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
10
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-09 TAISEI CORPORATION “Announcement dated July 9, 2026: Taisei Construction Cup 8th Seirei Tournament Opening Ceremony [Event Report].”
09
Jul
Sekisui House,Ltd. JP3420600003
2026-07-08 Sekisui House,Ltd. “July 8, 2026 News Release: A new proposal for Japanese summers: "High Dehumidification" – Keep your whole house dry and comfortable with the industry's best dehumidification power. Introducing the new "SMART-ECS SARAWEL".”
09
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-08 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “July 8, 2026: Yamato LifeNext Co., Ltd. announces "L-Place Sakaisuji Honmachi," a rental employee dormitory for corporations that supports companies' human resource strategies, to open in November 2026.”
09
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-08 KAJIMA CORPORATION “AI assists in detecting anomalies during the concrete filling process for CFT columns.”
09
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-08 KAJIMA CORPORATION “The GREEN×EXPO 2027 "KAJIMA TREE" special website has released 'FEATURES', 'HIGHLIGHTS', and more.”
09
Jul
HASEKO Corporation JP3768600003
2026-07-08 HASEKO Corporation “Haseko LiveNet launches rental property search site "HALO!Link" – property search, viewing reservations, applications, and contracts can all be completed online, improving operational efficiency and customer service for rental brokerage companies [PDF: 1205KB].”
09
Jul
SHIMIZU CORPORATION JP3358800005
2026-07-08 SHIMIZU CORPORATION “We are now fully launching research and development on "AI robots."”
09
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-08 TAISEI CORPORATION “Released on July 8, 2026: Developed and demonstrated in-site automated driving technology for shield tunneling machines using machine learning AI.”
07
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-06 KAJIMA CORPORATION “CUCO-SUICOM half-precast floor slabs were applied as a building structural component for the first time in Japan.”
07
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-06 KAJIMA CORPORATION “Mass spawning confirmed in coral communities restored with coral nets; a precious moment recorded in the Kerama Islands (Sustainability News).”
07
Jul
SHIMIZU CORPORATION JP3358800005
2026-07-06 SHIMIZU CORPORATION “The IR meeting materials, "Management Overview (July 2026)," are now available (PDF: 7.1MB).”
07
Jul
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-07-06 TAISEI CORPORATION “Released on July 6, 2026, Taisei Square Hanoi receives the highest rank of "LEED O+M" Platinum certification.”
02
Jul
Sekisui House,Ltd. JP3420600003
2026-07-01 Sekisui House,Ltd. “News release dated June 4, 2026: Personnel changes and organizational reforms effective July 1, 2026.”
02
Jul
Sekisui House,Ltd. JP3420600003
2026-07-01 Sekisui House,Ltd. “Announcement July 1, 2026: Sekisui House to participate in "Global Nature Positive Summit 2026" Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the "Five Trees" project, Sekisui House will share its achievements and data, including a cumulative planting of 21.43 million trees, to promote "Nature Positivity Starting from the Garden" both domestically and internationally.”
02
Jul
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-07-01 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “July 1, 2026: Public-private-academic collaboration to open the approximately 12,000 m² "Nishi-Chiba Campus Park" – ahead of the town's grand opening in spring 2027, starting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.”
02
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-01 KAJIMA CORPORATION “The suitability check for wind turbine foundations in the offshore wind power generation projects off the coast of Oga City, Katagami City, and Akita City in eastern Akita Prefecture has been completed.”
02
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-01 KAJIMA CORPORATION “MAJOR PROJECTS has updated its Kashima achievements profile.”
02
Jul
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-07-01 KAJIMA CORPORATION “Participated in a rice planting event in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture (Social Contribution Topics).”
02
Jul
HASEKO Corporation JP3768600003
2026-07-01 HASEKO Corporation “Six real estate development companies are working to create an educational and cultural town: "The University of Tokyo Nishi-Chiba Campus Site Utilization Project" A large-scale mixed-use development district for multi-generational living "Chiba Gakubi no Mori" Public-private-academic collaboration "Nishi-Chiba Campus Park" of approximately 12,000 m² – Opening on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, ahead of the town's grand opening in spring 2027 – [PDF: 8827KB].”
02
Jul
HASEKO Corporation JP3768600003
2026-07-01 HASEKO Corporation “Personnel changes [PDF: 80KB].”