BMMC

What BMMC does

BMMC (一般財団法人建築保全センター) is a Japanese general incorporated foundation (nonprofit) established in 1978 and headquartered in Tokyo, with a regional liaison office in Osaka. The organization supports the maintenance and renovation of public buildings in Japan through three core activities: research and publication of building maintenance guidelines, delivery of professional certification and training programs, and operation of the proprietary BIMMS (保全マネジメントシステム) building maintenance management system. BMMC serves local governments and public building administrators as its primary customer base, and operates under a quasi-governmental mandate aligned with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the Public Buildings Association.

The organization's core technology asset is BIMMS, a proprietary building maintenance management system designed for facility lifecycle management, including equipment/material tracking, maintenance scheduling, and lifecycle cost analysis. BMMC also develops and promotes IFC/BIM standards for public building construction through participation in the BIM Library Technology Research Partnership (BLCJ). Its research output includes 36+ volumes of the 保全技術研究所年報 (Annual Report of Maintenance Technology Research Institute), the institutional journal 「Re」, and authoritative reference publications such as the 建築改修工事監理指針 (Building Renovation Supervision Guidelines). The foundation also administers the 建築仕上げ改修施工管理技術者 professional certification and operates a Seismic Performance Evaluation Committee.

BMMC generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit model: publication sales (technical books and guidelines with volume and member discounts), training course and certification fees, consulting and advisory services for government entities, institutional journal subscriptions, and recurring supporting member (賛助会員) fees from corporate and organizational members. Distribution is conducted entirely through direct channels — the bmmc.or.jp website for publications, in-person training at regional venues, and dedicated briefing sessions for BIMMS adoption. GTM is exclusively direct-to-public-sector engagement with no channel partner or marketplace distribution. The foundation's mission-driven nonprofit structure, regulatory affiliations, and specialized domain focus create a stable operating profile with limited but durable revenue streams.

Name

BMMC

Legal name

一般財団法の建築保全センター

Website

https://bmmc.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BMMC is a Japanese general incorporated foundation (established 1978) that supports public building maintenance through research, proprietary facility management software (BIMMS), certification training, and authoritative guidelines, serving local governments and public building administrators across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Maintenance and Facility Management Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Management System (BMS)/Controls Maintenance & Commissioning (BPABACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency & Business Continuity Management (BPABAAAN), Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Building maintenance services
• Facility management consulting
• Public building preservation
• Building lifecycle management
• Construction training certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 出版物販売 (Publication Sales): Sale of technical books, guidelines, and reference materials for building maintenance and renovation, including the '建築改修工事監理指針' series and other specialized publications. Volume discounts of 5-10% are offered.
2. 資格取得研修・コラー演習 (Training Courses and Certification Programs): Fees from training programs such as the '建築仕上げ改修施工管理技術者' certification course and guideline interpretation seminars for building renovation supervisory personnel.
3. 保全相談・コンサルティング (Consulting and Advisory Services): Direct consulting services for building maintenance, facility management, and renovation planning, including Q&A services and commissioned research for government entities.
4. 機関誌・定期刊行物 (Journal and Periodic Publications): Sale of the institutional journal 'Re' and periodic publications covering building preservation topics, building stock surveys, and facility management research.
5. 賛助会員会費 (Supporting Member Fees): Annual membership fees from supporting corporate and organizational members who benefit from BMMC's research outputs and network activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BMMC is a Japanese general incorporated foundation that supports the proper maintenance of public buildings through research, planning, and technology development. It offers a proprietary Building Maintenance Management System (BIMMS), publishes technical guidelines and journals, runs professional certification courses, and provides expert maintenance consulting to local governments and public building administrators.

Product overview

BMMC is a general incorporated foundation that operates as a single-platform organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on building maintenance and facility management for public buildings. The core product is BIMMS (保全マネジメントシステム), a Maintenance Management System that enables organizations to manage building facilities and components throughout their lifecycle. Supporting the BIMMS platform, BMMC publishes technical books and guidelines (発行図書), including the 建築改修工事監理指針 (Building Renovation Supervision Guidelines), and distributes the in-house journal 機関誌「Re」. The organization also provides expert maintenance consultation services (保全相談), operates the 公共建築のFMと保全ネットワーク — a collaborative network for public institutions — and administers the 建築仕上げ改修施工管理技術者 professional qualification. Technical research activities are housed under the 保全技術研究所, which publishes annual research reports (保全技術研究所年報) covering building stock surveys, benchmarking, and BIM library activities. The portfolio also includes 保全技術審査, a technology review/certification service, and a 耐震性能判定委員会 for seismic performance evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIMMS: 保全マネジメントシステム (Building Maintenance Management System) - maintenance management system developed by the organization
• 保全技術研究所

