Nohara Group CEO Kosuke Nohara publishes a conversation book “Changing the future with construction DX” on the theme of
construction DX, on sale from September 13th (Friday)
*Nohara Group Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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Nohara Group CEO Kosuke Nohara publishes a conversation book “Changing the future with construction DX” on the theme of construction DX, on sale from September 13th (Friday)
*~With this book, which includes interviews with construction site workers, industry association presidents, and university professors, you can understand “what’s happening in the construction industry now” and “how it will change in the future”~*
Nohara Group Representative Kosuke Nohara’s first book “Changing the future with construction DX”
Nohara Group Co., Ltd. (located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kosuke Nohara), which is working on construction DX with BuildApp, is focusing on construction DX, what is construction DX, and where are the essential issues. Thinking that we needed an opportunity to reaffirm this, we held discussions with various professionals involved in the construction industry, including construction site craftsmen, industry association presidents, and prominent university professors.*
“Changing the future with construction DX” (Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd.) will be released on Friday, September 13, 2024*. (E-books will also be released on the same day)
The Nohara Group has leveraged its track record of distribution of construction materials and commercial transactions with interior construction companies, which it has cultivated over many years, to in recent years * “Changing society through construction DX” *
With this as our brand message, we are focusing on construction DX promotion business aimed at streamlining the entire construction supply chain. especially,*
BIM design-manufacturing-construction support platform “BuildApp”* (Details will be described later) We are promoting the use of common data in the construction supply chain and are conducting demonstration experiments with general construction companies with the aim of “innovating (=industrializing) the construction process through data collaboration.” We will continue to solve the problems faced by the construction industry and pursue a “sustainable construction industry.”
* ▼Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. Book introduction page*
https://book.mynavi.jp/ec/products/detail/id=144652
Summary of the book “Changing the future with construction DX” This book provides an easy-to-understand dialogue-style introduction to their thoughts on the construction industry, DX initiatives, etc. through conversations with people from a variety of positions involved in the construction industry. If you pick up this book, you will be able to understand the pain of construction sites, the fun and importance of the construction industry, the future of the
construction industry that will be expanded by DX, and the
sustainability (the summary of this book is on the next page) (detailed in ).
Background to the publication of the book “Changing the future with construction DX”
The construction industry is a huge industry with investment amount exceeding 70 trillion yen every year from 2023 onwards. However, the expected labor shortage in the domestic construction industry is serious in the future, and for this reason, full use of construction DX, especially BIM, will prevent information fragmentation within projects, and will also allow robots, AI ( Rapid introduction of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the key to improving productivity in the construction industry. However, although there is a sense of the need to promote more fundamental DX such as BIM, in reality, progress is slow.
Summary of the book “Changing the future with construction DX” 1. Book overview
Book title: “Changing the future with construction DX”
Author: Kosuke Nohara, President and Group CEO, Nohara Group Co., Ltd. Theme *Japan’s construction industry, which faces many issues such as a permanent shortage of human resources, is moving forward with DX* * Making the construction industry vibrant and attractive again * * Digital innovation will change Japan’s construction industry * The construction industry plays an essential role in the development of society and the improvement of quality of life. However, we are currently facing a serious labor shortage, with a decline in the number of young workers in particular, and the industry as a whole is aging. One of the reasons is low productivity, and in particular, the complex multilayer structure is said to be behind this.
In order to improve productivity in the construction industry, information sharing within construction projects is important, and the introduction of digital technology is required. In particular, BIM (Building
Information
Modeling) is attracting attention as a tool that allows all people involved in the construction industry to share information. However, the promotion of construction DX (digital transformation), including BIM, is not easy to achieve, as the complex structure of the construction industry and differences in IT literacy are obstacles. This book reaffirms the challenges of the construction industry and delves into the essential challenges of DX. Through conversations with experts from various fields, we will convey the interest and importance of the construction industry, the possibilities and appeal that will expand through the advancement of DX, and the future prospects.
Publication date Friday, September 13, 2024 *E-book will also be released at the same time
Publisher Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd.
