AI CROSS Initiates Support for Rise Corp's Utilization of Generative AI in Construction Industry
In an effort to bolster the construction industry, AI CROSS, a Tokyo-based company, has partnered with Fukuoka Bank to provide support in the utilization of generative AI for Rise Corp, headquartered in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This collaboration, set to commence on July 8, 2026, seeks to address significant challenges such as labor shortages, heavy indirect work burdens, and productivity improvements that the construction sector has been grappling with.
The construction sector is essential for regional infrastructure management and disaster response yet suffers from a long-standing issue of harsh working conditions. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average annual working hours in the construction industry reached 2,018 hours in 2023, exceeding the average of other industries by 62 hours. The introduction in April 2024 of limits on overtime labor (45 hours a month and 360 hours a year) has brought urgent attention to correcting long working hours and enhancing productivity, marking what is referred to as the "2024 problem."
Moreover, the concentration of indirect tasks creates additional burdens in construction. Activities such as creating project plans, safety documents, daily reports, and estimates are common in the industry. A survey from the Construction Engineers Center found that about 61.5% of construction companies cited the time spent on post-work documentation as a significant reason for long working hours, indicating a structural problem where certain veteran employees bear the brunt of these tasks. Rise Corp shares a similar situation, where indirect tasks hinder field technicians from focusing on core responsibilities, making this partnership particularly relevant.
AI CROSS has leveraged Fukuoka Bank's extensive network with local businesses alongside its expertise in AI Transformation (AX) and Digital Transformation (DX) to support regional enterprises in practical implementations of generative AI. This initiative with Rise Corp marks the second phase of this collaboration, aiming to accompany local firms towards successful AI adoption.
Rise Corp excels in utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for integrated steel construction, managing everything from design to execution. They acknowledge the necessity for improving the efficiency of indirect tasks and raising the overall AI literacy across the company, leading to this collaboration.
1. Generative AI Literacy Training (Corporate-wide): Tailored training will be provided for management and employees, covering comprehensive knowledge of generative AI, safe usage methods, and practical applications directly tied to their work. This training will maximize the use of existing Microsoft 365 (Copilot) and Google Gemini, emphasizing immediate applicability in their respective roles.
2. Advisory Support: Following the training, there will be interactive advisory support over three months aimed at identifying time-consuming tasks suitable for AI. Starting with document drafts such as project plans and estimates, the goal is to build successful examples via a small-scale approach, ultimately expanding the process company-wide to foster self-sufficiency in AX frameworks.
CEO Masakazu Enomoto of Rise Corp expressed commitment to marrying their established expertise with innovative AI applications to enhance operational efficiency and quality. According to Enomoto, integrating AI into aspects like estimation and project management will elevate the value provided to their clients while driving sustainable growth and improving workplace conditions.
AI Evangelist Kikuoka from AI CROSS emphasized the construction sector's critical role in supporting local communities and infrastructure. He believes generative AI can unlock further potential within companies, allowing individuals to invest more time in value-generating tasks. Kikuoka anticipates that the collaborative efforts with Rise will lead to not just training but systemic changes in operational processes to enable a self-sustainable AX framework that can be a model for other companies facing similar challenges in the region.
AI CROSS is positioning this initiative with Rise Corp as a leading example of generative AI application in the construction industry. By streamlining indirect tasks through AI, the aim is to redirect that time toward core activities in planning, construction, and customer relations, thereby strengthening competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth in small to medium-sized construction firms. Continued collaboration with Fukuoka Bank will further aid regional companies in accelerating their AX and DX initiatives.
For inquiries regarding this release:
AI CROSS Public Relations, Abdul
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 050-1745-3057
Context of Support: Structural Issues Facing the Construction Industry
The construction sector is essential for regional infrastructure management and disaster response yet suffers from a long-standing issue of harsh working conditions. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average annual working hours in the construction industry reached 2,018 hours in 2023, exceeding the average of other industries by 62 hours. The introduction in April 2024 of limits on overtime labor (45 hours a month and 360 hours a year) has brought urgent attention to correcting long working hours and enhancing productivity, marking what is referred to as the "2024 problem."
Moreover, the concentration of indirect tasks creates additional burdens in construction. Activities such as creating project plans, safety documents, daily reports, and estimates are common in the industry. A survey from the Construction Engineers Center found that about 61.5% of construction companies cited the time spent on post-work documentation as a significant reason for long working hours, indicating a structural problem where certain veteran employees bear the brunt of these tasks. Rise Corp shares a similar situation, where indirect tasks hinder field technicians from focusing on core responsibilities, making this partnership particularly relevant.
Collaboration Framework with Fukuoka Bank: A Second Initiative
AI CROSS has leveraged Fukuoka Bank's extensive network with local businesses alongside its expertise in AI Transformation (AX) and Digital Transformation (DX) to support regional enterprises in practical implementations of generative AI. This initiative with Rise Corp marks the second phase of this collaboration, aiming to accompany local firms towards successful AI adoption.
Support Details for Rise Corporation
Rise Corp excels in utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for integrated steel construction, managing everything from design to execution. They acknowledge the necessity for improving the efficiency of indirect tasks and raising the overall AI literacy across the company, leading to this collaboration.
1. Generative AI Literacy Training (Corporate-wide): Tailored training will be provided for management and employees, covering comprehensive knowledge of generative AI, safe usage methods, and practical applications directly tied to their work. This training will maximize the use of existing Microsoft 365 (Copilot) and Google Gemini, emphasizing immediate applicability in their respective roles.
2. Advisory Support: Following the training, there will be interactive advisory support over three months aimed at identifying time-consuming tasks suitable for AI. Starting with document drafts such as project plans and estimates, the goal is to build successful examples via a small-scale approach, ultimately expanding the process company-wide to foster self-sufficiency in AX frameworks.
Insights from Leaders
CEO Masakazu Enomoto of Rise Corp expressed commitment to marrying their established expertise with innovative AI applications to enhance operational efficiency and quality. According to Enomoto, integrating AI into aspects like estimation and project management will elevate the value provided to their clients while driving sustainable growth and improving workplace conditions.
AI Evangelist Kikuoka from AI CROSS emphasized the construction sector's critical role in supporting local communities and infrastructure. He believes generative AI can unlock further potential within companies, allowing individuals to invest more time in value-generating tasks. Kikuoka anticipates that the collaborative efforts with Rise will lead to not just training but systemic changes in operational processes to enable a self-sustainable AX framework that can be a model for other companies facing similar challenges in the region.
Future Outlook
AI CROSS is positioning this initiative with Rise Corp as a leading example of generative AI application in the construction industry. By streamlining indirect tasks through AI, the aim is to redirect that time toward core activities in planning, construction, and customer relations, thereby strengthening competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth in small to medium-sized construction firms. Continued collaboration with Fukuoka Bank will further aid regional companies in accelerating their AX and DX initiatives.
Company Profiles
- - AI CROSS, Inc.: Based in Tokyo, the company is engaged in services such as messaging and AI solutions, with a focus on operational efficiency and productivity enhancements.
- - Rise Corporation: Located in Kitakyushu, the company specializes in steel construction under BIM methodologies, fully handling processes from design to execution, providing high-quality craftsmanship across Kyushu.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this release:
AI CROSS Public Relations, Abdul
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 050-1745-3057
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