Unlocking New Strategies in Residential M&A: A Seminar on Industry Insights

Exploring Strategic M&A in the Housing Sector

On September 18, 2026, the Japan Good Builder Association (JGBA) will host a critical seminar aimed at discussing new norms in strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the residential and remodeling sectors. This event will be spearheaded by Top-class Oliver President Hiroshi Ogawa, alongside Executive Officer Akimura Hirou of Kuratomi-Sahara M&A Office, who will delve into practical examples of M&A strategies specific to the housing industry.

Event Overview

The event, titled "New Norms in Strategic M&A for the Housing and Remodeling Industry: Conversing with President Ogawa of Oliver, a Top-class Company in the Hokuriku Region," aims to equip attendees from housing and remodeling enterprises with the insights required to navigate the ever-changing future of the industry.

Scheduled to run from 16:00 to 18:00 at the JGBA Tokyo Office and via Zoom webinar, the seminar will address critical industry issues. The rising cost of building materials and the ongoing labor shortage have left many in the housing sector wondering how to combat these difficulties. Are businesses supposed to tackle these challenges independently or unite through a group approach?

Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding effective growth strategies aimed at retaining top talent in organizations that may otherwise be stagnant. Attendees will explore whether they can confidently assure their employees that conditions will improve in the coming year.

Participation Details

Attendance is free for JGBA member companies both in-person and online. Non-member companies will incur a nominal fee of 20,000 yen for in-person attendance or 10,000 yen for online access, with free viewing for the first 30 minutes. Additionally, participants in the seminar will be gifted a "Cash Flow and Risk Assessment Material," while a networking gathering will be available at a cost of 6,000 to 8,000 yen.

Target participants include housing and remodeling companies, particularly owners and management staff.

How to Register

To secure your place at this essential event, visit the event details page at JGBA Event Page and fill out the registration form. If multiple representatives from the same company wish to attend, each individual must register separately.

An Insight into JGBA

The Japan Good Builder Association was founded to foster collaboration among regional builders, construction firms, and companies involved in housing equipment. The organization believes that the development of its member companies correlates with the growth of the housing industry as a whole. By providing various study meetings and site visits, JGBA emphasizes real-world learning and knowledge-sharing.

The association also offers a diverse array of gatherings aimed at members and non-members alike, including seminars tailored for remodeling firms, local construction companies, and events focusing on customer engagement, construction management, and talent acquisition.