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Strategic Partnership Enhancing Construction Productivity

In a significant move towards digital transformation in the construction industry, World Corporation, a subsidiary of Nareru Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with SkyMatics. This collaboration aims to combine the expertise of construction DX professionals with the cutting-edge drone surveying service known as "Kumiki," thereby accelerating productivity improvements on construction sites.

Background of the Partnership

World Corporation, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, specializes in dispatching experienced engineers to various construction fields including architecture, civil engineering, and plant engineering. With over 3,500 employed technicians, the company is committed to fostering talent adept in utilizing digital tools, focusing on enhancing efficiency and productivity in a rapidly evolving industry. However, they faced challenges related to optimizing the number of DX professionals and expanding the range of digital tools available for deployment across numerous sites nationwide.

SkyMatics, headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, leverages satellite data and AI technologies to deliver remote sensing solutions, becoming the leader in the cloud-based drone surveying market with its product "Kumiki." This service has facilitated the digital transformation of more than 50,000 sites in sectors such as construction, forestry, disaster prevention, and infrastructure. Furthermore, SkyMatics plans to launch exclusive training for DX development in early 2025, allowing comprehensive online education in drone surveying and point cloud processing, although they seek broader market penetration within current resource constraints.

Through this partnership, both companies aim to promote the usage of "Kumiki", thereby addressing productivity increases while tackling the critical workforce shortage in the construction industry.

Key Objectives of the Partnership

1. Development of DX Talent Proficient in Kumiki
Technicians from World Corporation will undergo training via "Kumiki Training" to master drone surveying and point cloud processing. This will empower them to contribute significantly in civil engineering projects as skilled DX professionals. As the number of trained DX talent increases, it will enhance efforts towards site-based digital transformation and help mitigate labor shortages.

2. Support for Implementation and Utilization at Construction Sites
DX professionals trained in "Kumiki" will be dispatched to construction sites, providing support for clients who already employ "Kumiki", alongside aiding those considering its introduction. SkyMatics aims to advocate further opportunities for utilizing "Kumiki" while enhancing service recognition in the industry.

Leadership Commentary

Naoki Shibata, Nareru Group Executive Director

"We are delighted to formalize this strategic partnership with SkyMatics, the leading provider of cloud-based drone surveying services. In light of the exacerbated labor shortages in the construction industry, our mission is to improve productivity through proactive digital transformation, which led to the establishment of our Construction DX division. We are committed to developing and allocating DX talent capable of utilizing various digital tools. We believe that by nurturing DX professionals who can leverage 'Kumiki', we can accelerate the utilization of this innovative resource, addressing diverse customer needs while enhancing overall productivity in construction sites."

Gentaro Watanabe, CEO of SkyMatics

"We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Nareru Group, renowned for their successful record in dispatching skilled engineers in the construction sector. The DX talent development service they provide is highly acclaimed in the industry, matching well with our offerings of 'Kumiki' and 'Kumiki Training'. By blending our strengths, we hope to establish a robust framework supporting the persistent integration of DX at construction sites. This partnership not only targets productivity enhancement but also strives to address the serious labor shortages plaguing the industry. We are confident that this unique collaboration will introduce new value to the drive toward digital transformation in construction."

About Nareru Group

Nareru Group operates within the construction solutions and IT solutions sectors, achieving a place on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Growth Market in July 2023 (Stock Code: 9163). Founded in 2008, World Corporation, a key player in the construction solutions market, has expanded to six locations across Japan, specializing in technician dispatch, drawing related to construction, and plant technology outsourcing. As the construction sector continues to contend with challenges such as workforce shortages and aging personnel, Nareru Group is committed to recruiting newcomers and nurturing talents into knowledgeable professionals over a 5-10 year training period to foster a sustainable future in construction.

Company Overview

Location: 3rd Floor, Kojimachi Sanba Building, 3-5 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
URL: Nareru Group
CEO: Yoshiharu Kobayashi
Capital: JPY 403,280,713 (as of October 2024)
Business Activities:

• - Staffing for construction and plant sectors
• - Construction drawing services
• - DX consulting for construction
• - Recruitment services for the construction sector
• - Operation of a matching platform for construction staffing
• - Licensed employment agency: 13-Yu-304344
• - Staffing business license: 13-305286

About SkyMatics

SkyMatics operates under the mission of "Realizing a new society through remote sensing," providing innovative remote sensing services. Utilizing a unique spatio-temporal analysis platform, SkyMatics aims to harness data from various remote sensing devices including satellites and drones, to efficiently create 3D data for site surveys and analyses, fostering a safer and more efficient working environment.

Location: 6F Daiwa Nihonbashi Hon-Ichimachi Building, 4-2-16 Nihonbashi Hon-Ichimachi, Chuo, Tokyo
URL: SkyMatics
CEO: Gentaro Watanabe
Capital: JPY 100 million
Business Activities: Planning, development, and sales of remote sensing services.