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Revolutionizing the Construction Industry: Online Seminar on BIM and DX

On June 24, 2025, the Sankei Shimbun Co., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, will host a significant online seminar titled "BIM × Sales DX × Back Office DX - Business Reform and Strengthening Competitiveness in the Construction Industry." This event aims to gather participants eager to explore the impact of Digital Transformation (DX) strategies, particularly Building Information Modeling (BIM), on the construction sector.

Overview of the Seminar

The seminar is designed to unveil the latest insights on managing and visualizing data across all aspects of construction operations using BIM. Attendees will delve into practical strategies for utilizing sales data and streamlining back office processes, ensuring that the industry keeps pace with ongoing digital advancements. With a focus on bridging the gap between on-site operations and management, the seminar will offer valuable insights into reforming business operations and boosting competitiveness within the industry.

Keynote Speakers

The keynote presentation will be delivered by Ryuta Ieiri, a construction IT journalist and the CEO of Construction IT World. He will discuss the challenges faced in the design and construction phases, emphasizing common issues such as manual data entry and duplicative tasks that often result from the separation of design and back office functions. He will explore how implementing digital tools like cloud systems and digital twins can effectively address these challenges, enhancing data utilization and operational efficiency.

Special Presentations

One of the highlights of the seminar will be a special presentation by Kenichi Mae, the General Manager of the Technical Innovation Department at Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. He will shed light on Nishimatsu's comprehensive technical and DX strategies, showcasing revolutionary methods in design and construction processes through BIM and digital twins. Kenichi will also share case studies that demonstrate substantial improvements in sales strategies through effective data utilization and the integration of generative AI to enhance technical proposals.

Additionally, attendees will hear from Kenichi Nozuma, President of Mihotech Co., Ltd., along with Takahiro Nitta, Executive Officer of the BIM Strategy Department. They will discuss their extensive experience with BIM implementation, detailing how it has become a critical tool for local general contractors facing various challenges. Their presentation will cover unique strategies and recent success stories stemming from two decades of BIM utilization.

Other Speakers and Companies

Throughout the seminar, participants will also have the opportunity to hear from companies leading the charge in construction DX solutions, including presentations that will share innovative use cases and examples of successful implementation.

Event Details

• - Date: June 24, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (tentative)
• - Capacity: Limited to the first 500 participants, free of charge
• - Registration Link: Register Here
• - Registration Deadline: By June 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM

Sponsors

This event is proudly sponsored by leading companies including Arent Corporation, SmartHR, Mitsumore, Andpad, and Salesforce Japan.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the Sankei Shimbun DX Seminar Secretariat via email at: ml.digitalsales@sankei.co.jp.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from leading industry experts and explore groundbreaking solutions that are shaping the future of the construction industry. Join us online on June 24 for an enlightening experience that promises to pave the way for innovation and growth.