Products and services

• BIMMS (保全マネジメントシステム / Building Maintenance Management System) A proprietary management system designed to manage the maintenance of public building facilities, equipment, and components throughout their lifecycle. Provided to organizations such as local governments that adopt it for facility management operations.
• Published Books and Guidelines (発行図書) Technical books, guidelines, and reference materials covering building renovation, maintenance management, and construction supervision standards. Sold to local governments, construction professionals, and member organizations.
• In-house Journal 'Re' (機関誌「Re」) A periodic in-house journal covering topics on building maintenance, renovation, and facility management practices. Sold to public sector stakeholders and member organizations.
• Maintenance Consultation Services (保全相談) Advisory and Q&A services providing expert guidance on building maintenance, repair, renovation planning, and facility management for public sector clients.
• Maintenance Technology Review and Certification (保全技術審査) Technical review and certification of building maintenance technologies and methods for public sector and industry clients.
• Seismic Performance Evaluation Committee (耐震性能判定委員会) A committee service that evaluates and judges the seismic performance of buildings for public sector and institutional clients.
• Public Building FM and Maintenance Network (公共建築のFMと保全ネットワーク) A membership network connecting local governments and public building managers to share facility management best practices, benchmarking data, and maintenance standards. Offers member benefits including discounts on book purchases.
• Building Finishing Renovation Construction Management Engineer Qualification (建築仕上げ改修施工管理技術者資格) A professional certification program for engineers specializing in building finishing renovation and construction supervision. Includes training courses and qualification examinations.
• Annual Research Reports (保全技術研究所年報) Annual research publications covering building stock surveys, energy consumption analysis, BIM library activities, renovation benchmarking, and lifecycle cost analysis for public buildings.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 国土交通省 (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)coreOthersBMMC operates as a public interest foundation supporting MLIT in the management and maintenance of public buildings. MLIT is the primary government ministry overseeing public building standards in Japan.
• （一社）公共建築協会 (Public Buildings Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA key industry association for public buildings in Japan, closely aligned with BMMC's mission. The association and BMMC jointly develop guidelines and standards for public building maintenance.
• BIMライブラリ技術研究組合[BLCJ] (BIM Library Technology Research Partnership)coreTechnology or IntegrationBMMC participates in the BIM Library Technology Research Partnership as part of its IFC/BIM standardization activities, contributing to the development of BIM standards for public building construction and renovation.
• （一社）日本建築学会 (Architectural Institute of Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMMC is listed as a related organization of the Architectural Institute of Japan, indicating collaborative or cross-referential activities in building science and maintenance research.
• （公社）全国ビルメンテナンス協会 (National Building Maintenance Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn industry association for building maintenance professionals; BMMC is listed as a related organization, suggesting shared membership, standards, or research collaboration.
• （一財）全国建設研修センター (National Construction Training Center)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA training institution for the construction industry; affiliated with BMMC's training and certification programs.
• （一財）経済調査会 (Japan Economic Research Institute)minorOthersAn economic research institute providing construction cost data and indexes relevant to BMMC's lifecycle cost and benchmarking research.
• （一社）建築設備技術者協会 (Association of Building Equipment Engineers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn industry association for building equipment engineers; listed as a related organization of BMMC, suggesting shared research interests in building systems maintenance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Architectural Institute of Japan (一般社団法人日本建築学会): Japan's leading learned society for architectural and building science research, publishing standards and conducting research. Comparable as a Japan-based research and standards body in the building sector; BMMC is a listed 'related organization' and collaborates on research, but AIJ is a broader academic society rather than a maintenance-focused foundation.
• Japan Economic Research Institute (一般財団法人経済調査会): Japan-based research foundation providing construction cost data, indexes, and economic research relevant to lifecycle cost analysis. Listed as a research data partner of BMMC; comparable as a research-publication-driven foundation serving the Japanese construction sector, though broader in scope than building maintenance.

Broad incumbents

• Obayashi Facilities (大林ファシリティーズ株式会社): Subsidiary of Obayashi Corporation providing facility management, building maintenance, and operation services to commercial and public-sector clients in Japan. Comparable as a building maintenance service provider to public institutions, but operates commercially rather than as a foundation.
• Azbil Corporation (アズビル株式会社): Major Japanese building automation and controls vendor offering BMS platforms, HVAC controls, and energy management software. Directly comparable to BMMC in the building management system (BMS) category, though Azbil is a global commercial vendor focused on hardware/software controls rather than public-sector maintenance standards.
• NTT Facilities (NTTファシリティーズ): A large Japanese FM and building services company providing facility management, energy management, and building operations for corporate and public-sector clients. Comparable to BMMC as a building management services provider to Japanese organizations, but operates as a large commercial enterprise rather than a nonprofit foundation.
• Johnson Controls International: Global leader in building automation systems, BMS platforms, and facility services. Comparable to BMMC in the BMS and facility management software category; competes for the same Japanese public- and private-sector customers with a broader commercial offering.

Direct peers

• Public Buildings Association (一般財団法人公共建築協会): A Japan-based general incorporated foundation that co-develops guidelines and standards for public buildings alongside BMMC. Highly comparable organizational form and public-building focus, making it both a partner and the closest peer in the public building standards ecosystem.
• Japan Facility Management Association (JFMA / 公益社団法人日本ファシリティマネジメント協会): Japan's primary FM industry association, promoting facility management practices and certification (Certified Facility Manager). Directly comparable as a Japan-based, standards- and certification-driven FM body serving public- and private-sector building owners, though operating as an association rather than a foundation.
• General Incorporated Foundation Japan Building Management Center (一般財団法人日本ビルディング経営センター): A Japan-based general incorporated foundation focused on building management research, education, and certification for office buildings. Highly comparable structure and mission (foundation, research, training, certification) to BMMC, although it focuses on commercial office buildings rather than public buildings.

Emerging players

• Archibus (Eptura): Global integrated workplace management system (IWMS) and facility management software vendor with deployments in Japan. Comparable to BIMMS as a facility management software platform, but commercially focused on enterprise IWMS rather than public-sector maintenance standards.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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