Umebayashi Construction Co., Ltd.

Founder Uju Umebayashi was born in Yoshitomi, Fukuoka Prefecture

Umebayashi Construction was founded in 1902 (Meiji 35), starting with early railway construction and steadily building a record that now includes modern high-rise buildings. In May 2002 (Heisei 14) it celebrated its 100th anniversary, and in May 2012 (Heisei 24) its 110th anniversary.

At age 20, Uju Umebayashi worked on part of the floating pier at Moji Port Pier, the gateway to Kyushu, stepping into the major project of railway construction for modern nation-building.

May 1902: Founding

At age 20, Umebayashi Ujuro worked on part of the floating pier at Mojiko Port, the gateway to Kyushu, stepping into the major project of railway construction for modern nation-building.

Uju Umebayashi established his own construction business. His first project was the construction of the Fukuchiyama Office of Maizuru Railway in Kyoto Prefecture.

Founding

Construction of the Fukuchiyama Office of Maizuru Railway was completed.

He undertook the third construction section of the same Maizuru Line and also handled several bridge works, including Umehira Station.

Engaged in railway construction in the Chugoku region.

Umebayashi Ujuro became independent and started a construction business as a sole proprietor. His first project was the construction of the Maizuru Railway Fukuchiyama office in Kyoto Prefecture.

Carried out earthworks and track laying on the San'in West Line.

In 1905 (Meiji 37), he undertook railway construction in the Chugoku region.

Also undertook construction in Fukushima Prefecture and the Boso Peninsula.

Carried out construction on the Tsuwano Line.

In 1915 (Taisho 4), he worked on the Tsuwano Line.

In 1909 (Meiji 41), he worked on earthworks and track laying for the Yamashinishi Line.

Carried out construction on the Nittō Main Line (Saeki–Nobeoka).

In 1919 (Taisho 8), he worked on the Hito-yo Main Line (Saeki–Nobeoka).

In 1913 (Meiji 45), he carried out construction in Fukushima Prefecture and the Boso Peninsula.

Carried out construction on the Kudai Line.

In 1920 (Taisho 9), he worked on the Kudai Line.

Carried out construction on the Atami Line (Tokaido Line) and railway-related facilities in the metropolitan area.

In 1924 (Taisho 13), he worked on the Atami Line (Tokaido Line) and railway-related facilities in the metropolitan area.

In 1957 (Showa 2), he carried out construction of the Gunma Water Power Matsutani Power Plant.

Construction work on the Gunma Water Power Matsutani Power Plant.

Construction of the Saeki Naval Air Squadron. While the company had mainly focused on railway construction, this was its first civil engineering project, marking the first step toward becoming a general contractor, after which it became deeply involved in constructing naval facilities across Kyushu.

In May 1950 (Showa 6), the company formally organized as the Umebayashi Group, moved its headquarters to Oita City, the prefectural capital, and adopted the Umebayashi family crest as its corporate emblem.

From his previous sole proprietorship, he formally organized 'Umebayashi Group', established headquarters in Oita City, the prefectural capital, and adopted the Umebayashi family crest as the company emblem.

Construction of naval bases in Kure, Sasebo, Oita, Usa, etc.

Involved in establishing the expansion system at the Yawata Steel Works.

In 1964 (Showa 10), the company undertook construction of naval bases at Kure, Sasebo, Oita, and Usa.

Construction of the former Army Ashiya Airfield in Fukuoka Prefecture.

In 1968 (Showa 14), the company undertook the construction of the Army Ashiya Airfield in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Establishment of Ueberlin Group, with Ujuro Ueberlin as the first president.

Second generation: Ueberlin Jiyu (Showa 15–18).

Opening of Osaka branch.

October 1970: Established Umebayashi Co., Ltd. (Capital 1 million yen)

Established Umebayashi Co., Ltd. (capital 1 million yen)

Involved in the 'Showa Great Emperor's Construction' at Usa Shrine, carrying out several construction projects.

In Showa 15, Umebayashi Group Co., Ltd. was founded, and Umebayashi Ujuro became the first president.

In Showa 16, involved in the 'Showa Great Construction' at Usa Shrine.

Renamed to Ueberlin Civil Engineering Co., Ltd.

February 1972: Renamed to Umebayashi Civil Engineering Co., Ltd.

Renamed to Umebayashi Civil Engineering Co., Ltd.

In Showa 17, renamed to Umebayashi Civil Engineering Co., Ltd.

Third generation: Mitsuhashi Fujiyoshi (Showa 18–21).

Fujiyoshi Mitsuhashi became the third president.

In Showa 18, Mitsuhashi Fujiyoshi became the third president.

Fourth generation: Ueberlin Jo (Showa 21–58).

Jo Ueberlin became the fourth president.

