Digitalization of Design and Construction Management, BIM/CIM, and Value-Added Services

「We introduced inspection and diagnostic technologies under the “No Entry” concept, which keeps people out of hazardous pipelines, including the HS Monitor corrosion-risk monitoring system and internal pipeline inspections using small drones. We also proposed preventive-maintenance infrastructure management extending through subsequent repairs, rehabilitation and renewal.」

「Particularly in the sewerage field, we are strengthening an integrated service structure covering everything from surveys and diagnosis through renewal, while also working to enhance inspections and diagnosis using digital technologies such as drones.」

「・ICT施工管理システム「Pile-ViMSys」の活用拡大により、施工品質と生産性の向上を進めました。」

「・ We introduced NH-GFAS, an automated drafting system for precast guardrails, reducing design time by approximately 70%. By accelerating estimates and proposals, we aim to expand orders.」

「We added a pile layout drawing function to the ICT construction management tool Pile-ViMSys®, improving on-site construction efficiency and quality control.」

「The company added a pile layout plan function to the ICT construction management system Pile-ViMSys®. This makes it possible not only to monitor pile construction progress in real time with the same positional relationships as in the design drawings, but also to check and approve it remotely. Going forward, the company will continue to expand the system’s functions, improve safety and increase construction management efficiency through the ICT construction management system, and work to automate construction, for which a specific vision has been established under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s i-Construction 2.0, in an effort to innovate pile construction.」

「The company’s electronic whiteboard construction photography application VimSys Camera (ヴィムシスカメラ)® passed the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s authenticity verification and small blackboard information integration function tests and received certification. By adding the VimSys Camera (ヴィムシスカメラ)® function to the company’s already operational integrated pile construction management system, Pile-ViMSys (パイルヴィムシス)®, it became possible to check and approve construction progress in real time from a remote location. As part of its efforts to improve design efficiency, the company enhanced the functions of its pile design software and shortened design time for core operations.」

「In the foundation business, the company upgraded its pile design software to improve design productivity and implemented additional functions in the ICT construction management system Pile-ViMSys® (パイルヴィムシス). It also established a BIM/CIM Promotion Office to promote productivity improvements for precast products using 3D design models.」

「As a technology research and development highlight for the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, the company announced on 20 April 2023 that it had developed manufacturing technology for precast products using artificial intelligence (AI). It will promote more consistent quality and labour savings in the manufacture of precast concrete products, thereby seeking to further enhance competitiveness.」

「In the foundation business, the company upgraded its pile design software to improve design productivity and implemented additional functions in the ICT construction management system Pile-ViMSys® (パイルヴィムシス). It also established a BIM/CIM Promotion Office to promote productivity improvements for precast products using 3D design models.」

「Promoting nationwide implementation of Pile-ViMSys®, an ICT construction management system for piling work, and shortening construction management time through functional enhancements」

「The company worked to implement Pile-ViMSys®, a next-generation DX construction management system, at actual construction sites and add functionality.」

「As part of its response to digitalisation, the company worked to expand the functions of its next-generation DX construction management system, Pile-ViMSys, and to develop business systems for greater automation and efficiency.」

「The company released Pile-ViMSys (パイルヴィムシス), a next-generation DX construction management system designed to improve both construction quality and efficiency for foundation pile installation, as a key digitalisation initiative in its growth strategy.」

「Promote digitalisation from design through construction management to improve efficiency and quality control The company will continue to address the ageing of social infrastructure and environmental issues, while strengthening its DX (digital transformation) initiatives. ・Creation of value-added services using digital technologies To address the ageing of social infrastructure and environmental issues, as well as shortages of skilled workers and the need to improve productivity at construction sites, the company will expand its products and promote the provision of services compatible with BIM/CIM.」