Aging of Construction Industry Workers and Shortage of Skilled Personnel
First written in FY2017. 6 of 10 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
Taisei Oncho moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 7 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 5 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Labor shortages and the entrenchment of limits on overtime are tightening constraints on construction capacity.」
In addition to shortages and aging among construction workers, the entrenchment of limits on overtime is described as a factor tightening constraints on construction capacity. - 2026-05-13RestatedManagement planning
「 Constraints on construction capacity have increased further as labor shortages persist and overtime regulations become entrenched.」
The expansion of constraints on construction capacity caused by labor shortages and overtime regulations has been reaffirmed as a premise for updating the growth strategy. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「On the other hand, the earnings environment remains challenging against a backdrop of rising materials and equipment prices, higher labor costs and worsening labor shortages, leaving issues to be addressed in improving profitability.」
Regarding labor shortages in the construction industry, the disclosure describes the issue as becoming more serious in addition to the previously cited shortage and workforce aging. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「Although construction investment is expected to remain firm, the business and operating environment relating to the aging of construction workers, the decline in the working population, digitalization and sustainability is changing significantly.」
In addition to the previous issues of aging and labor shortages, the disclosure explicitly identifies a decline in the working population, continuing to indicate structural challenges relating to personnel. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The construction industry has generally remained firm, and construction investment has also shown signs of recovery. However, continued attention is required due to soaring construction-material and labor costs, a shortage of construction workers and the aging of the workforce, among other factors.」
The shortage of construction workers and the aging of the workforce are described, along with surging construction material and labor costs, as conditions that should continue to be closely monitored. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「The construction industry continues to face chronic labor shortages and workforce aging, making the securing and development of personnel and productivity improvement urgent common challenges.」
In addition to the aging of technical workers and its impact on production capacity, the disclosure explicitly states that labor shortages and workforce aging are progressing and that securing and developing personnel and improving productivity are urgent challenges. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The impact on production capacity from the aging of technical workers and delays in improving production systems has persisted.」
The disclosure reiterates the view that the aging of technical workers and delays in improving production systems are affecting production capacity and that the impact has persisted. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The impact on production capacity from the aging of technical workers and delays in improving production systems has persisted,」
The disclosure explicitly states that the aging of technical workers and delays in improving production systems are affecting production capacity and that the impact has persisted. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「The shortage of skilled workers and engineers and the aging of employees are structural issues for the industry, and the impact of tight labor supply is expected to require further management efforts to secure net sales and construction profits.」
In addition to the previous shortage of skilled engineers and tradespeople, the disclosure positions shortages of skilled workers and engineers and employee aging as structural issues for the industry, and refers to their impact on net sales and construction profits. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If serious problems arise at individual sites due to the aging of construction workers or shortages of skilled engineers and skilled tradespeople,」
The existing labor shortage risk is separately described in specific terms as the aging of construction workers and a shortage of skilled personnel.