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Introduction

In a significant advancement for the construction industry, NEC has successfully implemented a face recognition technology known as "Construction Site Face Recognition for Green Sites" at Ohmoto Group. This integration aims to enhance entry and exit management at construction locations through the Construction Career Up system (CCUS). As a result, Ohmoto Group has been able to address issues related to the non-carrying and loss of CCUS cards, leading to a smoother entry-exit process. In addition, the introduction of this technology has improved the CCUS participation rate by over 10% on a company-wide average, while also streamlining the registration process for new entries, thus alleviating the burden on both construction skill workers and administrative staff.

Background of Implementation

Ohmoto Group, a comprehensive construction company, has been a vital supporter of Japan's social infrastructure. With a focus on improving the treatment of construction skill workers, the company has been utilizing the CCUS system. However, the traditional card reader approach faced challenges, especially due to issues like card non-carrying and complex operations, which hindered participation rates. Furthermore, the registration and verification process for new entries added to the administrative workload, signaling the need for operational efficiency in this area.

Challenges Faced

1. Declining CCUS Participation Rates: The complexity of card usage and instances of not carrying the card impeded the registration of employment history.
2. Increased Administrative Burden: Addressing card non-carrying instances and managing reissuance procedures increased the operational workload for site administrators.
3. Inefficient Registration for New Entrants: The time taken for registering new entrants disrupted the daily operations of construction sites, adding strain to both the skilled workers and administrative staff.

To counter these challenges, Ohmoto Group decided to adopt the "Construction Site Face Recognition for Green Sites" solution. This service eliminates the need for cards by managing entry and exit through facial recognition, thereby reducing the burden on construction workers while promoting the accurate registration of CCUS employment history. Collaboration with the Green Site has also streamlined new registration processes, resulting in reduced workloads for both site management and administrative tasks.

Overview of the Technology

"Construction Site Face Recognition for Green Sites" leverages cutting-edge facial recognition technology, facilitating a seamless process without the need for physical cards. By improving entry-exit management, this technology enhances the accuracy of employment records under the CCUS system.

Benefits of the Implementation

The implementation of this service at Ohmoto Group has yielded significant results, including:
1. Improved CCUS Participation Rates: The transition to a cardless operation via facial recognition has resolved issues linked to non-carrying of CCUS cards. Participation rates have jumped from 38% to 49% on average across the company, with some pilot locations surpassing 65%.
2. Reduced Administrative Overhead: The need for confirming non-carry instances and managing reissuing of cards has been eliminated, significantly reducing the administrative workload. This has led to overall operational efficiencies at construction sites.
3. Streamlined Registration for New Entrants: The partnership with Green Site enables the transfer of previously registered skilled worker data from other sites, simplifying the registration process for new entrants. Consequently, in one case, the average participation rate improved from 19% to 46%, contributing to enhanced productivity across the site.

The introduction of "Construction Site Face Recognition for Green Sites" has enabled Ohmoto Group to achieve smooth entry-exit management, significantly elevate CCUS participation rates, and streamline the administrative workload. Commendably, this innovative technology reduces the burden on both skilled workers and administrative personnel while ensuring accurate accumulation of employment history.

NEC aims to continue facilitating the advancement of CCUS utilization and the digital transformation of the construction industry through such initiatives.