All Programs Announced for the 'Communication Stage' at 'Construction Work Style Forum 2026' to be Held on May 22

Sukedachi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates one of Japan's largest construction talent matching platforms, announces that its think tank, 'Sukedachi Research Institute,' has finalized all programs and speakers for the 'Communication Stage' focusing on frontline craftsmen and construction companies at the 'Construction Work Style Forum 2026,' to be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Toranomon Hills Forum.

Click here for the Construction Work Style Forum 2026 special website: https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/forum/2026/index.html

■ Details of the 'Communication Stage' Program

On this stage, we will host numerous active craftsmen, business owners, and industry experts at the forefront of the construction industry to engage in passionate sessions exploring real challenges and solutions from a field perspective.

[11:20 - 11:50] Do Frontline Craftsmen Have Hope for the Industry?

Two years after the work style reform, has the happiness level on the front lines truly increased? We will thoroughly examine the current state of the industry from both veteran and young perspectives. How can we create worksites where people can hold 'hope' for tomorrow, transcending their positions? We will discuss the future of the construction industry candidly.

Speakers:
Ryotaro Terada (Representative, R Kobo)
Yuri Watanabe (Representative Director, Watari Kaitai Co., Ltd.)
Anji Ozawa (Isawa Setsubi Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
Moderator:
Yuta Akagi (Sukedachi Co., Ltd.)

[12:50 - 13:20] Organizational Design Co-created with Foreigners

As foreign talent increases, what is being questioned is the acceptance system at the worksites. Active technical intern trainees, executives of accepting companies, and language support experts will take the stage. They will share real on-site challenges and discuss from multiple angles the secrets of communication and organizational design to achieve retention and safety.

Speakers:
Yoshihiro Tsubata (Representative Director, CiRCUS Co., Ltd.)
Faki Suraika (Indonesian Technical Intern Trainee, CiRCUS Co., Ltd.)
Kyohei Aihara (Representative Director, Musubiba Co., Ltd.)
Moderator:
Tomoki Ashihara (Sukedachi Co., Ltd.)

[15:00 - 15:30] Will Blue-Collar Billionaires Take Root in Japan's Construction Industry?

Triggered by cases of dramatic income increases in the U.S., we will discuss whether Japanese craftsmen can become 'high-earning entities.' As unit prices rise due to labor shortages and infrastructure demand, what are the conditions for a high-earning craftsman? Active craftsmen generating overwhelming revenue will take the stage to deeply explore the image of a new era craftsman and their survival strategies.

Speakers:
Yosuke Miyata (Ironworker, Sole Proprietor)
Toru Adachi (Chief Electrical Engineer)
Moderator:
To be published on the website at a later date

[16:30 - 17:20] Will AI Save the Construction Industry from its Labor Shortage?

Construction companies focusing on AI implementation and DX companies will take the stage to deeply explore the future of the construction industry in a two-part session. From the automation of estimate creation and sales to the efficiency of skill acquisition using cameras, we will examine its 'current location.' We will discuss whether AI can replace skilled labor and whether it can be a savior for the challenges faced by worksites.

Part 1 (16:30 - 17:00) Speakers:
Kento Sasaki (Representative Director, Buildbase Co., Ltd.)
Shinnosuke Izumi (Representative Director, Construction Robotics Inc.)

Part 2 (17:00 - 17:20) Speakers:
To be published on the website at a later date (Photoruction Inc.)
To be published on the website at a later date (ONESTRUCTION Inc.)

Moderator (Common to Part 1 and Part 2):
Shinichi Sakai (Editor-in-Chief, Shinken Shimbunsha Co., Ltd.)

*Please note that speakers and content are subject to change without notice.

Furthermore, between each session, industry-specific exchange meetings (networking) will be held to create new connections among participants.

*Participation in the networking event is limited to those working in the construction industry.

■ What is the 'Construction Work Style Forum'?

Chronic labor shortages are becoming increasingly severe in Japan's construction industry. While the aging of skilled workers on site is progressing, the entry of young people is sluggish, making securing personnel an urgent task. In addition, construction demand, such as the maintenance and renewal of aging social infrastructure and urban redevelopment, remains high, and the question is how to meet these demands with limited human resources.

In response to these challenges, in addition to the development of legislation such as the 'Work Style Reform Related Laws' and the 'Three Laws for Securing Personnel,' both the public and private sectors are undertaking initiatives related to the retention and practical application of human resources. At the same time, drastic reforms are required with a view to new options such as improving productivity through the introduction of construction DX and utilizing diverse human resources such as foreign talent and women.

Against this increasingly complex and diverse issue of labor shortages in the construction industry, government, industry, academia, and the public (the private sector includes everyone from general contractors to regional SME construction companies, craftsmen, and construction-oriented service providers) must work together.