Co-creation between Regional Construction and Startups: Boosting Productivity to Fund Wage Hikes and Hiring—Nanto Giken Achieves 3x Operating Profit and Second Company-wide Raise

Quando Inc. announced that its group company, Nanto Giken Co., Ltd., achieved a 1.6x increase in revenue and a 3x increase in operating profit for FY2025 by leveraging generative AI, optimizing workflows, and digitizing administrative tasks. In the spring of 2026, Nanto Giken implemented an average wage increase of approximately 20% for all eligible employees, marking the second raise since partnering with Quando. Furthermore, in May 2026, the company expanded its business scope by securing contracts for residential performance evaluation inspections. Both companies are promoting 'PMC (Post Merger Co-creation),' a strategy that combines specialized expertise with IT insights to reinvest gains into wages and new business opportunities. To address labor shortages, they are using generative AI and RPA to free up time for engineers to focus on core tasks, aiming to improve working conditions and ensure technical succession. Founded in 1970, Nanto Giken specializes in compensation consulting and surveying. The reform reduced documentation man-hours by 50% and bidding verification time by 90%. Additionally, the digitization of attendance and expense management has created a more efficient work environment. These achievements are now fueling youth recruitment and new business ventures, building a sustainable foundation for regional infrastructure support.