What is construction DX? Easy-to-understand explanation of the background and benefits that attract attention
The construction industry is responsible for the development of social infrastructure and plays an important role as a linchpin to protect regional safety in the event of a disaster. However, in the construction industry, the workforce is decreasing and aging, and construction DX (digital transformation) is attracting attention as a way to solve this problem.
This time, we will focus on the concept of construction DX and the issues facing the construction industry, and explain it in detail using actual examples.
- What is construction DX?
- Background/issues attracting attention
- Advantages of introduction
- Technology that realizes DX
- Introduction example
- summary
What is construction DX?
Construction DX is the introduction of digital technologies such as AI to the construction industry to improve operational efficiency and transform the way the construction industry works and the business itself. This is an effort to solve various issues currently facing the construction industry and create new strengths.
Currently, major construction companies have started working on construction DX, and there are also cases where small and medium-sized construction companies are achieving results with DX.
<What is DX (Digital Transformation)>
This is an effort to improve people's lives through the development of digital technology, and companies are being asked to transform their business models.
Background/issues attracting attention
After 2025, it is predicted that Japan will enter a super-aging society, with the baby boomer generation becoming elderly people aged 75 or older. Against this background, the promotion of DX (digital transformation) has become an important issue in various fields in order to address social issues such as the declining birthrate and aging population and the decline in the working-age population. In particular, in the construction industry, there are many sites and manufacturing processes, and the number of employees is correspondingly large, so there is an urgent need to realize DX.
Advantages of introduction
We will explain the benefits that can be obtained by working on construction DX.
・Improve work efficiency
A major benefit of construction DX is improved operational efficiency.
By utilizing digital technology, it becomes possible to create 3D models from drawings and survey data, and at the same time centrally manage various information from equipment design to finishing.
- Leads to resolving labor shortages
By introducing various digital technologies through DX conversion, it becomes easier to proceed with business even with less manpower.
Utilizing drones, automatic control technology, etc. can reduce the workload of workers and reduce long working hours, leading to labor savings.
・Technology inheritance progresses
By recording the know-how of skilled construction engineers in digital technology, it becomes possible to easily reproduce the know-how and pass down the know-how and technology.
Technology that realizes DX
The number of cases of DX (digital transformation) initiatives in the construction industry is increasing, and we will introduce some specific examples below.
・AI (artificial intelligence)
A platform is being developed that uses AI to predict construction project schedules, costs, and risks to support optimal decision-making. This improves project management and planning and enables early detection of problems.
・Drone technology
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a camera that can be automatically controlled or remotely operated.
Drones can be used to check areas that cannot be seen by the human eye, making them especially useful for surveying and inspecting high places.
Accurate topographical information can be obtained quickly and work efficiency can be expected to improve.
・Cloud service
Users can use the service from anywhere as long as they have an internet environment and an account for each tool.
As long as you have an internet connection, you can use it from anywhere, so for example, the head office and construction site can share construction status in real time, receive instructions, and check progress without worrying about distance.
System maintenance and maintenance inspections are carried out by the cloud provider, which also leads to cost reductions.
Introduction example
・CuGo V4 introduction example_Bridge inspection robot (Gibir Research & Design Co., Ltd.)
https://cuborex.myshopify.com/blogs/case-study/cugo-v4-zivil
・CuGo MEGA introduction example_Remotely operated humanoid robot (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
https://cuborex.myshopify.com/blogs/case-study/cugo-mega-diaroid
・CuGo V3 implementation example_Following grape transportation robot (for individual users)
https://cuborex.myshopify.com/blogs/case-study/cugov3-tang
・ Unicycle electrification kit E-cat kit introduction example_Narrow road construction in the city center
https://cuborex.myshopify.com/blogs/case-study/dourokouji
・Unicycle electrification kit_Ready-mixed concrete pouring work for housing foundation work
https://cuborex.myshopify.com/blogs/case-study/kisokouji
summary
Construction DX plays an important role in opening new possibilities in the construction industry and improving project efficiency and sustainability. As digital technology evolves and industry adoption continues, construction DX will receive increasing attention in the future.