Solution
With NiX JAPAN Co., Ltd. at the core, we are an infrastructure engineering service company with 15 domestic and 7 overseas companies. We aim to strengthen social infrastructure through our DX service business, overseas business, and energy business (IPP). We recognize that stock management, disaster prevention and mitigation, and creating a low-carbon society are universal needs for social infrastructure; therefore, we are actively engaged in priority projects in these three areas.
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Urban planning and community planning
Realization of urban and community development that resonates with many citizens and residents
The concept of community and environmental development has been changing dramatically in response to factors such as the declining population, aging society with fewer children, global warming, and diversification of people’s values. These changes call for plans to make communities and living spaces safe and comfortable and to revitalize the economies of rural and urban areas.
For creating cities and communities that resonate with many citizens and residents, we will propose plans that suit specific local circumstances, focusing on urban and community planning, transportation planning, disaster prevention planning, and environmental planning/renewable energy planning.
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Bridges
Bridges play an important role in the transportation space for the safe and comfortable movement of people, vehicles, railroads, and lifelines.
Utilizing our accumulated know-how and the latest technology, we plan and design new bridges that are not only economical, sustainable, and earthquake-resistant structures but also take into account the local environment and future needs.
Further, we propose long-term safety and seismic reinforcement against major earthquakes through deterioration and damage diagnosis that meets the needs of the times for longer service life.
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Infrastructure DX Solution “Michikura”
Through centralized management, rapid information linkage, and visualization of information of road maintenance and management data, based on a combination of cloud technology and AI technology, we support municipalities as they work toward work system reform and improvement of resident services.
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Overseas business
Energy and Overseas Business—one of the NiX GROUP’s growth business domains
We are also promoting energy business in Indonesia, utilizing the technology we have cultivated in Japan. Established a local subsidiary, PT. NiX Indonesia Consulting, that main business is energy business such as hydro power and solar power generation. Further, we established PT. NiX Capital Indonesia, a locally incorporated company involved in business investment and investment advisory business and that promotes electric motorcycle sales and battery station operation business, LPG filling and sales business as an investment business., and other investment businesses.
Category
- All
- Infrastructure Engineering services business
- DX service business
- Energy business
- Overseas business
- Industry–academia–government collaboration projects
Infrastructure Engineering services business
We provide comprehensive support from planning and design to maintenance and management of infrastructure including roads, bridges, and sports facilities etc. We also focus on environmental conservation and disaster recovery assistance to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
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BIMCIM initiatives
We are actively introducing BIM/CIM simulations and virtual experiences, which are fueling a productivity revolution, as well as working on 4D to “visualize” the progress of construction in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Bridges
Bridges are important structures that support the safe and comfortable movement of people, vehicles, railroads, and lifelines. We plan and design bridges that are economical, maintainable, and earthquake resistant and that take into account the local environment and future needs. Bridges are prone to a wide variety of damage and require a plan to extend their service life through periodic inspection and repair. In particular, older bridges require reinforcement of load-bearing capacity and seismic reinforcement based on changes in the traffic environment and lessons learned from earthquakes. We offer long-term safety assurance and seismic reinforcement.
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Roads
To build a strong and resilient nation, efforts for national resilience and disaster prevention/mitigation are needed. We work to develop and maintain social capital that supports communities from the multifaceted perspectives of people, landscape, environment, and disaster prevention and support the provision of “safe, secure, and comfortable” living spaces for users.
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Infrastructure inspection and repair/Longer service life
To cope with the aging of infrastructure facilities and increasing maintenance costs, it is necessary to move to preventive maintenance management by quantitatively identifying the progression of deformation and deterioration through inspections. We contribute to the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure facilities while ensuring safety and reducing costs through an integrated series of work processes, including inspection/diagnosis, evaluation, planning/design, and repair.
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Rivers and erosion control/Agriculture/Coasts and harbors
With the goal of conserving entire river systems, we work to improve seismic resistance and extend the service life of rivers and other infrastructure facilities for flood control and water resource management. In this way, we develop social infrastructure that enables the effective and efficient use of existing infrastructure and contributes to local safety and security. Furthermore, to reap the benefits of river systems, we offer a wide range of services from feasibility studies to planning and design of natural renewable energy to realize a low-carbon society, as well as biodiversity conservation.
