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PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on soils and clay engineering; materials including
stones, bricks, and tiles; low-cost roofing; indigenous and waste materials; and
infrastructure development.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and United Nations.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, annual publication, and specialty publications.
JAPAN
BUILDING CENTER OF JAPAN (BCJ)
Nihon Kenchiku Senta
Mori Building 30
2-2 Toranonion 3-choine
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105
CONTACT: Mitsufusa Sawada, President
Yujiro Kaneko, Senior Executive Director
MISSION: To provide building technology to building associations and contractors.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work on developing standards and specifications, information
systems and dissemination methods, operates exhibition center, and performs technical
evaluations.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for information services, technical certification, sales of
publications, and contract research.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journal, research reports, committee reports, and Building Standard
Law.
BUILDING CONTRACTORS SOCIETY (BCS)
Kenchikugyo Kyokai
2-5-1 Hatchobori
Chno-Ku
Tokyo 104
CONTACT: Hajime Sako, Chairman
MISSION: To serve as a center for building research for member companies.
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PRIMARY WORK: Awards the BCS Prize; performs investigations for safety and health-related
issues; conducts research on machinery, energy, materials and construction techniques,
information systems and dissemination, and scholarships.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member companies.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal, research reports, BCS's annual building prize, and
specialty publications.
BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BRI)
Kensetsu-Sho Kenchiku Kenkyujo
1 Tatehara, Oho-Machi
Tsukuba-Gun, Ibaraki-Prefecture
CONTACT: Hiroshi Takebayashi, Director
MISSION: National building research laboratory that advances building practices through
improved research.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in disaster mitigation, structural engineering, materials,
energy conservation and energy utilization, housing and building economy, fire engineering,
environmental design, and testing and evaluation.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, bibliographies, and specialty publications.
HAZAMA-GUMI TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Kabushiki Kaisha Hazama-Gumi Gijutsu Kenk No
17-23 Hon-Machi Nishi 4-Chrome
Yono, Saitama 338
CONTACT: Keiichi Fujita, Director
MISSION: To conduct research to improve construction technology for Hazama-Gumi
Construction Corporation.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in civil engineering, structural and seismic analysis,
foundations and soils mechanics, ocean engineering, construction materials, construction
equipment, energy-related research, and construction management.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Hazama-Gumi Construction Corporation.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual journal, research reports, bibliographies, and catalogues.
KAJIMA INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (KICT)
Pajama Kensetsu Gijutsu Kenkyusho
19- 1, Tobitakyu 2-chome
Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182
CONTACT: Sukenobu Momoshima, Director
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MISSION: Technical research laboratory of Kaiima Corporation.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in structural engineering; soils; foundations; rock mechanics;
materials; construction methods, control, and equipment; environmental engineering; piping and air
conditioning; and hydraulics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Kajima Corporation.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual report and research reports.
MAE DA CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
10-26, Fujimi 2-chrome Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo
CONIACI: Hiroyuki Kitamura, Director
MISSION: To perform research to solve public works construction problems and social needs, and to
improve the quality of construction.
PRrMARY WORK: Provides research in civil, soil and geotechnica] engineering, materials,
construction methods, and environmental engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Maeda Construction Company.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual journal, research reports, bibliographies, and specialty publications.
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION,
BUILDING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Nippon Denshin Denwa Kabushiki-gaisya Kenchiku-Bu
1-5-3, Ohte-machi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100
CONTACT: Kiyoshi Morishita, Executive Manager
MISSION: To provide the telecommunications services with research to improve building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Construction, maintenance, and restoration and management of telecommunications
buildings and facilities.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Private company.
PUBLICATIONS: Bimonthly journal, intelligent building design manual, and telecommunications
buildings standards.
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OHBAYASHI-GUMI, LTD.
3, 2-chrome
Kanda Tsukasa-cho, Chlyoda-ku
Tokyo 101
MISSION: To provide technology that supports Ohbayashi-Gumi's construction activities.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in civil engineering, soils and foundations, earthquakes,
structural materials, construction and environmental technology, and acoustics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Ohbayashiu-Gumi Ltd.
PUBLICATIONS: Biannual research reports.
SATO KOGYO CO, LTD.,
CENTRAL TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Chuo Gijutsu Kenkyusho
47-3 Sanda, Atsugi-shi
Kanagawa Prefecture
CONTACT: Kakuichi, General Manager
MISSION: To provide improved construction technologies that meet the needs of the building
industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Research in quality control of concrete, earthquake engineering, subsoil
construction engineering, energy conservation, pollution and industrial waste, and testing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual journal.
SHIMIZU CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.,
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Shimizu-Kensetsu Gijyutsu Kenkyujo
4-17, Etchujima 3-chrome
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135
CONTACT: Toshihiko Ota, Director, General Manager
MISSION: To serve the corporation by developing new construction technologies and improving
quality control.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in construction methods, architectural performance, material
properties, concrete, finishing matenals, construction management, steel structures, earthquake
engineering, civil and structural engineering, rock mechanics, subsurface development, soil
dynamics, seismic engineering, foundation engineering, soil engineering, acoustics, thermal
environment, air technology, wind engineering, ocean hydrodynamics, water environment, fire
safety, information systems, architectural design methods, electronics, advanced materials,
applied biotechnology, and radiation physics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Shimizu Construction Company
PUBLICATIONS: Biannual reports of research, Shimizu Technical Research Bulletin (annually),
and special publications.
SOCIETY OF HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND SANITARY
ENGINEERS OF JAPAN (S HAS E)
Kuki Chowa Eisei Kogakkai
Nakajima Building, 8-1
1-chrome Kita-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo
CONTACT: Shoichi Fuji, President
MISSION: To provide improved building services and environmental engineering technology to the
building community.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in HVAC and plumbing systems, hosts technical meetings, conducts
training, and presents annual SHASE award for technical excellence.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership fees and research contracts.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journal, handbooks, standards, research reports, bibliographies, and other
specialty publications.
TAISEI CORPORATION,
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
25-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chrome
Shinguku-ku
Tokyo
CONTACT: Hajime Sako, President
MISSION: To promote development of advanced design and construction technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in construction engineering; building materials; structural
engineering including earthquakes, foundations, geotechnical, and hydraulics; building computer
control systems; computer-aided construction; environmental and acoustical engineering; pollution
control; and collection, management, and dissemination of information.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: Taisei Corporation.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and annual report.
TAKENAKA KOMU17EN COMPANY, LTD.,
TECHNICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
5-14, 2-chrome
Minamisuna, Koto-ku
Tokyo
CONTACT: Motoki Kondo, Director, General Manager
MISSION: To serve the Takenaka Komuten Co. and the Takenaka Doboku Co. with advanced building and
civil engineering technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Conduct research in systems engineering; disaster prevention and fire engineering,
acoustics and vibration engineering; general structural and wind engineering; advanced structures
and structural dynamics; computational engineering; ground improvement and soil dynamics;
foundation, marine, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering; water control engineering;
concrete engineering; building materials; and construction equipment and materials.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Takenaka Komuten Co., Takenaka Doboku Co., and government organizations.
PUBLICATIONS: Biannual research reports.
TODA CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.,
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Toda Kensetsu Gijutsu Kenkyusho
7-1 Kyobashi 1-chrome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104
CONTACT: K. Watanabe, General Manager
MISSION: To serve the Toda Construction Co. and clients with advanced technology for improved
construction practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Conducts research in soil, foundation, structural, material, and construction
engineering; bedrock analysis; construction methods; and environmental design.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Toda Construction Co., Ltd.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual research report, quarterly reports, standards, research reports, and
bibliographies.
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