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1. "A New Era of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Opened by Satellite Remote Sensing" Satellite remote sensing is a technology that uses sensors mounted on artificial satellites to acquire information about the Earth's surface over a wide area. In this presentation, we will outline the basic mechanisms and characteristics of remote sensing and introduce specific case studies of its application in the field of disaster prevention and mitigation. Furthermore, through examples of the latest satellite data applications, we will discuss future technological prospects and social possibilities. Speaker: Hiroshi Tokunaga, Executive Director, Infrastructure Technology Business Headquarters, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. (On-site transfer) Deputy General Manager, Sales Headquarters, QPS Research Institute, Inc. 2. Examples of Industry-Specific AI Utilization Illuminating Civil Engineering Projects 1. The DX (Digital Transformation) that Tō Co., Ltd. Aims for in the Construction Industry 2. Service Introduction: About the Construction Industry-Specific AI "AI Concierge/Hikari" 3. Practical Demo: We will provide a detailed explanation of how operations can be streamlined and productivity improved in your projects, using demo screens. Speaker: Etsuji Shimomura, IS Group, Sales Department, AI SaaS Business Headquarters, Tō Co., Ltd. For more details, please check the link below.

This is a webinar on the strategic use of construction DX. We are now accepting applications for participants for the K&i Web Academy Webinar, the 53rd webinar. Please check the details at the link below.

I am contacting you regarding your selection for the "100 Representative Companies of Sakai and Senshu" for the fifth year. As a result of a rigorous review process, we are pleased to inform you that your company has been selected for the "100 Representative Companies of Sakai and Senshu" for the fifth consecutive year. We received this notification and are grateful to be selected again for the "100 Representative Companies of Sakai and Senshu" in 2026. Thank you very much.

Kef is exhibiting at the Wakayama Prefecture product booth at the Construction Technology Exhibition 2025 Kinki, held at Intex Osaka for two days starting from October 30, 2025. The exhibition will be open until 16:45 tomorrow, October 31, 2025 (Friday). If you have time and are nearby, we would be grateful if you could visit our Kef booth. The booth number is 162. I have uploaded images of the venue to the blog. I would appreciate it if you could check them out from the link below.

We have published FAQs for questions when participating in the webinars held by the collaboration webinar project 'K&i Web Academy' between K.F. Corporation and Isabou Net. We have added the following two items: [FAQ] When I tried to use the chat, it was disabled and I couldn't ask questions. [FAQ] When I entered the Zoom room, it was silent, so I would like some music or something to be played for audio confirmation. Please check the details at the link below.

1. "Story of the Embankment - The Foundations and Cutting-Edge Research of River Embankments -" (Scheduled time: 14:00-15:00, 60 minutes) In today's lecture, we will first introduce the characteristics of river embankments and representative cases of damage. Additionally, we will explain the latest research results, including demonstration experiments on smart embankments conducted on actual embankments and new analytical methods. Speaker: Mr. Hirotoshi Mori, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Yamaguchi University 《10-minute break》 2. "Possibilities of Gabion Works in 'Embankment Maintenance and Strengthening' - From Infiltration Measures to Resilient Embankments -" (Scheduled time: 15:10-15:35, 25 minutes) This presentation will focus on "Embankment Maintenance and Strengthening" in river basin flood control, introducing the technical challenges of gabion works used for infiltration measures in river embankments and examples of problem-solving with our products. We will also briefly introduce examples of our products used in "Flood Control Reservoir Development" and the experimental status of our products in "Resilient River Embankments." Speaker: Mr. Takanori Fujiki, Deputy Manager, Development Technology Department, Business Promotion Headquarters, Kyoei Harmotech Co., Ltd. For more details, please refer to the link below.

This is a webinar on the latest technology for river embankments. In the face of frequent heavy rains, river levees serve as a "fortress" to protect our lives and property. We will unravel cutting-edge research, from the foundational principles built over many years to case studies of disasters and demonstrations of smart levees. Furthermore, we will explore infiltration countermeasures using basket work and the potential of "resilient levees"! How about experiencing the future of watershed flood control in this webinar? Enrollment for the 52nd webinar is now open. For more details, please check the K&i Web Academy webinar announcement blog and the Isabou Network. For further information, please refer to the detailed announcement page below.

