Who we are
The Building Center of Japan(BCJ) is a nonprofit foundation which was established in 1965 during a construction boom of super-high-rise buildings. Its purpose is to conduct research projects in the architecture and in the building construction fields, evaluate newly developed building techniques, gather information, and make it available to the public. Over the years, the BCJ has been actively involved not only in developing new materials and construction methods but also in evaluating new technologies as a technical appraisal organization.
In recent years BCJ has been helping to advance building technology and improve the quality of people's lives through its activities in a wide range of building-related areas, including urban planning and housing. Its activities also include building confirmation and inspection as well as approval of innovative building technologies. In 2000 we began to provide several new services as a designated organizations under an amended Building Standard Law of Japan and under the Housing Quality Assuarance Act.
Update of BCJ Overview:
Evaluation
The BCJ evaluates the results of research and development on new building technologies, and this helps open new avenues for their application and widespread use.
Survey and Research
The BCJ promotes the development of cutting-edge technology through comprehensive surveys and research on new building techniques.
International Cooperation
The BCJ promotes the exchange of information and cooperates with overseas organizations to increase the application of architectural and building construction-related technologies around the world.
Information Services
The BCJ provides the latest information on a broad range of topics, including technical evaluation, research and development, and international activities. It also actively strives to make this information widely available in a timely manner.