| Overview | Technical tours will be organized during the workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the facilities of Shimizu Corporation, one of Japan’s leading construction companies. |
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| Date and time | Friday, March 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (tentative) |
| Venue | Participants may select either venue (1) or (2)*. |
(1) NOVARE (https://www.shimz.co.jp/novare/index.html)
| Number of participants | 20 |
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| Tour activities | This tour consists of a visit to Shimizu Cooroperation's newly constructured NOVARE facility. There, participants will be given a guided tour through the facility, including visits to: - The Hub (central office building) - Archives (exhibition space using cutting-edge technology) and, - Academy (demonstration of manufacturing through life-sized mock-ups and other exhibits). |
| Access | 2-8-20 Shiomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0052 Nearest station: Shiomi Station (3 stations (approximately 8 minutes) from Tokyo Station on the Keiyo Line) From Shiomi Station: Approximately 3 minutes walk |
(2) Institute of Technology (https://www.shimz.co.jp/en/company/about/sit/)
| Number of participants | 20 |
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| Tour activities | Advanced earthquake engineering laboratory, Wind tunnel testing laboratory, Acoustic laboratory, etc. |
| Access | (https://www.shimz.co.jp/en/company/about/sit/access/) 3-4-17 Etchujima, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8530 |
Notes
* Please kindly note that the number of participants is limited, and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The tour content will be finalized following consultation with the Shimizu Corporation.