In an IR interview, CTI Engineering Co.,Ltd. outlined its policy of accelerating globalization following the acquisition of Waterman in 2017 and expanding its domestic and overseas construction consulting businesses in a balanced manner.
In an interview with Representative Director, President and Executive Officer Nishimura (西村), the company explained that the acquisition of Waterman was a key factor behind its drive to expand globally, and that it has been working to secure global talent and strengthen its local operations. The company also emphasized its commitment to balancing long-term human resources development with the dissemination of technical expertise at project sites.
The business is built around two pillars, domestic and overseas construction consulting. In Japan, operations cover 4 divisions: rivers, roads, the environment, and construction management. Overseas, the company is pursuing projects across multiple regions, centered on Waterman and CTI Engineering International. It indicated that it will support earnings primarily through public-sector projects, leveraging the stability of contracts commissioned by public institutions.
As part of its growth strategy, the company is putting into practice the transformation of its business portfolio and the rebuilding of its growth platform set out in its Medium-Term Management Plan 2027. It is prioritizing 5 areas: investment in human capital, productivity gains through DX, sustainability initiatives, stronger governance, and management that takes capital costs and the share price into account. It plans to expand its core areas, growth fields, regional consulting businesses, and overseas operations through stronger education and human resources development, the application of research and development and new technologies at project sites, and M&A.
The company is exploring new businesses including environmental DNA analysis, geological disposal technologies, infrastructure management systems for local governments, and MaaS-related technologies in the urban transportation sector. It is also advancing assessments of offshore and onshore wind power in the energy sector, strengthening information services for local governments, and expanding the adoption of disaster forecasting and disaster-prevention systems. Financially, it has disclosed a capital policy that allocates approximately ¥34.5 billion over 3 years to growth investment and dividends, backed by ¥15.5 billion in cash and including external investments.