Ohba

Basic Information

Stock Code
9765
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Construction & Civil Engineering
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
October 1947
Listing Year
June 1972
Official Website
http://www.k-ohba.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Ohba is a leading company in the comprehensive construction consulting industry, founded in 1947, holding the top domestic position in urban and regional planning as well as restoration and reconstruction projects, and possessing advanced technological capabilities.

Current Situation

Ohba recorded standalone sales of approximately 13.5 billion yen in fiscal year 2023 and holds the top position in the comprehensive construction consulting sector, particularly in urban and regional planning and restoration and reconstruction operations. It has multiple subsidiaries, including Japan Urban Development Co., Ltd., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The company has obtained ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications across the entire organization, focusing on quality management and environmental conservation. In recent years, it has pursued full ownership of subsidiaries, headquarters relocation, and brand logo renewal to strengthen its organization. To differentiate from competitors, it offers advanced soil surveys, aerial surveying technology, and construction and real estate consulting to meet diverse customer needs. Amid stricter environmental regulations and increasing demand for disaster reconstruction, it is promoting plans to contribute to sustainable urban development. Moving forward, it will focus on solving aging infrastructure issues and expanding environmentally responsive businesses as key growth strategies, aiming to increase domestic market share and diversify services by 2030. It is also emphasizing IT adoption for business efficiency and employee training to lead digitalization in the conservative industry.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 1922, with nearly 100 years of history.
  • Boasts top-class sales in the industry for urban planning and reconstruction fields.
  • Early adopter of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 across the entire company.
  • Continuously listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market since 1972.
  • High-precision aerial surveying technology is highly regarded.
  • Contributed to numerous disaster sites through reconstruction support business.
  • Business diversification through synergy with related subsidiaries.
  • Head office located in Kōwa Ichibashi Building, Kanda Nishikichō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
  • Possesses soil purification technology considerate of local environments.
  • Actively adopting drone-based surveying technology.
  • Promoting IT adoption in construction consulting.
  • Established dedicated department for disaster reconstruction project management.
  • Has collaboration track record with numerous public institutions.
  • Extensive transactions with logistics and infrastructure companies.
  • High evaluation accuracy in environmental assessments.

Hidden Connections

  • Collaborates with parent company Sotetsu Holdings Group to integrate real estate development and urban development.
  • Jointly developing multiple soil purification projects with environmental conservation groups.
  • Has strong network with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in public projects.
  • Exploring international expansion through related company's local subsidiary in China.
  • Conducting joint investments with bank-affiliated funds in urban redevelopment projects.
  • Dispatching engineers to formulate environmental standards in industry associations.
  • Has long-term partnership relationships with multiple major construction companies.
  • Once spotlighted as a pioneer in IT adoption in the construction industry.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding demand due to increasing infrastructure aging countermeasures
  • Increasing pollution control projects due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Long-term growth in disaster reconstruction-related business
  • Consulting efficiency through IT and AI adoption
  • Urban redevelopment and smart city initiatives
  • Growing needs for sustainable technologies
  • Stable progression of public project budgets
  • Business expansion through collaboration with affiliates
  • Establishing foothold in overseas markets
  • Growth expansion in environmental assessment market
  • Promotion of digitalization in construction industry
  • Spread of energy-saving and green technologies

Strategic Goals

  • Maintain leadership as top in urban planning and reconstruction business
  • Technological innovation and dissemination in soil survey and environmental assessment fields
  • 50% improvement in business efficiency through IT and AI utilization
  • Establishment of zero-environmental-impact construction consulting technology
  • Participation in smart cities in major cities nationwide
  • Expansion and strengthened collaboration of affiliate businesses domestically and internationally
  • Continuous strengthening of talent development programs
  • Expansion of coexistence with local communities and CSR activities
  • Entry into renewable energy-related environmental business
  • Support for sustainable urban infrastructure development

Business Segments

Soil and Environmental Survey Operations

Overview
Conducts soil and groundwater contamination surveys and environmental assessments to contribute to regional safety.
Competitiveness
High-precision analysis technology and high reliability based on extensive track record
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Construction companies
  • Real estate developers
  • Environmental conservation groups
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Soil contamination surveys
  • Hazardous substance analysis
  • Environmental risk assessment
  • Purification treatment planning
  • Groundwater surveys