The layout of the leaflet has been changed. We have updated the K&i Web Academy leaflet. The update includes a layout change to make the notes on the back side more readable. Latest file name: K&iwebacademy-leaf_251001S.pdf It can be downloaded from the catalog download page within Ipros. Additionally, we have also made layout corrections to the notes section of the webinar application form and the K&i Web Academy announcement site. Some content has been changed. The following entry rules have been modified: 1. The operation side will no longer change the names of participants. 2. Entry on the day will be on a "first-come, first-served" basis. 3. Please participate with a maximum of one device per application. For details, please refer to the link below.

The following presentations will be held. (There will be a 10-minute break in between) 1. "Current Situation of Slope Protection Measures Overseas" (Scheduled time 15:00–15:30, 30 minutes) The ground anchor exerts a deterrent effect due to the tension it applies, so it is necessary to properly evaluate this tension and connect it to maintenance management. Speaker: Ryo Nakano, Deputy General Manager, Overseas Business Department, Nittoku Construction Co., Ltd. 2. "Overview and Case Studies of the Unit Net Method" (Scheduled time 15:40–16:05, 25 minutes) We will introduce an overview of the Unit Net Method and several case studies. Speaker: Akihito Kijima, Material Sales Section, Social Infrastructure Materials Department, Daika Corporation 3. "Introduction of Reinforced Concrete Insertion Work and New Reinforcement Technologies" (Scheduled time 16:05–16:30, 25 minutes) - Current situation of sediment disaster nationwide and national policies - Reinforced concrete insertion work (ground reinforcement earthworks) - New reinforcement technologies Speaker: Takayuki Nakamura, General Manager, Technical Department, Civil Engineering Division, Okabe Corporation For more details, please visit the blog.

This is a webinar about overseas affairs and the latest technology, and it is free of charge. We are now accepting participants for the K&i Web Academy Webinar, the 51st session. Please check the detailed announcement page below for more information.

The official update history blog of KF, "KF Logs," has been updated. [Social Contribution] We supported the Inochi WAKAZO project and received a letter of appreciation. You can view it from the link below.

This is a webinar on anchor and maintenance management. We are starting to recruit participants for the K&i Web Academy Webinar, the 50th webinar. Please check the detailed announcement page below for more information.

1. "The Concept of Ground Anchor Tension in Maintenance Management" (Scheduled Time: 14:00–15:00, 60 minutes) This lecture will introduce the factors that cause changes in anchor tension and the concept of maintenance management considering the acting tension. Speaker: Professor Toshinori Sakai, Mie University 《10-minute break》 2. "Maintenance Management Techniques for SEEE Ground Anchors" (Scheduled Time: 15:10–15:35, 25 minutes) We will introduce useful maintenance management techniques for the "SEEE Ground Anchor Method." Speaker: Eiji Nanbu, General, Environmental Disaster Prevention Department, SE Co., Ltd. 3. "KTB Temporary Anchor Method" - U-Turn Removable Anchor (Rank A Type) - (Scheduled Time: 15:35–16:00, 25 minutes) This presentation will focus on the differences from conventional design values when adopting a U-turn removable anchor that can be removed after use. Speaker: Keita Fukuchi, Technical Officer, KTB Association For more details, please refer to the link on the detailed information page.

We have updated the CAD drawings for the Easy Shelf Method, a simple spraying method promoted by the National Slope Disaster Prevention Association, for which our company serves as the secretariat. You can download them from the CAD drawing download page on Ipros. Please make use of them.

Thank you very much for your continued support. We sincerely appreciate it. We regret to inform you that we will be taking our summer vacation on the following schedule, and we kindly ask for your understanding. Vacation Period: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday) *We will be open for regular business on August 12, 2025 (Tuesday). [Important Notes Regarding the Period Above and Surrounding Dates] - Due to the vacation schedules of related businesses, we may not be able to deliver products on your desired delivery date before and after the above period. We kindly ask you to confirm in advance or place your orders with ample time. - Inquiries received during the summer vacation will be addressed after August 18, 2025 (Monday). Thank you for your understanding. We sincerely hope for your continued patronage.

