Exhibitions

The Resin Connector with Hole Expansion method is the most "reasonable" conector on earth.

"Resin Connector with Hole Expansion" and "Wood Fastener Connector" are originated by MKS Co., Ltd, providing easy application and cost advantage of joints for lumber. These connectors also bring elegance on lumber itself, by hiding connectors from the surface so it doesn't show any metals on woods. Please feel free to come to our booth for further information.

Proposal for the realization of mass timber construction utilizing timber distribution network covers all over Japan.

Nice Corporation has various types of business solution networks such as timber distribution systems established in the 1950’s.
In the mass timber construction segment, we organize the comprehensive “Wood Building Network” as core-concept which consists of indispensable fields – “Information”, “Design”, “Procurement”, “Production” and “Construction” - for each project in order to provide optimal proposals to our customers.

What is the Wooden Home Builders Association of Japan?

Members of the Wooden Home Builders Association of Japan consist of corporations which produce and supply wooden homes and equipment,parts,and materials,etc.,for homes, as well as individuals or corporations which design wooden homes. Apart from pursuing technology development and investigative research into the wooden post and beam construction method,the association proactively pursues R&D to improve the performance, quality of wooden homes etc.,R&D on production technology and market circulation, investigative research on defect warranty insurance and defect insurance etc.,promoting public awareness to increase demand, and human resource development, among other activities.

JAPAN 2x4 HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

The Japan 2x4 Home Builders Association was established with the objective of promoting the expansion of platform frame construction by means of research,technical development and testing.

FPInnovations - Creating solutions supporting the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness.

FPInnovations is a private not-for-profit organization that specializes in the creation of solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness. It is ideally positioned to perform state-of-the-art research, develop advanced technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems for every area of the sector’s value chain, from forest operations to consumer and industrial products. FPInnovations’ R&D laboratories are located in Montréal, Quebec City, and Vancouver, and it has technology transfer offices across Canada.

Canada Wood Group - Partners in Sustainability & Innovation

Canada Wood Group is a non-profit organization promoting the use of Canadian wood products and wood construction systems in the construction and value-added wood manufacturing sectors. Our programs, supported by government and industry funding, demonstrate the benefits of innovating with wood to build foundations for market growth in China, Japan, South Korea, and Europe.

Our "Green Construction through Wood" program is designed to support increasing use of wood in the non-traditional construction sector including tall buildings. The program also funds building code revisions and the development of future wood design capacity in Canada.

NRCan is committed to improving the quality of life of Canadians by ensuring the country’s abundant natural resources are developed sustainably, competitively and inclusively. Canada is rich in forest resources and a world leader in sustainable forest management. The health of Canada's forests, as well as the communities that depend on them are influenced by a variety of environmental, societal and economic factors. Sustainable forest management decisions and activities are based on scientific research, rigorous planning processes and standards as well as public consultation. Building with wood will help Canada achieve it's sustainability and GHG emissions targets.

Rothoblaas is a multinational Italian company; a leading developer and provider of high technology solutions for all those involved in the construction with wood sector.

Rothoblaas is continually developing products and services for timber building professionals: carpenters, engineers, architects, and installers of fall arrest systems.
The power of commercial structure which is currently operative in more than 70 countries with its own skilled sales force deepen our knowledge of local market and enable us to update the world latest topic in the sector and share it with our customers.
We provide a complete range of solutions: FASTENING, AIRTIGHTNESS AND WATERPROOFING, SOUNDPROOFING, FALL PROTECTION, TOOLS AND MACHINES.
We offer also specific, tailored services and design support
The quality of Rothoblaas solutions is guaranteed by numerous certifications.

Fujita Corporation

Founded in 1910, Fujita Corporation is one of the major Japanese general contractors that has a successful construction track record not only in Japan, but also in Central and South America and Asia.
Fujita is committed to continually making efforts to create new businesses through city planning, real estate investment business and technical innovations.
Moreover, one of the major focuses of the Company has been its dedicated effort to the continued contribution to our society by combining the comprehensive strength of the Daiwa House Group with its construction technology and the know-how accumulated in Japan and overseas.

With the belief in " Creating Dreams, Building Hearts ", Daiwa House Industry is carving out the future.

The Daiwa House Group aims to realize a sustainable society as a group that co-creates value for individuals, communities, and lifestyles and tries to make zero environmental impact through housing, commercial construction, and community development.

With the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, we have focused on the carbon storage effect of wood. Utilizing the technologies we have cultivated with residential construction, we are pursuing and promoting the use of wood in mid-high-rise buildings.

Introduction of Kajima's initiatives and achievements in wood construction

Kajima has been promoting the R&D of wood structures and developed a pure wood fire-resistant laminated wood ”FR Wood”. At this exhibition, we will display a model of the "FR Wood" column and introduce its component structure. In addition, we will introduce the buildings to which we have applied "FR Wood" and the ongoing projects for which we have conducted performance design.

Center for Better Living (CBL) also contributes to the development and spread of wooden buildings ! Introduction of wooden-structure related testings at Tsukuba Building Research and Testing Center (TBTL) .