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Water and sewerage services
We ensure the safety of citizens through maintenance and renewal of water and sewerage facilities, earthquake-proofing of facilities, and inundation countermeasure planning using advanced inundation analysis simulations. Combined with soft measures such as the development of inland water hazard maps and BCPs, we strengthen the city's ability to respond to disasters. Further, to achieve a sustainable supply of water and sewage services on a longer service life, we analyze the business structure, finances, and business environment and propose measures to improve management.
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Urban and community planning
In response to declining population, an aging society with fewer children, global warming, and diversification of people’s values, there is a need for plans to make communities and living spaces safe and comfortable and to revitalize the economies of communities and cities. To create cities and communities that resonate with citizens, we propose plans that suit specific local circumstances, focusing on urban and community planning, transportation planning, facility improvement planning, and disaster prevention planning/environmental planning.
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Landscapes
As cities reach maturity, there is a need for new urban development that suits people's lifestyles. We strive every day to make cities beautiful and comfortable, focusing on parks, green spaces, and large-scale developments, and provide plans that meet a wide variety of needs.
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PPP/PFI
By utilizing PPP/PFI for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public facilities, etc., we can expect benefits such as creative proposals and services provided by private companies, as well as reductions in total costs. As a comprehensive consultant that can leverage our experience on the business side in the utilization of public land and energy management projects, we support municipalities in their studies regarding various public facilities.
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Surveying
Surveying is the foundation of the Construction Division that measures the exact location of the land and creates spatial data. In recent years, the development of satellite positioning systems has made it possible to quickly collect and provide highly accurate data. We are making use of 3D measurement equipment, GNSS surveying equipment, and TS to improve efficiency from reference point surveying to site surveying. Further, we actively deploy, use, and apply information on technological advances and innovations in surveying instruments to meet the diverse demands of our clients and provide high-quality results.
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Compensation
In order to carry out public works that ensure the safety and security of the community and to create a vibrant and attractive town, we must ask for your cooperation in relocating buildings and other structures by giving us your valuable land. In order to achieve just compensation, we carry out a wide range of diverse tasks, from surveying and calculating land and properties to explaining compensation and surveying buildings before and after construction. As a member of the compensation consultant, we will support the realization of a prosperous society by proposing plans that take into account land acquisition management, while also working to speed up and streamline projects.
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Construction management support business
We provide a wide range of technical support to client municipalities and companies. We provide expert technical assistance in public and private sector construction projects, including documentation, cost estimating support, quality control, and construction supervision support.
DX service business
We support business efficiency and cost reduction through the development of cloud services, migration of systems to cloud, operational management, and implementation of data analysis and AI solutions.
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Michikura: Solution for municipalities
Through centralized management, rapid information linkage, and visualization of information of road maintenance and management data, based on a combination of cloud technology and AI technology, we support municipalities as they work toward work system reform and improvement of resident services.
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Mimamori: Solution for municipalities
Supporting effective soft countermeasures by raising flood risk awareness among governments and residents and creating advance plans and systems for evacuation and flood prevention
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Kawakura: Solution for municipalities
Kawakura is a river maintenance and management cloud service.
This service supports DX through centralized data management, automatically creates various reporting documents, and brings about work system reforms through paperless operation.
In addition, speedy responses support streamlining river maintenance and management operations, allowing real-time information sharing among staff members in the event of a disaster. -
Suikura: Solution for municipalities
Suikura is a cloud service for sewerage facility inspections.
This service automatically organizes and accumulates the results of routine inspections and surveys and contributes to a maintenance-driven management cycle.
Efficient maintenance management is achieved through the promotion of sewer stock management and support for sewer BCP. -
Parkura: Solution for municipalities
Parkura is a cloud service for park facility maintenance and management. This service provides centralized management of data regarding park facilities in the cloud.
Smart work reporting and information collaboration via a smartphone app improves the efficiency of complaint handling and patrol operations. It also helps in the development of plans for longer service life of park facilities.
