Meeting/Event Information

Two lifetimes would not be enough time for a facility manager to become an expert in every aspect of building construction, operation and maintenance that she or he touches. Yet every time a project arises or an RFP needs to go out, everyone expects that an FM will be that expert. Add to that the increasing implementation of AI that will drastically increase the risk of automating or outsourcing white-collar FM jobs in not-too-distant future, and you have a recipe for a tectonic shift in the world of FM.

Dr. Dean Kashiwagi, PhD, P.E., IFMA Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, has developed methods to address these shifts both now and in the future. Join us for a presentation on the changes facing our industry due to AI and automation and learn how to future-proof yourself by becoming leader that knows how to improve performance and cut costs by identifying and utilizing outside expertise rather than being a technical expert on all building aspects. A researcher at Arizona State University at the Del E. Webb School of Construction, Dr. Dean has authored multiple system for project/procurement deliverables including the Best Value Approach (BVA), a proven method to deliver projects, goods and services with better results, on time and at or below budget. This system has been utilized by universities, government entities and private companies around the world to deliver over 2,000 projects worth upwards of $6.6 billion dollars with 94% on budget, 95% on time and a 98% satisfaction rate.

Sound to good to be true? Come to this in-person remote presentation and judge for yourself. Dr. Dean Kashiwagi and his team will be there to show you how and, if you are convinced, will invite you to bring your projects to them for free assistance in adopting their methods. All attendees will also receive a free copy of his book on the subject.

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Dean Kashiwagi is an innovator and a researcher of “cutting edge technology” in the areas of project and supply chain/facilities/risk/project management, procurement, and performance info.
His accomplishments include:
• Most prolific researcher at the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University with $18 M of research funding solely from the private sector.
• Author of the Information Measurement Theory (IMT), Performance Information Procurement System (PIPS), the Best Value Approach (BVA), and the Performance Information Risk Management System (PIRMS ), which has been used in 2,000 tests in 9 different countries delivering $6.6B of services in construction, services and information technology.
• Responsible for the licensing of the Best Value Approach (BVA) intellectual property at Arizona State University which is the most licensed intellectual property at ASU in the history of ASU  [64 licenses].
• Performed research at ASU College of Engineering, at the SKEMA Business School Project Management dBA program, and with the CIB W117 working commission.

Location/parking

The meeting will be held in the lower level of the library in Room 2. Parking is available in the upper library lot on Broadway, the lower library lot behind the building and the Voyager Park lot behind the building and across the street.

Schedule

A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 with the virtual presentation from noon to 1:00pm. For any who are not able to attend in person, please register for the meeting and email [email protected], and a Zoom link will be provided.