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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex) supports the promotion of construction DX and has implemented the provision and introduction support of the construction management app "Kizuku" starting from the fiscal year 2023, aimed at digitizing the report creation and management tasks on-site at Asahi Kasei Reform Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, President: Akihiro Nakazono, hereinafter referred to as Asahi Kasei Reform), achieving further efficiency in the report creation and approval processes. Additionally, on February 13, 2024 (Tuesday), we published an article on our website regarding this series of developments. <Published Content> ■ About the construction management app "Kizuku" ■ Solving issues at reform sites ■ Future developments *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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★For more details, please see the related links. ■What is egaku? "egaku" is a cloud service that supports the efficiency of tasks related to determining housing specifications, such as preparing catalogs, creating documents, and meetings with clients. It is primarily intended for use by sales and design personnel, as well as housing coordinators. ■Main screens of egaku 〈1〉Customer List ⇒ Manage housing series and customer information 〈2〉Plan Selection ⇒ Choose a set of housing specifications that serve as the basis for determining specifications 〈3〉Select Screen ⇒ Display standard specifications handled by our company 〈4〉Product Specification Selection Screen ⇒ Check and select kitchen door patterns and specification information 〈5〉Gallery ⇒ Tag and manage our company's construction examples by taste

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★For more details, please see the related links. ■Manage your company's products all in one tablet By registering the products you handle with Egaku, you can be freed from the daily burden of preparing heavy catalogs and communicate effectively and accurately with your clients! ■About the egaku ⇔ catalog correspondence image With Egaku, you can manage product information in the following hierarchical structure: "Product Category / Manufacturer Name / Product Name > Materials / Specifications and Color Information" *It is also possible to confirm any price differences on the spot depending on the selected options.

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★For more details, please see the related links. ■A cloud service specialized in housing specification meetings to improve operational efficiency "egaku" is a tool that allows you to register the housing specifications you handle in-house and conduct meetings with clients while selecting options on a tablet. Since it is also compatible with smartphones, clients can check the specifications from home at any time. ■Three things you can do with egaku Let's reduce meeting time by half with the following features! 〈1〉Easily select housing specifications ⇒ No need to prepare heavy catalogs! 〈2〉Automatically output finish tables and plan sheets ⇒ Prevent misunderstandings with customers! 〈3〉Gallery function to view construction examples ⇒ Tag and manage your company's construction examples by taste!