Energy business
We own four in-house power plants in Japan to ensure a stable supply of electricity. Each power plant contributes to the realization of a sustainable society through efficient and environmentally friendly energy production.
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Domestic renewable energy
As an energy business, we are actively developing renewable energy by utilizing the technologies and skills we have cultivated over the years. Through the development of domestic and overseas power sources, we are committed to creating renewable energy in the local community.
Overseas business
We are developing our energy and investment business in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, we are utilizing abundant resources to achieve sustainable energy supply, as well as to support local infrastructure improvement and industrial growth. In addition, the NiX Group is promoting investment projects based on its technology, funds, and talent, contributing to the economic development of local communities.
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Overseas Business
In Energy and Overseas Business, one of the NiX Group’s growth business domains, we are promoting energy businesses such as hydro power generation, solar power generation, and EV business in Indonesia, utilizing the hydro and solar power generation technologies developed in Japan. We are also promoting new investment businesses such as LPG filling and sales, cash management, and ceramics. By strengthening the development of energy business in Indonesia, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society in both Indonesia and Japan and become a company that plays a key role in a sustainable society.
Industry–academia–government collaboration projects
In our industry–academia collaboration projects, including participation in the national project “Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program,” we carefully select promising technological fields and technologies, promote research and development in collaboration with universities and private companies that possess those technologies, and aim to implement the developed technologies in society.
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Cross-ministerial strategic innovation promotion program (SIP)
“Society 5.0,” the future society envisioned by Japan, is a human-centered society where cyber space and physical space are merged to achieve both economic development and solutions to social issues. This is described as “a society that is sustainable and resilient, ensures safety and security, and enables each individual to attain happiness in diverse ways.” Working toward the realization of “Society 5.0,” we are participating in the third phase (R5-R9) of the SIP, a national project to promote integrated R&D through industry–academia–government collaboration to solve social issues and strengthen economic and industrial competitiveness.
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Next-generation bridge maintenance and management: industry–academia–government joint research
There are approximately 730,000 road bridges in Japan, and these bridges are aging just like people. Over 32% of bridges are more than 50 years old, and it is an important issue in Japan to reduce life-cycle costs through appropriate maintenance and management and extending the service life of bridges. We are conducting joint industry–academia–government research on new technologies related to next-generation bridge maintenance and management, inspection rationalization, and business schemes such as comprehensive private-sector outsourcing.
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Feasibility study on the application of cloud 3D GIS database
We verified the application of efficient maintenance and management technology that combines mechanization of information acquisition methods for civil engineering and building facilities, visualization by determining deterioration and constructing 3D models, and database creation by linking with facility ledgers. This project organized storage information and utilization methods that contribute to stock management planning, identified issues through the construction and trial application of a 3D platform (prototype), and calculated the effect of reduced operational costs in maintenance and management.
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Cloud and AI technology for efficient manhole pump management
There are approximately 47,000 sewage manhole pumping stations installed throughout Japan. Municipalities with many pumping stations are experiencing a shortage of human resources for maintenance and management. To solve this issue, we participated in the B-DASH project in FY2019 to “demonstrate smart operation of sewage manhole pumps using ICT technology (cloud AI systems)” with the aim of developing and implementing AI-based technology.
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Prediction technology for localized torrential rainfall and flooding in urban areas
The goal of this project is to strengthen the ability of companies and municipalities to respond to wind and flood damage, which is becoming more frequent and more severe, and to reduce the damage to society as a whole. We aim to further improve the collection and understanding of information using advanced ICT, AI, and other technologies and to strengthen the disaster response capabilities of individuals and municipalities based on the results of information analysis.
All
We are a company that creates new social infrastructure possibilities for countries, regions, and organizations and provides a high level of technical services to satisfy our customers. We aim to become a social design innovator in the infrastructure Engineering service business, DX service business, and energy/overseas business.
