Invited Winners of the Kajima Construction Award from KOSEN GCON 2024 to the Kajima Technical Institute
The team from the National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College that won the Kajima Construction Award
On March 12, 2025, Kajima welcomed five students from the National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College, to visit the Kajima Technical Institute (Chofu City, Tokyo) and participate in a discussion session with female engineers. This event was carried out as an additional prize for the college's team that won the Kajima Construction Award in the Third KOSEN GIRLS SDGs x Technology Contest (KOSEN GCON 2024)*, sponsored by Kajima (hosted by KOSEN and held on December 14 and 15, 2024).
On the day of the visit, we gave the students a talk about the appeal of the construction industry and about manufacturing at Kajima. Following this, they visited several facilities in the Nishi-Chofu Experimental Hall.
At the KAJIMA Open Laboratory (KOLabo), the students experienced Tri DEQer®, a three-dimensional seismic simulator developed by Kajima that can reproduce major earthquakes such as the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the south of Hyogo Prefecture.
Visiting the Nishi-Chofu Experimental Hall
A hands-on session with Tri DEQer, a three-dimensional seismic simulator
They also visited KAJIMA CONCRETE BASE, a hub for Kajima's concrete technologies, where they explored various types of concrete, and toured the Large-Scale Structural Testing Building, which evaluates the durability and earthquake resistance of large structures. These activities deepened their understanding of Kajima's cutting-edge research facilities and technologies developed through R&D.
A discussion held with female engineers
After the tour, a roundtable discussion was held with two female engineers, who shared their experiences of working at a general contractor, their motivation to contribute to society through large-scale projects, and the rewards of long-term technology development. The students actively asked questions about topics such as studying at university and balancing work after childbirth. One participant commented: "I was worried about balancing work and life in the future, but listening to female engineers who are already succeeding in the field made me feel that I could also achieve that balance."
To conclude, a human resources staff member who facilitated the event encouraged the students: "I hope you will make use of what you experienced today in your future studies and careers."
A commemorative photo taken after the discussion
* Social Contribution Topics: Kajima Sponsors KOSEN GIRLS SDGs x Technology Contest
(Japanese version only)
https://www.kajima.co.jp/sustainability/social_topics/contents/topics_2024_31.html
