Shortages of technical personnel and dependence on specific individuals
First written in FY2019. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
New Constructor's Network moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 35 companies on the "Worse" side.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In the construction industry in recent years, the structural shortage of specialised personnel, such as architects and structural designers, resulting from the declining birthrate, ageing population and shrinking labour force is recognised as a major challenge for medium- to long-term business development.」
The risk relating to securing and developing technical personnel was clarified, with the structural shortage of specialised personnel, such as architects and structural designers, identified as a major medium- to long-term challenge. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「As our group expands its business, securing and developing talented personnel has become an important challenge, and we continue to implement various measures relating to recruitment and personnel development.」
The risks relating to securing and developing personnel and dependence on specific individuals were reiterated. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Securing and developing talented personnel in line with business expansion has become an important issue, and we are continuing to implement various measures related to recruitment and employee development.」
Securing and developing technical personnel, and dependence on specific individuals, remain challenges. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「Competition with other companies for design and technical staff, particularly those involved in timber structural calculations and thermal calculations, is intense, and securing a stable workforce is expected to remain difficult.」
In addition to the risk of failing to secure or retain talented personnel, dependence on the industry experience and expertise of the representative director and president was recognised.