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In response to the revision of the management evaluation (Keishin) implemented in January 2023 and the increase in CCUS utilization model construction, more companies are working to improve the on-site environment to accumulate the employment history of skilled workers. When it comes to methods for accumulating employment history, "touching the CCUS card with a card reader" is commonly mentioned. However, a past survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revealed that about 90% of companies responded that "there are sites where the operation of card readers is challenging." ■Minimizing effort and cost! Two recommended methods for accumulating employment history 1) Phone call (telephone call) <Recommended rating: ★5> 2) Facial recognition <Recommended rating: ★4> → Both methods can be operated with minimal effort for both managers and skilled workers! --- ★We are currently offering a "Case Study Collection by Industry" that introduces examples for various types of construction! If you are interested, please feel free to download or contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masataka Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which supports the promotion of construction DX, has announced that it has developed a collaboration and custom features for its housing specification confirmation cloud service "egaku" in partnership with Fuji Housing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, President: Nobuyuki Miyawaki, hereinafter referred to as Fuji Housing) to further streamline the housing specification decision-making process. This collaboration will support the operation of Fuji Housing starting in December 2023. <Contents> ■ About the housing specification confirmation cloud service "egaku" ■ Background and history leading up to the launch of "egaku" ■ Image of "egaku" operation ■ Future developments – Aiming for operational establishment and further improvement of customer satisfaction *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Location: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which supports the promotion of construction DX, has announced that it has provided and supported the implementation of the CCUS-certified entry and exit management system "Career Link" to accumulate work history at construction sites where "operating card readers is difficult," a challenge faced by Maeda Road Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, President: Yasuhiro Imaizumi, hereinafter referred to as Maeda Road), which is actively working on the Construction Career Advancement System (hereinafter CCUS). As of the end of September, the accumulated work history has exceeded the target of 34,000 for the first half of fiscal 2023, reaching 35,500, which is over 5% above the goal, indicating that the utilization of CCUS is progressing smoothly toward the target work history number of 68,000 for this fiscal year. <Contents> ■ About Career Link ■ Background and history leading to the introduction of Career Link ■ Future developments *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the cloud service for confirming housing specifications "egaku," has announced that it has started providing and supporting the implementation of "egaku" at Elk Homes Co., Ltd. (Location: Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, President: Haruhisa Urobe, hereinafter referred to as Elk Homes) to assist in reducing loss costs for their completely custom-designed homes, with operations commencing in October 2023. <Contents> ■ About the cloud service for confirming housing specifications "egaku" ■ Background and circumstances leading up to the start of "egaku" operations ■ Future developments – Utilization in sales proposals *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the construction management app "Kizuku," announced that it has implemented support for introduction and operational follow-up to promote the company-wide digital transformation (DX) of Sekigawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, President: Naoyuki Kawashima, hereinafter referred to as Sekigawa Manufacturing) and has started a full-scale rollout from October 2023. <Contents> ■ Background leading to company-wide DX ■ Future developments – Establishing solid operations in other areas for further efficiency *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Location: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masataka Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the CCUS-certified entry and exit management system "Career Link," and the general incorporated foundation Construction Industry Promotion Fund (Location: Minato Ward, Tokyo, Chairman: Akira Taniwaki, hereinafter referred to as the Construction Industry Promotion Fund), which operates the Construction Career Advancement System (hereinafter referred to as CCUS), announce that applications for the "CCUS Easy Start Campaign" (hereinafter referred to as this campaign), planned in collaboration, will begin on October 16, 2023. As the name suggests, you can easily start the campaign by applying directly from the campaign site. You can begin operations on the same day. On the campaign information site, you can also find a three-minute introductory video and price reference examples by company size. <Contents> ■ Background of the offering ■ About Career Link ■ Usage scenarios - Usable even in sites where card reader operation is difficult ■ Overview of this campaign *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the construction management app "Kizuku," has announced the full-scale operation of the new electronic ordering and receiving function of "Kizuku" starting from September 2023, aimed at digitizing the ordering and receiving operations at Oga Construction Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Ryo Suga, hereinafter referred to as Oga Construction). <Contents> ■ Background of Kizuku Electronic Ordering and Receiving Implementation ■ Future Development - Aiming for Further Productivity Improvement through Centralized Management *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the cloud service for determining housing specifications "egaku," has announced that it has started operations in September 2023 to support FREEDOM Build Co., Ltd. (formerly Archi & Technologies Co., Ltd., located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, President: Kenichi Sugimoto, hereinafter referred to as FREEDOM Build) in reducing and streamlining the workload related to determining housing specifications for custom-built homes with complete freedom of design by providing and following up on the implementation of "egaku." <Contents> ■ About the cloud service for determining housing specifications "egaku" ■ Background and circumstances leading up to the start of "egaku" ■ Future developments – Aiming for operational establishment *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the cloud service for determining housing specifications "egaku," has announced that it will start offering and supporting the introduction of "egaku" from September 2023 to strengthen business collaboration with nine regional construction companies in Hokuriku, in partnership with Woodlink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Takayuki Harano, hereinafter referred to as Woodlink), which is engaged in the provision and sale of the housing brand "ETUSUS." <Contents> ■ About the cloud service for determining housing specifications "egaku" ■ Background of the introduction of egaku ■ Future developments *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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＼ Go, go, site! ／ We are delivering "Construction DX" solutions to the concerns of site supervisors and craftsmen every week on the official Comtex Instagram. If you find any of the following concerns to be "something I might be interested in," please check the related links. 【Concern 1】The phone keeps ringing all day, and I can't work 【Concern 2】I want to know if the site is progressing according to the schedule 【Concern 3】I'm not good at text input on my smartphone 【Concern 4】I want to reduce the number of site surveys as much as possible 【Concern 5】I would like to know good methods for evidence management 【Concern 6】I want to share drawings efficiently 【Concern 7】I don't know the "login" or "password" 【Concern 8】I want to know tips for using construction management apps effectively 【Concern 9】Taking photos with a wooden blackboard is cumbersome and annoying 【Concern 10】It's difficult to explain the site situation in text 【Concern 11】Honestly... I'm worried if I can continue with the tough site work 【Concern 12】I'm concerned about site troubles like heatstroke or unexpected accidents

