What Matsui Construction does

Matsui Construction Co., Ltd. (松井建設株式会社) is a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese general construction contractor founded in 1586 (Tensho 14) and incorporated in 1939, recognized as Japan's oldest listed construction company. The company operates a nationwide branch network across Tokyo (HQ), Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Fukuoka, and Sendai, serving government, commercial, healthcare, education, religious, and residential clients with project-based general contracting, design, and post-construction maintenance services. Approximately 85% of revenue comes from general building construction, ~10% from shrine/temple construction, and ~5% from civil engineering/other, with 2,467 cumulative shrine/temple projects providing depth in traditional Japanese architecture.

The company's technology stack blends traditional Japanese carpentry with modern structural engineering, including proprietary CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) construction, seismic isolation and vibration control systems, the patented multi-story wooden tower construction method (deployed at Tochoji Temple's five-story pagoda in 2011), and "Kigurashi Wood" fire-resistant wood offered under OEM from Shelter Corporation's COOL WOOD technology (certified for 1, 2, and 3-hour fire resistance and patented in Japan, Canada, and Switzerland). Additional capabilities include ZEB/ZEH-M net-zero energy building design, the proprietary Capten Pile foundation method, and a Digital Archives / Digital Twin platform for heritage architecture preservation.

The business model is enterprise project-based: revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public works and direct negotiation on private-sector contracts, with each project custom-priced based on specifications, materials, and timeline. The firm is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker 1810, First Section since 1966), family-led through 17 generations of the Matsui lineage (current president Matsui Kakuhira), and reports a 63.9% equity ratio indicating strong balance sheet stability. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on the company's heritage brand ("社寺の松井"), corporate website, IR publications, campus recruitment, and direct enterprise sales through branch offices.

Name

Matsui Construction

Legal name

松井建設株式会社

Website

https://matsui-ken.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Matsui Construction is Japan's oldest listed general construction contractor, founded in 1586 and headquartered in Tokyo. It serves government, commercial, healthcare, education, and religious clients nationwide with general construction plus specialized shrine/temple heritage work, CLT, seismic, and fire-resistant wood technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious & Cultural Building Construction (Places of Worship, Museums, Libraries) (IMAFACAH)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Shrine temple construction
• Seismic isolation engineering
• Fire-resistant wood materials
• Civil engineering contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Shinkawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction revenue from building construction services. Revenue breakdown approximately: general buildings 85%, shrine/temple construction 10%, civil engineering and others 5%. Project types include shrines, temples, cultural heritage, government offices, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, residential, and environmental infrastructure.
2. Design and Engineering Services: Integrated design services including architectural design, structural design, and equipment design. Offered as part of overall construction project delivery.
3. Maintenance and Preservation Services: Post-construction maintenance services including 1-year and 2-year building inspections, repair services, and ongoing building management support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matsui Construction is a Japanese general contractor founded in 1586 that provides architectural design, structural engineering, construction, and post-construction maintenance services. Its core business is traditional shrine and temple construction and restoration, complemented by general building construction (offices, schools, hospitals, commercial facilities, and residential). Approximately 85% of revenue comes from general buildings, 10% from shrine/temple construction, and 5% from civil engineering and other work.

Product overview

Matsui Construction is a Japanese general construction company founded in 1586, offering a unified portfolio of construction services centered on its core expertise in shrine and temple architecture (社寺建築). The company provides general construction across multiple segments including government/office buildings, educational/cultural facilities, commercial/distribution centers, medical/welfare facilities, residential spaces, and environmental infrastructure. Key specialized products and techniques include CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) wood construction, the proprietary キグラシウッド® fire-resistant wood product, seismic isolation and vibration control technologies, ZEB/ZEH-M energy-efficient building solutions, and digital archiving services. Approximately 85% of business comes from general construction, with the remaining 15% split between shrine/temple work (10%) and civil engineering/other (5%).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shrine and Temple Construction (社寺建築) Construction, restoration, and preservation of traditional Japanese shrines, temples, and cultural heritage sites, serving religious institutions, government cultural agencies, and heritage organizations with 440+ years of expertise.
• General Construction (一般建築) General building construction services for office buildings, government facilities, schools, hospitals, commercial properties, distribution centers, and residential spaces, serving enterprise and government clients across Japan.
• Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control (免震・制振の技術) Earthquake-resistant and vibration-damping engineering and construction services for building safety and structural integrity, applied to both new construction and retrofit projects.
• Kigurashi Wood (キグラシールド®) Fire-Resistant Wood Fire-resistant wood structural material offering 1-3 hour fire resistance certification, combining traditional wood aesthetics with modern fire safety standards for use in commercial, public, and cultural building construction.
• CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) Construction Cross Laminated Timber structural building system for sustainable wood construction with CO2 reduction benefits, integrated with traditional Japanese construction methods.
• ZEB and ZEH-M (Net Zero Energy Buildings) Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and Zero Energy House Mansion (ZEH-M) design and certification services for environmentally sustainable building construction.
• Capten Pile Method (キャプテンパイル工法) Proprietary foundation construction method for specialized pile installation supporting building foundations in varied ground conditions.
• Digital Archives for Traditional Architecture (デジタルアーカイブ) Digital archiving and digital twin services for preserving and documenting traditional Japanese architecture, supporting cultural heritage transmission and construction knowledge management.
• Architectural Design and Engineering Services Integrated architectural design, structural design, and building equipment design services provided as part of overall construction project delivery to enterprise and government clients.
• Maintenance and Preservation Services Post-construction maintenance services including statutory 1-year and 2-year building defect inspections, repair services, and ongoing building management support for completed projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,467 shrine/temple construction projects completed (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 株式会社シェルター (Shelter Corporation)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM partnership for fire-resistant wood materials. Shelter Corporation developed 'COOL WOOD®' technology and Matsui Construction offers it under their brand 'キグラシウッド®'. The three-layer fire-resistant wood structure combines a wood load-bearing core, gypsum board fire-stop layer, and wood surface material. This partnership enables Matsui to provide fire-resistant wooden construction that meets modern building codes while maintaining traditional wood aesthetics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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