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Mirai Construction Photography App: Transforming the Construction Industry with IT Support

In an exciting development for the construction sector, Mirai Construction Co., headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo, has received recognition from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) for its Mirai Construction Photography app. This app, a unique field-based construction photography management service, has been designated as a tool eligible for the IT Subsidy 2025 program aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies among small and medium-sized enterprises.

What is the IT Subsidy 2025?

The IT subsidy program is designed to assist small businesses in adopting digital tools that facilitate operational improvements and propel them toward digital transformation (DX). The subsidy covers part of the costs related to implementing IT tools such as software and cloud services, thereby easing the financial burden on businesses striving to modernize their processes.

For more information on the IT Subsidy 2025, visit IT Subsidy Support.

Eligibility for Subsidy

The subsidy program offers various support frameworks, including:

• - Target Group: Companies entering into new contracts to use the Mirai Construction Photography app.
• - Subsidy Rate: Up to one half (1/2) or two-thirds (2/3) of the costs, depending on specific employment criteria.
• - Subsidy Amount: Ranges between 50,000 and 1,500,000 yen.

To qualify for the higher subsidy rate, companies must demonstrate that more than 30% of their employees are hired at or above the local minimum wage plus 50 yen for three months or longer.

Features of Mirai Construction Photography App

The Mirai Construction Photography app stands as the only dedicated cloud application for construction photography in the industry. It is specifically designed to streamline the tasks of site managers by allowing them to effortlessly sort and select photos taken on mobile devices, thus creating construction photo ledgers with only a few taps. This innovative approach eliminates the need for cumbersome computer work.

Key functionalities include inviting subcontractors using QR codes, duplicating images for preparation, and other unique features not available in other industry tools. These capabilities significantly enhance the efficiency of managing multiple sites and reducing project timelines.

Moreover, the photos and ledger data automatically saved to the cloud streamline information sharing between companies, facilitating internal division of labor and essentially eliminating paper-based operations or Excel calculations which have plagued numerous projects in the past.

Each photo is automatically linked with essential information like date, location, and project name, negating the need for manual transcription into reports or ledgers. The app is designed with a user-friendly interface that allows even those unaccustomed to technology to begin using it without difficulty, thus addressing the frequent challenge of knowledge sharing and searchability in traditional construction businesses.

In addition to photo management, the app includes folder management, video calls, and comment functions, which facilitate real-time information sharing among all project stakeholders. This connectivity enhances collaboration and improves both the speed and quality of work across internal teams, subcontractors, and main contractors.

For more details about the app and its offerings, check the Mirai Construction Photography website at Mirai Construction.

Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Taiyo Kougyou Co., Ltd., Mirai Construction has already surpassed usage by over 60,000 construction professionals. The company is committed to continuous system development that aligns with field requirements through ongoing evaluations.

About Mirai Construction Co., Ltd.

• - Location: 3-16-19 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 154-0043
• - CEO: Yoko Kamiyama
• - Company URL: About Mirai Construction
• - Services: Mirai Construction Photography Service Information, Mirai Construction Management Management App