7th Japan Construction International Award

日本語（Japanese）

Construction Project Category

Project for Construction of the Croix-des-Missions and Route Nueve Bridges

Project overview

  • The purpose of this project was to reconstruct two bridges severely damaged from aging and natural disasters. The two bridges are: ① Croix-des-Missions Bridge on Route 1, connecting the capital area and the northern industrial development area; and ② Route Nueve Bridge on a bypass of Route 1.
  • The frequent demonstrations and road closures stemming from the rapidly deteriorating security situation and the state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors, required the project team to implement comprehensive safety and infection prevention measures on construction sites and local communities.

Data

Applicant:
Central Consultant Inc.
HAZAMA ANDO CORPORATION
Construction Period: From September 2017 to March 2022

Relevant Parties
The Client: Ministère des Travaux Publics, Transports et Communications
The Consultant: Central Consultant Inc.
The Contractor: HAZAMA ANDO CORPORATION
Operation and Maintenance: Ministère des Travaux Publics, Transports et Communications

Highly Evaluated Points

  • The progress of work was monitored through drone-based fixed-point observations and regular quality and safety control meetings were held with the parties involved. These efforts enabled the delivery of "quality management," one of Japan's strengths.
  • The local government highly praised the technology transfer and capacity building efforts by the Japanese companies through the local production of construction materials.
  • Japanese engineers with little experience working abroad and young foreign engineers were assigned to the project to be trained through OJT. Such effort helped raise international talents capable of engaging in other overseas projects and gain expertise on capacity building for young and foreign workers.
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Electronic Interlocking System for Indian Railways 450 stations

Project overview

  • Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Company has installed electronic interlocking systems* and provides their maintenance in 450 stations in 17 zonal divisions of the Indian Railways.
  • The company was obligated to obtain type approval from the local technical certification body and was required to meet the local production requirement and specifications unique to the Indian Railways, among other conditions.
    * A signaling system used to control the routes of train cars in stations and rail yards to ensure the safe travel of trains

Data

Applicant: Kyosan Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Construction Period: From June 2014 to March 2022

Relevant Companies
Project Owner: Indian Railways
Architect: Kyosan Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Contractor:
Kyosan India Private Limited
TVM Signalling and Transportation Systems Private Limited (TSTS)
Operator: Indian Railways, Republic of India

Highly Evaluated Points

  • The project has created jobs by assembling printed circuit boards and other components locally and the company has conducted technology transfer to local partner plants. These activities are aligned with India's industrial policy of promoting local production.
  • Kyosan Electric has continuously engaged from upstream processes such as the pilot project to downstream processes such as product maintenance.
  • Kyosan Electric created a local subsidiary and transferred technology to a local partner plant, thereby establishing a strategic system for completing the entire process from product manufacturing to maintenance locally in a speedy manner.
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The Project for Construction of the International Cooperation and Convention Center in Varanasi

Project overview

  • A convention center having a 1,200-seat main hall with a stage and audio equipment was constructed to be a hub for introducing culture and art and for promoting people-to-people exchanges.
  • In addition to constructing the convention center, the project team offered assistance in the overall facility operations by providing its expertise in operating the stage equipment, attracting events, etc.

Data

Applicant:
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.
NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Fujita Corporation
Construction Period: From July 2018 to March 2021

Relevant Companies
Project Owner:
MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs)
CPWD (Central Public Works Department)
Architect:
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.
NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD
Contractor: Fujita Corporation
Operator: VARANASI Smart City Limited (VSCL)

Highly Evaluated Points

  • The convention center was designed and constructed in line with the local environmental performance evaluation system for buildings (GRIHA). Its solar panels, movable curtain walls, and other features reduce the environmental impact.
  • The same amount of trees cut down when the old building was dismantled was planted on the premises to preserve greenery.
  • The project was frequently featured in the local media during the construction period, and Prime Minister Modi and other senior government officials attended the groundbreaking ceremony and completion ceremony. The project also received a letter of gratitude from the Indian government for its epoch-making activities contributing to social and economic development. All this suggests that the project was well received among local people.
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THE PROJECT FOR REHABILITATION OF THE CHROY CHANGWAR BRIDGE

Project overview

  • The project involved rehabilitating the Chroy Changwar Bridge, which sits on a national road connecting the capital city of Phnom Penh with the nine northeastern provinces known for agriculture and forestry.
  • The bridge was severely damaged from aging and increased traffic and at risk of falling. While this bridge needed comprehensive repairs and reinforcement, the closure period had to be minimized because the bridge was vital for the livelihood of local residents.

