Nohara Group Certified as 'Health & Productivity Management Organization 2026' for First Time
Nohara Group, a leader in construction DX, has been certified as a 'Health & Productivity Management Organization 2026' by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The recognition highlights the company's efforts to create a supportive environment for employees driving its 'BuildApp' platform.
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Nohara Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Kosuke Nohara), which promotes construction DX through its 'BuildApp' platform, has been certified as a 'Health & Productivity Management Organization 2026' (Large Corporation Category) under the certification system promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The certification was granted on March 9, 2026, and is valid until March 31, 2027.
In the construction industry, addressing labor shortages and an aging workforce, as well as transforming business processes based on BIM and cloud utilization, is an urgent task. However, construction DX cannot be achieved simply by introducing systems. The presence of professionals who understand operations across design, production, construction, and distribution, and who can accompany client companies in their transformation, is crucial.
Under the mission 'CHANGE THE GAME. Let's update the construction industry creatively and fun,' the company is committed to improving the productivity of the entire construction supply chain, centering on its BIM design-manufacturing-construction support platform, 'BuildApp.' To grow BuildApp sustainably, it is essential to create an environment where not only technical developers but also professionals who understand construction practices can perform at their best, both mentally and physically, over the long term.
This certification recognized the company's initiatives for employee health maintenance and promotion, as well as its establishment of systems that enable diverse talent to thrive. Key initiatives include:
- Promotion of health checkups
- Encouragement of paid leave acquisition
- Implementation of flextime system
- Support for male employees' participation in childcare
- Adaptation to diverse work styles, including reduced working hours and side jobs
- Personnel evaluation system considering both results and processes
- Partial implementation of 360-degree feedback
Through these initiatives, the company is creating an environment where employees in diverse roles—such as development, sales, construction support, and customer success—can demonstrate their expertise continuously while choosing their work styles according to their life stages.
About the 'Health & Productivity Management Organization Certification System':
This system is certified by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi to visualize companies that practice excellent health and productivity management, aiming to enhance social evaluation from employees, job seekers, business partners, and financial institutions.
About BuildApp:
'BuildApp' is a cloud service that transforms BIM design data into detailed data for use across all construction phases, realizing overall productivity improvement. By connecting design, estimation, production, distribution, construction management, and maintenance via BIM, it contributes to reducing costs, waste, and CO2 emissions.
In the construction industry, addressing labor shortages and an aging workforce, as well as transforming business processes based on BIM and cloud utilization, is an urgent task. However, construction DX cannot be achieved simply by introducing systems. The presence of professionals who understand operations across design, production, construction, and distribution, and who can accompany client companies in their transformation, is crucial.
Under the mission 'CHANGE THE GAME. Let's update the construction industry creatively and fun,' the company is committed to improving the productivity of the entire construction supply chain, centering on its BIM design-manufacturing-construction support platform, 'BuildApp.' To grow BuildApp sustainably, it is essential to create an environment where not only technical developers but also professionals who understand construction practices can perform at their best, both mentally and physically, over the long term.
This certification recognized the company's initiatives for employee health maintenance and promotion, as well as its establishment of systems that enable diverse talent to thrive. Key initiatives include:
- Promotion of health checkups
- Encouragement of paid leave acquisition
- Implementation of flextime system
- Support for male employees' participation in childcare
- Adaptation to diverse work styles, including reduced working hours and side jobs
- Personnel evaluation system considering both results and processes
- Partial implementation of 360-degree feedback
Through these initiatives, the company is creating an environment where employees in diverse roles—such as development, sales, construction support, and customer success—can demonstrate their expertise continuously while choosing their work styles according to their life stages.
About the 'Health & Productivity Management Organization Certification System':
This system is certified by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi to visualize companies that practice excellent health and productivity management, aiming to enhance social evaluation from employees, job seekers, business partners, and financial institutions.
About BuildApp:
'BuildApp' is a cloud service that transforms BIM design data into detailed data for use across all construction phases, realizing overall productivity improvement. By connecting design, estimation, production, distribution, construction management, and maintenance via BIM, it contributes to reducing costs, waste, and CO2 emissions.
FAQ
What is Nohara Group?
A company dedicated to improving productivity in the construction industry through its DX platform, BuildApp.
What is the Health and Productivity Management Certification?
A system that recognizes companies that practice excellent health and productivity management, certified by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
Why is DX necessary in construction?
Because the industry faces critical issues like labor shortages and an aging workforce, making process innovation essential.