人材不足の 建設業界に BIM技術者派遣 気ままなリライト160
The advancement of digital technologies in architecture has pushed Japan's construction industry to increasingly depend on temporary staffing agencies that specialize in providing digital architects. Facing labor shortages that could undermine the industry's stability, many companies are turning to outsourcing as a practical alternative to training in-house digital experts. This trend has gained momentum with the widespread adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM), a revolutionary tool that is reshaping the global landscape of construction.
Unlike traditional tools like CAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is set to revolutionize Japan's architecture, engineering, and construction industries. This advanced software enables the creation of intricate, data-driven 3D models, allowing architects, engineers, and builders to visualize every aspect of a project with precision. They are able to rotate, explore, and inspect the model from all angles, as though physically interacting with it. But BIM goes far beyond simple visualizations, each component within the model is embedded with intelligence. Every element, whether a wall, window, pipe or fixture, contains detailed information about its size, material, cost, and even installation schedule. This depth of data transforms the building process, streamlining everything from construction timelines to budget management, ultimately making projects more efficient and accurate.
The increasing need for skilled BIM operators is boosting business for temporary staffing agencies, as Japan’s leading construction companies are relying on outsourcing to fill the gap. Recognizing the pivotal role BIM operators play in driving efficiency and innovation, those companies are keen to maximize the benefits of BIM technology to stay ahead in a competitive market. However, limited resources are leading many to favor outsourcing over the costly process of developing in-house digital architects, opting instead for a more streamlined and cost-effective solution.
Many temporary staffing agencies are adopting a strategy focused on the construction industry by enhancing the value of their services through training staff as skilled BIM operators. For example, Personal Temp Staff, in collaboration with BIM software maker Graphisoft Japan, aims to increase its number of BIM experts from 50 to 300 by the end of fiscal 2028 through dedicated training programs. Similarly, Creek & River is offering a six-month intensive course to build proficiency in BIM software, with the goal of dispatching 80 skilled operators over the next three years.
Other agencies, such as Human Resocia and Willof Construction, are turning to the labor markets of neighboring Asian nations to meet the growing demand for BIM operators in Japan. Human Resocia is bringing in BIM software trainees with architectural knowledge from Myanmar and plans to expand its trained dispatched workforce to 700 within the next three years. Meanwhile, Willof Construction is focusing on training Vietnamese college students in both BIM software and Japanese language skills, aiming to increase its dispatch workforce from 70 in fiscal 2025 to 100 in fiscal 2026.
Behind staffing agencies' efforts to meet the demand for construction BIM experts is the government's push in accelerating the technology’s adoption across the construction industry. Beginning in fiscal 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will permit the use of BIM-generated data in the "building confirmation application" process, which verifies that construction plans meet the latest standards. The government envisions a shift away from traditional 2D blueprints to a system where data from 3D BIM models enables smoother collaboration across the design and construction phases. In practice, BIM adoption remains in its early stages within the broader industry and is largely concentrated among major general contractors, who are able to offset the high cost of BIM software with the improved efficiency gained from fully integrated BIM data.
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