Okabe Unveils DX Strategy Achieving 50% Overtime Reduction Using 'GENBAx Inspection' at Construction DX EXPO 2026 Osaka
Okabe Corporation, a comprehensive construction company in Toyama, will host a seminar at the Construction & Architecture DX EXPO 2026 in Osaka on May 21. They will present a case study on achieving a 50% reduction in overtime through their DX initiatives, including the adoption of SORABITO's paperless inspection service 'GENBAx Inspection'.
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Okabe Corporation (Headquarters: Nanto City, Toyama; President: Ryuichi Okabe), currently utilizing the 'GENBAx Inspection' paperless service for construction sites developed by SORABITO Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuaki Hakata), will hold a seminar detailing their success in achieving a "50% reduction in overtime." The presentation will take place on May 21 at the "Construction Company x Construction Tech Special Zone" during the Construction & Architecture DX EXPO 2026 Spring Osaka, held at INTEX Osaka from May 20 to 22.
Headquartered in Nanto City, Toyama, Okabe is a comprehensive construction company driving both "on-site DX" and "internal operational efficiency" utilizing ICT. They have actively introduced 3D data, drone surveys, and unmanned construction using ICT heavy machinery, achieving high productivity such as reducing on-site work hours by approximately 30%. Their technological prowess is highly recognized nationally, having obtained the "DX Certification" from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in May 2025 and receiving the "Productivity Improvement Technology Utilization Award" from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Furthermore, they focus on improving work-life balance using a digital foundation, including the use of proprietary apps and industry-leading telework setups.
Okabe, with 140 employees, began its full-scale DX promotion in 2021. Through a "hybrid DX promotion" (In-house Apps × SaaS Adoption × RPA × Operational Changes) that does not rely solely on system implementation, they achieved remarkable results: a 57% reduction in overtime in the Civil Engineering Solutions Department, a 30% reduction in paperwork time, maintaining an average project evaluation score of over 80 points, and a 100% retention rate for new graduates (as of November 2025).
This free hybrid seminar, titled "Learning the DX Strategy that 'Changes the Site' from SME Construction Company Okabe: Efficiency Case Study via 'GENBAx Inspection'," will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 14:00 to 14:40 at INTEX Osaka and broadcast live via ZOOM. Hiroki Okazawa, Chief of the Digital Innovation Department at Okabe, will share their highly reproducible methods for increasing sales, project scores, and recruitment power while cutting overtime, offering real-world perspectives including their past failures.
Headquartered in Nanto City, Toyama, Okabe is a comprehensive construction company driving both "on-site DX" and "internal operational efficiency" utilizing ICT. They have actively introduced 3D data, drone surveys, and unmanned construction using ICT heavy machinery, achieving high productivity such as reducing on-site work hours by approximately 30%. Their technological prowess is highly recognized nationally, having obtained the "DX Certification" from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in May 2025 and receiving the "Productivity Improvement Technology Utilization Award" from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Furthermore, they focus on improving work-life balance using a digital foundation, including the use of proprietary apps and industry-leading telework setups.
Okabe, with 140 employees, began its full-scale DX promotion in 2021. Through a "hybrid DX promotion" (In-house Apps × SaaS Adoption × RPA × Operational Changes) that does not rely solely on system implementation, they achieved remarkable results: a 57% reduction in overtime in the Civil Engineering Solutions Department, a 30% reduction in paperwork time, maintaining an average project evaluation score of over 80 points, and a 100% retention rate for new graduates (as of November 2025).
This free hybrid seminar, titled "Learning the DX Strategy that 'Changes the Site' from SME Construction Company Okabe: Efficiency Case Study via 'GENBAx Inspection'," will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 14:00 to 14:40 at INTEX Osaka and broadcast live via ZOOM. Hiroki Okazawa, Chief of the Digital Innovation Department at Okabe, will share their highly reproducible methods for increasing sales, project scores, and recruitment power while cutting overtime, offering real-world perspectives including their past failures.
FAQ
What is the key achievement of Okabe's construction DX case?
Achieving a 50% reduction in overall overtime (57% in civil engineering) while maintaining a 100% retention rate for new graduates.
What is the 'GENBAx Inspection' service?
A service provided by SORABITO that digitizes paper-based inspection forms at construction sites to improve operational efficiency.
What is Okabe's hybrid DX approach?
A unique strategy combining in-house apps, SaaS tools, RPA, and operational workflow changes, rather than relying solely on off-the-shelf software.