Bringing factory construction from concept to reality, CM Plus is your reliable partner to escort your project to success
For a foreign investor considering a factory construction project in Japan, planning and executing the project are not easy due to several restrictions. CM Plus works closely with your project team to overcome challenges together.
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Consult with an experienced PMCWhat is PMC (Project Management Consultant)?
PMC is a specialist in factory construction projects across all phases, from initial planning, basic & detail engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning through to start-up.
CM Plus provides project management solution by a wealth of experienced engineer in factory construction projects to work alongside you as a member of your project execution team until the goal.
Seven Keys to Success Project in Japan
Thorough Understanding of Laws and Regulations
Japan's regulations, including the Building Standards Act, Fire Service Act, Factory Location Act, Industrial Safety and Health Act, and various environmental regulations (air quality, water, noise, etc.), are stringent. It is essential to involve experts at an early stage and ensure a thorough compliance plan.
Optimal Site Selection and Collaboration with Local Government
Comprehensively evaluate infrastructure (power, water/wastewater, logistics networks), labor force availability, and disaster risk. Many local governments offer incentives such as subsidies and tax breaks to attract businesses. It is crucial to collaborate closely with the local government from an early stage.
Selecting a Reliable Japanese Partner
Choosing a partner who is well-versed in Japanese construction practices, laws, regulations, and permitting processes, and who has extensive experience collaborating with foreign companies, is directly linked to the management of quality, cost, and schedule.
Managing the Complex Permitting Process
The Japanese permitting process (including building confirmation, development permits, and various notifications) is complex and time-consuming. It requires schedule management with ample buffers, working alongside an experienced partner, and meticulous coordination with relevant ministries and local governments.
Commitment to "Quality, Safety, and Schedule"
Japan has some of the world's highest standards for construction quality and on-site safety management. Furthermore, strict adherence to the schedule is a fundamental basis of trust. A deep understanding of and commitment to these elements are required.
Overcoming Communication and Business Cultural Barriers
Beyond the language barrier, it is essential to recognize differences in decision-making processes and perspectives on contracts. Establishing clear communication rules and building mutual understanding is indispensable.
Building Good Relations with the Local Community
From the construction phase through to post-operation, a good relationship with local residents and the community is key to smooth project execution and long-term operational stability. A proactive, considerate approach is required, including holding informational sessions and contributing to the community.
CM Plus Value
Experienced Engineers Well-versed in Diverse Projects
Engineers with extensive practical experience in a variety of domestic and international factory construction projects—including Food, Chemical, Energy, Data Centers, and Semiconductors—correctly understand your business and guide the project to success.
Comprehensive Support Covering the Entire EPC Scope, from Planning to Production Facilities
Our support goes beyond general CM duties (Construction Management) to cover the entire scope of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), including the project planning stage and the core production facilities. We maximize the project's value from an overall business perspective.
Strong Global Capability and Locally Focused Response
Our engineers, who are deeply familiar with local conditions, provide support. We offer meticulous services that overcome language barriers and business customs, including support for complex government applications.
Support Image by Project Phase
CM Plus's PMC service offers integrated support from the concept stage across the entire EPC scope, including the core production facilities.
Project Development Support
We formulate a specific and executable roadmap for project success. We gather data and provide advice necessary for investment decisions, such as a feasibility study during the business review stage and calculating estimated investment costs.
Project Solution
We objectively evaluate and diagnose ongoing projects from a third-party perspective. Should a problem occur, we propose and execute specific corrective measures to minimize the impact on the project.
Project Risk Management
Utilizing the knowledge of engineers with extensive project execution experience, we identify latent project risks in advance and implement avoidance measures.
Project Experiences
We provide services based on rich expertise and practical experience to address specific client challenges.
Supported initial engineering services in an overseas food plant construction project and formulated a detailed plan necessary for investment decision-making.
Calculated a highly feasible basic plan and a high-accuracy construction cost estimate in the project concept stage, supporting management's decision-making.
Provided specialized support for compliance with Japanese construction laws and regulations in a project for a foreign company entering Japan.
Supported the selection of the optimal site from a multifaceted perspective, including location conditions, infrastructure, regulations, and cost, in the selection of construction site candidates.
Objectively evaluated and diagnosed the soundness of existing structures and equipment during facility aging or renovation plans, and proposed the optimal renovation plan.
Dispatched experienced Project Managers and engineers to the client's project team to support organizational strengthening and project acceleration.
Client Testimonials
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Engineering World Recognized Highly Pharmacologically Active Manufacturing Facility
～Breaking new ground beyond the “Wall of 0.05μg/m3 Chugai Pharma Manufacturing Co., Ltd. -
Engineering As a partner for the new location project because of its knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, technical capabilities, and flexibility. From conceptual design to construction, we managed costs and schedules thoroughly. Iwata Label Co., Ltd. (currently IL Pharma Packaging Co., Ltd.)
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Engineering Japan's first containerized data center to support cloud computing services was built in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ)