Opening of Fukuoka branch.

Opening of Kumamoto branch.

Construction of the U.S. 5th Fighter Squadron's 3rd Base (former Army Ashiya Airfield).

Construction of U.S. military camp in Beppu.

In Showa 21, Umebayashi Jō became the fourth president.

August 1976: Opened Fukuoka Branch

Opened Fukuoka Branch

December 1976: Opened Kumamoto Branch

Kumamoto Branch Opening

In Showa 22, opened a Tokyo branch. Also opened Fukuoka and Kumamoto branches.

Opening of Tokyo branch.

October 1977: Opened Tokyo Branch

Tokyo Branch Opening

In Showa 24, increased capital to 15 million yen.

Initiated infrastructure development and the Ono River water control project.

Capital increased to 15 million yen.

February 1979: Capital Increase (Capital 15 million yen)

Capital Increase (Capital 15 million yen)

In Showa 27, opened a Miyazaki office.

Showa Well Matsuoka Branch Construction. The overall plan involved two main wells on both banks of the Onagawa River and 13 branch lines to irrigate farmland. The company began construction of the Matsuoka branch, and subsequently carried out the third and fourth phases of that branch.

Fuji O Well Siphon Construction. The Fuji O well was planned to irrigate farmland in present-day Ogata Town. The company performed the siphon construction on the Fuji O well, and the following year carried out land improvement work. It also performed the second and third phases of the project.

Miyazaki Branch Office Established.

Capital increased to 50 million yen.

April 1983: Opened Miyazaki Office

Miyazaki Office Opening

November 1983: Capital Increase (Capital 50 million yen)

Capital Increase (Capital 50 million yen)

In Showa 29, increased capital to 50 million yen.

Construction of the Prefectural Serikawa Power Plant.

Construction of Maizuru Bridge in Oita City.

Old Oita Airport completed.

Sumitomo Bank Oita Branch completed.

Beppu Tower completed. The flagship commercial and tourism facility constructed by the company in the 1930s is Beppu Tower in Beppu City. Beppu Tourism Co., Ltd. planned the iconic tourism facility. Professor Tada Naito of Waseda University was commissioned for the design, and the company constructed the main portion, completing it. Beppu Bay, as well as the Kujira Peninsula, Oita City, and Saga Kankai, can be seen from it, making it a representative tourist attraction of Beppu.

In Showa 32, the old Oita Airport was completed. Beppu Tower was completed.

Renamed to Umebayashi Construction Co., Ltd.

Capital increased to 100 million yen.

October 1990: Renamed to Umebayashi Construction Co., Ltd.

October 1990: Capital Increase (Capital 100 million yen)

Renamed to Umebayashi Construction Co., Ltd.

Capital Increase (Capital 100 million yen)

In Showa 35, increased capital to 100 million yen.

Commenced highway construction in the metropolitan area.

Chidorigahama Elevated Bridge on Metropolitan Expressway Route 4.

Commenced Shinkansen construction.

Construction of the Mizuho Elevated Bridge on the Tokaido Shinkansen.

Completion of the Oita Prefectural Government Building, one of the largest in western Japan. The building's excellent construction techniques and design were highly praised from all sides, earning awards such as the All Japan Construction Technology Association's All-Building Award, the Japan Society of Architects' Work Award, and first place in the Ministry of Construction's Architecture Competition. For the company, completing this unprecedented large-scale project left a significant achievement and built confidence and trust.

Completion of Kitagawa Dam. The arch (dome-shaped) Kitagawa Dam is a rare design nationwide and is a memorial dam among the many dams the company built for Oita Prefecture, being the largest post-war order from the prefecture.

Completion of the Oita Prefectural Agricultural Hall. At the time, it was the second largest building in Oita City after the Oita Prefectural Government Building.

Opening of the Nakanoya Tunnel. The first toll road in Oita Prefecture opened.

In Showa 37, began highway construction in the metropolitan area.

Capital increased to 150 million yen.

Commenced construction of a new elevated bridge at Beppu Station. Opened in 1911, Beppu Station had deteriorated and its tracks divided the central city, necessitating a reconstruction with an elevated bridge. Our company undertook the construction of a 392‑meter elevated bridge from the south exit of the station to the Fuji‑mi‑dori level crossing.

In Showa 38, the Kitagawa Dam was completed.

The Benten Bridge was completed. Our company constructed several bridges over the Oita River. From upstream, the Akashi Bridge, Funi Bridge, Takai Railway Bridge, Takai Bridge, Maizuru Bridge, and finally the Benten Bridge, built in preparation for the Oita National Sports Festival, were completed.

Kame-no-I Hotel was completed.

Oita Cultural Hall was completed.

Ashiyacho Community Hall was completed.

In Showa 39, increased capital to 150 million yen.

