Takenaka
Takenaka Corporation is a private Japanese general contractor, founded in 1610, delivering design-build integrated construction across commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-infrastructure projects. It serves corporate, government, and developer clients in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Americas through eight domestic branches and global subsidiaries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersOsaka, Japan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Takenaka does
Takenaka Corporation (株式会社竹中工務店) is one of Japan's largest privately-held general construction contractors (super-zenecon), tracing its origins to 1610 and incorporated in its current form in 1937. Headquartered in Osaka with a principal office in Tokyo, the firm designs and builds commercial office towers, mixed-use developments, healthcare and educational facilities, hotels, industrial plants, public infrastructure, and mega-projects for corporate, government, and developer clients, with FY2025 consolidated revenue of ¥1.6 trillion (~US$10.7B) generated across more than 7,900 employees and 21+ group subsidiaries spanning Japan, ASEAN, Europe, and the Americas. Approximately 78% of contracted projects are delivered through its integrated design-build model, anchored by 2,410 first-class architects and 2,491 first-class construction management engineers.
The company's technology base is concentrated at the Takenaka Technology Research Institute in Chiba (65,000 m² site, operational since 1993), which produces proprietary construction systems: seismic isolation and damping (WAVY steel-plate wall, FMS alloy damper, FMS QTB hybrid), low-carbon materials (ECM concrete with ~60% CO₂ reduction, Moen Wood fire-resistant engineered timber, Evoldan cardboard duct), AI/digital construction (BRAINNX AI-BIM structural design, Z-CARBO whole-life carbon platform, I.SEM energy management, Bilcom building OS, TawaRemo remote tower-crane operation), and a unified Construction Robot Platform (self-navigating marking robots, construction service robots, Curtain Walker EV). Sustainability is a strategic pillar: SBTi-certified 1.5°C-aligned 2030 targets, TCFD and TNFD disclosure, CASBEE/LEED/ZEB/BELS certification leadership, 97.6% construction-waste recycling (2024), and recognition including 245 BCS Awards, 83 BELCA Awards, and 20 MLIT 3R Minister's Awards.
The business model is a project-based, design-build integrated construction services model with five revenue streams — domestic construction (majority), overseas construction, civil engineering (Takenaka Doboku/Takenaka Doro), real estate development (Asahi Properties), and building management (Asahi Facilities). Pricing is non-public and project-quoted, sales are 100% direct via eight domestic branches and overseas subsidiaries, and the customer base is diversified across enterprise, government, and developer segments with mega-projects such as the ¥1.6T MGM Osaka IR consortium (with Obayashi and Shimizu), the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 roof ring, and a $100M Vietnam dairy plant with Tetra Pak and Sodiaal. The firm is private (non-listed), family-controlled, and led by President Masato Sasaki following a 2019 generational leadership transition.
Takenaka firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Takenaka
- Legal name
- 株式会社竹中用工店
- Website
- https://takenaka.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Takenaka Corporation is a private Japanese general contractor, founded in 1610, delivering design-build integrated construction across commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-infrastructure projects. It serves corporate, government, and developer clients in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Americas through eight domestic branches and global subsidiaries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Takenaka industry classification
Industry- Product category
- General Construction Services
- NAICS
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (541330)
- SIC
- General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)
Keywords
Where Takenaka is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Osaka
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices19 records
Markets served
Takenaka business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Domestic Construction (国内建築): Core revenue stream from construction contracts in Japan. Includes design-build integrated projects for commercial office buildings, residential, hotels, healthcare, education, cultural facilities, and industrial buildings. Accounts for the majority of consolidated revenue. Revenue: ¥1.6 trillion (2025 full-year consolidated).
- Overseas Construction (海外建築): Construction operations through subsidiaries and joint ventures across Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, China), Europe, and the Americas. Projects include commercial buildings, hotels, and infrastructure. Contributes to diversified international revenue alongside domestic operations.
- Civil Engineering (土木事業): Through group companies including Takenaka Doboku (竹中土木) and Takenaka Doro (竹中道路), the group provides civil engineering services including tunnels, roads, and social infrastructure. Contributes to the six core business strategies in the Mid-term Management Plan 2030.
- Real Estate Development (不動産・開発): Real estate investment, development, and property management through group companies including Asahi Properties, building ownership and operation for long-term rental income and asset value appreciation.
- Building Management (建物管理): Facility management and building operations through Asahi Facilities (アサヒファシリティズ), providing cleaning, security, and building maintenance services under long-term contracts.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Takenaka product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Takenaka Corporation (竹中工務店) is one of Japan's largest general contractors (zenekon, スーパーゼネコン) providing integrated architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, and building management services. Approximately 78% of projects are delivered under a design-build model, combining in-house architectural design with construction execution. The company operates a nationwide branch network in Japan and overseas subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and public-sector clients.
