From Munich to Tokyo, the Nemetschek Group, a global leading provider of software solutions for the AEC/O and media industries, and Takenaka, one of Japan’s largest and most respected AEC companies, signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It focuses on advancing digital transformation and AI-driven innovation solutions in the construction industry.
Strategic Partnership
The MoU sets the tone for a strategic partnership aimed at co-developing and piloting AI-assisted, cloud-based, open digital platforms that stream and enhance collaborative workflows across AEC sectors like planning, design, construction, and operations.
The MoU sets a framework for joint innovation, the exchange of best practices, secure data sharing, and feedback-driven validation cycles.
From left to right: Mr Tetsuo Harada (Executive Managing Officer, Takenaka Corporation), Mr Daniel Csillag (CEO, Graphisoft), Mr Susumu Matsuo (General Manager, Digital Division Head Office, Takenaka Corporation). (Image: Nemetschek Group)
“This partnership with Takenaka, a true leader with deep expertise in the construction industry, is a pivotal step. By combining their extensive, practical know-how with our advanced digital and AI capabilities, we are co-creating a more efficient, sustainable, and data-driven future for the entire AEC/O industry,” said Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer at the Nemetschek Group. “We believe in empowering our partners and customers to combine human-centric AI innovations with sustainability across the building lifecycle.”
Enabling Industry-Wide Impact
The two AEC giants, in joining forces, promise to make critical steps in reshaping how the building industry leverages digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to support people and processes. The two promise to help AEC firms accelerate the adoption of open, cloud-based platforms with AI-infused workflows.
Key areas outlined in the MoU agreement include:
- Best Practice Exchange: Regular knowledge-sharing sessions, methodologies, and operational insights.
- Joint AI and Digital Platform Innovation: Identification, prioritization, and collaboration in the development of Cloud-based cutting-edge digital and AI solutions for the AEC/O sector.
- Secure Data Sharing and Validation: Governance models and technical safeguards for enabling data-driven transformation.
- Commitment to Data Protection and Compliance: Adherence to privacy, security, and intellectual property standards, aligning with global best practices.
Daniel Csillag, CEO of Graphisoft, commented: “This partnership embodies the forward-thinking spirit of our industry. By partnering with Takenaka Corporation, we are laying the groundwork for truly collaborative, open, and data-driven workflows that benefit architects, engineers, and contractors worldwide. We are proud to contribute our expertise and technology towards this transformative journey, also building on an existing Enterprise Licensing and Service Agreement between Graphisoft and Takenaka Corporation.”
The Nemetschek and Takenaka MoU resulted from intensive cross-company engagement, with a particular special acknowledgement of the team led by Momchil Marinov, VP Cloud Engineering at the Nemetschek Group, whose expertise and dedication were key in driving the collaboration to achieve the MoU milestone. In fact, it serves as a model for future joint project-specific agreements.
The MoU agreement takes effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of five years, reflecting a mutual commitment to long-term innovation and progress.
