Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) plans to fine 30 construction firms for colluding to rig bids on large-scale condominium renovation projects. The companies pre-selected contractors, undermining the competitive bidding process in the Kanto region. This practice limited fair competition and potentially inflated costs for condominium owners undergoing renovations. The FTC determined the companies violated antitrust laws by coordinating which firms would win contracts. Financial penalties will be imposed on each company involved, with the exact amounts yet to be determined. This action signals a crackdown on anti-competitive behavior within the Japanese construction industry. The investigation focused on ensuring transparency and fairness in the bidding procedures for these significant renovation projects.