Revamping the image of the construction industry
Bring innovation and move toward a sustainable future
through the power of young people
The construction industry plays an extremely important role in today's society.
We are attracting attention due to our roles in infrastructure development, urban development, the construction of housing, and in recent years, recovery from disasters and in disaster preparedness. However, we have been facing the long-standing stigma of requiring workers to engage in hard, dirty, and dangerous work and thus are having difficulty attracting workers to this industry. However, the industry has been taking measures to improve the work environment and wages, and thereby the overall image of the industry.
This industry is very much in need of young people who can shoulder the future of the construction industry. Technologies in the construction industry are rapidly developing, and new innovations are in need. Young people are open to the latest technologies and trends. They can also bring in new ideas and methods to the industry. They have knowledge and skills in new fields such as digital technologies and sustainable construction methods. Digital technologies and automation are rapidly advancing in the construction industry. Young people are already familiar with digital tools and software and have the capability to bring in new systems and processes to improve efficiency and productivity. They already have the skills to use digital technologies and digital communication tools, which make them strong candidates to improve the efficiency of construction projects.
Currently, employees in the construction industry are getting older, and the industry needs to pass on their knowledge and experiences to younger people before veteran engineers and managers retire. Actively recruiting and training young people is essential for replacing the workforce and handing on knowledge and skills. Newcomers will have the opportunity to learn the know-how of the construction industry while receiving instruction and mentoring from veterans.
The future of the construction industry depends on securing the next-generation workforce, and Iwata Construction Human Resources Network was established to be of help in attracting valuable human resources.
