Visit Japan to experience the latest construction industry innovations

The 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement Expo (CSPI-EXPO 2026) invites construction and surveying professionals from around the world to visit Tokyo from June 17 to 20, 2026. International visitors can now register here.

CSPI-EXPO is one of Japan's largest events dedicated to the construction and surveying industries. The show presents an opportunity to connect with industry peers and leading construction technology experts in a forward-thinking and innovative country that is driving technological transformation in construction.

"CSPI brings together leading OEMs, including Kato, Sumitomo, Kubota, Yanmar, and Morooka. Aligned with Japan's i-Construction initiative and ongoing infrastructure renewal demand, the event highlights advancements in ICT-enabled machinery, automation, and data-driven job site management," says Takahiro Takagi, CSPI 2026 show organizer. "CSPI also addresses key industry challenges, such as labour shortages and decarbonization."

Forward-thinking solutions rise to today's construction industry challenges

Japan's construction industry shares many of the problems experienced in North America: labour shortages, an aging workforce, carbon emissions, and productivity gaps.

The country stands out as a leader in technological innovation and the development of solutions designed to address these pain points. See how the Japanese construction industry is leveraging the country's depth of tech expertise to accelerate construction's digital transformation, automation, robotics, AI, and remote operation technologies.

The Japanese government proactively recognized the construction industry's need to innovate. The i-Construction initiative, introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, promotes the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to increase productivity by shortening project times and reducing the workforce needed in preparation of a declining working-age population. This partnership between the Japanese government and private enterprises sets the standard for surveying, construction, and other tasks that use 3D data.

Experience cutting-edge construction industry innovation with a dynamic show floor, demos, and seminars

CSPI-EXPO 2026 will offer a dynamic show floor alongside an outdoor exhibition area featuring live equipment and technology demonstrations. The exhibition will focus on construction productivity, featuring construction machinery, surveying equipment, ICT construction technologies, drones, 3D measurement, and digital construction solutions. Seminars present case studies of the latest innovations.

"By engaging directly with the latest construction machinery and attachments, visitors can enhance productivity while comparing a wide range of technologies, products, and services shaping the industry's future," says Takagi. "For example, attachment manufacturers, including Okada, NPK, FRD, and Taguchi, will showcase their latest solutions, positioning CSPI as a critical platform for evaluating Japan's evolving construction ecosystem."

Many of the world's leading construction brands and innovations are from Japan

Japan has a rich legacy of construction equipment manufacturing and technology innovation designed for the country's most challenging applications throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including urban construction and demolition, electrification, natural disaster relief, and maintenance of rivers and coastlines. Notable unique Japanese innovations include amphibious dozers, a double-arm excavator, and the electric micro excavator.

"CSPI enables end-to-end evaluation from discovery to potential implementation. In addition, the event attracts strong participation from leading manufacturers, offering opportunities to gain insights from advanced equipment and apply them to new product development," Takagi concludes.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn about next-generation construction equipment and technologies from these exhibitors and more. Exhibitor highlights include:

Komatsu

Komatsu will showcase its Smart Construction platform, which integrates machinery, data, and site management. ICT-enabled equipment and automation technologies will also be presented.

Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery will exhibit its globally recognized ZX series excavators along with digital solutions, including remote operation and data-driven construction management.

Yanmar

Yanmar will present compact construction machinery and solutions designed for urban work and infrastructure projects, focusing on efficiency and ease of operation.

Topcon

Topcon will display GNSS positioning systems, 3D machine control, and surveying technologies that support ICT construction and productivity improvement.

Amuse Oneself

Amuse Oneself designs and manufactures industrial drones in Japan and develops safety and visibility solutions for construction sites, contributing to safer working environments.

Quick facts about CSPI-EXPO 2026

Location: Makuhari Messe convention centre, Chiba, Japan

Exhibition space: approx 60,000 square metres

Number of exhibitors: approx 600

Number of visitors: approx 55,000

Organizer: CSPI-EXPO 2026 Organizing Committee

To learn more and register for the show, visit cspi-expo.com

This article originally appeared in the April 2026 issue of Heavy Equipment Guide.