BR Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
1726
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture
Establishment Year
September 2002
Listing Year
September 2002
Official Website
https://www.brhd.co.jp/ja/
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Overview

BR Holdings is a construction company specializing exclusively in bridge works, established in 2002, headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture, with a stable business foundation.

Current Situation

BR Holdings recorded consolidated sales of approximately 34.8 billion yen and net assets of approximately 6.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2020, maintaining steady earnings primarily from bridge construction in the construction industry. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Kyokuto Kowa Co., Ltd., and engages in diversified operations in civil engineering and building sectors. Bridge works account for about 90% of sales, featuring high specialization. Leveraging its technological strength and regionally integrated management, it secures numerous public projects centered in Hiroshima. It also operates an information systems subsidiary to enhance BtoB operational efficiency. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, it pursues stable growth while advancing energy-saving technologies and environmentally considerate initiatives toward realizing sustainable construction. In the future, it will strategically expand in civil engineering and building fields and pioneer new business areas, striving to contribute to local society and enhance corporate value.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • One of Japan's specialist companies where bridge works account for 90% of sales
  • Multiple subsidiaries including Kyokuto Kowa active in the national construction market
  • The only Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed construction holding company headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture
  • Contributes to IT transformation in the construction industry through subsidiary's information systems business
  • Stable company continuously listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since its founding in 2002
  • Consolidated employee count of approximately 570, mid-sized construction company scale
  • Holds numerous technology certifications for public bridge works and enjoys high trust
  • Actively engaged in environmentally considerate and energy-saving construction
  • Promoted from Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section to First Section (now Prime) in 2016
  • Capable of comprehensive response from civil engineering to construction through group collaboration

Hidden Connections

  • Kyokuto Kowa is deeply rooted in the local construction industry as a major concrete products company
  • East Japan Concrete serves as a key base for supplying bridge construction materials in the Kanto region
  • K.N. Information Systems contributes to digitalization in the construction industry with IT solutions
  • Has repeatedly served as the main contractor for prominent bridge construction projects in Hiroshima Prefecture
  • Achieves seamless construction management through collaboration among subsidiaries
  • Strength in jointly bidding for public works with local small and medium-sized construction firms
  • Established trusted brand in the mid-tier construction industry as a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed company
  • The area around its head office in Hiroshima's Mitsucho is a cluster of construction-related companies

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for repairs due to aging domestic infrastructure
  • Strengthening of order base through stable public works
  • Spread of environmentally considerate construction technologies and stricter regulations
  • Improved construction efficiency and cost reductions through IT utilization
  • Securing trust through strengthened collaboration with local communities
  • Expansion of responses to diverse needs in civil engineering and construction fields
  • Market expansion through partnerships with small and medium-sized construction firms
  • Increasing demand for seismic retrofitting and long-life technologies
  • Contributions to building sustainable social infrastructure
  • Leveraging fundraising capabilities as a listed company

Strategic Goals

  • Expand sales related to public infrastructure to approximately 40 billion yen
  • Develop and promote environmental and seismic retrofit technologies
  • Achieve 2 billion yen in sales from construction IT solutions business
  • Establish sustainable management rooted in the local community
  • Further improve construction quality and safety management
  • Maximize synergies among group companies
  • Strengthen workforce securing and skills inheritance systems
  • Achieve over 30% reduction in CO2 emissions
  • Aggressively introduce new markets and technologies
  • Maintain stable growth on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

Business Segments

Public Civil Engineering Works

Overview
Business mainly contracting bridge works and reinforcements for public infrastructure.
Competitiveness
High construction technology based on years of experience
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Public works contractors
Products
  • Bridge construction
  • Seismic retrofit works
  • Civil engineering design consulting

Private Building Construction

Overview
Deploys construction works and maintenance services for the private sector.
Competitiveness
High-quality construction and close customer-oriented services
Customers
  • Real estate developers
  • Architectural design offices
  • Private contractors
Products
  • Apartment construction
  • Office building construction
  • Facility maintenance

Information Systems Services

Overview
Provides IT solutions for construction sites and management operations.
Competitiveness
Advanced system development utilizing construction expertise
Customers
  • Group companies
  • Local construction firms
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Construction management systems
  • Construction progress monitoring
  • Corporate business support software

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High technological expertise specialized in bridge works
  • Regionally rooted management centered in Hiroshima Prefecture
  • IT utilization via information systems subsidiary
  • Stable financial foundation and credibility as a listed company
  • Business diversification through multiple subsidiaries

Competitive Advantages

  • Bridge works account for approx. 90% of total sales, indicating high specialization
  • Strong track record and experience centered on public works
  • Established meticulous construction management and quality assurance systems
  • Deploys IT solutions for the construction industry in the information systems field
  • Strong networks with local regions and partners

Threats

  • Fluctuations in bidding environment due to reductions in public works budgets
  • Intensifying price competition with rival companies
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in introducing new technologies and materials
  • Impacts on construction schedules and finances from natural disasters
  • Limitations on construction capacity due to construction labor shortages

Innovations

2023: Expansion of High-Durability Concrete Adoption

Overview
Introduced high-durability materials in concrete for bridges to extend lifespan.
Impact
Contributes to 20% reduction in maintenance costs

2022: Development of IT Management System for Construction Sites

Overview
Collaborated with group subsidiary to develop a system visualizing construction progress.
Impact
Achieved shorter construction periods and 15% improvement in work efficiency

2024: Advancement of Seismic Retrofit Technology

Overview
Enhanced seismic reinforcement technology for bridges using new materials and design methods.
Impact
Demonstrated performance exceeding public safety standards

2021: Introduction of Environmentally Considerate Construction Methods

Overview
Implemented construction processes with reduced environmental impact and waste reduction.
Impact
Achieved 10% reduction in CO2 emissions and waste reduction effects

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving construction technologies in bridge works
  • Improvement of waste recycling rates and environmental conservation activities
  • Participation in environmental beautification projects in collaboration with local communities
  • Strengthening of safety and health management systems at construction sites
  • Cost and schedule reductions through information system utilization
  • Promotion of low-environmental-impact materials
  • Local employment creation and skills inheritance activities
  • Proper treatment and recycling promotion of construction waste