Yamaura

Basic Information

Stock Code
1780
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture
Establishment Year
August 1960
Listing Year
September 1995
Official Website
https://www.yamaura.co.jp/
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Overview

Yamaura is a mid-sized construction company based in Nagano Prefecture, originating from an ironworks established in 1960, and engages in a wide range of projects including large factories and general residential construction.

Current Situation

Yamaura recorded consolidated sales of 22.2 billion yen and net assets of 12.7 billion yen in the fiscal year ended September 2017, maintaining a stable financial foundation. Its core construction business focuses on private sector building projects centered in Nagano Prefecture, with a sales network extending to the Tokyo metropolitan area. It operates across a broad range of fields from large factories and civil engineering to rental apartment businesses, and is advancing nationwide franchise expansion of Brain Mansion. In its engineering business, it pursues diversification by leveraging manufacturing technologies for large mechanical equipment and electrical control systems. For environmental compliance, it has acquired ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certifications and is committed to sustainable management. Moving forward, it aims to strengthen regionally rooted construction services while focusing on renewable fuel businesses utilizing local resources and regional revitalization. Additionally, it is promoting strategies to enhance competitiveness and expansion through capital and business alliances, including in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Predecessor was Yamaura Tekkosho, founded in 1920, with ironworking technology as its foundation.
  • Owns the water turbine power generation equipment at the Ohkubo Dam in Komagane City.
  • The rental apartment 'Brain Mansion' is expanding nationwide via franchises.
  • One of the early regional construction companies to acquire ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certifications.
  • One of the few mid-sized companies in Nagano Prefecture handling everything from large construction to housing.

Hidden Connections

  • Strengthening collaboration with local environmental protection groups through the waste cooking oil renewable fuel business.
  • Has built long-term trust relationships with local governments and public works.
  • Partnered with real estate operators nationwide through Brain Mansion franchise expansion.
  • Involved in equipment related to Chubu Electric Power's Ohkubo Power Plant, with connections to regional energy businesses.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Strengthening regionally rooted businesses centered on Nagano Prefecture.
  • Stabilizing revenue through nationwide expansion of rental mansion brand.
  • Advancing business diversification into renewable energy fields.
  • Improving construction efficiency and quality using IoT and AI.
  • Increasing environmentally considerate construction projects amid stricter environmental regulations.

Strategic Goals

  • Expand environmentally responsive construction business ratio to over 50%.
  • Multiply nationwide rental mansion franchise stores.
  • Strengthen business foundation aiming for sales over 30 billion yen.
  • Expand renewable energy businesses centered on local resource utilization.
  • Achieve over 20% improvement in construction efficiency through new technology introduction.

Business Segments

Large-scale Construction

Overview
Provides planning, design, and construction for large buildings centered on factories and logistics facilities.
Competitiveness
Superior regional closeness in Nagano Prefecture and construction management capabilities.
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics companies
  • Local governments
  • Public institutions
  • Factory and plant operators
Products
  • Factory construction
  • Warehouse construction
  • Office building construction
  • Plant equipment construction

Residential Construction and Renovation

Overview
Handles everything from detached home construction to rental apartment operations.
Competitiveness
Residential design expertise and customer support rooted in the local community.
Customers
  • General consumers
  • Home sales companies
  • Real estate developers
  • Local governments
Products
  • Custom home construction
  • Rental housing operations
  • Home renovation services

Engineering Business

Overview
Specializes in manufacturing large machinery and developing electrical control systems.
Competitiveness
Advanced technological capabilities and custom response abilities.
Customers
  • Factory managers
  • Energy companies
  • Machinery manufacturers
Products
  • Electrical control system manufacturing
  • Large mechanical equipment production
  • Maintenance services

Civil Engineering Operations

Overview
Undertakes a wide range of public civil engineering works, achieving safe and high-quality construction.
Competitiveness
Construction technology and experience closely tied to local infrastructure.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Public project issuers
  • Construction company partners
Products
  • Road paving
  • Water and sewage works
  • Embankment maintenance

Commercial Facility Construction

Overview
Handles planning, design, and construction of regional commercial facilities.
Competitiveness
Flexible design capabilities tailored to customer needs.
Customers
  • Retailers
  • Franchise operators
  • Real estate investment companies
Products
  • Drive-in construction
  • Commercial building construction