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Compared to a few years ago, the term "Construction DX" has permeated the entire industry, and many construction management apps and systems have emerged. For those wondering, "How should I choose among the various apps and systems that look similar?" we present the "Key Points for Selecting Construction Management Apps"! ■ Three Checkpoints for Successfully Implementing Construction Management Apps 1) Confirm how the construction management app can be utilized to address your company's specific challenges. → For example, if you want to "be able to understand the situation without going to the site," it is recommended to clarify your ideal image and then research the features and strengths of each app. 2) Check if it is user-friendly for partner companies and craftsmen. → This is often overlooked! We have supported the implementation for various companies, but we have never seen a successful implementation without the cooperation of the "partner companies working on-site." 3) Confirm the follow-up support system after implementation. → Be sure to check for the presence and quality of support. Even if the tool is good, if it is used incorrectly, you may find that time passes without realizing its effectiveness... This is also a possibility.

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★For more details, please see the related links. On FB and IG, two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are providing explanations! ■What is the 2024 Problem? As we approach April 2024, the construction industry aims to address labor shortages, improve workplace environments, ensure appropriate working hours, provide wages commensurate with skills and experience, and enhance operational efficiency. This initiative seeks to improve the labor environment in line with the Work Style Reform Bill. The above efforts to protect the craftsmen working on-site begin with accurately tracking working hours through "entry and exit registration." ■How to register entry and exit on Kizuku – Entry section Kizuku's entry and exit function not only records working hours but also allows for: - Visualization of "who" is currently on-site and "what work" they are doing - Distribution of KY (Kiken Yochi, or hazard prediction) information for safe operations Operation steps: Select the site talk room > [＋] button > [Entry and Exit] > [Entry] > Select work process > [Enter] *After entry, KY information and safety work checks will be displayed as needed.

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■Electronic blackboard function that can beautifully record both photos and blackboards While taking photos can be a hassle, recent smartphone cameras are so good that you might want to capture both the scene and the blackboard, but one of them ends up out of focus... Does that happen to you? Kizuku has a feature that allows you to attach an electronic blackboard to the photos you take! It only attaches during the shooting process, so it effectively prevents photo tampering. Operation steps: Select the site talk room > [＋] button > [Take Photo] > [Attach Black Board] > Change the size and layout of the blackboard as needed, enter the project name in the remarks section > [Complete] *Site name, shooting date, company name, etc. will be automatically reflected from the registered data.

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★For more details, please check the related links. On FB and IG, two characters familiar with Kizuku stamps are providing explanations! ■Photo × Writing = Ultimate Combo - The location of the equipment has changed! - When writing, it tends to get lengthy for explanations... With Kizuku, you can write directly on the photos you send to others! By pairing supplementary information with photos, clarity is greatly enhanced. Operation Steps: Select the chat room to send to > [＋] button > [Take Photo] > [Edit] > Write directly ■About the Editing Screen - Pen: Write with your finger or a pen - Eraser: Trace over the written content to delete - Thickness: Adjust the thickness of the pen or eraser on a scale of 1 to 10 - Color: Change the pen color to match the background photo - Clear: Delete all written content

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Everything is to hear directly about our customers' success, smiles, and "thank you." At Comtex, we provide niche products and services centered around dialogue with our customers, as well as support for customer success after implementation. We also accept proposals for promoting construction DX that align with the initiatives of various companies. ■ On-site construction management app "Kizuku" This is an on-site management app for process management, quality control, and more, based on a chat function. It also allows for integrated management combined with electronic ordering and invoicing that complies with the Electronic Book Preservation Law and the invoice system, as well as safety and health management aimed at compliance. ■ Cloud service for determining housing specifications "egaku" This is a cloud service designed to assist housing coordinators in finalizing housing specifications. It reduces the number of meetings and resolves the "he said, she said" issues with clients. ■ CCUS certified entry and exit management system "Career Link" No card reader needed! This entry and exit management system is the only one within the CCUS certified systems that allows for work history registration via "phone call." It enables easy entry and exit management simply by having skilled workers make a call from their mobile phones or smartphones.

