Admission Information
No.27
Showa Construction Co., Ltd.
I want to convert the ``mottainai'' that is created in the process of manufacturing into value.

Please help us plan a new business that sells interior materials left over from construction sites!

We want to revitalize the city and contribute to the local community through the construction industry.

Since our founding, we have strived to become a company that continues to be loved by our customers and the local community, based on our belief that we "serve to build homes."
It is the responsibility of a construction company to build buildings, create roads, and create towns together with local residents. There is an irreplaceable joy in the work of creating something new, but on the other hand, there is also the aspect of destroying nature in order to procure the materials needed to construct buildings.
Based on this reality, we are actively working to ``contribute to local communities'' and ``create a sustainable society'' through revitalizing shopping streets and beekeeping businesses.

project overview

What we would like the interns to work on this time is planning a new business that sells interior materials that are inevitably left over from construction sites. There are also home furnishings such as tiles, wallpaper, shelving, flooring, and in some cases toilets. These items are stored in warehouses, but in the end they have no choice but to be disposed of.
When I wanted to do something about this ``waste'', I came up with the idea of ​​``couldn't we resell it to individuals who like DIY?'' All of them are reasonably priced if you buy them at a home improvement store, but in this business we want to put more emphasis on making effective use of things that would otherwise be thrown away, rather than making a profit.
First, we will take a look at what materials are available, examine Mercari, Jimoti, and other tools to sell them, and propose a project that will lead to a future "marketplace for surplus interior materials." We are looking for students who can.

Admission Information

Recruitment target University students, graduate students, and vocational school students (all years)
Spaces 2 people
period August to September 2024 (8 months) *Extension possible by mutual agreement
Theme Sale of surplus interior materials
Job category Market research/business planning
Activity support money Only transportation expenses will be paid at actual cost. *In case of extension of the period, it will be decided after consultation.
Our Projects
    • ◆Needs research for surplus interior materials
    • ◆Trial sale of surplus interior materials
    • ◆Proposals that will lead to a future “marketplace for surplus interior materials”
Expected results
  • ・Discovering needs through SNS and interviews
  • ・Trial sales on Mercari, Jimoti, etc.
  • ・Proposal of business plan
experience gained
  • ・Experience in planning new projects related to interior design
Target person
  • ・People who are interested in coming up with ideas to solve problems
  • ・People with high intellectual curiosity who can find interesting things about an industry they know nothing about.
  • ・People who are interested in solving social issues through the power of business
Activity conditions Ability to participate in regular meetings and activities and carry out assigned tasks.
*Please decide the time etc. after consultation.
Place of activity
  • ◆1nd floor, Kudo Building, 13-21-2 Wada, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama (Sotetsu Line Wada-cho)
  • *We will use a combination of coming to the office and remote (ZOOM, etc.).

we are such a team

We believe that we must not do anything that would make others think we are being sloppy. On top of that, the "houses" we build are our customers' assets and dreams themselves. I am entrusted with something very important, so I will not be allowed to do any random work. We regularly tell our employees that we want them to approach their work with a sense of mission, so that we can continue to work with them long after the building is built, rather than just a one-time transaction. Another thing we value is being closely connected to the local community and contributing to society.
Recently, with the aim of revitalizing the local shopping district, we have been running the ``Zenhama Slipper Table Tennis Championship'' using slippers, and we have been running a beekeeping business on the roof of our head office for 10 years to produce local specialties. I am. In addition to selling honey and sweets, we also offer opportunities to interact with local children through honey harvesting and other activities.
We believe that the work of architecture is not only about building houses, but also about building people and cities. We aim to continue to be a company that is needed by the local community, focusing on activities that energize the town.

Message from the accepting company

Representative Director Keisuke Kudo
You are between the present generation and future generations. I believe that no matter how much IT progresses, in the end, the relationships between people are the most important. I hope you will become a person who can enjoy economic activities while worrying, thinking, and laughing together.

Company Overview

Company Name Showa Construction Co., Ltd.
URL https://www.showakensetu.co.jp/
Establishment May 1966
Representative Representative Director Keisuke Kudo
Main office 1nd floor, Kudo Building, 13-21-2 Wada, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama City
Business Content General construction work