We held a technical training session for the National Slope Disaster Prevention Association, for which K.F. Corporation serves as the secretariat. For more details, please check the link below, KF Logs.

Civil engineering is said to be an experiential science. It is not an exaggeration to say that the latest technologies contain a wealth of know-how from our predecessors. This time, we will have a lecture on topography, geology, and folklore, as well as a presentation on a well-established slope greening method. Additionally, we plan to conduct interviews with future engineers and researchers from the venue of the Geotechnical Engineering Society. Please be sure to register. 【Part 1】 On-site report "Live Broadcast from the 60th Geotechnical Engineering Research Presentation" (Scheduled time: 13:30–14:00, approximately 30 minutes including a break) Speaker: Mr. Shiro Sekike, Planning and Sales Department, Godai Development Co., Ltd. 【Part 2】 《Keynote Lecture》 "Legends and the Earth Interpreted by Geologists" - Topography and Geology Surrounding the Legend of Fudō Rock and Emperor Keikō - (Scheduled time: 14:00–15:00, 60 minutes) Speaker: Mr. Hidenori Nishi, Department Manager, Technical Department, Higo Geological Survey Co., Ltd. Greening method for slope failure prevention up to 1 meter of surface layer: "Long Strong Net" (Scheduled time: 15:10–15:35, 25 minutes) Speaker: Mr. Zōri Wada, Branch Manager, Kanto Branch, Rontai Co., Ltd.

We will also conduct the regular geotechnical engineering research presentation site report." "We are starting to recruit participants for the K&i Web Academy Webinar, the 49th webinar. This is a CPDS accredited webinar, and we can also issue certificates of attendance for other organizations' CPD unit applications. For more details, please check the announcement page below.

We have updated the comprehensive brochure for KF. It can be viewed as a PDF file from the catalog download section within Ipros. The latest file name is: KF_sogo_panf_2025-V2_S.pdf. We hope you find it useful.

On July 4, 2025 (Friday), KEIF exhibited at the "8th Wakayama Prefecture Kensanpin Construction Materials Fair" held at the 1st floor exhibition hall of Wakayama Big Ai. It will be open until 17:00 on July 4, 2025 (Friday). We would be grateful if those nearby or available could take the time to interact with our staff. For more details, please check our blog.

We have added one more FAQ for the webinar. The following FAQ has been added. 《FAQ》 【FAQ】About CPD units and CPDS units Please check the link below. We would appreciate it if you could read it.

【FAQ added, additional requests added.】 The following FAQs and requests have been added. 《FAQ》 【FAQ】I accidentally closed the form while in the middle of the survey. What should I do to return to it? 《Additional Requests》 9. There may be instances where the scheduled lecture time is exceeded. You can view it from the link below. I would appreciate it if you could read it.

We will be holding a paid workshop themed around unique AI development. In this workshop, we will invite experts with actual experience in AI research and practical applications to introduce the steps and examples for developing unique AI tailored to the realities of the civil engineering industry. Additionally, we will explain the points and considerations to keep in mind when developing AI for business in the civil engineering field. Furthermore, we plan to distribute a support program for developing image recognition-based unique AI during this lecture, allowing participants to challenge themselves in unique AI development after the presentation. Take this opportunity to take the first step in AI development and expand the possibilities for new business. We look forward to your participation. [Workshop 1 and 3] "Essential and Practical Techniques for AI Development!" Instructor: Koichi Araki, Chief Researcher, Technical Research Institute, Godai Development Co., Ltd. [Workshop 2] "Development of Automotive Recognition AI Software" Instructor: Naoto Shingu, Chief, Foundation Design Office, Fujii Foundation Design Co., Ltd. For more details, please check the blog linked below.

