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New Collaborative Efforts in Japan's Construction Sector

In a bid to address the growing labor shortages in Japan's construction industry, Contraft Co., Ltd. and Zenken, a general incorporated association, have partnered with Daisan Co., Ltd. This strategic alliance aims to provide construction workforce services that cater to the increasing demand for skilled labor in the sector.

The Background of the Partnership

Japan's construction industry is currently grappling with a critical shortage of skilled labor, including craftsmen and construction managers. Many construction firms face challenges in securing adequate manpower, which has become a significant management issue, often leading to project delays across the industry. Recognizing this pressing need, Contraft and Zenken have launched initiatives such as the craftsman recruitment business and a direct recruiting service dubbed “Craftsman Scout” to connect aspiring workers with companies struggling to find talent.

Daisan, a leading company in scaffold construction, has supported the construction sector with technical expertise for many years, boasting a solid customer base of numerous construction enterprises. The collaboration between Contraft, Zenken, and Daisan will merge their respective strengths in human resource support and construction expertise to address these structural labor shortages.

Additionally, this partnership seeks to broaden the opportunities for craftsmen introduction, human resource introduction, and direct recruiting services for Daisan's existing clients, thereby utilizing the existing customer bases of both firms effectively.

The Narelle Group, which owns Contraft and Zenken, has positioned the craftsman introduction business as one of its growth sectors in the Mid-term Management Plan “Change and Growth 2030,” with this collaboration being an essential part of their strategic initiatives.

Future Outlook

Through this collaboration, the Narelle Group aims to expand its connections with construction businesses. Plans include not just craftsman recruitment, but also the introduction of construction management personnel, skilled foreign workers, and further opportunities for direct recruiting services. Moreover, the partnership will leverage accumulated human resource databases and business networks, working towards realizing Narelle Group’s vision for the construction human resource platform as part of its mid-term management strategy.

About Contraft Co., Ltd.

Contraft is a subsidiary of Narelle Group (TSE Growth: 9163), actively engaged in staffing and recruitment within the construction sector. The company focuses on alleviating the industry-wide labor shortages by facilitating matches between workers seeking employment in construction and companies experiencing labor shortages. In addition to offering specialized recruitment services for skilled construction personnel, Contraft collaborates with Zenken to provide recruitment services for members of the association, helping to attract potential craftsmen to meet industry demand.

The company is committed to sustainable developments within the construction sector and aims to further enhance its services in the area of skilled labor recruitment to address these pressing social challenges.

Contact Details:

• - Representative: Kousuke Segawa (CEO)
• - Location: 3rd Floor, Kojimachi Sanmi Building, 3-5, Niban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Phone: 03-6268-9601
• - Website: contraft.co.jp
• - Business Services: Staffing and recruitment services for construction engineers, career transition support.

Permits:

• - Paid Employment Agency License Number: 13‐ユ‐313897
• - Worker Dispatch License Number: 派 13‐315925

About Zenken

Zenken, the general incorporated association, consists of companies, organizations, and proprietors engaged in the construction industry, encompassing large corporations, mid-sized, small enterprises, and sole proprietorships. The organization aims to support the robust development of the construction industry economically, socially, and technically. Their activities focus on addressing significant issues like the aging workforce and the lack of young workers in the industry, contributing to labor environment improvements.

Zenken provides a rare employment agency service in Japan specializing in craftsmen recruitment and promotes labor environment enhancements, such as encouraging workers' injury insurance enrollments.

Contact Details:

• - Representative: Minoru Okano (Chairman)
• - Location: 3rd Floor, Kojimachi Sanmi Building, 3-5, Niban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Phone: 03-6261-1337
• - Website: zenken-hr.or.jp
• - Business Services: Paid employment agency, labor insurance for sole proprietors, comprehensive accident insurance, etc.

About Daisan Co., Ltd.

Daisan specializes in the construction of wedge-type scaffolding known as “Bike Scaffolding” and offers rental services for the next generation scaffolding “Revolt,” as well as manufacturing and selling various construction materials and temporary equipment. Their new digital division is focused on contributing to the digital transformation of the construction industry by building a solid digital foundation for robust DX strategies in the sector.

Contact Details:

• - Representative: Takeshi Fujita (CEO)
• - Location: 3rd Floor, San Marlion Tower, 2-6-12 Minami Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
• - Business Services: Construction services for wedge-type scaffolding “Bike Scaffold,” rental of next-gen scaffolding “Revolt,” manufacturing and selling building materials and temporary equipment, computer systems and software planning and development, security camera development and rental, and training services.
• - Website: daisan-g.co.jp