Civil engineering [News] Worker Killed After Being Caught in Expressway Construction Site in Yokote, Akita
On September 11, 2026, a tragic fatal accident occurred at an expressway construction site in Yokote City, Akita Prefect...
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Civil engineering [News] Nishimatsu Construction Remotely Operates Explosive Loading Work in Mountain Tunnel Construction
Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. has developed a remote explosive loading device that enables remote charging operation...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT Survey on Private Construction Work: Contract Changes Made by Approx. 90% of Contractors Who Held Discussions
A survey conducted by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) revealed that approximately...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT to Strengthen Heavy Rain Disaster Measures, to Include in FY2027 Budget Request
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has finalized plans to significantly strengthen torre...
Civil engineering [News] Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Certifies Iyo Bank’s Matsuyama New Headquarters Building Reconstruction Plan as Private Urban Revitalization Project
On September 8, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) officially certified the "(...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT to Utilize AI Between Clients and Contractors, Adding Features to ASP
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has decided to integrate AI capabilities into the App...
Civil engineering [News] Shimane Prefecture municipalities review summer public works procurement to protect workers from extreme heat
Municipalities in Shimane Prefecture, including the prefectural government and Matsue City, have revised their public wo...
Civil engineering [News] Former Gunei Vice President Testifies in Kiryu City Bid-Rigging Trial, Pointing to Possible Involvement of Former Executive
Former executives and political figures face trial over the bid-rigging scandal surrounding the construction of the new ...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT Requests 2,800-Fold Increase in Autonomous Driving Budget for FY 2027 Approximate Requests
In its FY2027 budget request, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has proposed a mass...
Civil engineering [News] Niimi City official-led bid-rigging matches minimum price limit
Arrest and Indictment of a City Official and a Local Contractor over Renovation WorkOn the evening of August 5, 2026, th...