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Seminar on Disaster-Resilient Housing with Sato Construction

The General Incorporated Association, the Construction Forum, based in Yashio, Saitama, is excited to announce an upcoming seminar focused on enhancing the disaster response capabilities of local construction companies. This seminar is titled "Disaster-Resilient Housing Construction Seminar" and will take place on January 21, 2026. It aims to provide valuable insights and practical experiences regarding wooden unit construction methods, particularly their application in remote and island areas.

Seminar Details

• - Date: January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Location: Waseda University, Nishi-Waseda Campus, 55N Building, 1st Floor, Second Conference Room + Online Streaming
• - Organizer: General Incorporated Association Construction Forum

The seminar will consist of a series of presentations outlining the techniques for transporting wooden unit buildings by ship, showcasing successful case studies, and discussing the technical advantages of this construction method. This is especially relevant for addressing housing supply challenges in remote island regions.

Evening Networking Session

Following the presentations, there will be a networking session aimed at promoting engagement among attendees, including Q&As with speakers and interactions with representative Hiroto Takaguchi. This is a great opportunity for professionals in the construction industry to connect and share insights.

Program Schedule

• - 15:30 – Registration begins
• - 16:00 – Seminar starts
• - 17:30 – Networking session (on-site participants only)

Guest Speaker

One of the highlights of the seminar will be the guest speaker, Takashi Sato, the President of Sato Construction and a certified first-class architect. He has an extensive portfolio of construction projects utilizing wooden unit buildings in challenging environments such as remote islands. His expertise will provide attendees with practical insights into the design and execution of disaster-resilient homes. You can find more about Sato Construction at Sato Construction Website.

Participation Fees

• - For Construction Forum Members:

- Venue (including networking): Free
- Networking Fee: 500 JPY
- Online Participation: Free

• - For Non-Members:

- Registration
- Venue (including networking fee): 1,000 JPY
- Online Participation: 1,000 JPY

This seminar is an excellent opportunity for construction professionals, engineers, and anyone interested in learning about modern, resilient building techniques. Don’t miss your chance to engage with industry leaders and expand your network while learning about pressing issues in our field.

About the General Incorporated Association Construction Forum

• - Location: 480-1 Minami Goyatani, Yashio, Saitama
• - Phone: 048-951-240
• - Website: Construction Forum

Join us in January as we explore innovative solutions to building resilient homes capable of withstanding natural disasters, and let’s work together to create safer communities.