Customers Review

Customer Voices

"It's a good software, so we want everyone to use it!" The enthusiasm on site pushed company-wide adoption, and now other departments also use it.

Kajima Corporation

Interviewees

Kajima Corporation
Construction Management Headquarters, Construction Works Department, Construction Group Leader, Mr. Shinya Araki
Same, Construction Group Section Chief, Mr. Koichi Uno

MIIDEL (hereafter M): We feel that Kajima Corporation is utilizing MIIDEL very effectively in their operations. Please tell us about the background of its introduction.

Mr. Araki (hereafter without honorifics):A few years ago, when we shared examples of productivity improvements company-wide, voices from multiple branches simultaneously suggested, "MIIDEL, a drawing comparison software, is very good, so why not have the head office implement it company-wide?" There was a bit of enthusiasm to inform departments that were not yet aware and to enable those who need it to use it immediately.
It is common to unify management software company-wide, but functional software like MIIDEL is usually chosen by preference at each site, so company-wide implementation is rare. However, pushed by enthusiasm from the field, we introduced it, and now various departments, not just the construction division, are using it. We introduced it through internal newsletters and information sharing meetings, but the user reputation is good, and it is spreading faster than usual.

Mr. Uno (hereafter without honorifics):The spread of MIIDEL usage may be because, from the perspective of different departments, there are hints for new business reforms that even we have not noticed.

M: I'm glad to hear that everyone is devising ways to use it at each site. What aspects are valued in the construction division?

Uno:Drawings related to construction include design drawings and construction drawings, and within construction drawings, there are various types such as piping and electrical diagrams, which are revised and updated daily. Moreover, in the case of condominiums, there is information released externally such as sales brochures, so there is considerable back-and-forth sharing of changes made somewhere until the accurate final form is reached, and sometimes it becomes unclear which is the final version.
Before introducing MIIDEL, we overlaid CAD data and visually checked each one. However, the drawings we wanted to compare were not always CAD data, so being able to compare PDFs with MIIDEL was helpful. The results are also displayed in color-coded form, so it is immediately clear where to look and who to hand over the work to. When we first used it on site, we were impressed and said, "This is great!" Also, MIIDEL's functions have gradually evolved, allowing various adjustments such as distortion correction and partial movement. I think such detailed support is very helpful on site.

Araki:Tasks like comparing drawings involve quite complex operations, but since humans can roughly do it, they try to do it. However, once started, the burden of "large amounts of repetitive work" arises, and mistakes such as oversights occur. I believe such repetitive tasks should be entrusted to machines.

M: How do you utilize the time created by the efficiency gained through MIIDEL?

Araki:I feel that the effect of MIIDEL is not just a simple reduction in time. Using MIIDEL allows confirmation tasks to finish quickly, but on the other hand, it makes us aware of things we hadn't noticed before. By realizing facts that were previously overlooked, the person in charge thinks differently, takes on new tasks, and the nature of the entire work changes.
If the site proceeds without noticing changes in the drawings, it results in significant rework, losing a lot of time, cost, and motivation. If noticed early, one can point out careless design changes and request additional costs, leading to the opposite result of increased construction costs.
On the other hand, in recent years, employee working hours have become an issue in all companies. Especially in construction and transportation industries, there is a need to respond to the so-called 2024 problem (the end of the five-year grace period for overtime work limits as part of government work style reforms). When the total amount of time an individual can work is determined, how to use that precious time becomes a major issue. Therefore, it is important not just to say "it became easier," but to demonstrate how effectively the time was used. This trend is likely to strengthen further in the future.

M: MIIDEL is helping both the quality and quantity of your work. That is very encouraging for us as well. Thank you very much for your valuable insights today.