In October 2018, a Corporate Sponsored Research Program, called “Construction System Management for Innovation,” was established at the School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. The purposes of this program are (1) to research and develop a system to realize “i-Construction,” which can improve productivity in the construction sites by utilizing technology, and (2) to develop professionals who practice this system. This article provides a brief preface on the policies, research themes, seminars, and future targets of the program.

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