INFRONEER and Accenture Form Joint Venture to Modernize Japan’s Infrastructure
TOKYO, February 18, 2025 – INFRONEER Holdings and Accenture have agreed to establish a joint venture, INFRONEER Strategy & Innovation, to transform Japan’s aging infrastructure through digital technologies. With INFRONEER owning 81% and Accenture 19%, the JV will launch on April 1, 2025, with 100 employees.
Japan’s infrastructure crisis, worsened by financial constraints and a labor shortage, has led to safety risks and economic slowdowns. The new JV will drive AI-powered, data-driven models to optimize costs, improve productivity at construction sites, and enhance infrastructure operations.
Kazunari Kibe, Director Representative Executive Officer and President of INFRONEER Holdings said:
“We have been working with Accenture since April 2022 to demonstrate how we take the lead in innovative initiatives, especially in an infrastructure industry which is lagging in digitalization. This initiative not only aims to solve issues within Japan but also considers global infrastructure operations and construction projects.“
“It is driven by the ambition to create one of the pillars for future economic growth in Japan. We are confident that the establishment of this JV will dramatically accelerate this initiative and bring us closer to its realization.”
The initiative will also introduce automation, including 360-degree cameras and BIM technology, to streamline inspections and reduce labor intensity. Atsushi Egawa, CEO of Accenture Japan, added:
“Japan is facing a severe labor shortage, and we believe digital technology is the key to solving this challenge. Digital technologies augment human capabilities and facilitate collaboration within and beyond organizations, and across borders, resulting in gaining unparalleled advantages in productivity and efficiency for businesses and organizations.“
“This JV is Accenture’s first initiative in the construction industry in Japan, which will not only accelerate INFRONEER group’s competitiveness but will also contribute to solving structural challenges that Japan is currently facing. We will do our utmost to lead to the growth of both our customers and Japan as a whole.”
By leveraging expertise from both firms, the JV aims to set a new global standard for smart infrastructure, improving Japan’s economic growth and sustainability.
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