This is a sequel to the AI seminar held in April. We will be hosting a paid seminar focused on unique AI development. This content is recommended for those who want to not only use AI but also create their own, those considering incorporating AI into their business, and those looking for new business ideas. In the seminar, we will invite experts with actual experience in AI research and practical applications to introduce the steps and examples for developing unique AI tailored to the realities of the civil engineering industry. Furthermore, we will explain the points and precautions to consider when developing AI for business in the civil engineering field. Additionally, we plan to distribute a support program for developing unique AI related to image recognition during this presentation, allowing participants to challenge themselves in unique AI development after the seminar. Take this opportunity to take the first step in AI development and expand the possibilities for new business. We look forward to your participation.

This is a seminar on landslide countermeasures and the utilization of SAR satellite data. We are starting to recruit participants for the K&i Web Academy Webinar, the 48th webinar. Please check the detailed announcement page below for more information.

We have created a page where you can view a list of past webinars held at the K&i Web Academy. We have provided links below, and we would appreciate it if you could refer to them. The number of applications for each session is also displayed, so we hope this will assist you in considering sponsorship opportunities for presentations using the K&i Web Academy. 【Link Page】 ■ New Information List Page - Top Menu ■ List of Held Webinars Page ■ [Announcement] Would you like to specifically promote to participants in the civil engineering and construction industry? K&i Web Academy is currently seeking sponsoring companies for webinars.

<Webinar Overview> This seminar is aimed at those who will be designing slopes and those who are calculating reinforced soil for the first time. Using the cut slope reinforced soil construction method calculation system "Reinforced Soil," participants will conduct calculations from slope stability analysis to the arrangement of reinforcement materials. *This seminar will use the cut slope reinforced soil construction method calculation system "Reinforced Soil" software. After the application deadline, a download link for the software and a limited-time web authentication key will be sent. <Course Content> (1) Overview of Cut Slope Reinforced Soil Method Design - 50 minutes Break - Approximately 10 minutes (2) Implementation of Calculations Using the Cut Slope Reinforced Soil Method Calculation System "Reinforced Soil" [First Half] - 50 minutes Break - Approximately 10 minutes (3) Implementation of Calculations Using the Cut Slope Reinforced Soil Method Calculation System "Reinforced Soil" [Second Half] - 60 minutes is planned. ■■Instructor■■ Takeo Kimura System Technology Department, Godai Development Co., Ltd. For more details, please visit the K&i Web Academy seminar announcement page linked below.

This is a paid seminar, but it comes with a limited-time web authentication key. This seminar is aimed at those who are about to start slope design and those who are calculating reinforced rebar for the first time. It will use the cut slope reinforced soil method calculation system "Reinforced Soil" to perform calculations from slope stability to the arrangement of reinforcement materials. It is especially recommended for those who think, "It's faster to be taught first," "I can't understand just from the manual," or "I want to learn while actually operating." It is also essential for those who want to teach but are struggling to find time for instruction. On the day of the seminar, after deepening your understanding of the cut slope reinforced soil method, you will actually operate "Reinforced Soil" while watching the instructor's demonstrations. *This seminar will use the software "Reinforced Soil," which is the cut slope reinforced soil method calculation system. Participants will receive the download link for the software and a limited-time web authentication key on June 10 (Tuesday) or June 12 (Wednesday) in 2025 (tentative). For more details, please check the detailed announcement page below.

Keynote Speech 14:00 - 15:00 (60 minutes) "Shifting Perspectives for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Resilience: Advanced Technologies and Methods" - Landslide failures of road embankments, overtopping and breaching of levees, liquefaction and ground flow in sloped areas - Speaker: Kenichi Tsuneda, Emeritus Professor, Osaka University {Break (10 minutes)} Part 1: "Wall-Type Ground Improvement Method" 15:10 - 15:35 (25 minutes) An overview of the wall-type ground improvement method, comparison with pile-type improvement, application examples, design and construction of the wall-type improvement method, and expected effects of the wall-type improvement method will be explained. Speaker: Katsuhiro Komanobe, Wall-Type Improvement Method Research Association Part 2: "Introduction of Cage Method Applicable for Earth Retention and Drainage Measures in Embankments" 15:35 - 16:00 (25 minutes) Speaker: Takanori Fujiki, Head of Product Development Office, Development Technology Department, Kyoei Harmotech Co., Ltd. For more details, please check the K&i web academy announcement blog via the link below.