Product overview
Takenaka Corporation (竹中工委店) is a major Japanese general construction company offering comprehensive building solutions across multiple domains. The product portfolio centers on Construction DX (digital transformation) encompassing robotics, ICT, and construction technologies, alongside environmental solutions including ZEB (Zero Energy Buildings), energy management (I.SEM), and circular economy products (ECM Concrete, MetaFarm, Evoldan). Disaster prevention and safety technologies include world-leading seismic isolation and energy dissipation structures. Structural technologies support high-rise and large-space construction. Asset management solutions enable building maintenance and value enhancement. Health and comfort offerings include wellness architecture. Future and frontier technologies encompass smart communities, digital twins, and space architecture. The ecosystem integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud, DOCOMO, and HEROZ for digital transformation, robotics, and AI development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KiPLUS®: 木による付加価値向上技術シリーズ - Wood-based value-added technology series
- 燃エンウッド®
- T-FoRest®
- ZEBIA®
- I.SEM®
- ECMコンクリート®
- メタファーム®
- エボルダン®
- CUCO
- Avitat
- レインスケープ®
- TORINIX®
- 免震構造
- 心地いい未来®
- ソーシャルヒートマップ®
- ビルコミ®
- TawaRemo®
- 建トゥン®
- 位置プラス®
- TSUNAGATE®
- 建設MaaS®
- 竹中ハットダウン工法
- 竹中移動架構工法
- サーキュラーデザインビルド®
- 森林グランドサイクル®
- 調の森 SHI-RA-BE®
Products and services
- Architecture, Engineering & Construction Services (Design-Build)
Quantifiable outcome
- CO2 emissions reduced by ~60% using ECM concrete compared to conventional concrete
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Takenaka
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Takenaka technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability38 records
Feature13 records
Takenaka partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Swiss Asia Partner SAminorSwiss Asia Partner SA, an international investment advisory group based in Lausanne, signed a land reservation agreement with Prodezi Long An JSC for a $100 million dairy manufacturing plant in Vietnam. Takenaka Corporation is listed as a technology partner alongside IPEM Group (France) and Tetra Pak (Sweden), providing technology solutions for the project.
- Zenrin Group / Locus BluecoreZenrin Group, through its subsidiary Locus Blue, provides ScanX (AI-equipped cloud-based point cloud processing software) to Takenaka Corporation. The technology achieved an 85% reduction in man-hours for noise removal at Takenaka. ScanX is certified as a recommended technology by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (i-Construction 2.0).
- Golem Inc.coreTakenaka invested ¥800 million in Golem Inc., a Tokyo-based construction data platform company. Joint verification and development of the Gorlem Platform (AI-powered construction data structuring) is being conducted alongside Shimizu Corporation and Hankyu Hanshin Real Estate. This partnership addresses Japan's construction labor shortage and low productivity through AI-driven data management.
- Toridoll HoldingscoreToridoll Holdings is a key collection partner for ChopValue Japan's chopstick recycling initiative. Takenaka is also a partner in this circular economy supply chain for chopstick-derived construction materials used in Expo 2025 Osaka and other projects.
- Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (コクヨ)coreKokuyo Co., Ltd. is a key partner in ChopValue Japan's chopstick collection and circular manufacturing network. Takenaka Corporation is also a partner in the same circular economy ecosystem, leveraging ChopValue materials in construction projects.
- Autodesk (Autodesk Construction Cloud)coreTakenaka Corporation's BIM Group has implemented Autodesk Construction Cloud as a data-driven foundation linking all stages of the building lifecycle. The implementation established a centralized common data environment with a Building Information Secretary team bridging design and on-site execution.
- ChopValue Japan (ChopValue Manufacturing Japan Co., Ltd.)coreChopValue Japan established its first East Asian Microfactory in Kawasaki, Japan (operational since April 2025), converting discarded chopsticks into construction materials. Takenaka Corporation is a key business partner, with ChopValue collecting over 4 million used chopsticks through collaborations including Takenaka, and supplying custom construction products for Expo 2025 Osaka.
- Obayashi Corporation / Shimizu CorporationcoreThe MGM Osaka IR project (JPY 1.6 trillion integrated resort on Yumeshima island) is being built by a consortium of Takenaka, Obayashi, and Shimizu corporations. This is one of Japan's largest construction projects, targeting completion by 2030 with CASBEE and LEED sustainability certification.
- Chubu Electric Power / JFE Steel / Obayashi / OtherscoreCross-industry consortium working on circular economy in steel materials (電炉鋼材) for construction. Takenaka is promoting circular design build across industry boundaries through this initiative.
