Expected increase in digitization investment to save labor and reduce staffing
First written in FY2024-Q1. 1 of 4 entries say "Materialised", first in 2026-09-03. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026High capital investment demand recorded as an actual resultAnnual report
「In the construction industry, public investment remained firm and robust private-sector capital investment appetite supported demand, which remained generally high.」
In addition to the previous market view that investment in labour saving and digitalisation would increase, the disclosure states that demand is expected to remain at a high level, supported by strong private-sector appetite for capital investment. - 2026-09-03MaterialisedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「The group will work as one to improve operational efficiency and productivity at construction sites by promoting DX (digital transformation).」
In contrast to previous expectations for investment in digitalization to reduce labor and manpower requirements, the disclosure described the promotion of DX as an actual initiative. - FY2026-H1Labor-saving and digitalization investment remains solidAnnual report
「Capital investment by companies also remained firm, centered on labor-saving and digitalization investments to address severe labor shortages.」
Compared with the previous market outlook anticipating an increase, the disclosure states that labour-saving and digitalisation investment remained firm during the current interim period. - FY2024-Q1First statedAnnual report
「With the recovery in economic activity, positive investment, including digitalisation investment aimed at labour saving and workforce reduction, is expected to increase.」
For the first time, the market environment was described as one in which positive investment, including digitalisation investment aimed at labour saving and workforce reduction, is expected to increase as economic activity recovers.