Day Lab Begins Free Provision of Construction Sign Data Alongside Asbestos Analysis Results

Day Lab Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Day Lab"), a specialist institution in asbestos analysis, announces the launch of a free service starting Monday, June 29, 2026. This service provides "Construction Sign Data (in Excel format)" to all customers who request asbestos analysis, automatically populating required fields for construction signage. By delivering this data alongside analysis result reports, Day Lab aims to reduce administrative burdens for clients and accelerate compliance responses.

Importance of Construction Signs

Displaying construction signs is a legal obligation, required not only for reportable projects but for all construction activities. Furthermore, due to revisions in regulations concerning asbestos exposure prevention for workers during building demolition and related operations, the number of required items displayed via stickers, plates, or signage has increased, making compliance more complex.

Construction signs serve not only as proof of legal compliance but also as a means of providing information to reassure nearby residents and as a safety alert for on-site workers. Particularly for demolition and renovation projects, which often cause noise and dust, potentially disturbing neighbors, a visible sign indicating "asbestos survey properly conducted" plays a crucial role in facilitating smooth communication with the local community.

From the perspective of on-site personnel, however, manually updating signage for each project with varying construction periods, contractor names, and reporting document numbers represents a significant burden. Manual transcription errors may lead to the need for re-posting, potentially delaying project timelines. Day Lab aims to go beyond merely delivering analysis results by offering support that extends to on-site operations, thereby contributing to enhanced compliance and improved operational efficiency for its clients.

Service Overview

- Service Name: Construction Sign Data - Launch Date: Available starting June 29, 2026 - Content Provided: Delivery of Construction Sign Data (in Excel format) - Cost: Free of charge - Service Area: Nationwide - Target Recipients: All customers requesting asbestos analysis (both new and existing)

Service Features

- ① Free Provision to Analysis Requesters: All customers who request asbestos analysis, whether new or existing, can use the construction sign data at no additional cost. - ② Rapid Delivery Alongside Analysis Results: The construction sign data is delivered simultaneously with the analysis report, eliminating the need for additional lead time solely for sign preparation. Clients can begin preparing signage immediately upon receiving their analysis results. - ③ Automatic Transfer of Required Information: Key details such as the sample collector, the analyzing entity, the building materials analyzed, and the results are automatically populated from the analysis report into the sign data, minimizing risks of transcription errors or omissions. - ④ Editable Excel Format: The data is provided in Excel format, allowing customers to adjust text and layout according to site-specific conditions. Minor modifications to align with existing internal templates are also easily accommodated.

Recommended For

- Demolition Contractors: Ideal for companies seeking to streamline administrative tasks—from pre-demolition asbestos surveys to sign posting—across multiple sites. With both analysis results and sign data delivered simultaneously, on-site staff workload is significantly reduced. - Asbestos Survey Specialists: Companies that outsource analysis to Day Lab but previously handled sign creation in-house can now complete their workflow more smoothly by leveraging this service. - Renovation and Remodeling Companies: Even for small-scale projects, the obligation to display construction signs remains. Day Lab has received numerous inquiries from renovation firms expressing uncertainty about the content and format of self-prepared signs. With accurate information automatically populated based on analysis results, even first-time users can create signs with confidence. - Construction and Real Estate Developers: For clients outsourcing demolition or renovation to external contractors, receiving both analysis results and sign data together simplifies information sharing and on-site verification processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Q: Are existing customers who have previously requested analysis from Day Lab eligible? A: Yes. Both new and existing customers are eligible. The service will be provided sequentially for all analysis requests submitted after the launch date.

- Q: Is the service truly free of charge? A: Yes, there are no additional fees. Construction sign data will be provided free of charge alongside analysis reports to all customers requesting asbestos analysis.

- Q: Will additional time be required to prepare the sign data separately from the analysis report? A: No. The construction sign data is delivered simultaneously with the analysis report, so no extra delivery time is needed solely for the sign data.

- Q: In what format is the data provided, and can it be edited? A: The data is provided in Excel format, allowing customers to adjust text and layout according to site conditions or internal templates.

- Q: Is the service available nationwide? A: Yes, as data is delivered via email, it is available for sites anywhere in Japan.

Background of Service Launch

For building demolition and renovation projects, regulations require the display of signage (construction signs) indicating that a prior asbestos survey has been conducted. Such signage is essential not only for informing nearby residents at outdoor sites but also for alerting workers at indoor sites. Moreover, revisions to rules regarding asbestos exposure prevention for workers during demolition have increased the number of required display items, making content more complex.

Under these circumstances, Day Lab has received numerous inquiries such as "We don't know how to transfer the content of the analysis report to the construction sign." In particular, the task of accurately consolidating project-specific information—such as construction periods and contractor names—with various analysis figures and determinations onto a single sign is a complex burden for on-site staff. Additionally, many renovation and remodeling businesses have expressed concerns about the accuracy and format of signs they create in-house.

Leveraging its expertise as a specialized analysis laboratory, Day Lab decided to launch this service to alleviate customer burdens. Rather than treating analysis delivery as the endpoint, the company aims to support the next on-site action—signage display—thereby enabling end-to-end support from survey to site implementation. This vision served as the foundation for the development of this service.

At Day Lab, all samples are analyzed by multiple specialists