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建設業、活性化のカギは女性活躍推進！定着のための取組紹介
Coupled with the challenges of 2024, the construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. To revitalize the industry, the active participation of women is said to be the key. Creating a working environment that is friendly to women ultimately leads to a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, can work with ease. Although there are still few women in the workplace [...]
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トラック作業時にお役立ちのオススメ商品
According to Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare statistics, data shows that 70% of industrial accidents in the trucking industry occur during cargo handling work. It is particularly known that falls from truck beds are frequent, with accidents occurring during climbing and descending accounting for 40% of those cases [...]
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注目の新素材！高層建築に使える木材から食べられる素材まで
In this article, we will discuss promising new materials expected to play a major role in the architecture and construction industries. We will introduce a wide range of materials, from those already in practical use and poised for further growth to those still in the experimental stage. Be sure to read until the end. Chuda [...]
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Essential knowledge for the construction and building industry: An explanation of 4 building structures
This time, we will cover building structures, which are essential foundational knowledge for the architecture and construction industry. We have compiled the advantages and disadvantages of each structure in an easy-to-understand manner: wooden (W), steel-framed (S), reinforced concrete (RC), and steel-framed reinforced concrete (SRC). [...]
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Helpful for labor shortages and an aging workforce! What are the benefits of DX in the construction industry? [Construction DX]
It has been a while since "DX" (Digital Transformation) became a buzzword, but many people may still wonder what exactly they should do. In this article, we discuss DX in the construction industry, a sector often said to face challenges in implementation due to various circumstances […]
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Just before implementation! Are you prepared for the 2024 problem in the construction industry with "work style reform"?
While "work style reform" accelerated rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic through remote work and staggered commuting, the construction industry has long struggled with chronic long working hours caused by labor shortages. This article looks at the current state of "work style reform" and the "2024 problem" in the construction industry, as well as the government's [...]
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How to minimize hidden risks on-site?
What is a risk assessment? A risk assessment involves identifying potential hazards on construction sites and taking proactive steps to prevent accidents. Traditionally, safety measures were primarily reactive—investigating causes and implementing solutions only after a labor accident occurred. However, with the aging workforce and [...]
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The Metaverse and the Near Future of the Construction Industry
The term "metaverse," which has recently become a frequent topic in various media, is a coined word combining two English words: "meta" (meaning beyond) and "universe." Originally appearing in 1990s science fiction [...]
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労働災害の危険を未然に察知する力を磨く
What is risk sensitivity? Risk sensitivity is the ability to perceive and prevent hazards beforehand. In recent years, due to the retirement of veterans and labor shortages leading to increased labor mobility, opportunities to encounter actual occupational accidents have decreased, raising concerns about a decline in risk sensitivity. Occupational accidents [...]
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Why are SDGs an essential issue for the construction industry?
Adopted at the UN Summit in 2015, the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) consist of 17 goals and 169 targets. Their preamble demonstrates a strong determination that we must rapidly transition toward a sustainable world, and for that purpose, the world [...]
