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Dean Kashiwagi

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Dean Kashiwagi

Number Of Publications

8 articles

FM of the Future

Review a proposal for the future of non-technical FM roles based upon a model that integrates supply chain leadership, proactive top-level communication, […]

Student Engagement in the FM Profession Through Mentorship

This paper presents a brief literature review regarding the need to increase FM education, a detailed description of an IFMA chapter mentorship […]

A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions

Analysis of the Best Value Business Model (BVM) as a tool to align organizational culture differences, providing a structured planning and meeting […]

Innovative Technology Is A Key to FM Survival (white paper)

The business environment that FMs work in is rapidly changing. The objective is lowering cost in the worldwide competitive marketplace. Automation and […]

FMs Can Impact the Procurement Landscape by Modifying the Technical Requirements

A major problem for facility managers is to get the procurement department to procure expert vendors. Hiring an expert is often neglected […]

FM Utilizes the Research Capability of the Student Chapter

In a changing facility management (FM) environment, a large IFMA chapter has identified the importance of innovation in its survival and success. […]

How FMs Can Change the Project Management in Organizations

In today’s increasingly competitive environment, organizations have an objective of cutting costs that take precedence over receiving greater value from the work […]

Maintaining the Quality of Constructed Facilities Using the Performance Information Measurement System

This study focuses on implementing a measurement system through visual inspection to identify the performance of installed sprayed polyurethane foam roofs (94 […]