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ReVista's Builders Point Service Fully Launched at Kajima Construction

ReVista Inc., headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo, is excited to announce that its Builders Point service, designed for construction workers, has been successfully deployed across all branches of Kajima Corporation, also located in Tokyo. This initiative marks a significant step in addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the construction industry in Japan, such as the aging workforce and the declining number of young entrants into the field.

Background of Builders Point Implementation

The construction sector has been struggling with severe labor shortages, primarily due to the increasing age of current workers and a noticeable decrease in young talent entering the industry. As a result, there is a pressing need to create a work environment that enhances the appeal and satisfaction of those working in construction.

In response to these challenges, the Builders Point service was developed as a solution to improve the working conditions for skilled laborers. From October 2023, in collaboration with Kajima and two other main contractors, a series of field trials were conducted at various project sites across the country. These trials demonstrated significant improvements in motivation and workplace engagement among construction workers. Following these positive results, full deployment of the Builders Point service is set to commence in June 2024.

After its official launch, the Builders Point service will continue to be utilized in several of Kajima's work sites. Results indicate notable improvements in several key areas involving hundreds of workers, including increased safety awareness, enhanced motivation, improvements in document submission, and an uptick in CCUS card engagement rates.

Key Achievements Observed Post-Implementation

One of the notable improvements following the service's implementation is the rise of the “Paperless KY” submission rate from 70% to 90%. The Builders Point initiative has also facilitated a 100% input rate into Buildee, the construction site management service utilized by Kajima. This digital approach is part of Kajima's efforts to enhance safety management practices at job sites, notably the electronic submission of KY (danger prediction) activity records.

Historically, compliance with the Paperless KY submissions and data input into Buildee had varied across different work sites. The Builders Point system was introduced as a way to incentivize workers by rewarding them with points for proper conduct. The resulting data from the pilot programs revealed a substantial increase in engagement—an impressive 20% improvement in Paperless KY submission rates and a full compliance rate for Buildee entries.

Feedback from Kajima Employees and Skilled Workers

Kajima Employee Feedback

• - The visibility of appreciation towards workers through points has fostered a greater sense of unity on site.
• - Participation in safety meetings and improvement proposal activities has risen.
• - Workers have become more proactive in engaging in tasks such as site cleaning and safety patrols.
• - Communicating gratitude during sudden job requests has become easier through the point system.

Skilled Worker Feedback

• - Being recognized through point rewards makes daily efforts feel valued, ultimately helping maintain motivation.
• - Communication on site has improved significantly.

Endorsement from Kajima Construction

In light of the service's introduction, Daisuke Horiuchi, Executive Officer and Deputy Head of the Construction Management Division at Kajima, emphasized the importance of this initiative. He stated that implementing the Builders Point system across all branches is crucial to achieving their medium-term management plan goals, including creating safe and attractive working environments and securing future talent. Horiuchi expressed confidence that recognizing workers' efforts through this point system significantly contributes to a better atmosphere and sense of camaraderie at work.

Future Plans

ReVista plans to continue enhancing the Builders Point service by improving usability and expanding reward options, ensuring sustained motivation among workers and attractiveness of job sites in the construction industry.

About Builders Point

The Builders Point service allows main contractors to easily implement a distinctive points program that rewards workers for participation in safety training and reporting near-miss incidents, thus enhancing safety and improvement activities. Points are managed via a dedicated application, allowing for seamless operation in line with on-site needs. Notably, collaboration with Buildee facilitates the synchronized awarding of points, promoting operational efficiency at construction sites. The Builders Point service has been recognized for its contribution toward solving industry challenges and was awarded the 2024 IT Award in the social issue resolution category. Additionally, it has been selected as part of 'Japan's Service Innovation 2025.'

For more details on Builders Point, visit: Builders Point Service Site.

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About ReVista

ReVista Inc. is dedicated to transforming the construction industry by leveraging ICT solutions to address various challenges. Our core offerings include electronic manifest systems, carbon calculation services, and the Builders Point service.

Company: ReVista Inc.
CEO: Takumi Takahashi
Location: 5-6-36 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan
Capital: 100 million yen
Website: ReVista Official Site.