Aqua Inc. to Host Online Seminar for Clients on Deciphering the 'Now' of Soaring Construction Costs

Aqua Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Norihiro Sagara), which provides construction management specialized in construction costs, will hold an online seminar starting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to explain its construction market trend report "Aquangle" for business owners and clients of construction projects. In this seminar, our CEO, Norihiro Sagara, will personally serve as the lecturer and provide a detailed explanation on how to interpret the various indicators and graphs published in the 26-2Q issue of our proprietary report "Aquangle" (scheduled for release at the end of May), which summarizes the latest construction market conditions and cost trends. Participation is free, and individual consultations will be available after the seminar. Event application page here Aqua Inc. Website Improving procurement literacy by deciphering the proprietary report "Aquangle" Recent construction costs have been soaring at a rate rarely seen in recent years, due to a combination of rising material and labor costs, compounded by a manpower shortage resulting from work style reforms and an aging workforce. Currently, costs are around 150% compared to 2019, with some cases reaching double or even more, further increasing the risks of construction procurement. Aqua publishes the "Aquangle" report, which analyzes and summarizes the latest movements in major materials and labor costs, construction cost trends, related topics, and domestic/international economic indicators, as a monthly special feature and a quarterly full report. While the report contains many indicators and data, we have received feedback asking "how to interpret the graphs." Therefore, we have decided to hold this seminar regularly to improve the knowledge and skills of our clients. This seminar has been very well-received by participants, with approximately 500 applications for each session. This time, we will focus on explaining the "Aquangle 26-2Q issue," scheduled for release at the end of May. We will also discuss the impact of the Middle East situation on construction costs. Additionally, a Q&A session will be held to directly answer everyone's questions. Sample of "Aquangle 25-2Q issue" published in May 2025 Participant Feedback (excerpts from surveys) The detailed analysis and reasons for the current rise in construction costs were very helpful. The easy-to-understand explanation of the real situation, which is not written in newspapers, was great. The explanation was clear, and I was able to comprehensively understand the recent global and Japanese economic situation, market conditions, price trends, wage trends, and interest rate trends from the charts and graphs. I gained a good understanding of future trends in hotel construction and costs. It clarified the recent current situation and challenges of the construction industry, providing a valuable opportunity to consider the stance our company should take going forward. By participating continuously, I feel I have a better understanding of market trends. Recommended for people who: Want to acquire knowledge about construction market trends and improve their procurement literacy. Want to know how to interpret various indicators and graphs related to the construction market. Want to share Aquangle within their company or department. Want to improve the skills of their internal staff by having them listen. Event Overview Event Name: Seminar "Construction Cost Report (Aquangle) Explanation | Latest Construction Market Conditions and Cost Trends" Dates and Times: June 9 (Tue) 14:00-15:00 [Live broadcast, Q&A session] June 11 (Thu) 14:00-15:00 [Recorded broadcast] June 17 (Wed) 12:00-13:00 [Recorded broadcast] Format: Online seminar (Zoom) Participation Fee: Free Capacity: 500 people per session Target Audience: Clients of construction projects, corporations involved in owning, operating, or managing buildings. Participation Bonus: A copy of the latest "Construction Market Trend Report (Aquangle)" will be given to those who watch until the end. Organizer: Aqua Inc. *This seminar is for corporate clients. We do not accept applications under personal names. *There will be no on-demand archive配信. Program Explanation of how to read the various indicators and graphs in the Construction Market Trend Report "Aquangle" Latest construction market trends and their background Q&A with participants *The program content is subject to change without notice. How to Apply Please fill in the required information and apply from the event application page URL. A URL for viewing will be sent to the email address you registered at the time of application at a later date. Event application page here Speaker Profile Norihiro Sagara, Representative Director, President & Executive Officer, Aqua Inc. Joined Aqua in 2003 after working for a general contractor. Became Deputy General Manager of the CM Division in 2007, Director and General Manager of the CM Division in 2009, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Management Business Division in 2013, Managing Executive Officer in 2016, and Director in 2020. About Aqua Inc. Aqua Inc. is a construction management company specializing in construction costs. We provide optimal solutions to lead our clients' projects to success by leveraging highly transparent cost information and specialized knowledge. Company Profile Company Name: Aqua Inc. Head Office: Mitsuwa Ogawacho Building 4F, 3-7-1 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Norihiro Sagara Business Activities: Project management, construction management, cost management, etc. Established: 1998 HP: https://www.aqa-pm.co.jp/ Contact Phone: 03-6811-7165 (Main) Email: y.suzuki@aqa-pm.co.jp