Aerial Surveying and Terrain Analysis

Overview
Utilizes aerial surveying technology to provide accurate terrain information and analysis.
Competitiveness
Integration of latest aerial technology and GIS analysis systems
Customers
  • Urban planning agencies
  • Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Construction companies
  • Geological survey companies
  • Land improvement cooperatives
Products
  • Aerial photo surveying
  • 3D terrain model creation
  • Land use analysis
  • Earthquake and disaster risk analysis
  • Land improvement planning support

Construction and Real Estate Consulting

Overview
Provides various consulting services related to construction and real estate to reduce risks.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive consulting capabilities and diverse expert teams
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Real estate management companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Developers
  • Public organizations
Products
  • Building structure surveys
  • Real estate price appraisal
  • Urban planning consulting
  • Risk management services
  • Environmental impact assessment

Restoration and Reconstruction Support Business

Overview
Specializes in restoration planning and reconstruction support for disaster-affected areas.
Competitiveness
Industry-leading experience and know-how in restoration and reconstruction operations
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Government agencies
  • Disaster countermeasures headquarters
  • Construction companies
  • NPO organizations
Products
  • Disaster restoration planning
  • Infrastructure reconstruction support
  • Affected area surveys
  • Fundraising advice
  • Reconstruction project management

Land Readjustment Business

Overview
Provides total support for land readjustment operations to promote effective land use.
Competitiveness
Extensive track record in complex negotiations and planning
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Landowner councils
  • Urban development companies
  • Construction companies
  • Citizen groups
Products
  • Land readjustment planning
  • Negotiation support
  • Land evaluation and appraisal
  • Legal compliance surveys
  • Implementation management

Infrastructure Inspection and Management Support

Overview
Provides infrastructure inspection and maintenance management services for bridges, roads, etc.
Competitiveness
Efficient management through technological capabilities and digital diagnostic tools
Customers
  • Railway companies
  • Road administrators
  • Public infrastructure operators
  • Local governments
  • Construction consulting firms
Products
  • Infrastructure aging diagnosis
  • Structural safety evaluation
  • Inspection planning
  • Maintenance management system development
  • Disaster risk countermeasures

Environmental Assessment Support

Overview
Specialized services supporting environmental impact assessments and countermeasures for construction plans.
Competitiveness
Integration of broad environmental knowledge and regulatory compliance expertise
Customers
  • Major construction companies
  • Local governments
  • Energy businesses
  • Real estate developers
  • NGOs
Products
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Ecosystem surveys
  • Pollution control consulting
  • Environmental regulation compliance support
  • Document preparation services

Geological Surveys

Overview
Geological survey services for new construction and land use.
Competitiveness
High-precision analysis technology and extensive field experience
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Infrastructure operators
  • Local governments
  • Real estate developers
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Boring surveys
  • Ground analysis
  • Landslide risk surveys
  • Geological testing
  • Stratum evaluation

Seismic Diagnosis and Reinforcement Design

Overview
Provides seismic diagnosis and reinforcement planning for buildings to enhance safety.
Competitiveness
High-precision diagnostic technology based on latest standards
Customers
  • Architectural design offices
  • Local governments
  • School corporations
  • Private facility operators
  • Cultural property preservation groups
Products
  • Seismic diagnosis
  • Reinforcement design
  • Seismic reinforcement construction supervision
  • Earthquake countermeasures consulting
  • Seismic standard compliance evaluation

Urban Redevelopment Support

Overview
Supports planning and operations for complex urban redevelopment projects.
Competitiveness
Multi-agency coordination and project management capabilities
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Urban development companies
  • Real estate funds
  • Construction consultants
  • Investors
Products
  • Redevelopment planning
  • Project coordination consulting
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Financial planning support
  • Public relations support

Plant and Facility Maintenance

Overview
Provides maintenance services for public and private plants and facilities.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive capabilities and rapid response support system
Customers
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Energy companies
  • Public facility managers
  • Hospitals
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Periodic inspection services
  • Maintenance planning
  • Equipment diagnosis
  • Repair management
  • Emergency response support

Construction Management Support

Overview
Provides construction site management and efficiency support services.
Competitiveness
Management efficiency improvement through extensive site experience and IT technology
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • General contractors
  • Design offices
  • Real estate developers
  • Construction supervisors
Products
  • Construction planning
  • Schedule management
  • Quality management
  • Safety management
  • Cost management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Top market share in urban and regional planning
  • Advanced soil survey technology
  • Technological strength in aerial surveying
  • ISO quality and environmental certifications obtained
  • Diversified consulting capabilities
  • Large business scale including subsidiaries
  • Strong track record in disaster reconstruction
  • Extensive customer network
  • Team of highly specialized engineers
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Long-term market trust
  • Experience in urban planning
  • Business efficiency through IT adoption
  • Comprehensive environmental evaluation capabilities
  • Strategic business development

