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Partnership for Smart Management of Condominiums

In an innovative step towards effective condominium management, Smart Shuzen Co., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has entered into a collaborative agreement with Ashiya City in Hyogo Prefecture. This partnership aims to tackle the challenges of managing large buildings such as condominiums and enhance their repair planning using advanced ICT solutions.

Key Features of the Collaboration

Provision of a Condominium Repair Cost Simulator

One of the main outcomes of this partnership is the "Ashiya City Version Condominium Repair Cost Simulator." This user-friendly tool allows management associations to upload their existing repair estimates or input basic information via a simple form. The simulator then generates a cost range considering factors like area and scale of the project, enabling associations to compare their estimates against average market rates. This initiative promotes transparency and helps in sensible decision-making about repair funds and contractor selections.

Using this simulator is free of charge, highlighted in the city’s official website. For further details and to access the simulator, residents can visit this URL.

Insights from City Officials

During the agreement signing ceremony, Ashiya City Mayor Ryoji Takashima expressed that Ashiya has the second-highest condominium ownership ratio in the country, with 39.5% of its population living in such residences. He emphasized that the city anticipates significant future challenges related to condo management. Thus, he believes the partnership with Smart Shuzen will assist in improving management efforts within the city’s condominiums.

"Through initiatives such as this partnership, we aim to ensure better management of condominiums in Ashiya," said Mayor Takashima.

Smart Shuzen's President, Kenjiro Toyota, expressed pride in the collaboration. He noted that their services have witnessed significant growth, assisting numerous management associations nationwide and facilitating over 50 billion yen in repair estimates annually. This collaboration is rooted in their accumulated data and expert knowledge, which they hope will empower Ashiya City associations to evaluate repair costs accurately, ensuring safe residential environments for the future.

Smart Shuzen's Services

Smart Shuzen specializes in offering extensive support for large-scale repairs in condominiums and buildings, leveraging their proprietary database for estimate assessments. These services also include consultations covering degradation diagnostics, recommendations for skilled contractors, and comprehensive project support. Through such interactions, Smart Shuzen acts as a facilitator for clients, reducing their burdens while clarifying complex procedures and expertise required in the repair process.

Their offerings ensure that there's no obligation for clients, making it easier for them to seek second opinions even when they have existing estimates from other companies.

About Smart Shuzen Co.

Founded with a mission to modernize the repair market, Smart Shuzen provides various services tailored to large buildings, including estimating repair costs, supporting project selection, and consulting on the economic feasibility of deploying various repairs. They operate under the philosophy of facilitating fair transactions, allowing management associations and property owners, who may lack deep industry insights, to navigate the complexities of building maintenance efficiently.

As part of their commitment to innovation, Smart Shuzen is actively seeking new talent to join their initiatives aiming to reshape the repair industry and improve standards. Their open positions include sales roles targeting condominiums, business consultants, and positions focused on renovation services.

For those interested in exploring career opportunities, further information can be found on their recruitment page.

Smart Shuzen is poised for expansion as they continue to develop strategic collaborations and deliver impactful solutions in the world of building management.