Why Do Projects Keep Getting Delayed? — AI Data Inc. Announces Optimization AI with "AI Builder on IDX" to Redesign the Construction Industry through "Process Optimization"

AI Data Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takahito Sasaki; hereinafter "AI Data"), a company specializing in the utilization of corporate data and AI, has begun offering "AI Builder on IDX" "Process Optimization Solution," which utilizes the optimization AI "AI Komei on IDX," to address the chronic problem of project delays in the construction industry.

The purpose of this solution is to integrally optimize project planning, personnel allocation, material procurement, and construction management, thereby fundamentally improving the productivity and profitability of construction projects.

■ Background: Why is construction "assumed to be delayed"?

For many years, the construction industry has faced challenges such as:

- Chronic project delays
- Severe labor shortages
- Fluctuations in material prices
- Multi-layered subcontracting structure

As a result,

- Extension of construction periods
- Increase in costs
- Decrease in profit margins

have occurred in many projects. The structure is such that delays are "assumed."

■ The essence of the problem: Fragmented process management

In construction projects,

- Project planning
- Personnel allocation
- Material procurement
- On-site construction

are often managed separately, resulting in a structure that is not designed for overall optimization.

As a result,

- Waiting time and duplicate work
- Inefficient personnel allocation
- Material shortages or excesses
- Deviations in processes

occur, leading to delays. The problem is not the site itself, but "insufficient structural optimization."

■ Solution: Process Optimization AI "AI Builder on IDX"

"AI Builder on IDX" is an integrated AI platform that "optimizes" the entire construction project.

1. Data Integration (IDX)
- Project data
- Personnel/craftsman data
- Material/order data
- On-site progress data

Collects and centralizes data in a knowledge drive, enabling unified management and visualization of the entire project status.

2. AI Analysis/Prediction
- Analysis and early detection of project delay risks
- Analysis of personnel utilization
- Analysis of material supply risks

Predicts signs of delays in advance based on accumulated data.

3. Optimization Engine
- Review and improvement proposals for project schedules
- Optimization proposals for personnel allocation
- Timing and quantity proposals for material procurement

AI supports decision-making to prevent delays.

4. AI PMO (Execution/Operation Optimization)
- Progress management and confirmation support for project plans
- Information sharing and action proposals for the site
- KPI monitoring
- Continuous improvement (Loop)

Achieves a "non-delayed site."

■ Expected Introduction Effects

- Reduction of project delays
- Improvement in personnel utilization rate
- Reduction of material loss
- Shorter construction periods
- Improvement in profit margins

Results change even with the same personnel and resources.

■ Message

Until now, the construction industry has relied on:

- On-site capabilities
- Experience
- Coordination skills

However, from now on, it will be an era where companies that can "optimize processes" will win. Process is a management area that should be optimized.

■ Future Developments

Following manufacturing, logistics, retail, and construction, AI Data Inc. will expand "Optimization AI x AI PMO" to various other industries, including:

- Human resources/services
- Tourism/hotels
- Real estate
- Healthcare

"All industries are optimization problems."

■ About AI Data Inc.

Name: AI Data Inc.
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen (Capital reserve: 1.525 billion yen)
Representative Director and President: Takahito Sasaki
Location: Metro City Kamiyacho Building 4F, 5-1-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://www.aidata.co.jp/

AI Data Inc. has been developing businesses that protect and utilize corporate and individual data assets for over 20 years, based on data infrastructure and intellectual property infrastructure. It has earned the trust of over 10,000 companies and more than 1 million customers. In its "Data Ecosystem Business," which encompasses data sharing, backup, recovery, migration, and erasure, it has won the BCN Award for 17 consecutive years as the top-selling product. In data infrastructure, it provides IDX cloud data management and recovery services, and has also gained high recognition in the legal field through forensic investigations and evidence disclosure services that have received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.

Meanwhile, in intellectual property infrastructure, it supports IP management and monetization through its group company's patent search and application support system 'Tokkyo.Ai' and the establishment of an IP marketplace that enables patent trading. Integrating these, it deploys a data and intellectual property fusion platform using generative AI 'AI Komei.' The company also focuses on nurturing young engineers in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, contributing to the strengthening of social infrastructure through data management and intellectual property protection.