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Public facilities built during the period of rapid economic growth from 1955 to 1973 have now exceeded 50 years in age, and measures to address their deterioration are urgently needed. Furthermore, the diversification of work styles triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the intensifying competition for talent due to labor shortages have made the redevelopment of comfortable working environments an immediate challenge. There are various issues in Corporate Real Estate (CRE), such as the need for "planned measures against aging," the necessity to "consider creating facilities that attract people and companies," and the fact that "this requires significant investment." For more details, please refer to the articles below or the YouTube video. (Detail article) https://info.b-platform.biz/blog/case19 (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0u8biC74U

• Municipal services and business location

On April 24, 2024, the expert group "Population Strategy Council" from the economic community released the "Sustainability Analysis Report for Local Governments in Reiwa Year 6." It mentions that over 40% of municipalities nationwide, totaling 744, are experiencing severe population decline, with the possibility of extinction in the future. What measures can be taken to transition from cities at risk of extinction to sustainable towns? For more details, please refer to the articles below or the YouTube video. (Detail Article) https://info.b-platform.biz/blog/case18 (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0u8biC74U

• Municipal services and business location

Is your comprehensive management plan for public facilities and individual facility plans still just sitting there after being created? Are you facing issues such as the person in charge having transferred, discrepancies from the time of planning, or an inability to establish a unified awareness and system across the entire organization? Transition from individual information management to centralized management across the organization. Leave it to 'b-platform for Public Facility Management' to significantly reduce your workload.

• Municipal services and business location

We have started a collaboration between the information management system "b-platform," which centralizes information about the Yamashita PMC facilities and transforms it into intellectual property, and Ricoh's "RICOH360" platform business. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to achieve efficiency and productivity improvements in the field of building and facility information management using 360-degree images, with the goal of providing better customer service. For specific developments and initiatives, please visit the following site: https://info.b-platform.biz/newsitem/20250529

• Internal Control and Operational Management
• Production Management System
• Corporate information portal/groupware

It is said that 80% of the life cycle cost of a building occurs after its completion. It goes without saying that new construction incurs significant expenses, but the costs associated with operation and maintenance after completion are also surprisingly high. The initial costs, such as construction and design fees, account for only a small portion of the life cycle costs. The running costs that arise as long as the building is owned are said to be five to six times greater. *For more details, please refer to the related links.*

• Internal Control and Operational Management

At our company, we view facilities not just as physical production assets but as "management resources to maximize corporate value," and we provide various support during the operational phase of the facilities. When comparing options such as demolition, new construction (rebuilding), renovation, and repair, we may conduct a so-called feasibility study to assist our clients in making decisions. This involves visualizing the challenges necessary to meet the goals and requirements in the early stages of the project, investigating and examining their feasibility and numerous uncertainties, and establishing the future direction of the facility. Specifically... *For more details, please refer to the related link.*

• Storage Backup

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) is often viewed merely as "fixed assets that continue to incur maintenance costs," which tends to position it as just one element of the management burden. However, by consistently linking CRE to management and strategizing around it, the situation can change dramatically. From disposal to proactive reinvestment, CRE can be approached in a more agile manner. By doing so, the strategy for CRE directly connects to the overall management strategy. *For more details, please refer to the related links.*

• Internal Control and Operational Management
• Integrated operation management

Facility management is defined as "the management activity in which companies and organizations comprehensively plan, manage, and utilize facilities and their environments for organizational activities." Managers raise funds from investors and convert them into assets that generate value, such as people, goods, and information, and strive to generate profits using these resources. In this context, various companies convert significant amounts of capital into facilities and buildings to produce goods, rent out spaces like offices, and operate hotels, hospitals, logistics facilities, and commercial establishments. The same applies to national and local governments... *For more details, please refer to the related links.

• Document and Data Management
• Integrated operation management

We will introduce a case where a virtual reproduction of the building's interior was created based on 360-degree photos, and the 'b-platform' was implemented for centralized management of information related to the facility! At Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd., this system was introduced to accurately grasp issues occurring at each location. A mechanism was established to easily share information on 360-degree photos. At Sotetsu Urban Create Co., Ltd., efforts were made to promote the "remote work" of tasks that can be handled without going on-site, aiming to reduce time and travel costs as well as alleviate employee burdens. 【Challenges and Objectives】 ■ Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd. - We want employees working on-site to be able to report issues with buildings, facilities, and equipment accurately and easily without worry. ■ Sotetsu Urban Create Co., Ltd. - We want to eliminate the dependency on specific personnel assigned to each building. - We want to reduce opportunities for on-site checks and cut labor costs. - We want to link various information about owned properties, from asset lists to budget management, through integration with the kintone app. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Other operation management software

We would like to introduce a case study of Sōtetsu Urban Creates Co., Ltd., which has adopted the facility management system "b-platform." Sōtetsu Urban Creates is engaged in comprehensive development of commercial facilities, offices, public facilities, and residential areas, primarily around Yokohama Station and along the Sōtetsu Line, promoting the creation of attractive urban spaces. They manage approximately 100 buildings and oversee the planning, ordering, and execution of maintenance and repair work based on the life cycle cost (LCC) of the buildings. They are working to eliminate the need for "If you want to know about that building, just ask that person" and to achieve the "remote management" of operations that can be handled without going on-site. They are also focusing on centralized management of all information related to their properties, such as asset management and budget management, through integration with kintone. *For more details, please refer to the related link.

