The International Certification Board consists of board members from all over the world. We are expert researchers, educators, and consultants in the fields of procurement, risk management, and project management. Since 1992, PBSRG experts have researched, tested, and refined best value and leadership-based concepts which led to the creation of “The Best Value Approach” (BVA) business model by Dr. Dean Kashiwagi. It has proven to lower costs by up to 30%, minimize transactions up to 30%, and improve overall performance in projects throughout the world. We are the worldwide leaders in the development of optimizing the supply chain, utilizing performance measurements, identifying expertise and solving industry issues. Partnered with the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB), we aim to improve the delivery, execution, and management of projects in industries worldwide. Please contact josephkashiwagi@ksm-inc.com for any questions or inquiries.
Faculty at Northern Border University.
Faculty at Prince Sattam bin Adul Aziz University.
Faculty at Qassim University
Assistant director for State of UT Purchasing.
Area Manager at Green Planet 21.
Procurement officer at the State of OK OMES.
IT Procurement Manager at State of Oklahoma.
Superintendent at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.
Owner of Buyers United.
Assistant Professor at Clemson University.
Co-founder of Leadership Society of Arizona (LSA).
Procurement administrator for Oklahoma HFA.
Regional V.P. of Sales at Insulated Roofing Contractors.
Owner at Divina Management.
Senior procurement manager at Kamehameha Schools.
Procurement specialist at Kamehameha Schools.
Director of PBSRG and Creator of BVA.
Project Manager for PBSRG.
Chairman of the Board for Leadership Society of Arizona.
Project manager and coordinator for PBSRG.
Vice President/ General Manager of Knutson Construction.
Project Engineer for MWH Contractors.
Project Manager | QA/QC for United Integrated Services.
Owner of Best Value Verkoop, vendor training.
Project Manager at CBRE @ Google.
Owner of Mars Inkoopadvies, a consultant company.
President at Custom Seal.
Director of Facilities at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Project manager at Leadership Society of Arizona.
Marketing & Program Manager.
Maintenance Planning Leader at the HEINEKEN Company.
Facility Consultant at OVEC.
Area Vice President at Staples.
Director at INAB.
Emeritus Professor at Arizona State University.
Past IFMA President (1987), Author of the FM Handbook (1992) and BV Practitioner.
Retired Corporate Accounts Manager at Neogard.
Retired Associate Vice President at Arizona State University.
Retired Director of the State of Hawaii Dept. of Accounting.
Retired Special Assistant at the State of Hawaii Dept. of Accounting.
Retired Purchasing Manager at the State of Minnesota
Retired Procurement Agent at the Church of Jesus Christ.
Retired Chief Procurement Officer at Arizona State University
Retired Practitioner from the University of Hawaii.
Retired Director of Facilities at Intermediate District 287, Minnesota.
Retired Chief Engineer of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The Best Value Approach is applied and recognized in various industries and thousands of clients. Listed below are only a few of our clients who use the Best Value Approach identifying and utilizing expertise. Contact us today if you interested in learning more about our unique model to become more successful in business and life.
Procurement, the art and science of acquiring goods and services, has always been critical for organizational success. Today, technology is redefining this field by introducing tools that optimize efficiency, transparency, and value. It is imperative that organizations
When working with government projects, it's crucial to ensure that all processes align with specific regulations and standards. This is where the Best Value Approach (BVA) comes in. BVA has become a popular method in the procurement and project management
Vendor protests are one of the most common and time-consuming issues that organizations face during procurement processes. They can delay projects, increase costs, and even lead to legal disputes. These protests can last for months to years with so much wasted efforts.
In the realm of procurement, where businesses and organizations acquire goods and services to fuel their operations, transparency and ethics are paramount. Without these essential elements, procurement processes can become breeding grounds for corruption, favoritism, and inefficiency.
In today's interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords but essential components of successful business strategies. Public entities need to make sure that they are not using relationships to guide their decision by giving everyone in the community a
In the realm of procurement, where businesses and organizations acquire goods and services to fuel their operations, transparency and ethics are paramount. Without these essential elements, procurement processes can become breeding grounds for corruption, favoritism,
Procurement processes can be daunting, especially when it comes to selecting the best vendor or supplier for a project. With so many factors to consider, from cost to quality to reliability, decision-making can quickly become overwhelming. There can be endless amount of criteria that a selection member needs to rate a proposal
In the dynamic realm of project management, the quest for success involves navigating a myriad of challenges, with risk management standing as a pivotal aspect. Clients can’t mitigate the risk of a project without an expert vendor but don’t want the vendor to take advantage of them. It is
In the world of procurement and project management, the traditional method of selecting vendors often revolves around one key factor: cost. However, there's a more effective approach that's gaining traction for its ability to foster strong partnerships and drive successful outcomes— the Best Value
In the realm of procurement, where decisions can significantly impact an organization's bottom line or have a lasting impact on their community, finding ways to simplify processes while ensuring optimal outcomes is paramount. Procurement processes have always been long, tedious, and sometimes unnecessary. Automation and technology
In the realm of procurement, where contracts govern the relationships between buyers and vendors, traditional approaches often focus on rigid specifications and lowest costs. However, the Best Value Approach challenges this status quo, advocating for a paradigm shift towards prioritizing outcomes, expertise, and accountability.
