Construction Orders Survey Report (August 2026)
Overview
This is the August 2026 report of the monthly survey tracking construction contractors’ order trends. It explains the survey’s purpose, the number of contractors covered, and the publication of figures based on a new estimation method. The source does not provide specific order amounts or results. It also expresses gratitude for the cooperation of the contractors surveyed. Earlier statistical materials are available through e-Stat.
Key points
- The survey is conducted to obtain basic data for construction administration and related purposes.
- Of approximately 480,000 licensed construction contractors, approximately 12,000 are surveyed each month.
- Figures based on a new estimation method have been published since April of fiscal year 2021.
Overview
This survey tracks construction order trends among construction contractors in Japan and the monthly value of orders from public institutions, private entities, and others. It classifies the data by client, industry, type of work, and region, and aims to provide basic data for construction administration and related purposes.
This report covers the survey results for August 2026. The source does not state order amounts for the month or totals for each category; it presents the survey’s purpose and an outline of its implementation.
Details
The survey is conducted monthly, selecting contractors from among those licensed in the construction industry. The client categories for the order amounts covered include public institutions, private entities, and others. Results are compiled by client, industry, type of work, and region. The source expresses gratitude for the surveyed contractors’ cooperation, which made it possible to prepare the figures for the month.
Figures based on a new estimation method have been published since April of fiscal year 2021. The source directs readers to e-Stat for earlier statistical materials.