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Introduction

On November 4, 2025, Meguru Group Inc. unveiled a groundbreaking AI management tool designed specifically for the construction industry called CorporateStrategist. This innovative feature, available for Claude AI users, aims to tackle the pressing economic challenges faced by construction firms, particularly the frustrating cycle of being busy yet unprofitable.

Understanding the Challenge

The construction sector frequently sees talented technicians become independent contractors. Unfortunately, even with high skill levels, many face management hurdles such as the following:

• - Busy Yet Unprofitable: A lack of proper cost management for projects, leading to financial loss.
• - Inadequate Economic Knowledge: Professionals often lack economic expertise, which is rarely integrated into construction curricula.
• - Mismanagement of Human Resources: Many struggle with staffing shortages and fail to calculate labor costs effectively.
• - Underutilized Planning Cycles: There is often no effective management to handle project estimates, timelines, and adjustments post-project completion.

Why This Matters

Given that around 4.8 million people are employed in Japan's construction industry (as of 2024), many belong to small and micro enterprises. Addressing these management obstacles is vital for both the vitality of the regional economy and the sustainable growth of the construction industry.

CorporateStrategist: The Solution

CorporateStrategist supports construction businesses through four primary specialized sub-skills:

1. BusinessAnalyzer

• - Designs systematic project code structures and payment processes.
• - Provides customizable monthly profitability reports.
• - Utilizes Business Model Canvas (BMC) for visualizing business structures.

2. PersonnelDeveloper

• - Offers AI-assisted pre-employment assessments, comparing options like hiring vs outsourcing.
• - Visualizes hourly wage rates and develops daily reporting systems.
• - Supports operators' growth into specialists.

3. LegalAdviser

• - Assists with drafting employment contracts and work regulations.
• - Reviews construction agreements to ensure legality and compliance.
• - Verifies adherence to construction and labor laws.

4. ForesightReader

• - Analyzes multi-faceted decision-making for project orders.
• - Recommends optimal team formation strategies.
• - Provides risk evaluations and suggested response measures.

General Use Beyond Construction

While designed to tackle the unique challenges of the construction sector, the system architecture allows for its use in various industries, thereby broadening its applicability.

Unique Features and Advantages

1. Practical Knowledge: The system is based on the real-world experiences and insights of Meguru Group's president, who transitioned from a one-person enterprise to a corporation with annual sales exceeding 3 billion yen. This experience ensures that theory translates into actionable strategies.

2. Focus on SMEs: With a paradigm shift in thinking, CorporateStrategist enables companies to maximize outputs with limited resources using AI and outsourcing, rather than relying solely on expensive hiring.

3. Integrated Management Support: It offers comprehensive guidance across four key domains: business, HR, legal, and strategy, creating holistic support mechanisms for overall management enhancement.

How to Access CorporateStrategist

Simple Steps:

1. Download CorporateStrategist.
2. Access Claude AI.
3. Upload the downloaded ZIP file in the Custom Skills section.
4. Consult on management challenges in the chat interface.
5. The system automatically selects the most relevant sub-skill to suggest tailored solutions.

Social Significance

By offering this program free of charge, Meguru Group ensures that SMEs unable to afford high consultancy fees can still access expert-level decision-making tools. This initiative is instrumental not only for enhancing management capabilities across the construction industry but also for establishing successful role models: skilled professionals who thrive in both technical and management areas.

Disclaimer

While CorporateStrategist can guide management decisions, users must ultimately take responsibility for their choices. For significant legal, managerial, or HR matters, consulting a qualified professional is advised.