Chapter structure and conversation guests * [Chapter 1] Japan’s construction industry, past and future*
Hirotaka Kanizawa Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Kazuya Shide, Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Shibaura Institute of Technology
* [Chapter 2] What is the near-future image of the construction industry as seen from the media *
Toshiyuki Sato Nikkan Kensetsu Tsushin Shimbun
Hirohisa Makino Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Newspaper
Hiroki Hashido Monthly Architectural Technology
* [Chapter 3] Ask a veteran of “The Craftsman”! What is happening at construction sites and what will happen in the future*
Veteran craftsmen and organizational representatives
* [Chapter 4] Interview with young people who will be responsible for the future of “Shin Shokunin”! What will the construction site of the future look like? *
Young and ambitious craftsmen
* [Chapter 5] How will construction DX evolve*
Futoshi Murakari, Chairman of Construction RX Consortium
* [Chapter 6] What is the essence of DX?*
Yutaka Hasebe NTT DX Partner Representative Director
* [Chapter 7] Changing the future with construction DX*
Hiroyuki Kishi, Professor, Keio University Graduate School
Sales store: Mynavi Publishing
Various sales stores including , etc., and bookstores nationwide. ・E-books: Amazon Kindle
Various e-book stores including
*Sales at each store will begin as soon as preparations are complete. *You can also order from general bookstores nationwide.
Others Price: 1,000 yen (excluding tax)
Specifications: 46 edition size
Number of pages: 264 pages in total
Number of colors: monochrome
ISBN code: 9784839986261
2.Author profile
*Nohara Group Co., Ltd. Representative Director, President and Group CEO* *Kousuke Nohara*
Graduated from the Keio University School of Economics in March 2000 and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in March 2014.
Joined Nohara Sangyo in 2006 after working at Citibank, NA, and Nikko Citigroup Securities.
Director of Nohara Sangyo in 2009, president of Nohara Holdings (reorganized to Nohara Group in July 2023) in 2018.
* ▼Author Kosuke Nohara comment*
* “The time for change in the construction industry is now.* * Naturally, it is attractive as an industry, and we would like to invigorate the construction industry as a whole so that we can properly demonstrate this. *
* We hope that this book will be read by as many people as possible, including not only those working in the construction industry, but also those in other industries connected to the construction industry, students, and others. ”
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About BIM design-manufacturing-construction support platform “BuildApp” *Registered trademark acquired
“BuildApp” is a cloud cloud that replaces BIM design data created by design offices and general contractors with more detailed data and utilizes it as data necessary for each construction process to improve productivity of the entire construction process. It’s a service. We provide services tailored to each player through multiple services that connect everything from design estimation to manufacturing, distribution, construction management, and maintenance management using BIM. It also eliminates the hassle and rework of design and construction, optimizes manufacturing and distribution, and
contributes to cost reductions and reductions in waste and CO2. “BuildApp” will support fundamental efficiency improvements in the construction supply chain and growth that will lead to the future, and will update the construction industry together with everyone. -What we want to achieve with BuildApp-
– Connect construction stakeholders and create collaboration using BIM-based data
– Eliminate waste in the industry by visualizing processes and automating tasks
– * Transforming the supply chain with construction companies aiming to improve productivity and reduce waste materials and CO2 emissions through DX, and “change society through construction DX” * -Contact information-
BuildApp WEB https://build-app.jp/
Form input https://build-app.jp/contact/
Phone 03-4535-1158
About Nohara Group Co., Ltd.
Nohara Group companies, centered on Nohara Group Co., Ltd., are committed to “CHANGE THE
Based on our mission of “Let’s update the construction industry in a creative and fun way”, we will work with our stakeholders as a frontrunner in the changing construction industry to promote the transformation and integration of the supply chain.
As a member of the construction industry that supports society, we aim to realize a future where we can grow sustainably by reducing the amount of waste materials and CO2 emitted by the industry, and reforming work styles by improving productivity.
https://nohara-inc.co.jp
[Inquiries from the press regarding this matter]
Nohara Group Co., Ltd.
Marketing Department Brand Communication Section (in charge: Morita, Saito, Hagiya)
E-mail: nhrpreso@nohara-inc.co.jp
In addition, this book “Changing the future with construction DX” can be provided free of charge as a “reader gift book” in media published by various news organizations (scheduled to end when stocks run out). *
*Please apply using the form below. *
▼Application form
https://forms.gle/odoBsMacn5GV6XqZ6
Reference
– *DX (Digital Transformation)*
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s definition, “Companies respond to rapid changes in the business environment, utilize data and digital technology, and transform their products, services, and business models based on the needs of customers and society.” It also refers to the transformation of the business itself, organization, processes, and corporate
culture/climate to establish a competitive advantage, and is distinguished from mere digital utilization.
– *Supply chain* refers to the series of steps such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, delivery, sales, and consumption until goods and products reach the hands of consumers.