People, Awards, History

People

Breakdown of researchers by field of education

Awards 2020-2022

  • Technology Award from Japan Association for Vibration Technologies 2022
    Vibration-proof floor for live halls that reduce reaction force against excitation force
  • Technology Award from Japan Concrete Institute 2022
    Development and practical application of 3D printing technology for construction
  • Technology Award from Japan Society for Finishings Technology 2022
    Development of pre-coating system for intumescent fireproofing paint to improve productivity of fire-resistant covering work
  • Environmental and Equipment Design Award from Association of Building Engineering and Equipment 2022
    Slit-shaped natural ventilation unit -Shizuka Vent-
  • Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award from Japan Open Innovation Prize 2021
    Automatic rebar arrangement inspection system using stereo camera
  • Young Researcher Award from Architectural Institute of Japan 2021
    Bearing strength evaluation of steel beam embedded joints in steel reinforced concrete wall-columns
  • Environmental Award from The Institute of Noise Control Engineering of Japan 2020
    Development of building noise-reducing device ‘Shizuka louver’
  • Best Development Award from The Institute of Electrical Installation Engineers of Japan 2020
    Development of carbon-free-hydrogen energy utilization system for building
  • Technology Award from The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan 2020
    Development of an operating room air conditioning system "CLEANCOMPO DUAL AIR" providing environments suitable for doctors, staff, and a patient
  • Technology Award from Architectural Institute of Japan 2020
    Development of a quality inspection technique for soil cement at pile tip in the pre-bored precast pile construction method

History

1944
Research Section organized in the design department of the head office
1949

Renamed as the Research Department

Laboratory in the back of the head office (1955)
Laboratory in the back of the head office (1955)
1960

Renamed as the Research Laboratory

Basement laboratory of the head office (1960)
Basement laboratory of the head office (1960)
1962
Inaugural issues of Reports from the Research Laboratory of Shimizu Construction Co.,Ltd. and Special Report from the Research Laboratory of Shimizu Construction Co.,Ltd. published
1972

Main building built in Etchujima, Koto-ku, to integrate all functions

Aerial view of Institute of Technology (1974)
Aerial view of Institute of Technology (1974)
1975
Structural Testing Laboratory and Acoustic Laboratory opened
1984
Renamed as the Institute of Technology
Clean Room Laboratory opened
1986
Vibration Testing Laboratory opened
1988
Ultra-Clean Room Laboratory opened
1991

Geotechnical Centrifuge Laboratory, Vibration Control Laboratory opened

Aerial view of Institute of Technology (1994)
Aerial view of Institute of Technology (1994)
1998
Electromagnetic Environment Laboratory opened
2001
Rooftop Biotope opened
Acoustics Laboratory expanded
2003
New Main Building opened
2005
Historical Gallery of Construction Technology opened
New Wind Tunnel Testing Laboratory opened
2006
New Biotope "Saisei-no Mori" opened
Rock Testing Block, Environment Testing Block, and Fire Testing Block opened
Microgrid demonstration facility opened
Safety & Security Center and Collaboration Center opened
2007
New Cleanroom Laboratory opened
2008
Shimizu Open Academy started
2010
Main Building renewed as a Smart Building
2012
Historical Gallery of Construction Technology renewed
2013
Materials Laboratory and new Multipurpose Testing Laboratory opened
2015
Advanced Earthquake Engineering Laboratory opened
2017

Robotics Laboratory opened

Aerial view of Institute of Technology (2017)
Aerial view of Institute of Technology (2017)
2020
Concrete DX Lab opened

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