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  • [Construction DX] We recommend this! Remote presence system

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    [Construction DX] We recommend this! Remote presence system

    In October 2023, ACT-ONE Yamaichi will begin handling "remote on-site systems" that promote DX at construction sites in order to help resolve issues faced by construction sites such as the 2024 problem. Regarding the advance introduction of “GEMBA-Remote” […]

  • Knowledge

    Basic knowledge of construction/renovation terms! What are the construction classifications of A, B, and C?

    This time, we will explain the ``construction categories'', ``A construction'', ``B construction'', and ``C construction'', which are important points when constructing commercial buildings and office buildings. Not only those involved in construction, but also those who are currently considering relocating their offices or opening a new store, [...]

  • The key to revitalizing the construction industry is promoting women's empowerment! Introduction of initiatives for establishment

    SDGs

    The key to revitalizing the construction industry is promoting women's empowerment! Introduction of initiatives for establishment

    Due to the 2024 problem, the construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage. It is said that ``empowerment of women'' is the key to revitalizing the industry. Thinking about making it easier for women to work will lead to creating a workplace that is easier for everyone, regardless of gender. There are still no women in the workplace […]

  • Equipment related

    Recommended products useful when working on trucks

    According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 70% of industrial accidents in the trucking business occur during cargo handling operations. It is known that falls from loading platforms are particularly common, and 40% of these accidents occur when lifting or lowering […]

  • SDGs

    Featured new material! From wood that can be used in high-rise buildings to edible materials

    This time, we will focus on new materials that are expected to have a promising future in the architecture and construction industry. We will introduce a wide range of technologies, from those that have already been put into practical use and are likely to become even more widespread, to those that are still in the experimental stage, so please read until the end. Chuo University […]

  • Knowledge

    Basic knowledge of the architecture and construction industry! Explanation of 4 types of building structures

    This time, we will focus on building structure, which is basic knowledge in the architecture and construction industry. We have summarized the advantages and disadvantages of wooden construction (W construction), steel construction (S construction), reinforced concrete construction (RC construction), and steel reinforced concrete construction (SRC construction) in an easy-to-understand manner […]

  • Construction DX

    Helping to alleviate labor shortages and aging! What are the benefits of DX in the construction industry? [Construction DX]

    It's been a while since we've heard the word "DX," but many people may be saying, "I don't know exactly what to do." This time, we will talk about DX in the construction industry, which is said to be difficult to advance due to various circumstances […]

  • SDGs

    Enforcement is imminent! Is "work style reform" progressing in preparation for the 2024 problem in the construction industry?

    Work style reforms, such as working from home and staggered working hours, seem to have progressed rapidly during the coronavirus pandemic. On the other hand, long working hours due to a shortage of human resources have been a problem in the construction industry for many years. This time, we will discuss the current status of "work style reform" in the construction industry and the "2024 problem", as well as the country's […]

  • Safety and Security

    What is the method to reduce the risks hidden in the workplace?

    What is risk assessment? Risk assessment is the process of identifying potential dangers at a construction site and preventing them from occurring. Up until now, the focus has been to investigate the cause and develop countermeasures each time an industrial accident occurs, but with the aging of workers and […]

  • Industry Trends

    About the Metaverse and the near future of the construction industry

    The name Metaverse, which has recently been heard in various media, is a coined word that combines two English words: Meta (to exceed) and Universe (to universe). Originally a science fiction novel from the 1990s […]

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