In Showa 40, carried out construction of a new elevated bridge at Beppu Station.

Hiroshima Branch opened.

Capital increased to 200 million yen.

New Oita Airport was completed.

Oita Prefectural General Office Building was completed.

May 1998: Opened Hiroshima Branch

Hiroshima Branch Opening

November 1998: Capital Increase (Capital 200 million yen)

Capital Increase (Capital 200 million yen)

In Showa 43, opened a Hiroshima branch.

In Showa 48, increased capital to 300 million yen.

Headquarters moved from Kanemachi Town to Maizuru Town.

Takamatsu Sales Office opened.

Capital increased to 300 million yen.

Koujou Youth Sports Center was completed.

Oita City Fukusou Cleaning Plant was completed.

Zairu Town Office Building was completed.

East Koku East Regional Comprehensive National Health Insurance Hospital was completed.

Oita City Central Wholesale Market was completed.

March 2003: Capital Increase (Capital 300 million yen)

Capital Increase (Capital 300 million yen)

October 2003: Opened Takamatsu Office

Takamatsu Office Opening

Okinawa Sales Office opened.

Linear Experimental Line Elevated Bridge was completed.

Oita Prefectural Art Hall was completed. The Oita Prefectural Art Hall, the first true hall of arts in Oita Prefecture, was constructed. Additionally, storage facilities and exhibition equipment storage were also built.

Okinawa Office Opening

In Showa 57, renamed the Miyazaki and Kagoshima offices to branches.

Kagoshima Branch Office Established

Kagoshima Office Opening

March 2007: Opened Okinawa Office

January 2008: Opened Kagoshima Office

Capital increased to 450 million yen

Matsushima Thermal Power Plant Completed

Oita Medical University Basic and Clinical Research Building Completed

Yufuin Heights Health Management Building Completed

Capital Increase (Capital 450 million yen)

September 2009: Capital Increase (Capital 450 million yen)

Miyazaki and Kagoshima Branch Offices Renamed as Branches

April, Showa 57: Renamed to Miyazaki Branch, Renamed to Kagoshima Branch

Renamed Miyazaki Branch and Kagoshima Branch

In Showa 58, Umebayashi Shugo became the fifth president.

Fifth generation: Ueberlin Shugo (Showa 58–present).

Shuwo Umebayashi Appointed as the 5th President

Yamaki Dam Completed

Beppu City Hall Completed

In Showa 63, the Yama Kyo Dam was completed.

Received the H.O.P.E 88 Architecture Design Award. The award is given to buildings that incorporate individuality while matching the townscape and nature, and the company's constructed I Residence received the award.

Celebrated the 100th anniversary of founding in 2002.

English company name changed to 'UMEBAYASHI CORPORATION'

Launched the 21st Century Strategy 'Umeyabashi Creative 21'

The Nishitakaoi Dam Worksite received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. The Nishitakaoi Dam Worksite in Oe Town, Higashibara District, Tottori Prefecture was awarded as an excellent construction site. The Nishitakaoi Dam was built for farmland irrigation based on the Higashibara Waterworks Project, and its efficient construction and rigorous safety management received high praise.

Received the Oita Joint Newspaper Cultural Award Special Merit Award

Oita Heisei Tower Completed

Yokohama Yokosuka Road Nagahama Tunnel Completed

Nikaido Museum Completed

Takeda City Hall Completed

ISO 9001:1994 Quality Certification Obtained

Oita Prefectural Nursing Science University Completed

Selected as two of the 100 public buildings

Received the Excellence Award at the 4th Environmental Report Award

Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Plant completed

Nakatsu Joint Government Building completed

Established a Renewal Headquarters and built the Renewal Total Support System

100th anniversary of founding

Celebrated the 110th anniversary of founding in May 2012.

May, Heisei 14: 100th Anniversary of Founding

May 2002 marked the company's 100th anniversary.

100th Anniversary of Founding

NS Oita Building (PFI project) completed

Seismic retrofitting of Oita Prefecture Agricultural Hall completed

Obtained ISO 14001:2004 environmental certification

Oita City Tsurusaki Citizen Administration Center (PFI project) completed

Oita City Hita Citizen Administration Center (PFI project) completed

Received the Japan PFI Association's "Regional Complete PFI Award" at both Oita City Tsurusaki and Hita Citizen Administration Center sites

Hita New Downtown Central Land Readjustment Project completed

Gara West Land Readjustment Project completed

110th anniversary of founding

Oita Station was fully elevated

In May 2012, the company celebrated its 110th anniversary.

July, Heisei 28: Closed Miyazaki Branch, Renamed Kagoshima Branch to South Kyushu Branch

Closed Miyazaki Branch and renamed Kagoshima Branch to South Kyushu Branch