Japan Building Maintenance Association

What Japan Building Maintenance Association does

Japan Building Maintenance Association (公益社団法人 全国ビルメンテナンス協会, JBMA) is the national public-interest incorporated association for the building maintenance industry in Japan, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. It operates as the designated industry body for administering certification and training programs under Japan's Building Sanitation Law (建築物衛生法), covering eight registered business categories including building cleaning, air environment measurement, water quality testing, pest control, and comprehensive building management. The association also operates the Eco-Tuning Promotion Center under the Ministry of Environment's registered trademark, certifying approximately 1,800 eco-tuning engineers who deliver energy optimization and decarbonization services to commercial buildings.

The association's product portfolio spans national skills certifications (Building Cleaning Craftsperson and Building Equipment Management Craftsperson under the Vocational Abilities Development Law), specialized training programs (ICCC infection control, hospital cleaning, cleaning supervisor training, eco-tuning engineer certification), member support services (liability insurance, publications, online business skills portal, member directory), and industry resources (free consultation hotline, standard specifications documents, video content, and online seminars on DX, safety, and foreign worker integration). It coordinates a network of 47 prefectural building maintenance associations and partners with three core ministries — Health/Labour/Welfare, Land/Infrastructure/Transport/Tourism, and Environment — to co-develop industry guidelines and procurement standards.

JBMA's revenue model is built on annual membership dues from member companies across all 47 prefectures, supplemented by training and certification fees, publication sales, liability insurance commissions, and consulting services. The free consultation service for building owners and managers and the Eco-Tuning operator accreditation program serve as primary member-acquisition and retention channels. The broader industry context is favorable: total building maintenance sector revenue reached ¥48,141 billion in FY2024 (up 4.7% YoY), with 23,721 establishments employing 1,157,153 workers, though labor shortages (90.4% of members cite recruiting difficulty) remain the dominant operational challenge the association is addressing through foreign worker programs and DX adoption initiatives.

Name

Japan Building Maintenance Association

Legal name

公益社団法人 全国ビルメンテナンス協会

Website

https://j-bma.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Japan Building Maintenance Association (JBMA) is the national public-interest incorporated association for Japan's building maintenance industry, administering certifications, training programs, and industry standards under the Building Sanitation Law across 47 prefectures for member companies, building owners, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Maintenance Certification and Training Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Maintenance & Janitorial Services (EDALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Sanitary Systems Maintenance (BPABACAD), Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC)

Keywords

• Building maintenance services
• Facility management certification
• Cleaning training programs
• Building sanitation compliance
• Infection control certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Toshima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association operates as a public-interest incorporated association (公益社団法人) funded primarily through membership dues from member companies across Japan's 47 prefectures. It provides training, certification, guidelines, publications, and industry advocacy.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Japan Building Maintenance Association operates as a public interest incorporated association (公益社団法人) providing certification and training programs for building maintenance professionals, member support services, and industry advocacy under Japan's Building Sanitation Law (建築物衛生法). It delivers qualifications across eight registered business categories (cleaning, air measurement, duct cleaning, water testing, water tank cleaning, drainpipe cleaning, pest control, comprehensive management), runs the Eco-Tuning Promotion Center for building energy optimization, and provides free consultation services, publications, and standardized specifications for member companies and building owners.

