[Sukedachi Co., Ltd.] [Kyoto University x Sukedachi Research Institute joint research project] Conducted a fact-finding survey on the wage determinants of skilled workers
*Sukedachi Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 6, 2024
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[Kyoto University x Sukedachi Research Institute joint research project] Conducted a fact-finding survey on the wage determinants of skilled workers
* Sukedachi Co., Ltd. (located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), which operates the matching platform “Sukedachi” that supports all people working in the construction industry.
Sukedachi Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as “Sukedachi Research Institute”) operated by Kyoto University
In collaboration with the Kanta/Nishino Laboratory, we conducted a fact-finding survey on the factors that determine the wages of skilled workers in the construction industry. We have now released the survey results report and would like to provide you with an overview. * * Survey results report: * * https://souken.suke-dachi.jp/blog/c-4mdyyuc*
* ■Survey overview *
Survey method: Web questionnaire survey within the “Sukedachi” app Survey target: Construction industry workers registered in the “Sukedachi” app (valid respondents: 486 businesses)
Survey period: January 24, 2024 to February 23, 2024
Implementing body: Sukedachi Research Institute, Kyoto University Kanta/Nishino Laboratory
* ■Survey results *
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The presence or absence of price negotiations with business partners does not significantly affect wage and unit price decisions. In terms of qualifications, although there was an increase in some qualifications, having a qualification does not necessarily mean that the unit price will increase.
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In order to increase income, it is necessary to increase the number of business partners and be able to select projects, provide added value by improving the skills of technicians, improve productivity through efficient work, and improve communication skills and relationships of trust. The key point is the construction of 3.
As for factors that are hindering increasing income, responses such as “technology not keeping up”, “not making enough effort to improve skills”, and “not investing in tools” were seen, and respondents were also asked to consider factors such as their own technical ability and how to deal with rare products. Self-improvement for work is considered important.
* ■Summary *
In the construction industry, when determining the wages of skilled workers, there are aspects of wages that are tacitly determined, and it is not clear what can be done to increase wages. This survey focused on the unit price of projects undertaken by skilled workers and confirmed the actual state of the wages of skilled workers. The aim of this study was to clarify the determinants of wages through quantitative surveys and interviews, find clues about the factors necessary for raising wages, and help improve working conditions.
The results of this survey show that the presence or absence of price negotiation is not necessarily a major factor in determining wages. Key points include “scarcity/technical strength,” “cultivation of business partners,” and “a relationship of trust with customers.”
In cases where a contract can be made at the company’s level, rare technology or high technical ability is behind the contract, and the rarity of the job and technical ability have a greater influence than negotiation. It is also important to build a relationship of trust between the orderer and the contractor, which requires improved communication skills. However, it is difficult to receive continuous orders from the same customer, and considering the emergence of competitors, it is important to develop new business partners. Especially if you are newly independent, you need a track record to gain trust, so it is important to have a wide range of development channels, such as matching services and your own homepage.
* ■About Sukedachi Research Institute *
With the mission of “making construction sites an attractive workplace,” “Sukedachi Research Institute” works with external experts and third-party organizations to grasp trends in the construction industry and visualize the current situation and possibilities using all kinds of data. This is an organization that researches the future of the construction industry.
Utilizing the knowledge we have gained through the services we provide, we will work to make the construction industry an attractive workplace through market research, including trends and fact-finding surveys, and study sessions and discussions by inviting experts.
“Sukedachi Research Institute”: https://suke-dachi.jp/souken/
* ■Company profile *
Company name: Sukedachi Co., Ltd.
Representative: Yoichi Agatsuma, Representative Director, President and CEO Address: 14th floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Tower, 6-18-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Established: March 30, 2017
Capital: 90,000,000 yen
Business content: Planning, production, and operation of services using the Internet
URL: https://suke-dachi.jp/company/
* ■Contact information regarding this press release *
Sukedachi Research Institute
Person in charge: Uemura
TEL: 03-6258-0906
Email: pr@suke-dachi.jp