We have updated the price list for the thornless lifting wire available at K.F. You can view it as a PDF file from the side menu on the thornless lifting wire page of the K.F. website (link below). The latest file name is: togenashi-wire-price_250508S.pdf. We hope you find it useful.

Keynote Speech 14:00 - 15:00 (60 minutes) "Shifting Perspectives and Advanced Technologies for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Resilience" - Landslide failures of road embankments, overtopping and breaching of levees, liquefaction and ground flow in sloped areas - Speaker: Kenichi Tsuneda, Emeritus Professor, Osaka University 《Break (10 minutes)》 Part 1: "Wall-type Ground Improvement Method" 15:10 - 15:35 (25 minutes) An overview of the wall-type ground improvement method, comparison with pile-type improvement, application examples, design and construction of the wall-type improvement method, and expected effects of the wall-type improvement method will be explained. Speaker: Katsuhiro Komanobe, Wall-type Improvement Method Research Association Part 2: "Introduction of Cage Method Applicable for Embankment Retention and Drainage Measures" 15:35 - 16:00 (25 minutes) Speaker: Takanori Fujiki, Director of Product Development Office, Development Technology Department, Kyoei Harmotech Co., Ltd. For more details, please check the K&i Web Academy announcement blog via the link below.

We would like to inform you about the webinar hosted by K&i Web Academy and provide you with a blog that includes an announcement and FAQ. We have added one request to the section titled "【Request】Please Note Regarding Participation in Webinars and Paid Courses." ■ Please have each individual respond to the survey. For more details, please access the link below and check it.

Updated four catalogs and leaflets The following four catalogs and leaflets have been updated. Please make use of them. ■ K-F Comprehensive Catalog ■ Weed Control Using Reinforced Fiber Mixed Spraying ■ K&i Web Academy Webinar ■ RT Frame Construction Method * An update for the RT Frame Construction Method has been added as of April 16, 2025. The catalogs within Ipros have been updated.

Keynote Speech: "What We Learned and Want to Convey from the Series Column 'Walking Through Sites of Historic Large-Scale Landslides' on the Isabou Network" 14:00 - 15:00 (60 minutes) This time, I will introduce the cases I have investigated and researched, as well as explain what I have learned from these cases. I would also like to share my thoughts on what I want to convey to young engineers and researchers regarding future investigations and research. Speaker: Koji Inoue, Senior Researcher, Japan Sabo Frontier Promotion Organization *Break (10 minutes)* "Time Frame Necessary for the Design of Slope Protection Works" 15:10 - 15:40 (30 minutes) The design of slope protection works also requires the concept of a time frame. This is because changes occur in slope protection works due to weathering progression from the geological model at the design stage. I will introduce examples of this and discuss corresponding measures. Speaker: Kazuo Mita, President, Chojyu Reinforced Soil Co., Ltd. For more details, please check the blog below.

Thank you very much for your continued support. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be taking a holiday during the following schedule for the large holiday period (GW2025), and we kindly ask for your understanding. Please note that inquiries received during the large holiday (GW2025) will be addressed after May 7, 2025 (Wednesday), so we appreciate your cooperation. Additionally, regarding product shipments before and after the large holiday (GW2025), due to the holiday schedules of our manufacturing and logistics partners, there may be instances where we cannot deliver on your desired date. We would appreciate it if you could confirm in advance or place your orders with ample time. Our company's GW2025 holiday schedule: April 26 (Saturday) - Closed April 27 (Sunday) - Closed April 28 (Monday) - Open April 29 (Tuesday) - Closed April 30 (Wednesday) - Open May 1 (Thursday) - Open May 2 (Friday) - Open May 3 (Saturday) - Closed May 4 (Sunday) - Closed May 5 (Monday) - Closed May 6 (Tuesday) - Closed

K&i Web Academy Announcement & FAQ We have updated the "Q&A Corner for Webinars and Lectures" in our blog. ■ [March 21, 2025, 45th Webinar] Collection of Questions and Answers Please make use of the link below.

