PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT

Beyond the Purchase.
We Bridge What Comes Next.

Interior renovation of your Japanese property ──
language, business customs, quality, cost, schedule — all integrated from the middle.

SCOPE
¥30M–¥60M / Project
FEE
15–20% of Construction Cost
SINCE
Yokohama, 2005
01 / WHAT IS PIM

PIM (Project Integration Management) ── Kakehashi Realty manages your Japanese property renovation as an independent third party, integrating every aspect of the project.

THE PROBLEM
  • Language: Unable to read Japanese estimates and drawings
  • Business customs: "Lump-sum" entries, implicit agreements, verbal reliance
  • Technical understanding: Cannot judge validity of competing bids
  • Quality gap: "Standard" in Japan vs. overseas owner expectations
  • Cost control: Cannot verify legitimacy of change orders
  • Time zone: Rapid decision-making across time differences
THE SOLUTION
  • Every document, in your language.
  • Every agreement, in writing.
  • Every estimate, broken down and verified.
  • Every quality standard, written and agreed.
  • Every change order, pre-approved.
  • Every milestone, reported regularly.
02 / SIX PILLARS

PIM is not mere translation, nor construction supervision alone.
Six distinct disciplines, unified into one seamless service.

PILLAR 01

Drawings, estimates, specs, minutes, reports — all documents in your language, with technical precision and cultural nuance intact.

PILLAR 02

Bridging Japan's implicit agreement culture and overseas written-contract culture — a clear communication structure that eliminates misunderstanding.

PILLAR 03

Using architectural expertise to scrutinize drawings and estimate breakdowns. Separating "lump-sum" items for fair, comparable bidding.

PILLAR 04

Documenting the owner's "expected quality" in a formal Quality Standard. Bridging the gap with Japan's norms and giving contractors a clear target.

PILLAR 05

From initial estimate assessment to change-order reviews and monthly expenditure tracking — transparent cost structure maintained throughout.

PILLAR 06

Master schedule design, regular progress reviews, early risk detection. Ensuring the handover date is met with certainty.

03 / WHY KAKEHASHI

A boutique real estate firm in Yokohama's Yamate since 2005, consistently chosen by Western and overseas Chinese high-net-worth clients.
What we have built is not a count of transactions, but accumulated trust.

YEAR FOUNDED
YEARS OF SERVICE
LANGUAGES SERVED
DISCRETION GUARANTEED
04 / PROCESS

From purchase to handover.
Kakehashi stands beside you from start to finish.

01
2-4 WEEKS

Deep-dive interview on the owner's vision, lifestyle, budget and preferences. Documented as a formal Requirements Brief.

Requirements Brief (EN/JA/ZH)
Initial budget estimate
Project roadmap
02
4-6 WEEKS

Two to three certified architects proposed by Kakehashi. Contract signed with Kakehashi present as independent monitor.

Architect proposal document
Evaluation matrix
Design contract (trilingual)
03
8-12 WEEKS

Written owner approval at every design stage. Kakehashi formalizes the Quality Standard document.

Schematic design (with summary & translation)
Construction drawings
Quality Standard (owner-approved)
04
4-6 WEEKS

Three or more competing bids, itemized scrutiny, and price negotiation. Independent review and recommendation by Kakehashi.

Bid comparison analysis
Cost assessment report
Construction contract (trilingual)
05
12-26 WEEKS

Weekly reports, monthly reviews, 7-stage interim inspections. Full visibility from anywhere in the world.

Weekly progress reports (trilingual)
Monthly schedule & cost review
7-stage inspection records
06
2-4 WEEKS

Independent final inspection, snagging, and handover documentation. After-service support for 12 months post-handover.

Final inspection report
Handover document set
12-month warranty support
05 / INVESTMENT
15-20%
OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

PIM fee is based on 15–20% of total construction cost.
When you consider the extra costs, trouble costs and time costs of proceeding alone, this is an investment that always pays back.

  • ○ 6-phase integrated management
  • ○ All documents in 3 languages
  • ○ Weekly & monthly reports
  • ○ Interim & final inspections
  • ○ Owner visit attendance
  • ○ 12-month after-service
  • ○ Professional services (architect, accountant, etc.)
  • ○ Customs for overseas imported materials
  • ○ Owner-requested overseas travel
  • ○ Material sample procurement
  • ○ Government fees & stamp duties
CONTACT

We would be glad to tell you more about PIM.
All initial consultations are free of charge and conducted under NDA.

Request a Discreet Consultation
KAKEHASHI REALTY / BIB & Co., LTD.
88-8 YAMATE-CHO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA / +81 45 629 0388
CONTACT@KAKEHASHI-REALTY.COM