Mori Mirai Launches Comprehensive Wood Database to Streamline Timber Use in Construction

Mori Mirai's Comprehensive Wood Database Launch

Mori Mirai, a company dedicated to the mission of a “Sustainable Forest,” has officially launched its comprehensive wood database aimed at revolutionizing how timber is procured in the construction industry. Based in Minato, Tokyo and led by CEO Jumpei Asano, this initiative is designed to significantly enhance the accessibility and accuracy of timber-related information, addressing long-standing challenges faced by builders and contractors.

Development Background

In recent years, the construction industry has seen a notable uptick in demand for wood usage. However, there have been persistent obstacles, such as difficulties in obtaining essential information related to pricing and delivery timelines. This has made it challenging for timber to be selected as a building material. Various organizations have previously attempted to resolve this issue by creating databases and search systems dedicated to wood products.

Unfortunately, many existing databases have been criticized for lacking comprehensiveness, outdated information, and poor user experience, resulting in limited practical applications on the ground. Recognizing these gaps, Mori Mirai has set out to create a user-friendly and reliable wood database that meets the demands of modern construction sites, focusing on both usability and data accuracy.

Introducing All Wood Database (AWD)

The All Wood Database (AWD) is a cornerstone of Mori Mirai's efforts to compile vital information relating to forests, forestry, and timber resources. By converting and storing various types of data generated within the forest and timber distribution industries into reusable formats, the AWD aims to foster new market values and promote effective forest management and the development of the timber industry.

This newly developed database focuses specifically on timber and includes over 10,000 interior materials, with an emphasis on previously underrepresented categories such as forest-certified wood and local materials from various prefectures. The AWD ensures the retention of the latest information regarding timber types, procurement prices, and delivery schedules, allowing users to intuitively search the database and quickly generate accurate proposals.

Key Features of AWD

1. Comprehensiveness: The AWD shines by including over 10,000 types of interior materials that were previously hard to find in standard databases. This breadth enables users to identify the best timber options efficiently.
2. Cost and Delivery Tracking: The database keeps updated pricing and delivery information, addressing the urgency for quick specification details in the construction industry.
3. Information Freshness: A robust update flow ensures that all data remains current, drastically reducing the risk of outdated or broken links that often plague traditional systems.
4. Consistent Presentation: The AWD standardizes pricing information on a per square meter or cubic meter basis, simplifying comparisons and enabling users to find the most cost-effective options easily.

Efficiency Gains

The implementation of this database has shown remarkable improvements in operational efficiency for Mori Mirai. Previously, the average time required to furnish customers with estimates was around three days, largely due to dependence on external manufacturers for timely pricing. With the AWD, estimates can now be generated instantly, drastically improving response times.
For clients in the construction sector, having immediate access to precise pricing and delivery details through the AWD will greatly enhance operational efficiency, reducing the likelihood of timber being overlooked as a viable building material.

Future of Wood Database AWD

Looking ahead, the complexity of necessary information related to timber will only increase. Issues like legality, carbon emissions, and biodiversity assessments must be managed adeptly. Thus, organizing wood-related data through databases like AWD is paramount to maintaining industry integrity and compliance with emerging regulations.
Mori Mirai aims to harness AI and other analytical tools in its continued effort to enhance supply chain transparency and promote the sustainable use of forest resources.