our multi-truss from their customers, but since they were not familiar with the products, they expressed a desire to learn more. During the visit, they were surprised to see items like the Alcolum and ID-15, realizing how convenient these products are. After the tour, they mentioned that they would like to gather the representatives from each of their sales offices for another visit. Thank you for coming despite the heat! We look forward to seeing you again!