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Photoruction's Major Overhaul of Electronic Delivery System

Photoruction, a company based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to making the construction industry incredibly smart, has recently announced a significant renewal of its electronic delivery feature within its cloud-based construction productivity support platform, Photoruction. This upgrade has been made possible with technical support from Fukui Computer Co., Ltd., known for its expertise in the electronic delivery sector within the construction industry. By integrating their newly developed electronic delivery engine into the cloud, Photoruction can now respond more quickly and flexibly to a wide range of specifications and standards in the industry.

Background of the Renewal

Electronic delivery has become mandatory for public works in Japan; however, numerous challenges continue to exist on sites. Key issues include:

• - Differing folder structures and file naming rules set by various clients, leading to complications in organization and management.
• - The existence of over 200 specifications and standards set by organizations like the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, NEXCO, and local governments, necessitating software updates each time revisions occur.
• - Offline-based software that demands significant time and effort for updates and data sharing.
• - The need for individualized development for each specification, resulting in high costs to accommodate multiple standards.

To address these challenges, Photoruction has partnered with Fukui Computer, leveraging their extensive experience in the electronic delivery field to develop a cloud-based electronic delivery engine that can scale and expand according to the required specifications.

Key Features of the Renewal

1. Broad Compatibility with Latest Electronic Delivery Specifications
Thanks to the technical collaboration with Fukui Computer, Photoruction can now accommodate a wide range of the latest electronic delivery specifications announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Not only is it fully compliant with the latest requirements, but it also possesses the capability to adapt to many other specifications.

2. Centralized Data Management on the Cloud
The revamped User Interface (UI) has significantly improved usability, alongside numerous additional features. Users can now manage historical delivery data and information for each project effectively. This simplification allows for easy data reuse, enhancing overall work efficiency and stabilizing quality.

3. Fast and Comprehensive Checks for Zero Omissions
Addressing the labor-intensive task of verifying vast amounts of data, the new cloud-based system features a high-speed, comprehensive checking function. This ensures that folder structures and file naming errors are detected, effectively achieving zero oversight in the checking process.

Anticipated Benefits from the Update

• - Substantial Reduction in Work Time for Electronic Delivery

The overhaul is expected to greatly minimize the time required for electronic deliveries.

• - Prevention of Mistakes in Folder Structures and File Names

Early detection of errors in folder structure and file naming will be ensured, preventing potential issues from arising.

• - Ease of Team Collaboration via Cloud

The cloud environment promotes teamwork across remote locations, enabling seamless collaboration for telecommuting and multi-site endeavors.

• - Automatic Updates for the Latest Specifications

This feature will lessen the operational burdens by ensuring the system is always aligned with current standards.

Launch Date and Pricing

The updated electronic delivery function is scheduled to be available from September 2025. Users holding a Photoruction Build account can access this feature without any additional costs for electronic deliveries.

Service Site: Photoruction Electronic Delivery

About Photoruction

Photoruction is dedicated to making the construction world smarter through its productivity-enhancing services tailored for the construction industry. The platform offers applications for efficient management of photos, blueprints, and other relevant data, alongside outsourcing solutions to support project preparation and data entry via cloud technology.

• - CEO: Takaharu Nakajima
• - Headquarters: SG Terrace 4F, 9-5 Nishi Gotanda 7-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: March 14, 2016
• - Capital: 2.482 billion yen
• - URL: Photoruction Corporate