On October 12, 2023, Dr. Dean presented at the Arizona State Capitol Chapter of NIGP’s 34th Annual Regional Conference and Vendor Expo!! It was a packed house, with 52 attendees showing up!! Members felt engaged, entertained, and highly informed as Dr. Dean engaged them throughout his entire presentation with the same energy
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is a global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation, and leadership. ASCM is focused on connecting with thought leaders from around the world on the most cutting-edge technology.
International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for facility management professionals. At the cutting edge of FM research and innovation, IFMA Fellows (distinguished members with great
Central Arizona Society for Healthcare Engineering (CASHE) is a membership organization dedicated to advancing the development of effective healthcare facilities management in healthcare institutions. CASHE members come together each month to network
How do you respond when a project isn’t going as planned? Large deviations lead to contract terminations and, in worst cases, litigation. But how do you respond when project deviations come from an unavoidable global crisis? In 2020, the COVID-19...
*This is a summary and analysis of the following publication. For full references and research details, please see original publication. Rivera, A., et.al., (2016). Identifying the Global Performance of the Construction Industry. Journal for the Advancement of Performance Information and...
Buyers are constantly faced with the challenge of balancing their objectives with a limited budget. There is the natural tendency to get the “best deal”. This is why the low bidder is so enticing. Even with horror story after horror story, it is hard for even the most seasoned buyer to resist the urge to gamble
The interview plays a key role in identifying an expert supplier. The questions you ask are important but the process and approach you have when interviewing will determine its success. In this article we will first identify the principle of expertise when conducting interviews
Prequalification is used in procurement and outsourcing to pre-screen vendors based on a set of criteria. The objective is to ensure the filtered list of vendors have the necessary capacity and capability to meet the buyer’s project requirement.
Today’s procurement tip is on how clients can rate million-dollar vendor proposals in less than 30 minutes. There are various procurement methods which use different submittals and rating criteria. In the end, each
The New York City (NYC) Department of Design and Construction are looking to build four new jails each with a budget of more than $1 billion. The city has decided to use the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) as the
Today’s procurement tip is on the dangerous practice of transferring risk. The idea that a buyer can transfer risk to a vendor has become very popular. Buyers love the idea that, no matter what, their project will be completed with...
Finding a high performing vendor for a project is the best thing a client can do to ensure their expectations are met with the fewest issues. Unfortunately, the number of expert vendors who have the ability to deliver high performing results, are very few. In the last 10 years, many of the experienced skilled workforce has
The Best Value Approach (BVA) is a new supply chain management approach that assists organizations in the delivery of services from procurement to closeout. It was developed by Dr. Dean Kashiwagi in 1991 at Arizona
Skanska has requested an extra $50 million [more than an 11% increase on a $430 million project] and an additional 245 days on its Pensacola Bay Bridge due to damage caused by Hurricane Sally in 2020. The damage to the bridge occurred
According to Construction Dive article, a Miami developer is suing John Moriarty & Associates for failure to complete construction of a 22-story luxury tower apartment and retail building on time.
Some buyers have resorted to hiring consultants instead. This has its own problems—you still run into the same issue of how you hire an expert consultant in a field you know nothing about. Consultants only
There are many methods proposed to write effective contracts. The approach is usually based on finding the perfect balance of pricing, incentives, distribution of risk and setting quality control measures. As contracting strategies have changed..
In an effort to combat poor performance an approach to contracting has been used labeled public private partnerships (P3). One of the main issues cited with P3 projects is the process of transferring risk, which contractors feel is disproportionate to the benefit.
The article analyzes the finding of a Mail Manager research with architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the US and UK. Based on the research results it was identified that: 63% of respondents reported having some form
It is important to realize that not all vendors are enthusiastic about collecting and posting performance metrics. Logic tells you that posting performance metrics will create transparency and will clearly identify how well a vendor performs.
Today’s procurement tip is a general leadership concept. It can be used when you have already pre-identified or awarded the project to one vendor and are now clarifying, negotiating, or planning their final proposal and contract. The tip is to let the vendor
The State’s proposed legislation is motivated by higher-than-expected costs on the Mount Rose I-83 interchange project. The situation is a microcosm of the construction industry’s discrepancy between the clients
This article is a part of a series of articles unravelling the secret to improving information and communication technology (ICT) project performance. Previous articles have already
Buyers are required to procure a wide range of services including IT, construction, marketing, travel, etc. As technology and techniques are continually improving, it has become increasingly more difficult—if not impossible
Project management (PM) is a fundamental component of delivering services. In 2010, the Project Management Institute identified that 99% of global senior executives identified the importance of the PM method
Today’s topic comes from an article from Construction Dive titled Balfour Beatty faces £4.4m claim over LiverGrosvenor, an international property group, is suing Balfour Beatty, one of the largest construction
How do you know a vendor or contractor is successful? How do you know a project or service is going well? What value is your project generating? Performance metrics were originally created...
