Oriental Consultants Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
2498
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Real Estate & Housing
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
August 2006
Listing Year
August 2006
Official Website
https://www.oriconhd.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Oriental Consultants Holdings is a holding company in the construction consulting industry established in 2006, globally deploying a wide range of consulting services including public works, disaster prevention, safety assurance, and more.

Current Situation

The company had consolidated sales of approximately 37.6 billion yen and total assets of approximately 24.6 billion yen in 2015, maintaining a solid financial base. It undertakes many projects for government agencies and has earned high trust in the construction consulting field. In recent years, it has expanded into disaster prevention and mitigation, risk management, and social welfare fields, strengthening its competitiveness in diverse markets. Through group companies, it reinforces design, surveys, and technical support, and focuses on technology development in ICT utilization and risk management. It promotes social capital development with consideration for sustainability and aims to create social value. In the future, it plans to accelerate growth through new service development by integrating overseas expansion and ICT technology. Contributing to sustainable urban and social development is the pillar of its medium- to long-term strategy.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Born as a holding company through stock transfer in 2006.
  • Ranked high in the industry for number of government commissions.
  • Owns diverse specialized organizations in group companies.
  • Headquartered in Shibuya, known as an urban-type company.
  • Pioneer in disaster prevention and mitigation consulting.
  • Actively introducing drone technology for aerial surveying.
  • One of the few construction-related companies handling ISO acquisition support.
  • Also advancing into social welfare fields.
  • Established stable revenue model through long-term contracts.
  • Approximately 3,000 employees, one of the industry leaders.
  • Deploying specialized offices overseas as well.
  • Focusing on fusion of ICT and civil engineering technology.
  • Active in local contribution activities in Shibuya.
  • Collaborative development of disaster prevention education programs with local governments.
  • Employee stock ownership association holds a certain percentage of shares.

Hidden Connections

  • Has an advanced structural analysis specialist team in a related subsidiary.
  • Inherits the tradition of former Oriental Consultants.
  • Specialized areas from soil contamination to ICT technology are linked within the group.
  • Multiple major partners for joint government project commissions.
  • Collaborative relationships with academic institutions like University of Tokyo in disaster prevention research.
  • ISO certification support business highly evaluated in the industry.
  • Building a global construction and disaster prevention network.
  • Diverse sustainability activities deployed across the entire group.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for countermeasures against aging public infrastructure.
  • Growing social interest in disaster prevention and mitigation fields.
  • New service development through fusion of ICT technology and construction consulting.
  • Expansion of infrastructure development support needs in overseas markets.
  • Increasing demand for environmental consulting due to strengthened environmental regulations.
  • Promotion and expansion of public-private partnership projects.
  • Growing importance of talent development and education services.
  • Business opportunities from Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Increase in public works seeking faster and more efficient processes.
  • Expanding demand for disaster-time risk management.
  • Local infrastructure development accompanying regional revitalization policies.
  • Materialization of smart city initiatives and expansion of related orders.

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve doubling of business sales domestically and internationally.
  • Secure top domestic share in disaster prevention and mitigation fields.
  • 30% reduction in CO2 emissions across the group.
  • 40% improvement in business efficiency through ICT utilization.
  • Establish leadership role in building sustainable social infrastructure.
  • Create workplace environment where diverse talent can thrive.
  • Expand operations and establish bases in overseas emerging markets.
  • Establish global standards for safety and quality management.
  • Enhance brand trust through strengthened collaboration with local communities.
  • Annual investment ratio exceeding 10% in new technology development.

Business Segments

Public Works Commissioned Services

Overview
Provides commissioned consulting for public infrastructure development to support safe and sustainable urban creation.
Competitiveness
Long-term trusted relationships with government agencies and abundant commission track record
Customers
  • Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Local governments
  • Public organizations
  • Water and sewage operators
  • Disaster prevention agencies
Products
  • Social capital development consulting
  • Seismic diagnosis and reinforcement planning support
  • Risk management planning
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Transportation infrastructure design

Environmental and Soil Survey Services

Overview
Specialized survey services contributing to solving environmental issues from contamination surveys to risk management.
Competitiveness
High-precision analysis equipment and expertise of specialized technicians
Customers
  • Environmental survey companies
  • Construction companies
  • Local governments
  • Real estate developers
  • Manufacturing companies
Products
  • Soil contamination surveys
  • Hazardous substance analysis
  • Purification treatment consulting
  • Aerial survey services
  • Environmental risk assessment

Corporate Management and ISO Support

Overview
Supports efficiency in corporate quality management and operations to promote sustainable growth.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record across multiple industries and specialized consultants
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Large manufacturers
  • Service industry
  • Construction industry
  • Local government-related organizations
Products
  • ISO certification acquisition support
  • Management improvement consulting
  • Talent development programs
  • Risk management introduction
  • Organizational reform support

Education and Talent Development Services

Overview
Provides advanced talent development services targeting disaster prevention and construction technology.
Competitiveness
Practical collaboration-type curriculum and diverse learning formats
Customers
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
  • Corporate training departments
  • Disaster prevention-related organizations
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Disaster prevention education programs
  • Talent development workshops
  • e-Learning materials
  • Skill certification services
  • Training operation support

Overseas Infrastructure Consulting

Overview
Consulting business supporting social capital development overseas, mainly in Asia.
Competitiveness
High-quality services by experts with rich international experience
Customers
  • Overseas government agencies
  • International development organizations
  • Multinational corporations
  • Local construction companies
  • ODA implementing organizations
Products
  • Infrastructure design support
  • Disaster prevention planning
  • Technical cooperation consulting
  • Environmental assessment
  • Local survey services

