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The Construction Industry Has Long Been Engaged in a War for Talent The construction industry has been facing a labor shortage for quite some time. Not only major construction companies and construction consultants, but also local governments and independent administrative agencies are desperately focusing their efforts on recruiting and retaining construction engineers and other professionals. They poach talent, only to have their own talent poached in return; they outmaneuver others, only to be outmaneuvered themselves…

The construction industry is currently at a historic turning point. Artificial intelligence, a new force, has begun to quietly permeate this industry, which has relied on human hands and experience for thousands of years. Its impact is already evident in measurable ways—shorter construction schedules, reduced costs, and improved safety. However, this technology…

Don’t Send Top Construction Managers to the Job Site. In this article, I’ll discuss how general contractors will work in the near future. Some of you may hear this and think, “That’s impossible.” But please take a calm look at the trends of the times. Think about what’s happening in other industries. And then…

Useful Ideas for Mid-Career Hiring I heard from a friend who works at a mid-sized general contractor that the company is looking to hire two or three construction managers through mid-career recruitment. Even before considering what kind of candidates they’re looking for, it’s unclear whether they’ll even receive any applications. However, despite the shortage of technical professionals, they can’t just hire just anyone…

Let’s start with a local topic this time—. In August 2025, the Fukuoka Labor Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued a “Declaration of a State of Emergency to Eradicate Fatal Workplace Accidents.” From January through the end of July this year, there were 15 work-related fatalities in the prefecture, 8 of which occurred in the construction industry—these figures speak for themselves, as technology has advanced, and…

Bears in Residential Areas and Property Rights; Scaffolding on Neighboring Property and Property Rights I often see frightening news reports about bears appearing in residential areas. If you are about to be attacked by a bear and, while fleeing, accidentally damage the fence of someone else’s home, and if it is recognized that this was unavoidable in order to avoid a threat to your life, then under Article 37 of the Penal Code…

Japan’s roads, bridges, levees, dams, ports, and urban parks—this social infrastructure was built by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), local governments, and other entities during the period spanning from postwar reconstruction to the era of rapid economic growth. Civil engineering positions at MLIT, Regional Development Bureaus, prefectures, and municipalities were once regarded as offering “stability,” “social contribution,” and “technical…

A Very Short Ghost Story About “People Who Can See” They say there are people in the world who can “see” spirits. Here is a very short ghost story: A person who could see spirits noticed a young woman with long hair walking toward him from across the street. However, instead of running away or turning back…

Greater Emphasis on Construction Photos with the Enforcement of the Revised Building Standards Act With the enforcement of the revised Building Standards Act in April 2025, the number of construction stages requiring photography during final inspections of single-family homes is increasing. The volume of construction photos required will also be substantial. In particular, by documenting the construction status of areas that will be hidden after completion…