Built Environment Research Institute (Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President Masata Urakawa) is focusing on digital transformation of construction consulting businesses using ICT. We have put into practice a technology that uses a game engine to render future river landscapes in 3D and an electronic field notebook system for field surveying that integrates the functions such as data entry, camera and GNSS positioning. It helps to ease the work burden and facilitate decision making.
3D view of the Nourushi colonies created with the game engine (provided by the Institute of Built Environment)
The company provides consulting services in both the public and private sectors, focusing on environmental issues. We are working on DX using technologies in various fields to improve operational efficiency and provide higher quality service in areas that often rely on the knowledge and experience of the experts. engineer.
CIM River Environment uses "Unreal Engine" software developed by US Epic Games to visualize the future of aquatic environments in 3D. 2D data such as aerial photographs, vegetation maps and survey results are integrated with game engine functions and rendered in 3D.
Highly processed topographic and environmental data representations can be used at various stages, from planning to design and construction. Take advantage of Unreal Engine features, such as "you can make games without knowing how to program" and "the ability to seamlessly convert and integrate data created with other software", the service This will help build consensus for projects through detailed services.
The electronic handbook system for fieldwork was originally developed as "Wild-K". Functions such as field notebooks for data logging, automatic positioning, cameras and maps are integrated into the mobile terminal. If you enter field survey results by voice or electronic pen, the data will be stored on a cloud server.
Not only does it eliminate the need for document cleaning and duplication, but it also enables rapid information sharing between parties with data access and reduces the workload of on-site staff. By standardizing the data format without relying on human effort, it is easier to perform year-to-year comparisons and broad-based analysis, which was previously difficult.
Technologies under development include crack detection systems for concrete walls that use black light. Applying a crack detector to a concrete structure and exposing it to ultraviolet light helps to detect small cracks that are invisible to the naked eye. Captured image data can be checked on-site with a tablet and crack width can also be calculated.
A small prototype device has been developed. In addition to developing recommendations for public organizations as a DX tool that streamlines infrastructure maintenance, management and testing, we intend to develop equipment that can be used use it in practice and recommend it to the website.
