This document outlines the scientific method applied to facilities planning and management. It discusses how the typical approach has become unbalanced and results-oriented, with less emphasis on planning. The scientific method of plan-do-check-act is presented as a better model, with planning at the core. Key steps in the planning process are then outlined, including gathering facts, due diligence, approvals, and optimization to meet business needs rather than just completing pieces.

1. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD – APPLIED TO FACILITIES Using the scientific method, we learn what is unknown but knowable faster D P Do Plan Check Act C A

2. THINGS HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF BALANCE We’ve been conditioned to DO and ACT (Results Oriented) D Do Act Check P Plan A C

3. PLANNING is at the CORE ACT Approvals Construction/Reno PLAN Grasping the Facts CHECK Due Diligence Design Develop Ability to Influence the Outcome Increasing Consequences and Investment DO Real Estate Search

4. Grasping the Facts -from the Toyota Production System BACKGROUND “Data is important, but I place more emphasis on the facts.” “We believe that by engaging the company in problem solving, we can solve the problems of the company.” FOLLOW-UP LEARNING CURRENT CONDITIONS GOALS AND TARGETS PLAN COUNTERMEAS-URES PROBLEM ANALYSIS .

5. TIMELINE GRASP FACTS REAL ESTATE DUE DILIGENCE, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS, DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, TURN-OVER Text IS THE BUSINESS CASE BEING MET? – OPTIMIZE THE PROJECT, NOT THE PIECES

7. Process, Equip., Utility Needs

8. Commissioning and Qualification

9. Zoning Analysis (Establish the Use)

10. Block Level Diagram

11. Prelim. Cost and Schedule

12. Other: Operating Costs, Sustainability, Expansion, Exit, Virtual, TeamingP D PLAN DO C A CHECK ACT Only when you know the problem/opportunity can you create a risk averse solution.

14. Comparative Analysis of Short List

15. Incentives

16. Energy Review/Model

17. Life Cycle Costs AnalysisDO PLAN A C ACT CHECK Comparative scorecard leads to early ID of constraints, and sets the stage for aggressive allowances

19. Local, State, Federal

20. Incentives

21. Allowances

22. Design DevelopmentDO PLAN C A CHECK ACT Dacon increased building footprint by 10% andlowered site development costs by $500,000for a Fortune 500 medical device company.

24. Construction Documents

25. Purchasing

26. Construction

27. Turn-OverDO PLAN A C ACT CHECK Using this process, J & J and Dacon has reduced project cost by 20% from corporate norms.

28. P D THANK YOU A C NICK MASCI Dacon Corporation 508-651-3600 nmasci@dacon1.com www.dacon1.com