Arent to Host Online Seminar on Moving Beyond Excel-Centric Cost Management on July 14

Arent Co., Ltd. will host an online seminar on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, titled "Moving Beyond Excel-Centric Cost Management: Achieving Instant Access to Key Figures – Building a Scalable Cost Management System with Practical Insights from a Construction Industry Practitioner."

In the construction industry, many companies still rely on Excel for cost management and project-by-project financial tracking. This leads to challenges such as heavy manual workloads, knowledge silos, and delays in accessing critical information.

This seminar will feature Mr. Shigeru Hattori, General Manager of Administration at Taisin Construction Co., Ltd., a company actively using a specialized cost management system for the construction sector. He will share firsthand experiences on the challenges faced before implementation, how they built a cost management system operable even with a small team, and practical insights on centralizing cost data, tracking project-specific costs, and designing workflows to prevent knowledge silos.

This seminar is highly recommended for construction companies currently using Excel for cost or project profitability management, and those seeking to reduce workload for finance and administrative teams, improve transparency of project performance, and eliminate dependency on individual staff members.

Overview

Title: Moving Beyond Excel-Centric Cost Management to "Instant Access to Desired Numbers" – Building a Scalable Cost Management System with Practical Insights from a Construction Industry Practitioner

Date & Time: July 14, 2026 (Tue), 14:00–15:00 JST

Registration Deadline: July 14, 2026 (Tue), 12:00 JST

Fee: Free (Prior Registration Required)

Format: Online Only

Organizer: Arent Co., Ltd.

Agenda

Session 1 (14:00–14:05) Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction

Session 2 (14:05–14:35) Case Study: Cost Management Improvement from a Construction Practitioner’s Perspective

Challenges Before Implementation

Operational Burdens and Knowledge Silos from Excel-Based Workflows

Implementation Background and Selection Criteria

Post-Implementation Operational Improvements

Building a Cost Management System Operable by Small Teams

Future Outlook: Enhancing Operations in the Age of AI

Session 3 (14:35–14:50) User Panel Discussion & Live Q&A

Session 4 (14:50–15:00) Q&A

※ The panel discussion will be a pre-recorded video. ※ The Q&A session will be conducted live, with speakers answering audience questions in real time. ※ The agenda is subject to change without prior notice.

Who Should Attend

Those managing cost or project-by-project financials using Excel

Those aiming to reduce workload for accounting and management departments

Those seeking to build a stable management system operable by small teams

Those facing challenges with knowledge silos in cost management

Those wanting to monitor project costs and profitability in real time

Those interested in AI applications in construction management

Those looking for real-world implementation examples from peer companies

※ Registration may be declined for individuals affiliated with competing or similar businesses of Arent or the speaker. Please understand in advance.

Speakers

Taisin Construction Co., Ltd. General Manager of Administration, Shigeru Hattori

Longtime expert in cost management and internal system operations within the construction industry. Previously led system overhauls for sales and cost management, server environment setup and operations, and has experience with VDI implementation and data center migration. Currently oversees administrative functions and drives operational efficiency and DX initiatives.

Arent Co., Ltd. Product Sales Department, Keita Nishikawa

Began career in agency sales for the telecommunications industry, then gained experience launching and selling new ventures across diverse fields including web advertising, IT packages, and SaaS for construction. Also involved in branch management, building a career centered on business support. After joining Arent, he has been involved in sales of SaaS for construction management and cost management, particularly focusing on extracting customer needs and providing on-site tailored implementation support for cost management SaaS.

Registration

Please use the link below to confirm details and register. Registered participants will receive an email with instructions for viewing the online seminar via Zoom.

Details & Registration

※ Registration may be declined for individuals affiliated with competing or similar businesses of Arent or the speaker. Please understand in advance.

Arent Group's Construction Industry Cost Management Systems

The Arent Group offers three cost management systems tailored to company size and operational needs. The "Dot-Genka Series" emphasizes accounting integration and advanced reporting, the "Tsukaeru Cloud Series" enables end-to-end operations from estimation to attendance tracking, and the "Lets-Genka Management Go2 Series" simplifies cost management including ordering and payments. With these three product lines, Arent provides optimal solutions aligned with each company’s challenges and scale.

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About Arent Co., Ltd.

Arent is a company dedicated to advancing digital transformation (DX) in the construction industry, driven by the mission of "democratizing tacit knowledge." The company operates through two core pillars: a DX services business that collaborates with client companies to solve challenges, and a product business that develops and offers proprietary SaaS solutions. By providing intuitive BIM tools like the "LightningBIM" plugin for Revit and expanding through M&A, Arent leverages technology to address structural challenges in the construction industry.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Arent Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 3F, KDX Hamamatsucho Building, 2-7-19 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Hiroki Kamobayashi, President & CEO

Founded: July 2, 2012

Capital: ¥1,286,536,388

Website: https://arent.co.jp/