What Fukuda does

Fukuda Corporation (株式会社福田組) is a Japan-based publicly traded general construction contractor founded in 1902 and headquartered in Niigata Prefecture. The company operates two core service lines — Civil Engineering (public infrastructure: roads, bridges, earthworks, foundations) and Architecture (commercial buildings, corporate headquarters, retail complexes, industrial and residential facilities) — delivered through a project-based, direct-contracting model. Fukuda serves two principal customer segments: the Public Sector (government clients accessed via competitive public-works bidding) and the Private Sector (commercial and industrial clients accessed via direct negotiation), with supplementary exposure to large-scale land development projects such as the Koriyama commercial facility work in Fukushima Prefecture and the Sendai Kamiyagi Aeon Mall development.

The firm employs 2,226 people on a consolidated basis and reports consolidated net sales of ¥167.9 billion (approximately USD $1.12 billion at current FX). Its operating geography is nationwide Japan, with named offices in Niigata (headquarters), Koriyama, and Nagoya. The business is supported by a small group-company structure (has_subsidiaries=true, no subsidiaries enumerated), a corporate content platform called FUKUDA JOURNAL, and an IR program that includes quarterly results disclosure, a FY2026 stock split announcement, and the FUKUDA VISION 2035 / Medium-Term Business Plan 2030. Revenue is generated one-time per construction contract; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through competitive bidding for public work or direct negotiation for private work.

In 2023 Fukuda transitioned its governance to an Audit Committee Company structure under Japanese corporate law. In 2026 the company published FUKUDA VISION 2035 together with Medium-Term Plan 2030, announced a stock split and updated dividend forecast, and purchased Niigata-originated agricultural carbon credits as part of a regional decarbonization initiative. The company also maintains ongoing employee training, safety, and ESG programs, and disclosed in 2026 that a subsidiary received a business suspension order under the Construction Industry Act and a cease-and-desist order from the Japan Fair Trade Commission. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software or API platform, and no overseas footprint.

Name

Fukuda

Legal name

株式会社福田組

Website

https://fkd.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fukuda Corporation is a Japan-based, publicly traded general construction contractor founded in 1902, delivering civil engineering and architectural construction services to government and private-sector clients nationwide, with ¥167.9 billion in consolidated revenue and 2,226 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Architectural construction services
• General construction contracting
• Public infrastructure projects
• Commercial building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Niigata

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Contract Revenue: Revenue generated from construction contracts for civil engineering projects (public infrastructure) and building construction projects (commercial, industrial, and residential). The company operates as a general construction contractor accepting projects from both government entities and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fukuda is a Japanese general construction contractor that delivers civil engineering and architectural construction services for both public sector and private sector clients. The company executes public infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, civic facilities) and building construction projects (commercial facilities, corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, residential complexes) through project-based contracts. Operations are centered in Niigata with offices in Koriyama and Nagoya, executing projects nationwide across Japan.

Product overview

Fukuda (株式会社福田組) is a Japanese general construction contractor offering a unified portfolio of civil engineering and architectural construction services. The company operates through core service divisions—Civil Engineering Technology and Architecture Technology—supported by a technology and solutions platform. The portfolio is complemented by FUKUDA JOURNAL, a corporate content platform documenting project achievements, employee stories, and company activities. As a 1902-founded construction firm with 2,226 consolidated employees and ¥167.9 billion in consolidated net sales, Fukuda delivers construction works across Japan through its group companies, emphasizing technology-driven solutions for infrastructure, commercial facilities, and urban development projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FUKUDA JOURNAL: Corporate blog showcasing company activities and projects
• 福田組

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Construction Civil engineering construction services covering public infrastructure development, large-scale earthworks, foundation work, roads, bridges, and civic facilities for government and public sector clients across Japan.
• Architectural Construction

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 公益財団法人 福田育英会minorOthersA public interest foundation operated by the company providing scholarship programs for students. Related through corporate social responsibility activities.
• 万代太鼓 福鵬会minorOthersA traditional Japanese drum troupe sponsored by Fukuda, performing at regional events and celebrations. Cultural community engagement initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nishimatsu Construction: Long-established Japanese general contractor with civil engineering (notably tunnels and infrastructure) and building construction. Highly comparable to Fukuda in revenue scale, founding-era heritage, and core capabilities.
• Toda Corporation: Mid-cap Japanese general contractor of comparable scale to Fukuda, with a similar mix of civil engineering and building construction across Japan. Most directly comparable in revenue size, regional concentration, and balanced public/private project mix.
• Tobishima Corporation: Mid-cap Japanese general contractor offering civil engineering and building construction services. Similar in size and scope to Fukuda, with overlapping customer segments across public infrastructure and private commercial clients.
• Maeda Corporation: Mid-cap Japanese general contractor with civil engineering and building construction capabilities similar to Fukuda. Closely matched in scale, project types, and domestic Japanese market focus; considered one of the closest size-comparable peers.
• Kumagai Gumi: Mid-cap Japanese general contractor with similar civil engineering and architectural construction offerings. Comparable in scale, domestic Japanese orientation, and historical positioning against mega-cap super-zenes.

Broad incumbents

• Takenaka Corporation: Major Japanese building-construction-focused general contractor with significant architectural expertise. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Fukuda's building construction business; substantially larger and more design-oriented than Fukuda.
• Shimizu Corporation: One of Japan's "super general contractors" (super-zenes) offering civil engineering and building construction nationwide. Comparable as a peer only at the broad category level; vastly larger scale, full domestic and international footprint, and significantly broader technical capabilities than Fukuda.
• Taisei Corporation: Major Japanese general contractor competing across civil engineering and building construction. Like Shimizu, Taisei is a super-zene with substantially greater scale, technology investment, and geographic reach than Fukuda, making it a broad-incumbent reference point rather than a direct head-to-head competitor.
• Kajima Corporation: Japan's largest construction group with extensive civil engineering and architectural capabilities plus significant overseas operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent; Fukuda competes with Kajima only in selective regional Japanese markets.

Emerging players

• Zenitaka Corporation: Smaller Japanese construction firm focused on civil engineering, particularly in the Hokuriku/Niigata region. Highly relevant regional adjacency given Fukuda's Niigata roots, though smaller in scale and narrower in capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FUKUDA_Corp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fukudacorp_official
• Instagraminstagram.com/fukuda_recruit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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