Data

Applicant:
OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Central Consultant Inc.
Construction Period: From September 2017 to April 2019

Relevant Companies
Project Owner: Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Designer: Central Consultant Inc.
Contractor: OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Operator: Phnom Penh Capital City

Highly Evaluated Points

  • The lifecycle cost was kept low by repairing the existing bridge and employing rehabilitation methods and materials meant to save maintenance costs. The project team also shortened the construction period by closely consulting with the parties involved and proposing efficient construction approaches, which were highly appreciated by the project owner.
  • Reduced the amount of industrial waste discharged during construction by employing the recirculating eco-clean blasting method.
  • The wet concrete wire saw method suppressed noise, vibration, and dust generated during construction.
  • Vegetation work was done on the slope of the approaching bridge and the surrounding public land.
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HarmoniQ Residence Sriracha Expansion Plan

Project overview

  • Saha Tokyu Corp. has expanded the serviced apartment complex (32 housing units and a shared-use building have been newly built) that it developed for Japanese expatriates and their families in the Sriracha district where many Japanese companies have their plants.
  • Saha Tokyu Corp. runs the facilities in both the existing area and the expanded area, offering Japanese-style hospitality. The company offers numerous opportunities for residents and non-residents to interact, and its facilities serve as a base for cultural exchanges between Japan and Thailand as well as for social contribution activities.

Data

Applicant: Saha Tokyu Corporation Co., Ltd.
Construction Period: From September 2020 to December 2021

Relevant Companies
Project Owner: Saha Tokyu Corporation Co., Ltd.
Architect:
Housing unit: SCG-Sekisui Sales Co., Ltd.
Club house: ARbay Co., Ltd.
Exterior/Utility Equipment: PTK Construction Co., Ltd.
Contractor: Housing unit: SCG-Sekisui Sales Co., Ltd.
Club house: SAMCON Co., Ltd.
Exterior/infrastructure equipment: PTK Construction Co., Ltd.
Operator: Saha Tokyu Corporation Co., Ltd.

Highly Evaluated Points

  • Establishing a joint venture with a local partner, Saha Tokyu Corp. has continuously engaged in the project from project planning to facility operation. Also, with this project earning acclaim, the company has built a good relationship with the local partner, getting opportunities for development projects in surrounding areas and future housing projects in different areas.
  • The emergency training in which all employees participate makes them fully prepared to secure the safety of residents.
  • The apartment complex is designed with a rainwater drainage system and other types of equipment that take natural disaster risks into account. Countermeasures for power and water outages are also in place to keep the facilities in operation even in an emergency.
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ACCESS ROAD WORKS UNDER PATIMBAN PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (I), UNDER JICA LOAN NO.IP-577

Project overview

  • An access road (8.2 km long with two lanes on both sides) was constructed to connect National Route 1 and the new Patimban Port, east of the capital area.
  • Despite problems such as the soft ground, delayed land acquisition, and the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting the deadline was imperative because the road had to be completed by the time the new Patimban Port opened.

Data

Applicant: SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.
Construction Period: From October 2018 to October 2020

Relevant Companies
Project Owner: Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia
Architect: Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.
Contractor: SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Operator: Patimban Port Authority and Habourmaster Office

Highly Evaluated Points

  • In an effort not to divide the communicy, raised intersections were created in some parts of the road, allowing local residents to cross the road freely.
  • Hearings were held for all the residents affected by land acquisition and other project activities, and the needs of the local community were incorporated into the project. Also vocational training was provided to those residents impacted by the construction work to help them reconstruct their lives.
  • In addition to receiving orders for feasibility studies and detailed designs and collecting information from the local government and JICA continuously, the Japanese companies took a strategic bidding approach by winning related projects and forming a joint venture with a local company with experience in similar types of construction work.
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