Product overview

The Japan Building Maintenance Association operates a multi-faceted platform providing certification/training programs, member services, and industry resources. The core offerings include: (1) Training and Certification Programs - various courses for cleaning supervisors, building cleaning craftspersons (national certification), hospital cleaning managers, infection control specialists (ICCC), eco-tuning engineers, and foreign worker programs (specified skills, technical internship); (2) Member Support Services - liability insurance, publications/e-books, and online business skills training through the member portal; (3) Industry Resources - free consultation services for building owners, standard specifications documents, video training content, and online seminars on DX, safety, and specialized topics. The association also manages the Eco-Tuning Promotion Center as a subsidiary initiative focused on building energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleaning Supervisor Training (清掃作業監督者講習) Training course for cleaning supervisors conducted online with CBT examinations at testing centers; required qualification for building cleaning business registration under the Building Sanitation Law. Targeted at workers and supervisors in building maintenance companies.
• Building Cleaning Management Evaluation Qualifier/Inspector (建築物清掃管理評価資格者) Certification for evaluating building cleaning management quality; inspectors assess cleaning standards and provide improvement guidance to on-site supervisors in member companies.
• Hospital Cleaning Contractor/Worker Training (病院清掃受託責任者/従事者研修) Training for hospital cleaning contractors and workers covering sanitation standards, infection control, and related regulations as required by medical law. Targeted at cleaning service providers in healthcare facilities.
• Infection Control Sanitation Manager ICCC (感染制御衛生管理士) Specialized certification for infection control in healthcare facilities covering COVID-19, norovirus, PPE procedures, disinfection methods, and communication with medical staff; combines online coursework with in-person practical training. Targeted at cleaning professionals in medical facilities.
• Building Interior Infection Control Training (建築物内感染対策講習) Training on infection control measures within buildings, conducted online with examination components. Targeted at building maintenance staff responsible for hygiene management.
• Building Cleaning Craftsperson Certification (ビルクリーニング技能士) National skills certification (Grade 1, 2, 3, and Basic levels) for building cleaning professionals under the Vocational Abilities Development Law, combining written and practical examinations. Over 60,000 Grade 1 certified workers nationwide.
• Building Equipment Management Craftsperson Certification (ビル設備管理技能士) National skills certification for building equipment management professionals at Grade 1 and Grade 2 levels, combining written and practical examinations.
• Cleaning Work Instructor and Worker Training (清掃作業指導者・従事者研修) Training programs for cleaning work instructors and workers covering duct cleaning, water tank cleaning, drain pipe cleaning, and pest control under the Building Sanitation Law.
• Foreign Technical Internship Program (外国人技能実習制度事業) Program supporting the acceptance of foreign technical internship workers in the building maintenance industry, including Grade 2, Grade 3, and basic level certifications. Targeted at member companies and foreign workers.
• Specified Skills and Fostered Labor Program (特定技能・育成就労) Support program for foreign workers with specified skills status in building cleaning, including evaluation test administration and certification issuance under the new designated activities framework.
• Eco-Tuning Engineer Certification (エコチューニング技術者) Energy efficiency certification for building systems optimization, available in First and Second Class levels; focuses on carbon reduction through operational improvements without equipment investment. Approximately 1,800 engineers certified nationwide.
• Maintenance Business Management Seminar (保全業務マネジメントセミナー) Free video streaming seminar on proper building maintenance management, co-hosted with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Covers contracting, quality assurance, and government facility management.
• Building Maintenance Liability Insurance (ビルメンテナンス賠償責任保険) Liability insurance program for member companies engaged in building maintenance services, providing protection against claims related to service operations.
• Publications and E-books (刊行物) Digital publications including reference manuals, guidelines, and industry reports such as the Building Maintenance Information Annual (ビルメンテナンス情報年鑑) and cleaning management estimation manuals.
• Online Business Skills (オンライン・ビジネススキル) Online training and skill development resources for building maintenance professionals, accessible through the member portal.
• Building Management Consultation Desk (ビル管理なんでも相談窓口) Free consultation service for building owners and managers on building operations, management methods, contracts, and proper cost structures. Available by phone (0120-970-757) and email.
• Standard Specifications for Building/Equipment Management (建築・設備管理業務標準仕様書) Standard equipment management service specifications for building maintenance contracting, published in PDF and Word formats as reference examples for building owners.
• Building Maintenance Video Station (ビルメン動画ステーション) Video content platform providing educational videos including safety and health tips, maintenance seminars, and industry training materials.
• Online Seminars (オンラインセミナー) Webinar and online seminar platform covering DX transformation, energy efficiency, safety management, foreign worker communication, and specialized topics for building maintenance professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of 4.7% in year 1, 7.1% in year 3 through eco-tuning practices