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★For more details, please check the related links. On FB and IG, two characters familiar with Kizuku stamps are explaining! ■Four Recommended Ways to Use Kizuku on Site We will introduce them in a quiz format! Q: I want to minimize text input during exchanges. A: We have prepared two types of "stamps." → For progress updates, use the "Progress Stamp." → For daily exchanges, there are over 80 types of site-specific "stamps." Q: I want to share the situation on site. A: Please convey the real site through "photos and videos." → If used effectively, it might eliminate the need for site surveys?! Q: It's an important message, so I want to ensure it's read. A: Please contact us with "Important Message." → This is useful for notifying changes in processes or drawings, as well as alerts for natural disasters. Q: I want to save and manage files for each site. A: You can view them anytime, anywhere with the "Library Function." → You can store PDF and image files, as well as Office and CAD files.

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■Login Instructions If you are logging in for the first time or have failed to log in, please try the following. Steps: Kizuku app > Enter email address and password > Click the [Login] button *Press the [eye icon] in the password input field to view the entered password. ■Frequently Asked Questions - I can't log in! *Check for any mistakes in your email address or password input → Uppercase/lowercase, full-width/half-width, one character difference, etc. - "You do not have an account" is displayed! *Please create an account using the [New Registration] button. - I forgot my password! Steps: [Click here if you forgot your password] > Enter your email address > [Reissue Password] *You will receive a password reissue email → If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masataka Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the construction management app "Kizuku" (hereinafter Kizuku) to promote construction DX, has newly introduced a "witness-type electronic signature" as a method of electronic signature that meets the legal requirements for electronic contracts in construction contracting for the Kizuku electronic order and delivery option. <Contents> ■ Easily implement electronic contracts that meet the requirements of the Construction Business Act Enforcement Regulations ■ Legal requirements stipulated in Article 13-4, Paragraph 2 of the Construction Business Act Enforcement Regulations ■ Guarantees the "authenticity" and "integrity" of electronic contract data with electronic signatures and timestamps *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the cloud service for determining residential specifications "egaku," has announced the launch of its full-scale operation from June 2023, aimed at supporting the digital transformation (DX) of promotional activities at Toyota Wood U-Home Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, President: Hitoshi Ishikawa, hereinafter referred to as Toyota Wood U-Home). This initiative focuses on streamlining the process of determining residential specifications with clients through the provision and implementation support of "egaku." <Contents> ■ About the cloud service for determining residential specifications "egaku" ■ Background and history of promoting DX ■ Future developments – Aiming for the establishment of operations at all locations *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■Four things you can do with Kizuku's library In Kizuku, a dedicated storage folder is automatically generated when a project is created. It is designed to be accessible only to project stakeholders, ensuring security and peace of mind. ❶ View shared documents and drawings Documents are stored in the cloud, allowing access anytime and anywhere. ❷ Download Kizuku library to your smartphone You can check it even in offline environments. ❸ Upload files organized into folders You can upload any format of documents from your PC, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, CAD, etc. Photos shared in the relevant project chat are also automatically stored in the folder. ❹ Directly "write" on documents You can directly annotate changes on PDF files.

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■What is the "Important Message" feature unique to Kizuku Talk? This feature allows you to later understand "who" and "when" a message was read. Regular messages are treated as "read" simply by being displayed, but when using the important message feature, it requires the recipient to press the [Confirm] button to indicate they have read it, which helps prevent misunderstandings. ・How to send an important message Steps: Select the target site talk room > Press the [In a speech bubble!] button > Send the message *Please send the message while the [In a speech bubble!] icon is red. ・How to confirm an important message Steps: Press the [Confirm] button within the important message *By pressing the read link, you can check who confirmed it and when. ■Recommended use cases ・When changing processes or drawings ・For daily construction management ・For alerts during natural disasters, etc.

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Fukuchi Construction Co., Ltd. has been contributing to regional infrastructure development in the construction industry since its establishment in 1942. The company continues to challenge itself as a business that can contribute to society in response to frequent natural disasters and the aging of infrastructure. By using card readers for employment history management and switching to unique features of Career Link, such as "phone call registration" for entry and exit and "facial recognition," the company has significantly improved the efficiency of operations related to the Construction Career Up System (CCUS). As an administrator, this not only eliminates the need for daily card reader installation and management but also leads to significant time savings by removing the hassle of setting up construction systems. Additionally, skilled workers have praised the system for being "easier to operate," resulting in a heightened awareness of accumulating employment history compared to before. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■Sharing photos and videos on Kizuku and how to do it Kizuku, based on a chat function, allows for sharing on-site photos and more. ・There are two ways to send photos: 1) Take a photo on the spot and send it Steps: Select the chat room to send to > Tap the 【＋】 button > Select 【Take Photo】 *After taking the photo, you can overlay the electronic blackboard on the image. 2) Send multiple pre-taken photos at once Steps: Select the chat room to send to > Tap the 【＋】 button > Select 【Choose Photo】 *You can send up to 30 photos at once. ・How to send videos Steps: Select the chat room to send to > Tap the 【＋】 button > Select 【Choose Video】 *Use this when sounds or other details cannot be conveyed through photos. When sent in a project or on-site chat room, the photos are automatically stored in a dedicated folder, making it a great option for those struggling with photo management.

