Acquisition of an Architectural Software Company to Strengthen ICT and Improve Operating Efficiency

「Furthermore, on 1 April 2026, building confirmation examinations using BIM data, known as BIM drawing examinations, commenced following amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act and the Guidelines on Building Confirmation Examinations and Other Matters (MLIT Notification No. 835 dated 20 June 2007).」

「ＴＯＭＰＬＡ株式会社 is a venture company with outstanding proprietary technology for developing small drones. It is developing a business that provides a range of robotics solutions tailored to the specific challenges of each industry, from housing and buildings to plants and civil engineering infrastructure.」

「In cooperation with the Group's companies, 花田設計事務所 will develop a digital-twin consulting business that combines 3D surveying and BIM/CIM modeling technology across a broad range of fields, from the Group's housing and building operations to civil engineering infrastructure, plants, and environmental-related businesses.」

「This is the third M&A transaction involving a construction consulting company in the Kansai region. In cooperation with the Group's companies, 国土工営コンサルタンツ株式会社 will drive the Group's civil engineering infrastructure-related business in the region, while its expertise in BIM/CIM modeling will be used to further promote the use of BIM/CIM within the Group.」

「This is the third acquisition of a construction consulting company in the Kansai region. In cooperation with the Group's companies, 国土工営コンサルタンツ株式会社 will drive the Group's civil engineering infrastructure-related business in the region, while its expertise in BIM/CIM modeling will be used to further promote the use of BIM/CIM within the Group.」

「Total capital expenditures and other investments for the current consolidated fiscal year, comprising property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, were ¥165 million. Major items included ¥10 million for 3D laser scanners.」

「We will strengthen our competitiveness in addressing the industry's labor shortage by expanding our workforce and promoting digital transformation, including greater use of BIM and the development of remote inspection technology.」

「Total capital expenditures and other investments for the current consolidated fiscal year, comprising property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, were ¥126 million. Major items included ¥33 million for strengthening the Mitaka data center and ¥32 million for transitioning to a new accounting system.」

「Against this backdrop, in the new housing field, the Group differentiated itself from other organizations by providing one-stop confirmation and inspection services, housing performance evaluation services, inspections for housing defect liability insurance, and technical reviews for long-term quality housing, among other services, strengthening its nationwide network structure, and promoting digitalization through initiatives such as electronic applications and the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling).」

「Total capital expenditures and other investments for the current consolidated fiscal year, comprising property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, were ¥325 million. Major items included ¥107 million for replacing PCs in connection with the transition to Windows 10, ¥31 million for relocating the head office, and ¥29 million for the work and expense management system.」

「Through employee training, investment in ICT and digital transformation, including the use of BIM (Building Information Modeling), the Company will address challenges arising from labor shortages while improving operational efficiency.」

「On 1 March 2017, for the purpose of enhancing business value and improving operating efficiency, a priority initiative under the Medium-Term Management Plan, we acquired shares in イーピーエーシステム and its sister company ゲンバアイ and made them subsidiaries.」

「Following this transaction, イーピーエーシステム will continue its core systems development operations while working with our systems division, thereby contributing to the Group's efforts to strengthen its ICT capabilities. The transaction is also an investment in improving operating efficiency, a priority initiative under our Medium-Term Management Plan, and we determined that it would contribute to enhancing our business value.」