The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) 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 innovative solutions in the construction industry.
The MoU initiates a strategic partnership to develop and pilot AI-assisted, Cloud-based, and open digital platforms that streamline and enhance collaborative workflows across planning, design, construction, and operation processes. Building upon this cooperation, the agreement establishes a framework for joint innovation, the exchange of best practices, secure data sharing, and feedback-driven validation cycles.
“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
By joining forces, the Nemetschek Group and Takenaka Corporation are taking an important step toward reshaping how the construction industry leverages digital tools and artificial intelligence to support people and processes. Their close collaboration is designed to accelerate the adoption of open, cloud-based platforms and AI-driven workflows that empower project stakeholders while setting new standards for efficiency, transparency, and sustainable approaches within the built environment.
The MoU between the Nemetschek Group and Takenaka Corporation focuses on solutions that support the planning, design, construction, and operation processes in the AEC/O industry to drive industry-wide impact.
Key areas outlined within the 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 MoU is the result of intensive cross-company engagement, with special acknowledgment to the team led by Momchil Marinov, VP Cloud Engineering at the Nemetschek Group, whose dedication and expertise were instrumental in driving the collaboration to achieve this milestone. It serves as a foundation and guiding framework for future joint project-specific agreements. The agreement takes effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of five years, reflecting a mutual commitment to long-term innovation and sustainable progress.