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★For more details, please check the related links. On FB and IG, two characters familiar with Kizuku stamps are explaining! ■What are Kizuku stamps? Kizuku offers two main types of stamps: - "Process Stamps" for progress reporting (←☆this is what we are introducing this time) - "Stamps" for communication The "Process Stamps" are intended to be used at the beginning and end of construction. Members on the same site will receive notifications of the process stamps to understand the "smoothness/delay" and "timing of arrangements." Additionally, it functions not only as a notification but also automatically reflects on the schedule for performance management. ■How to send a stamp Operation steps: Select the site chat room you want to contact > [＋] button > [Process Stamp] "Process Stamps" can be used in site or project chat rooms. No text input is needed for progress reporting. Please try passing the baton of the easy-to-use "Process Stamps."

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★For more details, please check the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■What are Kizuku stamps? Kizuku offers two main types of stamps: - "Process stamps" for progress reports - "Stamps" for communication While various information has become easier to see, some may find it difficult to input their own. If that's the case, please make use of the "stamps"! *For example, we have the following: - Is this okay? - Please confirm - Thank you - Confirmed → There are over 80 types in total! You might be able to have a conversation just with stamps?! ■How to send stamps Operation steps: Select the chat room you want to contact > [＋] button > [Stamps] "Stamps" can be used in any chat room. From casual to slightly formal. We hope you find your favorite!

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★For more details, please check the related links. On FB and IG, two characters familiar with Kizuku stamps are explaining! ■What is Kizuku Talk? You can communicate not only with people inside the company but also with external partner companies using text and stamps. The key to reducing phone calls is to use it as "everyone." ■Three things you can do with Kizuku Talk ❶Send the "now" of the site with text! Please convey the current situation, such as whether materials are available or things to be careful about during protection. ❷Send the "progress" of the site with stamps! Kizuku has not only general "stamps" but also "process stamps" that convey the start and completion of processes. The "process stamps" will automatically reflect in the progress chart as achievements. ❸Send the "reality" of the site with photos and videos! At the end of the day, please take photos of the site and post them. If everyone shares, it will significantly reduce not only the number of phone calls but also the number of site investigations.