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BIMCIM initiatives
We are actively introducing BIM/CIM simulations and virtual experiences, which are fueling a productivity revolution, as well as working on 4D to “visualize” the progress of construction in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Bridges
Bridges are important structures that support the safe and comfortable movement of people, vehicles, railroads, and lifelines. We plan and design bridges that are economical, maintainable, and earthquake resistant and that take into account the local environment and future needs. Bridges are prone to a wide variety of damage and require a plan to extend their service life through periodic inspection and repair. In particular, older bridges require reinforcement of load-bearing capacity and seismic reinforcement based on changes in the traffic environment and lessons learned from earthquakes. We offer long-term safety assurance and seismic reinforcement.
-
Roads
To build a strong and resilient nation, efforts for national resilience and disaster prevention/mitigation are needed. We work to develop and maintain social capital that supports communities from the multifaceted perspectives of people, landscape, environment, and disaster prevention and support the provision of “safe, secure, and comfortable” living spaces for users.
-
Infrastructure inspection and repair/Longer service life
To cope with the aging of infrastructure facilities and increasing maintenance costs, it is necessary to move to preventive maintenance management by quantitatively identifying the progression of deformation and deterioration through inspections. We contribute to the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure facilities while ensuring safety and reducing costs through an integrated series of work processes, including inspection/diagnosis, evaluation, planning/design, and repair.
-
Rivers and erosion control/Agriculture/Coasts and harbors
With the goal of conserving entire river systems, we work to improve seismic resistance and extend the service life of rivers and other infrastructure facilities for flood control and water resource management. In this way, we develop social infrastructure that enables the effective and efficient use of existing infrastructure and contributes to local safety and security. Furthermore, to reap the benefits of river systems, we offer a wide range of services from feasibility studies to planning and design of natural renewable energy to realize a low-carbon society, as well as biodiversity conservation.
-
Water and sewerage services
We ensure the safety of citizens through maintenance and renewal of water and sewerage facilities, earthquake-proofing of facilities, and inundation countermeasure planning using advanced inundation analysis simulations. Combined with soft measures such as the development of inland water hazard maps and BCPs, we strengthen the city's ability to respond to disasters. Further, to achieve a sustainable supply of water and sewage services on a longer service life, we analyze the business structure, finances, and business environment and propose measures to improve management.
-
Urban and community planning
In response to declining population, an aging society with fewer children, global warming, and diversification of people’s values, there is a need for plans to make communities and living spaces safe and comfortable and to revitalize the economies of communities and cities. To create cities and communities that resonate with citizens, we propose plans that suit specific local circumstances, focusing on urban and community planning, transportation planning, facility improvement planning, and disaster prevention planning/environmental planning.
-
Landscapes
As cities reach maturity, there is a need for new urban development that suits people's lifestyles. We strive every day to make cities beautiful and comfortable, focusing on parks, green spaces, and large-scale developments, and provide plans that meet a wide variety of needs.
-
PPP/PFI
By utilizing PPP/PFI for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public facilities, etc., we can expect benefits such as creative proposals and services provided by private companies, as well as reductions in total costs. As a comprehensive consultant that can leverage our experience on the business side in the utilization of public land and energy management projects, we support municipalities in their studies regarding various public facilities.
-
Surveying
Surveying is the foundation of the Construction Division that measures the exact location of the land and creates spatial data. In recent years, the development of satellite positioning systems has made it possible to quickly collect and provide highly accurate data. We are making use of 3D measurement equipment, GNSS surveying equipment, and TS to improve efficiency from reference point surveying to site surveying. Further, we actively deploy, use, and apply information on technological advances and innovations in surveying instruments to meet the diverse demands of our clients and provide high-quality results.
-
Compensation
In order to carry out public works that ensure the safety and security of the community and to create a vibrant and attractive town, we must ask for your cooperation in relocating buildings and other structures by giving us your valuable land. In order to achieve just compensation, we carry out a wide range of diverse tasks, from surveying and calculating land and properties to explaining compensation and surveying buildings before and after construction. As a member of the compensation consultant, we will support the realization of a prosperous society by proposing plans that take into account land acquisition management, while also working to speed up and streamline projects.
-
Construction management support business
We provide a wide range of technical support to client municipalities and companies. We provide expert technical assistance in public and private sector construction projects, including documentation, cost estimating support, quality control, and construction supervision support.
-
Michikura: Solution for municipalities
Through centralized management, rapid information linkage, and visualization of information of road maintenance and management data, based on a combination of cloud technology and AI technology, we support municipalities as they work toward work system reform and improvement of resident services.
