Project Management

From first sketches to final handover, Åppås Priority provides bilingual, bicultural project management — ensuring every detail of your home or development is executed with precision, honesty, discretion, and care.

We handle complexity, so you can enjoy the result. With trusted local networks and international standards, your Niseko project is always in safe hands.

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At your side

There many kinds of projects you might like to take on, from adding a wine cellar to the property, or renovating an outdoor terrace, to a multi-year program for purchasing land and building the property itself.

It’s not easy to navigate today’s overheated Niseko property and construction market. Åppås Priority’s project management team has the experience and the cultural, language and technical skills to help steer you around the common roadblocks—and save you money along the way.

We’ll be right beside you, at every step of the project.

Dreaming of building your special place?

We know both official building regulations and the local Niseko rules. We can help you find a suitable Japanese architect office—no small decision when dealing with the serious issue of snow in Niseko. A bad design can lead to everything from small frustrations to actual structural damage.

 We’ll help you to create a brief that is based on what you want and need in the project and your budget, and then work with you in evaluating the proposals received from architects and builders. We’ll provide comprehensive supervision of all areas of the the process until construction is finished: we’ll be on-site, and keeping you updated at all times on developments.

We can handle all the paperwork needed, dealing with the authorities, insurance agents, fire inspections, hotel licensing, etc., and manage all outside vendors.

In some cases it can be beneficial to establish a company in Japan in smooth out some processes; we can assist with this process as well.

Tokyo connections

Åppås Priority is Niseko-based, but with a head office in Tokyo and years of experience in this metropolitan area. We have access to the vast resources of this super-city, including advanced, stylish Japanese and international suppliers for all areas of the project.

We’ll coordinate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), working with you, the architect and the builder to help you choose the things that will define your property—things that match your tastes, preferences and budget.

We can also help with operating supplies and equipment (OS&E)—things such as bed linen, kitchenware, slippers and even artwork.

Taking possession, and beyond

We will also assist during the handover to you from the architect and builder. It’s more important than many people think, because a new property is rarely completely finished the day you take possession.

We can help you identify and supervise additional work that must be completed, and handle any warranty issues that might come up later.

If desired, we can then seamlessly move into to the role of property manager, helped by the fact that we have a complete knowledge about your property.

Quick Overview of What We Do

  • Budgeting

    • Help owner understand the current climate in terms of build cost, raw material cost, etc

    • Project budgeting discussion with owner

    Concept & Design

    • Concept & design exploration with owner

    • Design brief creation

    • Conduct selection process of architect, interior designer, landscaper with owner

    Builder

    • Provide recommendation of builder(s) to select

    • Negotiate timeline and cost

    Application & Approval Process:

    • Commercial use application & approval

    • Building application & approval

    • Land development application & approval (eg. onsen)

  • Quality Control

    • We will ensure the quality is met to the standard we and owner expect

    • One of our team member is on-site everyday during construction

    Budget & Timeline Control

    • Make sure the budget is met or below budget

    • Negotiate and offer solution(s) if unexpected delay and/or cost incurred

    Communications

    • Ensure the owner is fully aware what is happening with reports and images

  • We will assist during the handover to you from the architect and builder. It’s more important than many people think, because a new property is rarely completely finished the day you take possession.

    We can help you identify and supervise additional work that must be completed, and handle any warranty issues that might come up later.

  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)

    • Work closely with owner on selection process

    • Physical check at store, showroom, etc in Tokyo, Sapporo and/or other parts of Japan

    • Management of purchasing & installation

    • Assist with importing & transportation

    We offer it as a stand alone service as well. For example, for renovation projects.

  • Operating Supplies & Equipments (OS&E)

    • Work closely with owner on selection process

    • Physical check at store, showroom, etc in Tokyo, Sapporo and/or other parts of Japan

    • Management of purchasing & installation

    • Assist with importing & transportation

    We offer it as a stand alone service as well.

  • If desired, we can then seamlessly move into to the role of property manager, helped by the fact that we have a complete knowledge about your property.

Let's talk about your project