A large organization was introduced to the Best Value Approach (BVA) in 2017. After reviewing the documentation and results of BVA, the client was interested in running a test-project using the BVA. The organization
Today’s procurement tip is on minimum standards. As the buyer defines their requirements, they are apt to set minimum standards. Minimum standards have become common practice in the industry as a means
Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) consisting of Flour, American Bridge, Traylor Bros and Granite Construction, has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Thruway Authority seeking $961 million for extra costs related
The information communications technology (ICT) industry has had perceived performance issues for years. Performance issues have been identified as early as 1969 when in a NATO software engineering conference
The information communications technology (ICT) industry has struggled with performance issues for years with failure to be completed on time and on..
One comment we often get from professionals is: “This process could save my organization lots of money, but I don’t have approval to run it.” Dr. Dean Kashiwagi, usually responds by asking them a question: “Do you need approval to use logic?”
Today’s procurement tip is on trust. Many people believe that trust is key to project success. Most managers believe that project functions (including communication, contracts....
Professionals become excited about the benefits of the approach. The results and documentation make it a no-brainer to use in their organization but there is one big question that remains “How can we implement it in our own organization?”.
In 2018, due to repeated claims of information communications technology (ICT) performance issues, Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) compiled and analyzed..
Organizations are always in need of services that they cannot perform themselves. The usual vehicle to obtain these services is a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Facility managers (FMs) can have many different titles but at its core FMs are responsible for making sure systems....
With over 28 years of research and development with the Best Value Approach, there have been a lot of lessons learned from the successful and failed projects.
Due to COVID-19, Dr. Dean Kashiwagi is offering all US based professionals the chance to receive FREE procurement
The current industry is based on a structure of technical professionals who manage, direct, and control the supply chain.
Everyone wants more value when purchasing a service—the highest quality for the lowest price possible. The big question is how do.....
Organizations are struggling to find effective project and risk management practices. The Best Value Approach (BVA) has.....
Despite the countless successes of the Best Value Approach, practitioners are finding it hard to implement and sustain the BVA in...
Despite the success of the approach, professionals have questioned why more organizations have not been able
In our last article, we talked about the true price of hiring expert vendors. It’s a common misconception to assume
The Best Value Conference once again becomes the premier meeting of 2021. The pandemic has moved all conferences to a virtual platform.
Through 28 years of research in the delivery of construction and other services, we have identified that project
Learn the latest developments on the Best Value Approach! Throughout the development of the Best Value Approach,
In our last article, we discussed why expert vendors are cheaper. When cutting costs, vendors can only change
A few years ago someone tried to get me to buy solar panels for our house in Arizona. One of my main filtering tools was to
A few weeks ago, I asked BVA visionaries and supporters to send me any questions that they had about the Best Value Approach.
Dr. Dean wants to hear from you! Starting this Fall, Dr. Dean and the Best Value team will be writing a weekly article about issues
Dr. Dean [author of the BVA] with Isaac Kashiwagi is visiting the Netherlands on April 1 – 5, 2019 to give the latest updates in the Best Value Approach (BVA). The last year has had exciting developments in the BVA. ...
People can be categorized in one or two ways – observant or non-observant. According to Dr. Dean Kashiwagi, it is non-observant people that cause risk and inefficiency in an organization by not looking at their surroundings to understand what they...
Dr. Dean and Jacob had a wonderful week in October visiting the Netherlands. An “A” certification day was spent with 5 BVA experts to update them on the latest developments of the BVA and have them certified by reviewing their...
We are very excited for the fall and 2019 BVA certification/education in Tempe AZ [Jan 15-19, 2019]. As always, the conference will bring a new book focused on the latest improvements. Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) PBSRG.com has been...
The Best Value Conference will be held from Jan 14-18th, 2019. Professionals from all over the world converge to experience a unique education from the best in the industry. The conference is the international headquarters for experts looking to cut...
The BVA research has been very active in the first quarter of 2018. Using the CIB W117 Journal of “The Advancement of Performance Information and Value” and posting it to the “Research Gate” open platform, the effort to get the...
Hosted by the City of Over the past 25 years, The Best Value Approach (BVA) has been tested on 2000+ projects worth 6.6B in services with a 98% success rate in 7 different countries and 33 states. Dr. Dean...
The 2018 Annual Best Value Conference was an incredible success with attendees from all over the world including Norway, Nigeria, Poland, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and 13 states in the United States. The global Best Value Approach (BVA)...
How can Facility Management get influence in the C-suite? At IFMA World Workplace 2017, ISS World Services had the great chance to talk with Dr. Dean Kashiwagi – the emeritus professor of Arizona State University and director of Kashiwagi Solution...
See and hear what most people don’t want you to hear. Hear it first hand or you won’t hear it. By the time you get it, it will be “fake news” and an inaccurate version. The conference answers the questions...
Founded in 1990 by Youness Baftechi, the Delaware Chapter of IFMA provides facility managers the opportunity to further their professional and personal development through education and networking in a welcoming environment. The chapter has approximately 100 members, including four elected...