-
Mimamori: Solution for municipalities
Supporting effective soft countermeasures by raising flood risk awareness among governments and residents and creating advance plans and systems for evacuation and flood prevention
-
Kawakura: Solution for municipalities
Kawakura is a river maintenance and management cloud service.
This service supports DX through centralized data management, automatically creates various reporting documents, and brings about work system reforms through paperless operation.
In addition, speedy responses support streamlining river maintenance and management operations, allowing real-time information sharing among staff members in the event of a disaster. -
Suikura: Solution for municipalities
Suikura is a cloud service for sewerage facility inspections.
This service automatically organizes and accumulates the results of routine inspections and surveys and contributes to a maintenance-driven management cycle.
Efficient maintenance management is achieved through the promotion of sewer stock management and support for sewer BCP. -
Parkura: Solution for municipalities
Parkura is a cloud service for park facility maintenance and management. This service provides centralized management of data regarding park facilities in the cloud.
Smart work reporting and information collaboration via a smartphone app improves the efficiency of complaint handling and patrol operations. It also helps in the development of plans for longer service life of park facilities. -
Domestic renewable energy
As an energy business, we are actively developing renewable energy by utilizing the technologies and skills we have cultivated over the years. Through the development of domestic and overseas power sources, we are committed to creating renewable energy in the local community.
-
Overseas Business
In Energy and Overseas Business, one of the NiX Group’s growth business domains, we are promoting energy businesses such as hydro power generation, solar power generation, and EV business in Indonesia, utilizing the hydro and solar power generation technologies developed in Japan. We are also promoting new investment businesses such as LPG filling and sales, cash management, and ceramics. By strengthening the development of energy business in Indonesia, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society in both Indonesia and Japan and become a company that plays a key role in a sustainable society.
-
Cross-ministerial strategic innovation promotion program (SIP)
“Society 5.0,” the future society envisioned by Japan, is a human-centered society where cyber space and physical space are merged to achieve both economic development and solutions to social issues. This is described as “a society that is sustainable and resilient, ensures safety and security, and enables each individual to attain happiness in diverse ways.” Working toward the realization of “Society 5.0,” we are participating in the third phase (R5-R9) of the SIP, a national project to promote integrated R&D through industry–academia–government collaboration to solve social issues and strengthen economic and industrial competitiveness.
-
Next-generation bridge maintenance and management: industry–academia–government joint research
There are approximately 730,000 road bridges in Japan, and these bridges are aging just like people. Over 32% of bridges are more than 50 years old, and it is an important issue in Japan to reduce life-cycle costs through appropriate maintenance and management and extending the service life of bridges. We are conducting joint industry–academia–government research on new technologies related to next-generation bridge maintenance and management, inspection rationalization, and business schemes such as comprehensive private-sector outsourcing.
-
Feasibility study on the application of cloud 3D GIS database
We verified the application of efficient maintenance and management technology that combines mechanization of information acquisition methods for civil engineering and building facilities, visualization by determining deterioration and constructing 3D models, and database creation by linking with facility ledgers. This project organized storage information and utilization methods that contribute to stock management planning, identified issues through the construction and trial application of a 3D platform (prototype), and calculated the effect of reduced operational costs in maintenance and management.
-
Cloud and AI technology for efficient manhole pump management
There are approximately 47,000 sewage manhole pumping stations installed throughout Japan. Municipalities with many pumping stations are experiencing a shortage of human resources for maintenance and management. To solve this issue, we participated in the B-DASH project in FY2019 to “demonstrate smart operation of sewage manhole pumps using ICT technology (cloud AI systems)” with the aim of developing and implementing AI-based technology.
-
Prediction technology for localized torrential rainfall and flooding in urban areas
The goal of this project is to strengthen the ability of companies and municipalities to respond to wind and flood damage, which is becoming more frequent and more severe, and to reduce the damage to society as a whole. We aim to further improve the collection and understanding of information using advanced ICT, AI, and other technologies and to strengthen the disaster response capabilities of individuals and municipalities based on the results of information analysis.