BIM Training & Digital Learning for Japan’s Construction Market
- December 16, 2024
Discover how BIM training and digital learning transform Japan’s construction market for better efficiency and innovation.
The Building Information Modelling (BIM) market in Japan is expanding significantly due to the country’s enthusiasm for technical advancements in the building sector.
Japan’s BIM market is expected to reach $0.84 billion by 2029, having grown to US$0.46 billion in 2024. Japan, like many other places before it, has witnessed a rise in the use of BIM and a digital-first strategy for data management and project design. Instructions for BIM standard processes were released by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) back in 2020. These instructions also mentioned adhering to ISO 19650 standards whenever feasible.
Since then, the Japanese government has worked hard to make the use of BIM a priority in building design, and in 2010, the MLIT said that pilot programs for the use of BIM in public construction projects would begin.
Despite this, BIM is still not required in Japan, despite evidence that it can help with some of the country’s particular construction problems, like its aged housing stock and infrastructure, as well as strict earthquake-resistant building standards.
Japanese-Language Okana BIM Training
In order to cooperate directly with the region to upskill industry professionals in the usage of BIM, Okana has decided to convert all of its training materials into Japanese.
To educate and assist professionals in digital construction worldwide, Okana Training is currently translating its ISO 19650-aligned BIM training materials into a number of languages, including Japanese. In order to cooperate directly with the region to upskill industry professionals in the usage of BIM, Okana has decided to convert all of its training materials into Japanese.
To educate and assist professionals in digital construction worldwide, Okana Training is currently translating its ISO 19650-aligned BIM training materials into many languages, including Japanese.
Andrew Johnson, Okana associate and head of training, discussed the significance of BIM training: “In today’s rapidly changing construction industry, adopting digital tools and standardized practices is essential. With BIM at the center of this transformation and ISO 19650 offering a universal framework for managing information effectively, BIM training can equip professionals to drive project success while ensuring team compliance and collaboration.”
The process of translating all of our BIM training materials into Japanese is challenging but worthwhile. Sean Chan, a multilingual team member with substantial BIM knowledge and proficiency in Japanese, is at the heart of this endeavor. Sean has played a crucial part in making sure the translation strikes a balance between cultural quirks and technical accuracy. His efforts are establishing the groundwork for excellent, easily readable content catered to Japanese professionals, as is continued cooperation with outside language experts.
BIM content is technical, translating it requires careful attention to detail. There are particular difficulties in maintaining terminology accuracy while adjusting for contextual and cultural variations.
Sean’s dual proficiency in language and BIM, together with a thorough review process, are being used in the Okana work to guarantee that each module satisfies strict requirements for relevance and correctness. When finished, the translated training materials will give the Japanese construction industry as a whole access to ISO 19650-aligned BIM instruction, enabling it to more effectively adopt international standards, optimize workflows, and make further contributions to global projects.
With operations in more than 40 nations, Okana is dedicated to customizing its training to meet the particular requirements of every market, Johnson continued. We can make sure that our training satisfies the needs of each location, whether it is an advanced or emerging market, by fusing local knowledge with the abilities of our own professionals.
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