Nikkei Industry Sector
Construction
Overview
Japan's construction sector includes some of the world's most technically sophisticated engineering and building companies, renowned for earthquake-resistant structures, large-scale civil engineering, and precision project management. The major general contractors—known as 'super general contractors'—operate both domestically and across Asia.
Current Trend
Two forces are reshaping the sector: a severe construction labor shortage driving investment in robotics and automated construction technology, and a sustained urban redevelopment boom in central Tokyo driven by transit expansions and demographic concentration. Overseas infrastructure projects—particularly in Southeast Asia—are also expanding revenue diversification.
Companies in This Sector
9
Today's Avg. Price Change
+0.31%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-07-14 (JST)
Position in Japan
Construction is a pillar of Japan's domestic economy, closely tied to government infrastructure spending cycles and urban redevelopment. Tokyo's aging infrastructure, ongoing earthquake retrofitting requirements, and post-disaster reconstruction projects provide a durable base of domestic demand regardless of broader economic conditions.
Latest Press Releases
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Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-14 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “On July 14, 2026, "DPL Osaka Nanko I" was completed.”
15
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-14 KAJIMA CORPORATION “Notice regarding the status and completion of share buybacks.”
15
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-14 TAISEI CORPORATION “July 14, 2026 Announcement: We are now implementing a public-private partnership "foster parent" program for garden trees in the lab's green space.”
14
Jul
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION JP3667600005
2026-07-13 JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION “Notice Regarding the Disposition of Treasury Stock as Performance-Linked Stock Compensation [PDF: 185.1 KB].”
14
Jul
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION JP3667600005
2026-07-13 JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION “Notice Regarding the Disposition of Treasury Stock as Restricted Stock Compensation [PDF: 219.2 KB].”
14
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-13 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “July 13, 2026 – Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. GREEN×EXPO 2027 is less than 250 days away from opening day! GREEN×EXPO 2027 is less than 250 days away from opening day!”
14
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-13 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “On July 13, 2026, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. announced its sponsorship of Tokyo Disneyland®'s Halloween parade, "The Villains Halloween 'Into the Frenzy'".”
14
Jul
SHIMIZU CORPORATION JP3358800005
2026-07-13 SHIMIZU CORPORATION “We are looking for catchphrases for "Shimizu Forest Town" for the "Advertising Conference Award, Junior and Senior High School Division"!”
14
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-13 TAISEI CORPORATION “July 13, 2026 Announcement: At the 53rd "Environmental Awards" hosted by the National Institute for Environmental Studies and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, our environmentally friendly concrete "T-eConcrete®" received an Excellence Award.”
11
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-10 KAJIMA CORPORATION “"The World of Machine-Centered Construction" is now available on Kajima's official YouTube channel.”
11
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-10 KAJIMA CORPORATION “Sponsorship of "NHK Student Robot Contest 2026" (Social Contribution Topics).”
11
Jul
HASEKO Corporation JP3768600003
2026-07-10 HASEKO Corporation “Located in one of Osaka's premier educational districts, the newly built rental apartment building "Blanchesta Uehonmachi" is just a 7-minute walk from Osaka Uehonmachi Station. Premium plans of over 100 square meters are available exclusively in corner units and on the top floor [PDF: 5953KB].”
11
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-10 TAISEI CORPORATION “Released on July 10, 2026: Developed an AI-powered automated picking system for mixed-product pallets.”
11
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-10 TAISEI CORPORATION “July 10, 2026 Announcement: Sustainability GREEN×EXPO 2027 support sign displayed on the exterior wall of the Yokohama branch building.”
10
Jul
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION JP3667600005
2026-07-09 JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION “The hospital art project at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital has been recognized as "This is MECENAT 2026".”
10
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-09 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “July 9, 2026. Sports Club NAS Co., Ltd. On extremely hot and scorching days, make sports clubs a "cooling shelter" for the community! On extremely hot and scorching days, make sports clubs a "cooling shelter" for the community!”
10
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-09 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “Announcement Regarding the Issuance of New Shares as Post-Disbursement Restricted Stock Compensation and Performance-Linked Restricted Stock Compensation (July 9, 2026) Announcement Regarding the Issuance of New Shares as Post-Disbursement Restricted Stock Compensation and Performance-Linked Restricted Stock Compensation.”
10
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-09 KAJIMA CORPORATION “A public-private partnership council has been established in Kumamoto Prefecture to promote forestry and conserve groundwater.”
10
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-09 KAJIMA CORPORATION “Kajima has unveiled its "Controlled Layer Seismic Isolation Structure® KaCLASS®" on its official YouTube channel.”
10
Jul
HASEKO Corporation JP3768600003
2026-07-09 HASEKO Corporation “Haseko Group develops new product "Famille Kitchen" born from a survey of living styles, evolving the kitchen into a space where families gather and conversations naturally occur. ~Scheduled to be first adopted in the "(tentative name) Shinagawa Ward Higashi Shinagawa 1-chome Project"~ [PDF: 950KB].”