Regarding the results of fact-checking regarding group chat exchanges within construction contractors related to Chofu City ground repair work

Kashima, Maeda, Sumitomo Mitsui, Tekken, and Seibu Specified Construction Works Joint Venture (hereinafter referred to as Kashima JV), which is carrying out ground repair work in Chofu City, announced in some reports that within the construction company involved in ground repair work, The results of fact-checking regarding group chat interactions have been reported.

The main outline is as follows.

・What was described in some reports as surveillance or voyeurism was actually sharing the situation around the site in a group chat for the safety management of the site, and was not intended to monitor residents or Confirm that the purpose is not to steal footage

・Kajima Corporation's opinion is as follows:

　・グループチャット内で一部の鹿島JV職員が、現場周辺にお住まいの方に対する礼節を欠いた表現を用いて情報交換を行っていた

　・一方で、現場周辺にお住まいの皆さまに対し、騒音や振動でご迷惑をお掛けしていないかどうかの確認や、現場周辺を見学されている方の

　安全確保のため、工事現場の周辺の状況を関係者間で共有する行為は、必要な行為であると考えている

　・一部の鹿島JV職員が、現場周辺にお住まいの方に対する礼節を欠いた表現を用いて情報交換を行っていたことについては、不適切な行為

　であったと認識しており、今後、普段から言葉遣い等について適切な表現をするようJV職員内の教育を行うとともに、地域にお住まいの皆

　さまに対しては、誠意をもって対応するよう、さらに指導徹底する

In addition, in response to the report from the Kashima JV, we are working together with the ordering parties to respond in good faith to everyone living in the area, and to use appropriate expressions when exchanging information. We will also report on the following.