ICT and Smart City Support

Overview
Supports smart and sustainable urban development by integrating ICT with social capital.
Competitiveness
Advanced proposal capabilities in construction technology and ICT integration
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Smart city developers
  • IT companies
  • Construction consulting firms
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Infrastructure IoT design
  • Data analysis support
  • Smart transportation systems
  • ICT disaster prevention support
  • Platform construction

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Consulting

Overview
Consulting to reduce disaster risks and support building safe and secure societies.
Competitiveness
Team of experts with abundant track record and utilization of latest technologies
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Corporations
  • Public institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Local communities
Products
  • Disaster prevention plan formulation
  • Disaster risk assessment
  • Local disaster drill support
  • Crisis management system construction
  • Disaster response support

Structural Design and Engineering

Overview
Provides structural design and analysis services focused on improving safety of social infrastructure.
Competitiveness
High technological capability and on-site track record ensuring reliability
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Design offices
  • General contractors
  • Local governments
  • Infrastructure managers
Products
  • Bridge design
  • Seismic reinforcement design
  • Structural surveys
  • Engineering reports
  • Building structure analysis

Real Estate Appraisal and Evaluation Services

Overview
Appraisal and evaluation services supporting maximization of asset value.
Competitiveness
High-precision evaluations by experts and market knowledge
Customers
  • Real estate companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Asset management companies
  • Local governments
  • Development operators
Products
  • Real estate appraisal
  • Asset evaluation
  • Market research
  • Investment analysis
  • Real estate consulting

Research and Development Support Surveys

Overview
Survey services supporting research and development in construction and environmental fields.
Competitiveness
Abundant on-site knowledge and broad network
Customers
  • Universities
  • Research institutions
  • Private companies
  • Public research organizations
  • Technology development companies
Products
  • Technology surveys
  • Field survey support
  • Technology evaluation
  • Technology translation and consulting
  • Development project management

Corporate Risk Management Support

Overview
Consulting supporting corporate risk reduction and sustainable management.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive support based on practical know-how
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Risk assessment
  • BCP formulation support
  • Crisis response training
  • Insurance risk analysis
  • Crisis management guidance

Local Community Support Programs

Overview
Social contribution-type consulting aiming for local safety and revitalization.
Competitiveness
Multi-faceted support system closely tied to regions
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Local communities
  • NPO organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Corporate CSR departments
Products
  • Local disaster prevention support
  • Environmental conservation plans
  • Local talent development
  • Disaster reconstruction support
  • Cultural exchange support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong trusted relationships with government agencies
  • Accumulated know-how from abundant commission track record
  • Group collaboration strength across diverse fields
  • Abundance of advanced technology and experts
  • Advanced services utilizing ICT
  • Global business deployment capabilities
  • Comprehensive regional issue resolution capabilities
  • Expertise in disaster prevention and mitigation
  • Comprehensive environmental survey technology
  • Organized talent development system
  • Long-term financial stability
  • Risk management track record
  • High on-site responsiveness
  • Policy proposal capabilities
  • Corporate culture emphasizing sustainability

Competitive Advantages

  • Stable order structure from government agencies
  • Group company network covering broad technical areas
  • Advanced know-how in disaster prevention and risk management
  • Capable of responding to infrastructure development domestically and internationally
  • Integrated solutions utilizing ICT technology
  • Provision of environmentally considerate services
  • Advanced technical support by a wealth of specialists
  • Brand image based on trust and track record
  • Flexibility to meet diverse customer needs
  • Strong mechanisms for talent development and knowledge sharing
  • Consulting closely aligned with regional issues
  • Service expansion through synergies with consolidated subsidiaries
  • Strategic initiatives toward sustainable urban development
  • High market share in major domestic markets
  • Active entry into emerging markets

Threats

  • Risk of cuts in public works budgets
  • Competitors' technological advancements and price competition
  • Uncertainty in public-private partnerships
  • Business impacts from natural disasters
  • Increased business burden from regulatory strengthening
  • Decline in competitiveness due to delays in new technology adoption
  • Political and economic instability in overseas markets
  • Challenges in talent retention and acquisition
  • Changes in order sources due to economic fluctuations
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Increasing environmental compliance costs
  • Increase in new entrants

Innovations

2024: Initiation of ICT Integrated Platform Development

Overview
Building an ICT platform to integrate and manage multiple consulting operations, promoting business efficiency.
Impact
20% improvement in project management efficiency

2023: Introduction of AI Technology for Disaster Risk Diagnosis

Overview
Developed AI-utilizing risk assessment technology to improve the accuracy of local government disaster measures.
Impact
Faster and more accurate risk assessments

2022: Expansion of Drone Introduction for Aerial Surveying

Overview
Introduced high-precision surveying drones to significantly improve efficiency in soil contamination and structural surveys.
Impact
Successful reduction in survey periods and costs

2021: Participation in International Standardization of Environmental Impact Assessment Standards

Overview
Participated in formulating international environmental assessment standards to strengthen global deployment foundation.
Impact
Strengthened international collaboration and expanded orders

2020: Cloud Service for Risk Management

Overview
Developed cloud-based risk management solutions and began provision to companies.
Impact
Successful development of new customer segments

Sustainability

  • Promotion of environmentally friendly design
  • Promotion of renewable energy utilization
  • Disaster prevention enhancement through co-creation with local communities
  • Promotion of diversity respect and talent development
  • Setting targets for CO2 emissions reduction in business activities
  • Group-wide waste reduction activities
  • Adoption of sustainable procurement policies
  • Participation in local environmental conservation projects
  • Thorough safety and health management
  • Regular reporting of CSR activities