We have added the following article to the "Creativity and Innovation" section of the KF Logs "Proposal Page." ■ Non-destructive Testing of Reinforcement Insertion Additionally, we have included the results of the same survey. ■ [Results] Non-destructive Testing of Reinforcement Insertion (NND) in Wakayama We hope you find it useful. For more details, please check the KF Logs via the link below.

We have added a "Creativity and Innovation" section to the proposal page of the KF Logs update history blog by K.F. For more details, we would appreciate it if you could check the link to the blog below. ■ [Notice] A "Creativity and Innovation" section has been added to the proposal page.

K&i Web Academy Announcement & FAQ We have opened a "Q&A Corner for Webinars and Lectures" on our blog. We plan to publish a compilation of questions submitted after the survey. *Only those that do not contain information about individuals, corporations, or organizations will be published. *Only those approved for publication by the instructor will be included. Please check the details at the link below.

【March 21, 2025 - CPDS Certified】 ◆ 45th Webinar: "Continuing to Learn from Failure Cases in Ground Problem Solutions" ◆ ■ Date and Time: March 21, 2025 (Friday) 15:00 - 16:30 (including a 10-minute break) ■ Venue: Online (using ZOOM) ■ Cost: Free ■ Overview and Speaker "Continuing to Learn from Failure Cases in Ground Problem Solutions" Following up on the previous session, this will be a discussion about "failure cases." The failure cases this time include stories I would rather not remember. Ground problems are addressed by focusing on the factors that have the greatest impact on the results, but sometimes "assumptions" arise, leading to an underestimation of the "secondary factors." The failures that have been practically experienced are raw and painful. I will share stories that I can finally talk about now that I have retired. Speaker: Hidetaka Ota, Consultant, Ota Geo Research Co., Ltd. I would appreciate it if you could check the details on the blog.

The K&i Web Academy webinar has started recruiting participants for paid courses. For details, please check the announcement page below. ■【April 11, 2025 - CPDS Certified Paid Course】"Understanding the Basics of AI!"

We have added one more FAQ to the webinar business "K&i Web Academy," jointly operated by K.F. Corporation and Isabou Net. ■ [Update Notice] K&i Web Academy has updated its FAQ. We would appreciate it if you could check the details from the related link below.

We have added requests regarding the 'K&i Web Academy', which is jointly operated by K.F. Co., Ltd. and Isabou Net, for hosting CPD, CPDS units, and credit acquisition support webinars. ■ [Notice] We have added requests regarding participation and reception settings. For more details, we would appreciate it if you could check the K&i Web Academy notice & FAQ blog through the related link.

【CPDS Certified Webinar on February 21, 2025】 ◆ 44th Webinar "Is Your Design Okay? - Learning from Ground Failure Cases and Proposals to Reduce Drawing Errors" ◆ ■ Date and Time: February 21, 2025 (Friday) 15:00 - 16:30 ■ Venue: Online (using ZOOM) ■ Cost: Free ■ Overview and Speakers 【Part 1】15:00 - 16:00 (60 minutes) "Solutions to Ground Problems Learned from Failure Cases" Speaker: Hidetaka Ota, Advisor, Ota Geo Research Co., Ltd. 《10-minute break》 【Part 2】16:10 - 16:30 (20 minutes each) Introduction of the Latest Software from Godai Development: Pile Longitudinal Diagram Creation System "KUI-Danturo" Speaker: Masatoshi Miura, Development Section, System Technology Department, Godai Development Co., Ltd. We would appreciate it if you could check the details on our blog.

**Part 1: Keynote Speech** 15:00 - 16:00 "Learning from Failure Cases: Solutions to Ground Problems" I would like to introduce several cases from many failures that later became my technical weapons. **Speaker:** Hidetaka Ota, Advisor, Ota Geo Research Co., Ltd. **Break: 10 minutes** **Part 2** 16:10 - 16:30 (20 minutes each) Introduction of the latest software from Godai Development: Pile Longitudinal Diagram Creation System "KUI-Danturo" **Speaker:** Masatoshi Miura, Development Section, System Technology Department, Godai Development Co., Ltd. For more details, please visit the blog.