New Delhi, April 24: A data platform associated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has signed an agreement with a Japanese construction technology company. This collaboration aims to enhance urban development through the use of big data in construction, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI).
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Datacavery Systems and Onstruction Inc. focuses on sharing city and construction-related data and establishing a framework for technical cooperation.
This agreement was formalized during the Japan-India AI Strategic Dialogue held at IISc Bengaluru, attended by representatives from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The partnership aims to integrate Onstruction’s expertise in construction data with Datacavery’s Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX) platform, which is already in use in 55 smart cities across India. This platform manages data related to transport, electricity, environment, and public services.
This initiative seeks to address a significant challenge where construction and infrastructure data are often scattered across various locations and remain underutilized after project completion. By consolidating this data into a secure, scalable system, it will be utilized for AI-based applications and digital twins for cities.
Under this agreement, both organizations will collaborate to connect open standard data, such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), with the IUDX platform, develop AI applications for smart cities, and explore joint funding opportunities.
Ashok Krishnan, Vice President of Commercial Business and Revenue at CDPG and Datacavery Systems, stated that the construction sector holds a wealth of important data, but it often remains confined within organizational boundaries, with limited use beyond individual projects. He emphasized that if properly integrated, this data could significantly aid in urban planning and decision-making.
Lucas Haywood, Global Strategy Vice President at Onstruction, remarked that this partnership represents a significant step towards integrating construction data with other urban data, such as transport and environmental information.
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