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
-0.57%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-08-28 (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
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-09 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/09Development of PP short fiber for concrete reinforcement containing more than 50% recycled materials and a spreading methodDevelopment of PP short fiber for concrete reinforcement containing more than 50% recycled materials and a spreading method.”
10
Mar
JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION JP3667600005
2026-03-09 JGC HOLDINGS CORPORATION “2026/03/09 Press Release: JGC Holdings Corporation Announces Organizational Reforms and Personnel Changes Effective April 1 [PDF: 252.3 KB].”
10
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-09 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “The first application of GX Steel's "NSCarbolex® Neutral" air conditioning ducts and piping in Japan.”
07
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-06 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/06 Daiwa House Realty Management Co., Ltd. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza PREMIER will reopen on Monday, March 9th, with new rooms measuring 72m², the largest of the 76 hotels nationwide, to meet customer needs. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza PREMIER will reopen on Monday, March 9th, with new rooms measuring 72m², the largest of the 76 hotels nationwide, to meet customer needs.”
07
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-06 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/06 Yamato Lease Co., Ltd. "Frespo Utsunomiya Market" opens – Opening ceremony held on Friday, March 20th – "Frespo Utsunomiya Market" opens – Opening ceremony held on Friday, March 20th -.”
07
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-06 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “Changes to payment terms for transactions with partner companies (elimination of bill payments and transition to cash payments).”
07
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-06 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/06 "Central Mita Heights Apartment Reconstruction Association" established "Central Mita Heights Apartment Reconstruction Association" established.”
07
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-06 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “Notice regarding changes in representative directors and officers.”
07
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-06 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “March 6, 2026IR Information: Presentation materials for the "Daiwa Investment Conference Tokyo 2026" have been posted.”
06
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-05 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/05Sports Club NAS Co., Ltd. Suzuki Keiji Judo Kids Academy opens at Sports Club NAS Abeno store. Suzuki Keiji Judo Kids Academy opens at Sports Club NAS Abeno store.”
06
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-05 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/05Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. "otonari," a disaster prevention community for condominiums built by developers themselves, wins the 2025 Good Design Award. "otonari," a disaster prevention community for condominiums built by developers themselves, wins the 2025 Good Design Award.”
06
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-05 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “March 5, 2026 Information on Group Company Exhibit at the 10th AI/Artificial Intelligence EXPO COMSYS Information Systems”
06
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-05 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “On March 5, 2026, TOSYS signed a business partnership agreement with group company Yamaura Co., Ltd. and launched the "Next Generation Data Center/Regional Decentralization NAGANO Model."”
05
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-04 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/04 Yamato LifeNext Co., Ltd. "FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA," a retreat-style hotel in Futaba Town, Fukushima, is introducing products rooted in the local community in collaboration with companies in Futaba Town and the Hamadori area. "FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA," a retreat-style hotel in Futaba Town, Fukushima, is introducing products rooted in the local community in collaboration with companies in Futaba Town and the Hamadori area.”
05
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-04 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “March 4, 2026 IR Information Notice Regarding the Status of Share Repurchases [PDF: 168.7KB].”
03
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-02 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/02Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. [On the forefront of inbound tourism] Family travel to Japan expands Apartment hotel "MIMARU", popular with families, accelerates expansion in the Osaka area [On the forefront of inbound tourism] Family travel to Japan expands Apartment hotel "MIMARU", popular with families, accelerates expansion in the Osaka area.”
03
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-02 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/02Daiwa LifeNext Co., Ltd. Reservations begin today for "GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsekai," a new type of hostel where you can enjoy the shared spaces. Reservations begin today for "GRAND HOSTEL LDK Osaka Shinsekai," a new type of hostel where you can enjoy the shared spaces.”
03
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-02 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “March 2, 2026Daiwa Energy Co., Ltd.Started operation of off-site PPA solar power plant "DREAM Solar Ehime Matsuyama."Started operation of off-site PPA solar power plant "DREAM Solar Ehime Matsuyama."”
03
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-02 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “On March 2, 2026, Hokuriku Telephone Construction installed the AI bear detection camera "AIJO Site Monitor" at its group company, Hakusan Building.”
03
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-02 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/02Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 supplementary budget "Global South Future-oriented Co-creation Project Subsidy (Support for Ukraine's reconstruction, strengthening cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries, etc.)" project.Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 supplementary budget "Global South Future-oriented Co-creation Project Subsidy (Support for Ukraine's reconstruction, strengthening cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries, etc.)" project.”