[Second Speaker Announcement] Construction Industry Leaders to Gather at 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026'

Sukedachi Soken (operated by Sukedachi, Inc., based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'the Company') is pleased to announce the second lineup of speakers for the sessions at the 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026,' which is co-hosted with Kyoto University and supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026 Special Site: https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/forum/2026/index.html [Speakers (Second Announcement) *In no particular order] Mr. Jun Nakahara, Secretary General, Japan Federation of Construction Contractors Mr. Norifumi Haya, Director, International Market Division, Real Estate and Construction Economics Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Mr. Takashi Ono, President and Representative Director, Onogumi Co., Ltd. Mr. Taketo Yamada, President and Representative Director, Daito Co., Ltd. Mr. Daiki Abiko, Director, Business Creation and Innovation Promotion Office, Hoxia Co., Ltd. Mr. Yasumasa Oki, President and Representative Director, Oki-gumi Co., Ltd. [What is the 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum'?] The Japanese construction industry faces a chronic and worsening labor shortage. While the population of skilled workers on-site is aging, the influx of young workers remains sluggish, making the recruitment and retention of the next generation an urgent priority. Additionally, demand for construction remains high—driven by the maintenance and renewal of aging social infrastructure and urban redevelopment—raising the question of how to meet these needs with a limited workforce. To address these challenges, in addition to legal reforms such as the 'Work Style Reform-Related Laws' and the 'Construction Industry Bearers Act,' both the public and private sectors are implementing initiatives to improve personnel retention and practical application. Simultaneously, drastic reforms are required that consider new options, such as improving productivity through the adoption of construction DX, and utilizing diverse human resources, including foreign nationals and women. The 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum' was launched in 2024 as a platform for discussion to ensure the sustainable development of the construction industry. It was created out of the belief that to solve the increasingly complex and diversified labor shortage issues in the industry, it is necessary for the government, industry, academia (including stakeholders from general contractors to local small and medium-sized construction companies, artisans, and construction service providers) to collaborate and bring their knowledge together to find solutions. [Highlights of 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026'] As in previous years, the 'Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026' will invite stakeholders from various positions involved in the construction industry to discuss the most relevant and timely themes. Additionally, we will regularly host the 'Sukedachi Real Matching' event within the venue, facilitating networking and business card exchanges among construction industry professionals. We also plan to hold a lottery for tools and workwear with built-in fans. Apply early for a chance to receive double the standard number of lottery tickets as an early-bird registration benefit. Please register soon. Register here: https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/forum/2026/index.html Event Name: Construction Industry Work Style Forum 2026 Co-hosts: Sukedachi Soken, Kyoto University Support: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Venue: Toranomon Hills Forum Main Hall Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required) [About Sukedachi Soken] Under the mission of 'Making construction sites attractive workplaces,' 'Sukedachi Soken' is an organization that conducts research on the future of the construction industry. Together with external experts and third-party institutions, it captures industry trends and visualizes the current status and possibilities using various data. By leveraging the insights gained from services provided by the Company, we are committed to making the construction industry an attractive workplace through market research—including trend and fact-finding surveys—as well as study groups and discussions featuring invited experts. 'Sukedachi Soken': https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/ [Company Overview] Company Name: Sukedachi, Inc. Representative: Yoichi Agatsuma, President and CEO Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Tower 14F, 6-18-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Established: March 30, 2017 Capital: 80,000,000 JPY Business Description: Planning, production, and operation of internet-based services URL: https://suke-dachi.jp/company/ [Inquiries regarding this press release] Sukedachi, Inc. Contact: Osanai TEL: 03-6258-0906 Email: forum@suke-dachi.jp