- Idemitsu Kosan (出光興産)minorJoint demonstration experiment with Idemitsu Kosan for chemical recycling of construction plastic waste through oilification technology, converting waste plastic to oil as raw material for plastic floor materials.
- CUCO Consortium (Carbon Negative Concrete)coreCUCO is a 55-member consortium of companies, universities, and research institutions (including Takenaka) working to develop carbon-negative concrete technology. Supported by NEDO Green Innovation Fund. The consortium aims for CO2 utilization technology development and manufacturing cost reduction for 2050 carbon neutrality.
- DOCOMOcoreDOCOMO and Takenaka Corporation entered into a joint study agreement (2020–present) for digital transformation of construction sites, exploring 5G and IoT applications in the construction process.
- Construction Robot Forum / Various Robotics PartnerscoreTakenaka co-founded the Construction Robot Forum, establishing operations in Silicon Valley in 2019 and 2020, bringing together industry stakeholders for collaborative robotics and automation R&D. Also active in open innovation with robotic technology partners.
- HEROZcoreTakenaka Corporation and HEROZ are conducting joint AI development for the construction industry since 2017, focusing on AI applications for structural design, construction planning, and performance analysis.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Takenaka competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Skanska AB: Swedish-headquartered global construction and development firm. Comparable in offering nonresidential building construction, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven solutions; broader geographic footprint and publicly listed.
- Hochtief AG: German global construction group (majority-owned by ACS). Competes with Takenaka on international commercial and infrastructure projects; comparable scale in European and Americas markets.
Regional players
- Turner Construction Company: Largest U.S. commercial construction firm and direct competitor in Takenaka's U.S. operations (New York, San Francisco, Hawaii). Comparable design-build and green building capabilities, but North American-focused.
Direct peers
- Toda Corporation: Mid-tier Japanese general contractor with comparable design-build and seismic capabilities, though smaller in scale than Takenaka. Competes for commercial and residential projects primarily in Japan.
- Shimizu Corporation: One of Japan's 'super-zenecon' general contractors with comparable scale (¥1.5T+ revenue) and design-build capability. Direct consortium partner with Takenaka on the MGM Osaka IR project and co-investor in Golem Inc.
- Kajima Corporation: Largest Japanese super-zenecon with broader revenue base and global operations. Competes with Takenaka on commercial office towers, mega-projects, and seismic isolation technology, with overlapping client base in Japanese enterprises and government.
- Taisei Corporation: Japanese super-zenecon with strong civil engineering and large-project capabilities. Direct competitor on major commercial, transportation, and government contracts; similar design-build integration approach.
- Kumagai Gumi: Mid-sized Japanese general contractor active in civil engineering, commercial buildings, and Asian markets. Competes with Takenaka on Southeast Asian projects and Japanese commercial construction.
- Obayashi Corporation: Another Japanese super-zenecon and direct consortium partner with Takenaka on the ¥1.6 trillion MGM Osaka IR project. Competes head-to-head on commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects across Japan.
- Hazama Ando Corporation: Japanese general contractor formed from merger of Hazama and Ando, competing on commercial, civil, and renovation projects with similar seismic and environmental technology positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Takenaka social profiles
Digital presenceTakenaka compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance14 records
Takenaka financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Takenaka leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Takenaka subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries21 records
Takenaka funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Takenaka M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments4 records
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Frequently asked questions about Takenaka
What does Takenaka do?
Takenaka Corporation (竹中工務店) is one of Japan's largest general contractors (zenekon, スーパーゼネコン) providing integrated architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, and building management services. Approximately 78% of projects are delivered under a design-build model, combining in-house architectural design with construction execution. The company operates a nationwide branch network in Japan and overseas subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and public-sector clients.
Is Takenaka a public or private company?
Takenaka is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Takenaka founded?
Takenaka was founded in -1. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Takenaka based?
Takenaka is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Takenaka make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Domestic Construction (国内建築) is the primary driver. The others are overseas Construction (海外建築), civil Engineering (土木事業), real Estate Development (不動産・開発) and building Management (建物管理).
Who are Takenaka's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Skanska AB and Hochtief AG. Turner Construction Company is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Toda Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, Kajima Corporation, Taisei Corporation, Kumagai Gumi, Obayashi Corporation and Hazama Ando Corporation.
Does Takenaka have an API?
No public API is recorded for Takenaka.
What industry is Takenaka in?
Takenaka's product category is General Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFACAA, Office & Corporate Building Construction, with a secondary code of IMAFAAAF, Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio). Its NAICS code is 5413 and its SIC code is 1540.