The General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation will hold free consultation sessions on large-scale condominium renovation work on July 11 (Sat) in Chofu City and August 29 (Sat) in Mitaka City.

In mid-June, the real names of approximately 40 companies, including consulting firms and construction companies, were publicly disclosed on suspicion of "bid-rigging" in large-scale renovation work. It was reported that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to order their exclusion and the payment of approximately 1.6 billion yen in surcharges, viewing them as potentially having unfairly inflated renovation costs.

The "design and supervision method" (two methods) and the "contractor-managed construction method," which involve large-scale condominium renovation work with consulting firms, were common contract methods. However, even in the "contractor-managed construction method," which is said to be a direct contract with the construction company, kickbacks are actually occurring from the construction company recommended by the management company to the management company, and the reality is that the construction costs are being inflated behind the scenes from the perspective of the management association. This is due to the industry's characteristic "layered subcontracting structure" (see diagram below).

With the "design and supervision method" now pointed out as a potential "hotbed for bid-rigging," condominium management associations are forced to reconsider which construction method to adopt.

Furthermore, it is said that condominium renovation costs will soar further due to the "naphtha shock." In addition to concerns such as the increase in aging condominiums, soaring prices of renovation materials, and rising labor costs due to labor shortages, the "naphtha shortage" makes it unavoidable that construction costs will increase. Management associations must prepare for their long-term renovation plans more meticulously than ever before.

Therefore, the General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation proposes the "Direct Contract Method," which incurs no unnecessary fees to management companies.

At the free consultation sessions, active condominium managers who have handled numerous large-scale renovation projects using the "Direct Contract Method" with condominium management associations will explain the "Direct Contract Method" from a professional perspective.

[Session Overview]

<July, Chofu City> Date and Time: July 11 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Venue: Chofu City Cultural Hall "Tazukuri" Meeting Room 304 Address: 2-33-1 Kojima-cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0026 Access: 4-minute walk from the Central Exit of Keio Line Chofu Station

https://www.chofu-culture-community.org/tazukuri/access *Sponsors: Seiwa Co., Ltd., General Incorporated Association Ikebukuro Condominium Support Center, Comtech Inc., Niikura Home Co., Ltd., Momijigaoka Kogyosho Co., Ltd.

<August, Mitaka City>

Date and Time: August 29 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Venue: Musashino Civic Space "Katarai no Michi" Meeting Room 1 (Inside Musashino Towers Sky Cross Tower) Address: 1-11-16 Nakamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0006 Access: 3-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Mitaka Station

https://musashino-katarai.jp/access/ *Sponsors: Seiwa Co., Ltd., General Incorporated Association Ikebukuro Condominium Support Center, Comtech Inc., Niikura Home Co., Ltd., Momijigaoka Kogyosho Co., Ltd.

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The General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation holds free information sessions every month. We encourage those interested in large-scale condominium renovation in the Tama area to take advantage of this opportunity.

Topics to be Covered:

✅ Why are condominium repair reserve funds insufficient? Industry structure and challenges

✅ Merits and demerits of the conventional "design and supervision method" and "contractor-managed construction method"

✅ What is the "Direct Contract Method" that reduces the burden on management associations?

✅ How to proceed with large-scale condominium renovations wisely?

✅ How to select construction companies and condominium managers

✅ Q&A session where you can freely ask condominium managers questions

This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from condominium managers, exclusively for the Tama area. Please take advantage of the free consultation sessions.

<Tama Area> Mitaka City, Chofu City, Fuchu City, Kodaira City, Kokubunji City, Kunitachi City, Nishi-Tokyo City, Hachioji City, Hino City, Tama City, Tachikawa City, Inagi City, Koganei City, Komae City, etc.

[Next and Subsequent Session Overviews]

Scheduled for Inagi City in September, Kokubunji City in October, and Tachikawa City in November.

Check here for details on future sessions.

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About the "Direct Contract Method"

The "Direct Contract Method" proposed by the General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation is a true direct contract between the "condominium management association" and the "construction company." It is a system that eliminates all intermediate margins, clarifies the scope of responsibility for the work, and guarantees the quality of the work. We offer various systems to reduce the management association's workload, such as work confirmation, allowing you to contract with peace of mind.

About the Condominium Manager

Tomoko Goto

Representative, TH. Life Planning Labor Management Office

Condominium Manager, Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant, Class 2 Architect

Condominium Advisor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention and Urban Development Center

Certified Condominium Manager, Tokyo Condominium Managers Association

With extensive practical experience in real estate, construction, and labor management, she has been involved in rental sales and property management in real estate, and has handled condominium renovations and new apartment design.

She became independent in 2011 and established "TH. Life Planning Labor Management Office."

Currently, as a condominium manager, she provides services such as external manager (third-party manager) duties, consulting for management associations and large-scale renovation projects, and delinquency management.

General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation

Japan is currently facing various challenges surrounding large-scale condominium renovations, including the increase in aging condominiums, soaring prices of renovation materials, rising labor costs due to labor shortages, and serious shortfalls in reserve funds due to bid-rigging caused by the industry structure. Furthermore, the "naphtha shock" makes it unavoidable that renovation costs will surge. In addition, it has begun to come to light that the "design and supervision method" was a hotbed for bid-rigging. Therefore, the General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation proposes the "Direct Contract Method" to provide work at appropriate prices while maintaining work quality. This is a true "direct contract" that incurs no margins for condominium management companies or consulting firms. We hope that the "Direct Contract Method" will be utilized not only for the appropriate use of reserve funds but also for extending the lifespan of condominiums and increasing their value. This proposal is limited to condominium management associations residing in the Tama area.

Please note that participants from同行 companies and consulting firms are not permitted.

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Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding This Matter

General Incorporated Association for Research on Large-Scale Condominium Renovation

TEL: 0120-631-368

Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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