Competitive Advantages

  • No. 1 sales in restoration and reconstruction operations in the industry
  • Extensive know-how in soil contamination surveys
  • High-precision analysis integrating aerial surveying and GIS
  • Comprehensive strength through synergy with affiliates
  • Improved reliability via ISO certification
  • Comprehensive consulting adaptable to diverse customer needs
  • Numerous achievements in public projects with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, etc.
  • Improved work efficiency through digital tools
  • High disaster response capabilities and rapid deployment system
  • Sustainable corporate operations based on long-term plans
  • Broad geological and environmental survey capabilities
  • Integrated support in construction and real estate fields
  • Strong ties with local communities
  • Decades of extensive industry experience
  • Strong capital base and assets

Threats

  • Cost increases due to further strengthening of environmental regulations
  • Regional disparities and market fluctuations in construction demand
  • Intensified competition from new entrants from other industries
  • Impact on business from increasing natural disasters
  • Intensified competition for talent and engineer shortages
  • Sales instability due to fluctuations in public project budgets
  • Risk of declining competitiveness from digitalization delays
  • Risk of failing to meet diversifying customer needs
  • Lost growth opportunities from delayed overseas expansion
  • Possibility of failing to keep up with rapid technological innovations
  • Supply chain disruption risks
  • Increased business burden from legal amendments

Innovations

2023: Introduction of Advanced Aerial Surveying Technology

Overview
Introduced aerial surveying technology using new drones and AI analysis, significantly improving survey accuracy and efficiency.
Impact
Survey time reduced by 20%, accuracy improved by 15%

2022: Development of Environmental Risk Assessment System

Overview
Proprietarily developed a digital evaluation tool to quantify risks of soil contamination and hazardous substances.
Impact
Evaluation time reduced by 30%, enhanced report reliability

2024: AI-Powered Construction Consulting Support

Overview
Built a platform using AI to support design and analysis operations, improving work efficiency and proposal capabilities.
Impact
Proposal speed increased by 40%, cost reduction effects

2021: Introduction of Reconstruction Project Management System

Overview
Developed a management system to improve efficiency in restoration and reconstruction operations and strengthen multi-site collaboration.
Impact
Shortened project periods and improved quality management

2020: Development of Environmentally Friendly Soil Purification Technology

Overview
Developed low-environmental-impact, effective soil purification technology and conducted on-site verification experiments.
Impact
Purification costs reduced by 20%, reduced environmental impact

2023: GIS-Integrated Ground Analysis System

Overview
Introduced GIS-integrated ground analysis tool to enhance terrain analysis accuracy and information sharing.
Impact
Data analysis time reduced by 25%, reduced errors

2024: Introduction of Remote Inspection System

Overview
Developed inspection system for bridges and structures using remotely operated drones to improve inspection efficiency.
Impact
Inspection work costs reduced by 30%, improved safety

2022: Expansion of BIM Utilization in Construction Projects

Overview
Promoting efficiency in construction design and management using BIM technology.
Impact
Reduced design errors, contributed to shorter construction periods

2021: Development of Early Disaster Warning System

Overview
Built a warning system to predict earthquake and heavy rain damage and enable early response support.
Impact
Shortened disaster response time, supported damage mitigation

2020: Introduction of Sustainable Construction Evaluation Standards

Overview
Proprietarily established evaluation standards for environmentally considerate construction and promoted as industry standard.
Impact
Reduced environmental impact, improved corporate brand

Sustainability

  • Maintenance and expansion of ISO 14001 certification
  • Promotion of sustainable soil and groundwater purification technologies
  • In-house adoption of renewable energy utilization
  • Waste reduction and recycling promotion programs
  • Active participation in regional environmental conservation activities
  • Adoption of construction methods to reduce environmental impact
  • Enhancement of employee environmental education programs
  • Technical support for sustainable urban development
  • Introduction and optimization of energy-saving equipment
  • Technological contributions to green infrastructure promotion
  • Building environmental collaboration framework with suppliers
  • Strengthening environmental risk management