Rental Mansion Franchise

Overview
Responsible for planning, operations, and franchise expansion of the rental mansion brand.
Competitiveness
Support system leveraging a nationwide network.
Customers
  • Rental operators
  • Real estate management companies
  • Individual investors
Products
  • Brain Mansion operational support
  • Rental development consulting

Renewable Energy Business

Overview
Focuses on environmentally related energy businesses utilizing local resources.
Competitiveness
Environmental technology leveraging local resources.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Energy companies
  • Environmental protection groups
Products
  • Hydropower facility construction
  • Waste cooking oil renewable fuel business

Equipment Maintenance

Overview
Performs maintenance management and upkeep of building facilities.
Competitiveness
Rapid response capabilities rooted locally.
Customers
  • Factory managers
  • Real estate management companies
Products
  • Building equipment inspections
  • Maintenance services

Public Solutions

Overview
Develops social infrastructure projects for local public entities.
Competitiveness
Strong collaboration with local communities.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Public infrastructure construction
  • Environmental improvement projects

Regional Commercial Facility Support

Overview
Supports maintenance and renewal of regional commercial facilities.
Competitiveness
Expertise in construction for relatively new buildings.
Customers
  • Retailers
  • Commercial facility managers
Products
  • Facility renovation support
  • Renewal construction

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Overview
Designs and manufactures customized industrial machinery and equipment.
Competitiveness
Precision manufacturing capabilities through advanced technology.
Customers
  • Factory equipment managers
  • Manufacturing industry
Products
  • Industrial machinery and equipment
  • Custom control devices

Environmental Facility Construction

Overview
Promotes construction of various facilities for environmental conservation.
Competitiveness
Specialized knowledge in environmentally considerate construction.
Customers
  • Municipalities
  • Environmental protection groups
Products
  • Water treatment facility construction
  • Waste treatment equipment

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Regional closeness in Nagano Prefecture and high construction technology
  • Broad business portfolio covering diverse construction fields
  • Strong customer base and nationwide sales network expansion
  • Diversified management based on engineering technology
  • Environmental and safety management via ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certifications

Competitive Advantages

  • Customer trust and rapid response cultivated through regional closeness
  • Technology development and new business creation through industry-academia-government collaboration
  • Nationwide franchise expansion of rental mansion brand
  • Abundant track record in environmentally considerate construction projects
  • Competitive edge through diverse construction capabilities

Threats

  • Risk of cost increases due to fluctuations in construction material prices
  • Intensifying competition with major general contractors in the Tokyo area
  • Insufficient demand due to regional economic fluctuations
  • Challenges in securing talent and technology succession
  • Increased construction costs due to stricter regulations

Innovations

2023: Launch of Renewable Fuel Business Using Waste Cooking Oil

Overview
Initiated a business manufacturing renewable fuel from waste cooking oil in the southern Nagano region.
Impact
Contributes to effective use of local resources and reduction of environmental burden.

2022: Overhaul of Electrical Control Systems for Large Mechanical Equipment

Overview
Advanced the design of electrical control systems for in-house large machinery to improve production efficiency.
Impact
Contributes to improved operational rates for delivery clients.

2021: Strengthening Nationwide Franchise Expansion of Rental Mansions

Overview
Promoted increase in Brain Mansion franchise stores and overhaul of management systems.
Impact
Expansion of stable revenue base.

2020: ISO14001 Environmental Management Renewal Acquisition

Overview
Implemented renewal of ISO14001 certification for environmental protection and sustainable construction management.
Impact
Strengthened corporate image for environmental responsiveness.

2024: Introduction of Smart Construction Systems

Overview
Began trial introduction of construction management systems utilizing IoT and AI technologies.
Impact
Aims for 30% improvement in construction efficiency and shortened project timelines.

Sustainability

  • Operation and renewal of ISO14001 environmental management system
  • Strengthening workplace safety and health through OHSAS18001
  • CO2 emission reductions via biofuel production from waste cooking oil
  • Active introduction of environmentally friendly construction materials
  • Environmental conservation activities in collaboration with local communities