Regarding computerization of written procedures under the Architects Act and Construction Business Act (R3.9.1~)

Hello everyone. This is Hirai from the Shinjuku head office.

In accordance with the Act on the Development of Related Laws for Forming a Digital Society (issued on May 3, 5)

The digitization of written procedures in the Architects Act and the Construction Business Act is progressing.

Let's take a look at the details below.

Purpose and outline of the Act on the Development of Related Laws for Forming a Digital Society

In this "Act on the Development of Related Laws for Forming a Digital Society (issued on May 3, 5),"

In order to implement measures related to the formation of a digital society based on the Basic Act on the Formation of a Digital Society,

Necessary improvements have been made regarding related laws.

In particular···

①Review of personal information protection system

②Improving the efficiency of administrative procedures by expanding information sharing using My Number (revision of the My Number Act, etc.)

③ Drastically improve the convenience of the My Number Card and fundamentally strengthen the issuance and operation system

④Review of procedures for requesting seals and issuance of documents, etc.

etc., and the amendments to the Architects Act and the Construction Industry Act introduced this time are as follows:

④This will be done as part of the review of procedures for requesting seals and issuance of documents.

Specific amendments to the Architect Act and the Construction Industry Act following the enactment of the Act

Now, let's take a look at the specific amendments to the Architects Act and the Construction Industry Act.

<<New Architect Law (enacted September 3, 9)>>

① No need for architects etc. to stamp design documents, etc.

② The following two documents can now be delivered electronically (provided that the other party to the contract has consented)

　・For design contracts and management contracts for buildings with a total area of ​​over 300 square meters,

　　Documents issued by the parties

　・When attempting to conclude a design contract or construction management contract,

　　Document explaining important matters issued by managing architect, etc. to building owner

<<New Construction Business Act (enforced on September 3, 9)>>

① Estimation can now be delivered electronically

If the construction company has obtained the consent of the person ordering the construction work, instead of issuing a construction estimate,

It becomes possible to provide the information that should be included in the quotation using an electronic information processing system. 

② It is now possible to electronically agree on the assignment of chief engineers.

The main contractor and subcontractor of specific specialized construction shall make an agreement regarding the placement of the chief engineer.

This can be done using electronic information processing systems.

As for how the operation will actually change...

Since it is no longer necessary to stamp the design documents created by architects,

You can now create and save data,

In addition, an explanation of important matters will be issued if the consent of the building owner is obtained.

We are now able to communicate via e-mail, etc.

The same applies to estimates for construction work.

It can be delivered by email or online.

This revision is expected to significantly improve convenience in practice.

Applicable businesses should prepare the environment to be able to handle the exchange of data, etc.

that's all.

The key point this time was ``electronization of written procedures in the Architect Act and Construction Business Act.''

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, stamp seals are being abolished and electronic procedures are becoming more popular!

We also respond promptly to legal changes and provide procedural support, so we look forward to hearing from you.