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
-1.90%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-10-15 (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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Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-23 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “March 23, 2026 Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. Announcement of move-in to Cosmos Initia's new condominium "Initia Minami Ibaraki" Announcement of move-in to Cosmos Initia's new condominium "Initia Minami Ibaraki".”
24
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-23 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/23 Fujita Corporation: The "CUW construction method" can now be applied to seismically isolated buildings.”
24
Mar
SHIMIZU CORPORATION JP3358800005
2026-03-23 SHIMIZU CORPORATION “We developed "ReuseLink," an internal web application for transferring surplus goods.”
24
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-23 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “IR Information, March 23, 2026: Notice Regarding the Status and Completion of Share Repurchases [PDF: 101.5KB].”
18
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-17 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “On March 17, 2026, Ami Town in Ibaraki Prefecture and Daiwa House Industry signed an agreement concerning support and cooperation in the event of a disaster.”
18
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-17 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “Announcement of the official start of activities for the "Council for the Promotion of Highway-Directly Connected Station Hubs".”
17
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-16 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “On March 16, 2026, a basic agreement was signed in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, for a survey on hydrogen production and utilization in collaboration with local industries.”
17
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-16 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “Construction begins on the multi-tenant logistics facility "DPL Saitama Fukaya" on March 16, 2026.”
17
Mar
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-03-16 KAJIMA CORPORATION “We developed "Metacres Mini," the only high-temperature, fixed-bed, small-scale methane fermentation system in Japan.”
17
Mar
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-03-16 KAJIMA CORPORATION “"The GEAR" won the top prize at the ASHRAE Technology Awards 2026.”
17
Mar
KAJIMA CORPORATION JP3210200006
2026-03-16 KAJIMA CORPORATION “"Metacles Mini is born" has been released on Kashima's official YouTube channel.”
17
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-16 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “Obayashi Corporation implemented a 7.5% wage increase.”
17
Mar
COMSYS Holdings Corporation JP3305530002
2026-03-16 COMSYS Holdings Corporation “On March 16, 2026, our group company, Tsuken, received Silver certification under the "Hokkaido Work Style Reform Promotion Company Certification System."”
14
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-13 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “March 13, 2026: Regarding the appointment of executive officers and the structure of the board of directors at Fujita Corporation.”
14
Mar
OBAYASHI CORPORATION JP3190000004
2026-03-13 OBAYASHI CORPORATION “Obayashi Corporation receives the "GX Open Innovation Award," the first time a construction company has received this award for its GX technology development in the building materials and construction sectors.”
14
Mar
TAISEI CORPORATION JP3443600006
2026-03-13 TAISEI CORPORATION “Updated on March 13, 2026: "2025 the now," which depicts the current state of work style DX, has been released on our official YouTube channel.”
13
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-12 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/12 Daiwa House Realty Management Co., Ltd. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma to reopen on Saturday, March 14th, with an expansion of guest rooms that can accommodate three or more guests, catering to the needs of long-term stays. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma to reopen on Saturday, March 14th, with an expansion of guest rooms that can accommodate three or more guests, catering to the needs of long-term stays.”
13
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-12 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/12Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. Enters into a business partnership with "Courtyard by Marriott Fukui," located in the same block as the condominium "The Fukui Tower Initia Grand."Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. Enters into a business partnership with "Courtyard by Marriott Fukui," located in the same block as the condominium "The Fukui Tower Initia Grand."”
11
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-10 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/10Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd. Cosmos Initia has been certified as a "2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Corporation (White 500)" for the sixth consecutive year in recognition of its health and productivity management initiatives. Cosmos Initia has been certified as a "2026 Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Corporation (White 500)" for the sixth consecutive year in recognition of its health and productivity management initiatives.”
11
Mar
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. JP3505000004
2026-03-10 DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. “2026/03/10 Daiwa LifeNext Co., Ltd. A free web seminar to discuss "asset management for management associations" will be held on Thursday, March 19th (Mansion Future Value Research Institute).A free web seminar to discuss "asset management for management associations" will be held on Thursday, March 19th (Mansion Future Value Research Institute).”