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Building Maintenance Business Ordering Guidelines development and the Maintenance Business Management Seminar. The association works with MHLW on certification programs, labor standards, and industry regulation under the Building Sanitation Law.
• Ministry of the Environment (環境省)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Eco-Tuning Promotion Center as a registered trademark holder designated by the Ministry of Environment. Eco-tuning is a core decarbonization initiative under the national carbon neutrality roadmap. The ministry's Environmental Consideration Contract Law mandates eco-tuning for national government building maintenance contracts.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on building maintenance standards, public facility management guidelines, building conservation standards, and the Building Maintenance Business Ordering Guidelines. Also provides building conservation labor cost unit prices annually.
• Japan Architecture and Building Maintenance Education Center (一般財團法人日本建築衛生管理教育センター)majorOthersProvides certification courses and examinations for building sanitation law registration beyond those offered directly by the association. Contact point for certifications such as building environment卫生 management engineers.
• Organization for Technical Internship (外国人技能実習機構 / OTIT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on training and consulting programs for foreign technical intern trainees and the new designated activities framework (育成就労). Jointly conducts foreign worker employment environment improvement seminars and individual consulting.
• General Incorporated Foundation Medical-Related Services Promotion Association (一般財団법인医療関連サービス振興会)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifies medical institution cleaning service providers through the medical-related service mark system. The association promotes this certification to member companies as a quality indicator for hospital cleaning services.
• Yamazaki Sangyo (山崎産業株式会社)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presents online seminars on IoT-enabled cleaning efficiency and DX. Provides cleaning equipment and supplies for association videos and competitions.
• Teramoto (株式会社テラモト)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presents online seminars on TERAS IoT cleaning management series. Partner for cleaning equipment provision for association activities.
• Financial Literacy and Education Promotion Organization (金融経済教育推進機構 / J-FLEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts a free online seminar on financial planning and money management for senior building maintenance workers, promoting long-term financial wellness.
• Long Life Building Promotion Association (ロングライフビル推進協会)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for building diagnostic technician certification and long-life building management training programs.
• Building Conservation Center (一般財團法人建築保全センター)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishes and distributes the Public Building Conservation Standard Specifications and Cost Calculation Guidelines, co-developed with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association: Global trade association for the cleaning industry, providing standards (CIMS), certification, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable to JBMA in mission and structure, though operating internationally and focused primarily on commercial cleaning.
• British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc): UK-based professional body for the cleaning industry, providing certification, training, and continuing professional development. Closely analogous to JBMA's role administering cleaning certifications under the Building Sanitation Law.
• National Association of Building Service Contractors: US trade association representing building service contractors, providing advocacy, education, and industry standards. Closest US analog to JBMA's national role representing member building maintenance companies.
• Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA): UK trade association for cleaning and support services companies, providing representation, training, and standards. Directly comparable to JBMA in serving building maintenance service providers with advocacy and professional development.
• Building Conservation Center (一般財団法人 建築保全センター): Japanese foundation developing building conservation standards and specifications in collaboration with MLIT. Direct peer in building maintenance standards-setting, co-develops documents with JBMA and serves overlapping constituency.
• European Cleaning & Facility Services Industry (EFCI): European federation representing national cleaning and facility services industry associations. Comparable umbrella trade body representing cleaning industry members across multiple European countries.

Broad incumbents

• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): International trade association for commercial real estate professionals, including building owners, managers, and service providers. Broader scope than JBMA but overlaps significantly on building operations, maintenance standards, and best practices.

Regional players

• Japan Facility Management Association (JFMA): Japan-based facility management industry association with broader scope covering all FM services. Overlaps with JBMA on building operations and certification but extends beyond cleaning/sanitation into broader workplace services.
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA): US pest control industry trade association providing certification, training, and advocacy. Comparable to JBMA's pest control certification category (7号) under the Building Sanitation Law, though US-focused.

Others

• Long Life Building Promotion Association (ロングライフビル推進協会): Japanese association promoting long-life building concepts through diagnostic technician certification. Strategic partner of JBMA covering adjacent building lifecycle management territory, comparable in nonprofit trade association structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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