Scenes from exhibiting at "Workplace Reform EXPO" held during "General Affairs, HR, and Accounting Week"

Smart Shuzen Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), which provides estimation and construction support services for renovation work on large buildings such as condominiums and office buildings, has recently received inquiries from many business corporations for "large-scale renovation of head office buildings," "air conditioning system upgrades for entire facilities," and "interior renovation of multiple floors." As a result, our handling construction value has exceeded 3.5 billion yen* in the past three months.

Furthermore, at the "Workplace Reform EXPO" held within "General Affairs, HR, and Accounting Week" from June 17-19, 2026, our booth was visited by over 600 companies and 700 individuals, including those in charge of general affairs and management departments of companies owning buildings.

To meet the needs of the rapidly increasing number of corporate clients, we have newly launched a "Dedicated Website for Inquiries on Building Renovation and Equipment Refurbishment for Corporations."

▼Dedicated Website for Inquiries on Building Renovation and Equipment Refurbishment for Corporations

https://smart-shuzen.jp/for-business

◆Background of Increased Inquiries

In recent years, against the backdrop of soaring material costs and severe labor shortages, the cost of facility maintenance and management for companies continues to rise to unprecedented levels. In response to these macro environmental changes, business corporations owning facilities such as office buildings, factories, and warehouses are facing the following three structural challenges:

1. Budget Shortfall Due to Soaring Renovation Costs

In addition to material price inflation, construction costs are rising due to overtime regulations in the construction industry and a chronic shortage of skilled workers. In many cases, estimates from existing contractors have doubled or tripled compared to previous ones, leading to frequent situations where "renovations cannot be executed within the existing budget."

2. Aging Facilities

Many facilities built during the bubble economy are now 30 to 40 years old, increasing the need for large-scale renovations and equipment upgrades. Deterioration of exterior walls, roof waterproofing, and air conditioning systems cannot be postponed from a business continuity perspective, placing companies in a difficult position between "cost reduction" and "facility maintenance."

3. Difficulty in Obtaining Appropriate Estimates Due to Lack of Expertise and Resources

While "obtaining multiple quotes" is essential as a countermeasure for cost optimization, renovation work on large buildings is highly specialized, and it is extremely difficult for departments such as general affairs or purchasing, which handle a wide range of tasks, to develop appropriate new contractors and verify the reasonableness of specifications and costs.

Smart Shuzen directly addresses these corporate challenges by providing a one-stop solution, from comparing multiple estimates from competitively selected companies to guaranteeing the completion of construction, all with the support of experts. This has garnered strong support from building management personnel, leading to the handling construction value exceeding 3.5 billion yen and the establishment of a dedicated corporate contact point.

◆"Workplace Reform EXPO" Exhibition Report: The Real Situation of General Affairs and Management Departments Revealed by Approximately 600 Companies and 700 Visitors

We exhibited at the "Workplace Reform EXPO" held during "General Affairs, HR, and Accounting Week" in June, and over 600 companies and 700 individuals visited our booth over the three days.

[Examples of Industries with Many Consultations]

Companies owning numerous self-owned buildings, factories, research facilities, and large warehouses.

Companies with stores and sales offices nationwide.

Companies owning self-owned buildings and multi-tenant buildings.

Visitors expressed urgent concerns such as:

"Estimates from existing renovation companies are high."

"I was assigned this role last year and don't know where to start."

"I am currently getting estimates for a large-scale renovation, but I cannot determine on my own if the quoted price is truly low (appropriate)."

"I always rely on the same construction company and feel I need to review this."

Through this exhibition, we realized the rapidly growing demand from business corporations for "breaking away from reliance on existing suppliers" and "renovations at transparent and appropriate prices."

◆Future Outlook

Smart Shuzen will continue to expand its systems to meet rising corporate needs, while also strengthening support for condominium management associations and building owners, who continue to represent a significant portion of our inquiries. We aim to resolve the opacity and operational burden associated with renovations for all building owners, contributing to the longevity of their assets and their appropriate maintenance.

* Estimated progress amount on a per-project basis, total for March-May 2026.

◆Overview of "Smart Shuzen"

Smart Shuzen is a service that provides estimation and construction support for common area renovations of large buildings such as condominiums and office buildings. By having professionals assess estimates using our proprietary estimate database, we achieve cost reductions for renovation work. Furthermore, specialized consultants provide comprehensive support from deterioration diagnosis to contractor introduction and construction support. We handle various adjustments on behalf of our clients, saving them time and effort while clearly explaining complex technical details. Since there are no contracts or fees for clients, they can use our service as a second opinion even if they already have estimates from other companies, without any burden.

Service Site: https://smart-shuzen.jp

YouTube "Shuzen TV": https://www.youtube.com/@smart-shuzen

◆About Smart Shuzen Co., Ltd.

In addition to "Smart Shuzen," our estimation and construction support service for common area renovations of large buildings such as condominiums and office buildings, we are developing businesses in the building regeneration domain, including "Smart Reconstruction (Beta version)" which visualizes the value of condominium reconstruction, "Smart Shuzen Advisor" which assesses the estimated cost of renovation work for large buildings, and joint development of financial products for management associations. We aim to enable condominium management associations and real estate owners without specialized knowledge to conduct fair transactions, free from industry influences.

Strengthening Recruitment Amidst Organizational Expansion Phase

Smart Shuzen Co., Ltd. is strengthening its recruitment efforts to support business expansion and the launch of new businesses.

We are looking for individuals who share our vision of "changing the norm in renovation work" in the renovation market, which still has ample room for innovation, to grow together in our future endeavors.

Sales for Condominiums

Sales for Real Estate Funds

Inside Sales

Interior Designer

Elevator (Renewal/Maintenance Switchover) Sales

Marketing

Please see the recruitment page for details.

<Smart Shuzen Job Openings>

https://smart-shuzen.jp/company/recruitment

◆Company Profile

Company Name: Smart Shuzen Co., Ltd.

Representative: Kenjiro Toyota

Capital: 849,960,994 yen (including reserve)

Affiliated Organizations: Corporate Member of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren)

Office Registration: Class 1 Architect Office (Tokyo Governor Registration No. 66294)

Business Activities:

Estimation, selection support, and construction support services for common area construction of large buildings.

Estimation assessment service for renovation costs of large buildings.

Service to visualize the economics and burden of condominium reconstruction (Beta version).

Head Office Location: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 18F, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Satellite Offices: Hokkaido, Miyagi, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka

Company URL: https://smart-shuzen.jp/company

◆Inquiries

For media inquiries, service application, consultation on contractor registration, or various partnership inquiries, please contact us via the following.

Inquiry Form: https://smart-shuzen.jp/#contact

Phone Number: 0120-14-3704

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