• Integrated operation management

We would like to introduce a case study of Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd., which has adopted the facility management system "b-platform." As the scale of their business expands and the number of locations increases, they utilize "b-platform" as a system to maintain and improve facility environments and to ensure that maintenance is not neglected, achieving timely repairs. This has led to the efficiency of facility management operations, preserving the value of their assets. *For more details, please refer to the related link.

• Other operation management software

A new pricing plan that allows for flexible combinations based on the size and purpose of facilities has been introduced for the information management system 'b-platform,' which centrally manages information related to buildings and facilities and transforms it into intellectual property! A "New Pricing Plan Release Commemorative Campaign" will also start simultaneously, offering customers who apply by December 25, 2024, three months of free usage fees for each plan. Application Period: September 24, 2024 – December 25, 2024 Application Benefit: The usage fees for the contracted plan will be free for three months from the start of use. * This campaign is applicable to new customers who sign a contract. * If the application is completed, the campaign will apply even if the start date is after the application period. For more details on the new pricing plan, please visit the following site: https://info.b-platform.biz/

• Integrated operation management

Facility managers often express concerns regarding facility strategy, such as "Since this is not my area of expertise, I don't know what to consider or how to make judgments," "I can't consult anyone other than those with construction experience because I can't manage the drawings," and "It's difficult for us to define investment requirements. I have doubts, but I have no choice but to trust the proposals from the contractors." First, the point to confirm is what process is followed to implement the investment plans for each facility. *For more details, please see the related link.*

• Other information systems

People regularly undergo health check-ups to understand their health status and prevent illnesses in advance. Additionally, if they become ill or injured, they receive treatment from specialists. Isn't facility construction similar to people? "Correctly assess the current state of facility construction, and plan and execute investment strategies in anticipation of foreseeable events (such as malfunctions or mismatches with needs)." It is necessary to care for not only the hard aspects of the architecture itself but also the soft aspects of operation and management. *For more details, please see the related links.

• Technical and Reference Books

The vision for realizing facility operations that view corporate real estate (CRE) as a "source of value" begins with aligning the gears of the "three operations" of business management, asset management, and facility management. To achieve this, an approach of "problem-solving through setting" that organizes issues based on the gap from the future vision of management is essential. *For more details, please refer to the related link.

• Technical and Reference Books

Recently, the trend of real estate securitization has progressed, and multiple investors, including those from overseas, own numerous properties, not just specific corporations. Since specific corporations are assumed to hold properties for a certain period, they have managed the profitability of their holdings based on the "difference in income and expenditure from the previous year" using the P/L (profit and loss statement). However, for investors, real estate is part of all their held assets, including stocks, so it is managed by "comparing profitability with other held assets." Generally, ROA (Return on Assets) is used as an indicator of the overall profitability of held real estate, making it important to enhance ROA to the level of returns on other held assets. *For more details, please refer to the related links.*

• Integrated operation management

The lifespan of facilities spanning several decades. In addition to the aging of facilities, social deterioration is also progressing, and the time will inevitably come to reassess facility management. Yamashita PMC, which faces various concerns regarding facilities, from facility strategy to design and construction management, as well as post-operation management support, will introduce a series of topics regarding inquiries and solutions related to facility operation and management tasks. *For more details, please refer to the related links.

• others

"Productivity" and "cost." These are keywords that always exist in facility management operations. However, with changes in the business environment, it is common for those involved in facility operation and management to hurriedly start reviewing facility management costs, utility expenses, inspection outsourcing fees, and so on. This is likely a familiar scene for many. However, for true improvement, we should not focus solely on the facilities themselves. Before reducing costs, it is necessary to consider the original purpose of facility management. Facilities are places where businesses operate and shape the business environment. It becomes clear that the true objective is to improve the business environment (production bases, workspaces, thermal environments, seismic performance, disaster prevention performance, etc.). *For more, please see the related link.

• others

The current situation in the facility management and operations department is that it is busy and difficult to secure personnel. Therefore, this time, we will introduce practical methods for implementing work style reforms to enhance employee engagement. "We're not seeing results from work style reforms," "We're not attracting good talent even when we recruit," and "I don't even know where to start." To solve these issues, it is necessary to shift from "time-based work style reforms" to "engagement-based work style reforms." The term "work-life balance" has now become widely accepted, but the phrase "work as life" has also become more common. These two phrases indicate that perspectives on work vary from person to person. *For more details, please refer to the related link.

• others

A facility is a place where a business operates and shapes the business environment. We will introduce key points for setting challenges from a comprehensive perspective of the future vision of management and the facility sector, aiming for business activities (i.e., profit generation). *For more details, please see the related link.

• others

The "b-platform" is a solution that recreates the interiors of offices, buildings, and management facilities in the cloud, allowing users to link documents and files in a way that feels like pinning them to a real space. Users can walk through actual spaces and view facilities in 360 degrees using street view, achieving facility management with a sense of presence that aligns with the current state of the building. It can be accessed freely from the office, during on-site inspections of management facilities, or from a remote environment. 【Features】 ■ Centralized management of facility-related information ■ Can be implemented without the burden of infrastructure renovations or high initial costs ■ Intuitive operation with no learning costs ■ 360° view ■ Excellent customization capabilities *Integration with kintone ■ A growing portal 【Benefits】 ■ Significantly reduces labor costs required for facility management ■ Compresses travel and time costs associated with on-site surveys ■ Eliminates the risk of personnel dependency due to transfers or resignations 【Applicable for various facility uses】 Used and implemented in various companies and facilities across industries, including manufacturing, distribution, public facilities, and educational institutions. *Support services for promoting and implementing DX (Digital Transformation) are also available.

• Document and Data Management