Onuma BIM

• Initial Planning and Setup:
  • Define the project scope and requirements.
  • Set up user accounts and permissions.

  • Configure initial settings and preferences.

• Data Integration:
  • Import existing data (e.g., CAD files, spreadsheets) into Onuma BIM.

  • Link to other tools such as Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Google Earth, and GIS systems.

• Model Creation and Customization:
  • Create initial BIM models based on imported data.

  • Customize models to meet specific project needs, including space and equipment planning.

• Training and Onboarding:
  • Conduct training sessions for users to familiarize them with the platform.

  • Provide access to online help and training events.

• Testing and Validation:
  • Test the system to ensure data accuracy and functionality.

  • Validate the BIM models and integrations with other systems.

• Deployment and Go-Live:
  • Finalize the setup and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Deploy the system for active use in managing facilities.

• Implementation Timeline:

• Initial Planning and Setup: 1-2 weeks
• Data Integration: 2-4 weeks (depending on the complexity and amount of data)
• Model Creation and Customization: 2-4 weeks
• Training and Onboarding: 1-2 weeks
• Testing and Validation: 1-2 weeks
• Deployment and Go-Live: 1 week
• Total Time: Approximately 7-15 weeks

Onuma BIM software can be customized to fit specific business needs. It supports linking to tools such as Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Google Earth, and more, enabling users to manage a facility for its lifecycle and visualize facility data for real-time informed decision-making

The software also offers connections to BIM, GIS, and more, providing maximum flexibility to create, connect, and publish data

The licensing options for Onuma include different tiers, such as the EDITOR Studio at $295 per month for 5 users, which offers branded studios, 10,000 schemes, and 200 Gb of storage

The BIMgenie CMMS add-on is available for $210 per month/yearly contract, offering unlimited technicians and work orders

Additional support for startup and setup of BIMgenie may incur extra costs

Onuma offers online help and training events to support new users

The availability of a COBie Validator and various plugins for integration with other software platforms suggests a commitment to facilitating user education and ease of use

Onuma BIM Data employs various security measures to protect the data within the ONUMA WEB APPLICATION. These measures include, but are not limited to, data encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits

These security practices are designed to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of data managed within the system. Additionally, subscribers play a critical role in maintaining the security of their data. They are responsible for maintaining secure passwords and are advised to notify ONUMA INC. immediately of any unauthorized use of their account or any other breaches of security

• Release Schedule: Onuma BIM may follow a regular release schedule, such as monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual updates, to provide new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to users. This predictable schedule allows customers to anticipate updates and plan accordingly.

• Agile Development: Onuma BIM uses agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to manage its software development process. Agile practices emphasize iterative development, allowing for frequent updates and improvements based on user feedback and changing requirements.

• Feature Roadmap: Onuma BIM always maintains a feature roadmap outlining planned enhancements and updates for future releases. This roadmap helps prioritize development efforts and communicate upcoming changes to users.

• User Feedback: Onuma BIM actively solicits feedback from users through surveys, customer support channels, and user forums to identify areas for improvement and prioritize feature requests. User feedback plays a crucial role in shaping the product roadmap and determining which updates are most valuable to customers.

• Quality Assurance: Before releasing updates, Onuma BIM conducts thorough testing and quality assurance (QA) processes to ensure that new features are stable, reliable, and free of bugs. This may involve automated testing, manual testing, and peer reviews to identify and address any issues before deployment.

• Deployment Process: Onuma BIM uses automated deployment tools and processes to streamline the release of updates to production environments. Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines help automate the build, test, and deployment process, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring a smooth rollout of updates.

• Communication and Documentation: Onuma BIM communicates updates to users through release notes, blog posts, email notifications, and in-app announcements. Clear documentation accompanies each update, outlining new features, improvements, and any necessary instructions for users.

• Onuma BIM's policy on data ownership and portability emphasizes that subscriber data, which is proprietary content generated by subscribers while utilizing the Onuma System to create schemes and projects shared on the Onuma System, is a crucial aspect of their service. The End User License Agreement (EULA) provides subscribers a license to access the Onuma System through the Onuma Web Application. This license is personal to the subscribers, who confirm they possess the legal authority and capacity to enter into these agreements and, if entered on behalf of an organization, to bind said organization

• Furthermore, in the event of a third party instituting an action against Onuma Inc. relating to the ownership or proprietary rights of data, information, and/or material, it indicates that issues of data ownership are taken seriously and are protected under the terms of the EULA

• Additionally, the Onuma System's capability to import and export COBie data from Onuma and export IFC to other BIM applications suggests a level of data portability that allows for the movement of data between different systems and platforms, facilitating the use of data across different stages of the building lifecycle and by different stakeholders

The Onuma BIM system is designed to be highly scalable, accommodating the management of one building or thousands. It allows users to visualize facilities on a map or drill down to individual buildings, spaces, and equipment. This scalability is facilitated by the system's web-based tools and cloud hosting, which support changes in scale without the need for significant infrastructure changes from the user's side

Cancellation Policy:

• Subscribers can cancel their license to access the ONUMA SYSTEM™ through the ONUMA WEB APPLICATION within the first 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) for a full refund. This cancellation must be done through the subscriber's account, as ONUMA Inc. does not accept cancellations via phone calls or emails
• After the initial 30 days, the cancellation policy does not specify the terms, suggesting that standard terms may apply where cancellations might not lead to refunds or could be subject to cancellation fees, depending on the contract specifics not detailed in the provided source

Data Retention Post-Cancellation:

• Upon cancellation, a subscriber's data (projects and schemes) are preserved on the system for 180 days, allowing for the possibility of account reactivation during this period. If the account is not reactivated within these 180 days, the subscriber data is automatically deleted
• Renewal of Contracts:
• Typically, such terms would be outlined in the service agreement or discussed during the subscription setup. Subscribers are likely encouraged to review their specific contract details for renewal terms or contact Onuma directly for this information
• Modification of Terms:
• ONUMA Inc. reserves the right to modify the EULA and Service Level Agreement (SLA) at any time, which could potentially affect the terms of contract renewals and cancellations. This includes changes to the functionality and offerings of the ONUMA SYSTEM™ and ONUMA WEB APPLICATION

• BuildingSMART: This is an international organization that develops and maintains open, international standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM). Onuma's adherence to BuildingSMART standards ensures that it can effectively interact with other BIM applications that also follow these standards

• International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI): This alliance focuses on improving the interoperability of construction industry applications. By aligning with IAI standards, Onuma ensures that its software can work seamlessly with other systems that adhere to these interoperability standards

• Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC): OGC standards help with the integration and sharing of geospatial data. Onuma's compliance with OGC standards allows it to effectively manage and utilize geospatial information within its BIM projects

• COBIE2: The Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBIE) is a data format for the publication of a subset of building model information focused on delivering building information not geometric modeling. Onuma's ability to import and export COBIE data ensures that it can exchange operational data with other systems that use this standard

• HTTP Standards: These are foundational standards for web communication. By using HTTP standards, Onuma ensures that its web-based platform can communicate effectively over the internet