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★For more details, please see the related links. Two characters familiar from Kizuku stamps are explaining on FB and IG! ■What is Kizuku? It is a cloud service that allows you to manage process management and reports via chat on your smartphone. We aim for a simple design that is easy for craftsmen to use. It is compatible with multiple devices, so it can be used on both computers and smartphones. ■Four Basic Functions of Kizuku ❶ Share information through chat You can create a chat room for only those involved on-site. Kizuku is designed around this chat feature, allowing craftsmen to start using it smoothly. ❷ Check anytime with documents You can store site drawings and photos. Photos sent in chats are automatically stored by site. ❸ Visualize the site with process charts You can create process charts for each site in the cloud. ❹ Create reports anywhere Reports can be easily created on smartphones or computers, no matter where you are.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Location: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masataka Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the CCUS-certified entry and exit management system "Career Link," and the general incorporated foundation Construction Industry Promotion Fund (Location: Minato Ward, Tokyo, Chairman: Akira Taniwaki, hereinafter referred to as the Construction Industry Promotion Fund), which operates the Construction Career Up System (hereinafter referred to as CCUS), have collaborated to promote the accumulation of employment history in CCUS at small-scale sites. By having the Construction Industry Promotion Fund support part of the costs, Comtex will offer a simplified version of the telephone-based entry and exit management system "Career Link" at a significantly reduced price through the "CCUS Easy Start Campaign." This initiative will be launched as a limited-time trial effort in October 2023. <Contents> ■ Background of the Offer ■ Features of the CCUS Easy Start Campaign ■ Overview of the CCUS Easy Start Campaign *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Toshirō Gotō), which provides the construction management app "Kizuku," has developed a dedicated version of "Kizuku" for the "LIXIL Remodeling Shop," a remodeling franchise chain operated by LIXIL Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President: Kinya Seto), and began full-scale operations in January 2023. <Contents> ■ About LIXIL Remodeling Shop ■ About the construction management app "Kizuku" ■ About system integration *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masaki Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as "Comtex"), which provides the on-site management app "Kizuku," announces that it has achieved the target operation rate of 90% in February 2023 through continuous follow-up in the operation of the dedicated app "KIzuku PRO" developed for KEI AI STAR Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Keiji Hanawa, hereinafter referred to as "KEI AI STAR Real Estate") across four group companies. <Contents> ■ About "KIzuku PRO" ■ Background to achieving the target operation rate for "KIzuku PRO" ■ Future developments - Further efficiency in operations *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Comtex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Masataka Takewaki, hereinafter referred to as Comtex), which provides the construction management app "Kizuku," announced that it has begun full-scale efforts to support the digital transformation (DX) of construction management and order management operations at Gteria Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, President: Kazuhisa Sawada, hereinafter referred to as Gteria) through dedicated customized development, starting from May 2023 for nationwide operations. <Contents> ■ Background of DX promotion ■ Three outcomes of DX implementation ■ Future developments – Aiming for further expansion in the exterior industry *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Okumura Corporation is also challenging the practical application of new technologies that are ahead of the times. In recent years, they have been focusing on the utilization and dissemination of the Construction Career Up System (CCUS), aimed at evaluating the skills of workers and improving their treatment. At the company, there were challenges in accumulating work history due to the cumbersome registration procedures, unsuitable environments for equipment installation, and cost issues at "small-scale sites with contract amounts under 30 million yen." Amidst this, they learned about the feature of Career Link that allows for the absence of equipment such as card readers on-site and decided to implement it. In January 2023, with the revision of the management evaluation criteria, the utilization of CCUS was added as a scoring requirement. However, by utilizing "wide-area site registration," Okumura Corporation has created an environment where work history registration can be done not only for the construction projects subject to evaluation but for all subcontracted projects. "I believe that being able to create an environment that quickly accumulates the careers of skilled workers as a general contractor demonstrates Okumura Corporation's attitude towards CCUS." (Representative: Mr. Nakamura) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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Keiai Star Real Estate Co., Ltd. is a company that has achieved rapid growth, focusing on high-quality and cost-effective residential development projects. In order to promote both operational efficiency and the visualization of construction quality, we tested several services when introducing an app for site management, and the one that received the highest evaluation on-site was Kizuku. By implementing Kizuku, many site supervisors have begun to realize the potential to handle 60 buildings per year, and we received feedback stating, "There is still room to enhance operational efficiency through the use of technology, and we should be able to increase satisfaction for both employees and customers." [Case Overview] ■ Reason for Introduction and Deciding Factor - Tested several services, with the highest on-site evaluation. ■ Innovations in Implementation and Operation - Welcomed a representative from a mobile phone company to carefully explain the benefits of introducing smartphones. ■ Effects and Improvements After Implementation - Contributed to increased productivity as well as the visualization of construction quality. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Takasago Construction Co., Ltd. is a company that provides custom-built homes. In their previous operations, they did not use chat, and the introduction of "Kizuku" has become a great opportunity to digitalize all the exchanges that were previously done on paper. Not only does it allow for the submission of reports and photos, but it also serves as a platform for contractors to showcase their work, contributing to job satisfaction. By being able to see the work of peers in the same industry, it seems to provide mutual stimulation. [Case Overview] ■ Reason for Introduction and Deciding Factor - They felt it was a "communication tool" rather than a "business system." ■ Innovations in Introduction and Operation - They emphasize human relationships and communication, enjoying the use of the introduced tool. ■ Effects and Improvements After Introduction - It has become a great opportunity to digitalize analog exchanges that were done on paper. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Ms. Works Co., Ltd. is a company that handles everything from design to construction for exterior work in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. There were two major challenges in site management. One was understanding the site conditions and instructions. The site supervisors had a large number of sites to manage within a short construction period, making it difficult to visit all sites regularly. The other challenge was managing construction photos. The responsibility for taking and storing site photos often fell to the individual in charge, leading to concerns about forgetting to keep a record of the photos. As a result of the implementation, all stakeholders began using "Kizuku" for information sharing, allowing everyone to visualize the movements of people, materials, and sites. With the participation of wholesalers and trading companies, there are no longer any missed orders, and the scheduling of arrangements has become more efficient. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation at Tohshin Corporation. Before the implementation, we felt a loss of time when arranging and requesting construction work, as it required contacting all stakeholders, including employees and craftsmen. After the implementation, the number of phone calls for arranging and requesting construction work, which was originally a challenge, has significantly decreased, allowing us to reduce the time spent on phone communications. Previously, at least three phone calls were necessary for a single request, but now it can be handled in one talk. Additionally, during the operation, we provided individual lectures to our long-time contractors in order. By helping them understand the system, we have achieved an almost 100% penetration rate for talk and drawing sharing. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Carlo Post Co., Ltd. is a design office that conducts inspections and surveys of new and used houses, as well as designing, managing, and constructing new homes and renovation projects. With about three staff members, they handle approximately 130 seismic reinforcement projects daily. Previously, they experienced a constant influx of phone calls for business communications, leading to a "non-stop ringing" situation. Sudden changes in floor plans and reinforcement proposals often resulted in delays in creating drawings, which was a challenge. With the introduction of "Kizuku," they can now keep photos of all the construction sites. Additionally, areas that previously took a long time to address can now be handled in real-time and in a short amount of time while viewing the drawings on a tablet. [Case Overview] ■ Reason for Introduction and Deciding Factor - They wanted a photo management app with a chat feature. ■ Innovations in Implementation and Operation - They proposed switching to smartphones, considering it a zero-start. ■ Effects and Improvements After Implementation - The "Important Talk" feature, which retains history, serves as a good luck charm. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Sakura Corporation is a company engaged in the design and construction of custom homes aimed at creating "homes that bring joy." Before the introduction of the system, there were times when it took three hours to reach the site, leading to delays in site inspections and requiring late-night overtime for preparations. The deciding factor for introducing "Kizuku" was its ease of use as a communication app, allowing for instant information sharing. I felt that it was designed with the "contractors" who use the system in mind, which was also a key point for its adoption. As for the effects and improvements observed, there has been a noticeable increase in productivity. The average number of projects managed by a site supervisor was five per year five years ago, but last year, one person was able to manage 13.7 projects, and currently, some are managing as many as 18 to 20 projects. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Nakahashi Shoji Co., Ltd. is a company that sells and installs building equipment, as well as environmental sanitation equipment and building materials. Before using "Kizuku," we managed our schedules by attaching magnets with site names to a schedule board. We also used Excel to fax schedules to contractors, which involved a lot of manual work. After implementation, the benefits and improvements included easier schedule adjustments and content confirmations even when away from the office, significantly reducing administrative tasks after returning to the office. Additionally, the hassle of requesting and handing over printed construction documents to contractors has been eliminated. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.*

