Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Organization for 8 Consecutive Years
Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd., a specialized civil engineering company, has been certified as a 'Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)' for the eighth consecutive year. The company was also selected as one of the 'Next Bright 1000' organizations for its exceptional health management initiatives, driven by a young employee team and engaging health events.
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Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Representative Director: Yuki Shimizu), a specialized civil engineering company responsible for foundation work, pile driving, and earth retaining work, has been certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)".
Our company has been certified for 8 consecutive years since 2019, and following last year, we have also been selected as one of the "Next Bright 1000" organizations for companies demonstrating outstanding health management initiatives within the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category.
Health and Productivity Management Initiatives Started from a "Challenge"
Yutaka Kaihatsu began its health and productivity management initiatives in 2017. The catalyst was participation in the "Health Up Challenge," a health promotion project implemented by the Civil Engineering and Construction Health Insurance Association.
At the time, facing challenges such as an aging workforce and difficulty securing human resources, we believed that creating an environment where veteran employees, who are our core strength, could work healthily and long-term would lead to the company's sustainable growth. Thus, we seriously embarked on health and productivity management initiatives.
Young Team "Asobu" Promotes Health and Productivity Management
While the general affairs members oversee the overall management of health and productivity initiatives, a team of young employees within the company, called "Asobu," is responsible for planning and operating them.
"Asobu" is an internal project team that also handles planning, public relations, recruitment, and branding, and they also formulate health measures. By having young employees take the lead, initiatives that are easy for on-site employees to participate in are born, leading to a revitalization of internal communication.
Enjoyable and Ongoing Health Events
We actively implement health events that employees can enjoy participating in.
In the walking event "Dokepon Walk (formerly Aru-Katsu)" organized and operated by the National Civil Engineering and Construction Health Insurance Association, young employees (Asobu) serve as team leaders, and four teams compete for the most steps. The winning team receives recognition and health-related prizes, creating an environment where employees can actively engage while having fun.
In addition to regular health check-ups, we also conduct physical fitness tests and "Vege-Check" to provide opportunities for employees to review their own health status. Furthermore, in twice-monthly in-house study sessions, a female baseball player employee who works with a dual career (balancing sports and work) serves as an instructor, offering health lectures such as stretching, thereby enhancing health awareness among employees through mutual learning.
Creating a Comfortable Workplace Based on Health and Productivity Management
In conjunction with its health and productivity management initiatives, Yutaka Kaihatsu is also working to create a workplace environment where employees can work with peace of mind. Ahead of other small and medium-sized construction companies, we have introduced a complete two-day weekend system, established a work-interval system, and adopted dual-career employment with flexible working hours, promoting an environment where employees can work while maintaining a work-life balance.
Furthermore, by employing female employees as safety managers, we are focusing on empowering women in construction sites. And in April 2026, Yutaka Kaihatsu plans to hire foreign talent for the first time as construction management staff, aiming to further vitalize the organization by welcoming new human resources.
Towards Building a Company Based on Health and Productivity Management
Moving forward, Yutaka Kaihatsu will continue to create an environment where each employee can work with peace of mind for a long time.
We aim to build an organization that can grow sustainably while balancing employee health and ease of work.
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.
Location: Osaka City
Representative Director: Yuki Shimizu
Business Activities: Civil engineering and construction (foundation work, pile driving, earth retaining work)
Website: Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. | Creating Connections Through Invisible Work. - Yutaka Kaihatsu
Yutaka Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. is a construction company operating as a specialized civil engineering contractor mainly in Osaka, with a mission to "Connect through construction and richly develop society." Based on the value of "cherishing play," we are also focusing on creating a working environment and organizational development, exploring the future of the construction industry.