Revolutionizing Construction Process Management with AI and Automation: Insights from Obayashi Corporation

Transforming Construction Process Management

On November 26, 2025, Arent Corporation is hosting an engaging online seminar titled "AI x Automation: A New Era of Construction Process Management." This event features Daiki Yamashita, a member of Obayashi Corporation's Business Innovation Promotion Office, who will delve into current challenges in the construction industry and how AI and automation are redefining process management.

As the construction sector embraces digital transformation, stakeholders face a myriad of challenges, such as dependency on human input for creating and updating schedules and difficulties in managing data cohesively. This seminar aims to provide practical solutions for those seeking to enhance efficiency and standardization in construction project management through AI and digital transformation (DX).

Event Details

- Date: November 26, 2025
- Time: 16:00 - 17:00 (JST)
- Registration Deadline: November 26, 2025, at 14:00
- Participation Fee: Free
- Format: Online

Agenda

The seminar is structured into three parts, designed to address pressing issues in construction management:
1. Challenges in Process Management and Multisystem Integration (16:00 - 16:45)
2. Real-world Insights from Obayashi Corporation presented by Daiki Yamashita
3. Reforming Process Management through AI and Systems Integration

The session will conclude with a Q&A segment (16:45 - 17:00) where attendees can seek clarifications and further insights.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is highly recommended for:

- Individuals considering the adoption of construction management tools and DX solutions.
- Those struggling with information sharing and collaboration in construction environments.
- Professionals interested in leveraging AI for operational improvements.
- General contractors and subcontractors engaged in project management.

Speakers' Profiles

Daiki Yamashita (Obayashi Corporation)
Since joining Obayashi in 2009, Daiki Yamashita has acquired extensive experience in construction management, actively engaging in multiple projects as a site supervisor until 2021. In his current role, he drives new business exploration and project management, utilizing his field experience to foster innovation.

Daichi Hatanaka (Arent Corporation)
With a strong background in engineering at JGC Corporation, including responsibilities on international projects, Daichi Hatanaka has been a product manager leading the digitization of construction operations since 2019. Now at Arent, he is pivotal in managing several major initiatives, advocating for DX advancements in construction.

Registration Information

Interested participants can find more details and register for the seminar through the following link:

- Online Seminar Registration

Upcoming Product Introduction Seminar

On December 5, 2025, Arent will also hold a product seminar showcasing 'PROCOLLA,' an AI-powered cloud project management system developed under the guidance of Obayashi. Attendees can expect live demonstrations of its key functionalities, along with a Q&A session.

Note: Registration from personnel of competing companies may be declined.

About Arent Corporation

Arent is dedicated to promoting DX within the construction sector with a mission to democratize tacit knowledge. Operating through solutions focused on collaborative problem-solving with clients and its product development, the company has integrated various technologies to address structural challenges in the industry. Arent's portfolio includes advanced tools like the Lightning BIM series, among others, aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing efficiencies in construction projects.