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Seiga Construction Co., Ltd. (Koma Construction Co., Ltd.) is a construction company that handles everything from new construction of custom homes and residential developments to renovations and after-sales maintenance. As for the effects and improvements after implementation, the number of construction oversights has significantly decreased. Since we conduct arrangements through chat, it is easy to quickly grasp what has been done and what has not just by checking the chat. During the vendor hearings on-site, we received feedback such as, "It's great that the drawings can be viewed immediately," and "It's user-friendly because it resembles a chat application." [Case Overview] ■ Efforts until implementation and operational establishment - Focused on training those who were not using it ■ Effects and improvements after implementation - Prevented construction oversights by checking the chat ■ Others: Support system with Comtex - The company's and on-site visits after the contract and their efforts for improvement left a good impression *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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BX Tempal Co., Ltd. provides a variety of sheet products that create comfortable environments, including awning tents for sun and rain protection in commercial facilities, custom tents, and partition products for factories, warehouses, and logistics facilities. As for the effects and improvements felt after implementation, employees in charge can now place orders even while working from home. Previously, interactions were conducted on paper, so the efficiency of administrative tasks has seen significant improvement. Additionally, to increase the operational level of order placement and receipt, we plan to rethink the operational flow and consider detailed integration with the sales management system. [Case Overview] ■ Trigger and Deciding Factor for Implementation - The ability to manage electronic order placement and site management within the same system. ■ Effects and Improvements After Implementation - Streamlined administrative tasks through the transition from paper to electronic. ■ Innovations in Implementation and Operation - Organizing internal requests and reviewing operational flows. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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