Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc.

06/16/2026

Disasters happen — but do we learn from them? The problems in big construction projects aren’t new; they all stem from the same flawed mindset. Watch the video to spot the warning signs!

The Grenfell Tower fire was a construction disaster, but what went ...

06/11/2026

Hiring experts can be tough — watch this before you hire anyone. It’s a simple, sure-fire way to spot experts!

If you want to know how to hire the best candidate for a the job, you have to know how to find experts.An expert can preplan. Experts can predict and mitigat...

06/09/2026

Knutson has long embraced a best‑value approach, fine‑tuning their operations to deliver top-quality results at the lowest possible cost. Check out their Kellogg Middle School indoor air quality case study:

Knutson partnered with Rochester Public Schools to deliver vital indoor air quality improvements and building system upgrades at Kellogg Middle School during the summers of 2024 and 2025. The $41.8 million project featured a full replacement of outdated mechanical and electrical systems, a complete....

06/04/2026

While tech keeps racing ahead, procurement has stayed largely the same and still faces the same persistent challenges. Watch this video to see why many procurement professionals struggle to educate vendors effectively.

06/02/2026

It doesn't matter what you are trying to procure of project manage. It matters how you are doing it and if you are getting the best value! See how United Airlines were able to get the best value.

Date of Work: 1996-1998 Background: The United Airlines (UAL) San Francisco Maintenance Center is responsible for performing many high-risk functions 365 days a year.  The facility department is faced with the difficulty of maintaining approximately 5 million square feet of...

05/28/2026

Experts are rare these days but why? Because true experts can anticipate the future and spot patterns others miss. That foresight alone makes them extremely valuable in any organization.

05/26/2026

Great leaders avoid decision making because it brings risk! Great leaders learn how to create a structure so there is no need to make a decision.

Decision making is a bad thing. Effective leaders and managers never make decisions.When you make a decision, it means you're missing information. Decision m...

05/21/2026

As AI advances, many people fear it will replace jobs. Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi breaks down why Best Value Experts don't need to worry about AI taking their roles.

05/19/2026

Pause and reassess how you’re procuring. With 30+ years of research behind us, we’ve cut out the clutter and made the process straightforward.

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 mem...