Maintaining a lifelong commitment to our homeowners

In the spirit of “maintaining a lifelong commitment to our homeowners,” the Misawa Homes Group provides quality homes to help create prosperous societies.
We are focused on global environmental conservation, proactively promoting efforts to establish low-carbon societies, recycling societies, and societies that coexist with nature, and creating safe, comfortable homes and quality living environments in an effort to realize sustainable societies.

Obayashi Corporation　-For the future with wood-

Obayashi's challenges for the future with wood will be exhibited by panels, models and movies;
- Japan's first all-timber high-rise fire-resistant building of "OY project"
- Hybrid timber structure projects and studies
- The circular constuction plan of "LOOP50", a city that lives with forest

The introduction of our sustainable business utilizing trees and its value

Based on forestry business, the Group operates diverse businesses in Japan and overseas centering on the interconnection of timber and lifestyles. They range from timber and building materials, housing, real estate brokerage, and development and landscaping to the MOCCA (timber solutions) business promoting the use of timber for medium- and large-scale buildings, elderly care facilities, and biomass power generation. This booth will be set up in cooperation with Kumagai Gumi, who is a capital and business partner, and will introduce the efforts of medium- and large- scale buildings and the value of wood.

Kumagai Gumi Co.,Ltd., a construction company founded in 1898, introduces the attractiveness of wood as a material to realize sustainable society.

Kumagai Gumi Co.,Ltd. promotes corporate activities to deliver Quality that Inspires Happiness through construction to create the community of people who gather there. Our exhibition which is collaborating with our business alliance partner, Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd., focuses on the wood as a theme, providing understanding of the process of producing wood materials to achieve a sustainable society, and introducing environment-friendly architecture.

Kawamura Electric Inc. is a traditional maker which manufacture and sell receiving electric facilities.

Kawamura Electric Inc. was established in 1919.
We are developing and selling from industrial and consumer products.
For instance, "Pre-truck outlet" can prevent trucking phenomenon with unique skills.
Moreover, "RusuPo" is home delivery box making use of the solidity and structure of distribution boards.

The Mitsubishi Estate Group will utilize the resources of each group company to promote wooden construction and wood conversion in various asset development businesses.

The Mitsubishi Estate Group will utilize the resources of each group company to promote wooden construction and wood construction as a group from upstream to downstream. Established in January 2020, "MEC Industry" manufactures and sells various processed wood products including CLT, and "Mitsubishi Estate Housing Components " supplies structural materials for housing. In "Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei", design supervision and proposals for wooden construction and wood conversion business, and in "Mitsubishi Estate Home", design and construction for various assets including custom-built houses, etc.We have a system in place to meet the needs of.

Hazama Ando- Marriage of 'traditional technique' and 'state-of-art technology in conservation and restoration projects of cultural and historic buildings

We awarded Grand prize of "Country-ology & Engineering Award" and "Manufacturing Japan Grand Prize" as a result of evaluation of our restoration technology implemented in a restoration of the castle tower, four-tier wooden structure, at 'OZU Castle' (the first restoration work after WW II). Various useful technology with examples are displayed, marriage of traditional and state-of-art technology in the project, such as carved wooden panels at decorative transoms using 3D technology, creation of BIM model of historic castle tower, and so on.

Providing integrated services that extends beyond architectural design:
"TOTAL DESIGN SOLUTION FIRM"

Since its founding in 1932, Kume Sekkei has inherited the spirit of its founder, Gonkuro Kume, who aimed to "integrate design and technology." From the neutral position of an independent design firm, we explore advanced design and technology without being bound by specific construction methods or practices. We will continue to contribute to the future society while responding to our clients with safe and optimal solutions.

Takenaka’s approaches to medium and high-rise wooden buildings and Forest Ground Cycle to realize a sustainable society

In Japan, which has declared its transition to a decarbonized society, efforts toward wooden buildings are accelerating. Takenaka Corporation is working on many projects using fire-resistant laminated timber and CLT as a leader in medium and high-rise wooden buildings. We will promote a sustainable virtuous cycle of forest resources and the local economy: the Forest Grand Cycle by utilizing a large amount of domestic wood through the construction of wooden medium and high-rise buildings in urban areas.

Today’s Innovation will create Tomorrow’s Tradition​

Taking advantage of the traditional wooden construction method that has been nurtured in Japanese architecture, we combine the outstanding characteristics of wood with modern advanced technologies to joint "tradition" and "modern." In addition to new technologies of wood and wood combination, we will pass on new combinations of wood and other building materials such as steel and/or concrete, to the future as innovations and create "Tomorrow's Tradition".

Let's build it by wood　MAEDA ✕　WOOD
ーPassing the power of the forest to the next generationー

Maeda, a comprehensive infrastructure service company, regards the forest as one of the infrastructures. We are working on medium- and high-rise wooden building while developing technology variously to play the role of connecting customer with social problem such as "activation of forestry and regional economics", "salutary change in a forest" and "utilization recyclable resource".