Publications & Reports

Peer-reviewed journal articles, refereed conference papers, technical industry reports, and practitioner publications. Where available, items link to publisher pages.

40 Journal Articles
55 Conference Papers
27 Technical Reports

Refereed Journal Articles 40 published • 3 under review

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Bold = Ph.D. student at time of research/authoring • Underline = Master’s student at time of research/authoring

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  • [J40] Ogundare, T.I., Kassa, R., Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2024). “Differences in the Personality Factors of Specialty Field Leaders, Specialty Project Managers, and General Contractor Project Managers for Job-Role Transition in the US Construction Industry.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (ECAM).
  • [J39] Call, S. & Smithwick, J. (2024). “Senior Management Succession Challenges for U.S. Healthcare Facility Operations.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 7(1), 38–41. doi:10.22361/jfmer/181201
  • [J38] Karanja, P., Pilkington, S., Smithwick, J., & Mayo, G. (2024). “Improving Foundational Understanding regarding Facility Transition through a Survey Assessment of Industry Professionals involved in Commercial Building Decommissioning.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 7(1), 25–37. doi:10.22361/jfmer/175366
  • [J37] Kassa, R., Ogundare, I., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., & Sullivan, K. (2023). “Comparative Analysis of Human Traits and Tendencies: General vs. Specialty Contractor Project Managers.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 1–17. doi:10.1080/15578771.2023.2294197
  • [J36] Tymvios, N., Smithwick, J., & Behm, M. (2023). “Re-evaluating Falls through Skylights in the USA: Has Anything Changed?” Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. doi:10.1108/JEDT-07-2023-0308
  • [J35] Kassa, R., Ogundare, I., Lines, B., Smithwick, J.B., Kepple, N.J., & Sullivan, K.T. (2023). “Developing a Construct to Measure Contractor Project Manager Performance Competencies.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. doi:10.1108/ECAM-12-2022-1122
  • [J34] Kasana, D., Smithwick, J., Dodd, J., Cavalline, T.L., and Mayo, G. (2023). “Successful Change Management Strategies for Unforeseen Events: Facility Management and the Case of COVID-19.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering. doi:10.1061/JMENEA/MEENG-4870
  • [J33] Tymvios, N., Smithwick, J., and Mayo, G. (2022). “Addressing Facility Personnel Safety & Health During Building Operations, Maintenance & Repair Activities.” Professional Safety, 67(4), 24–29.
  • [J32] Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., Kasana, D., and Call, S. (2022). “The Current State of Benchmarking Use and Networks in Facilities Management.” Benchmarking: An International Journal. doi:10.1108/BIJ-10-2021-0609
  • [J31] Call, S., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2022). “Facility Engineering Staff Benchmarking for Workforce Modeling at Veterans Health Administration.” Facilities, 40(5), 353–364. doi:10.1108/F-08-2021-0070
  • [J30] Aldossari, K., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2021). “Employee Reactions to Adoption of Alternative Project Delivery Methods within the AEC Industry.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research. doi:10.1080/15578771.2021.2013997
  • [J29] Hillestad, D., Sullivan, K., Hurtado, K., Ayer, S., and Smithwick, J. (2021). “Analysis of Standardization and Guidelines for Facility Condition Assessments.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 5(2), 52–61. doi:10.22361/jfmer/151122
  • [J28] Call, S., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2021). “A Ratio Model for Benchmarking and Forecasting Hospital Facility Operating Expenses in Washington State.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 5(1), 22–27. doi:10.22361/145786
  • [J27] Hillestad, D., Sullivan, K., Hurtado, K., Ayer, S., and Smithwick, J. (2021). “Condition Assessments in the Facility Management Profession – A Literature Review.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 5(2), 62–73. doi:10.22361/jfmer/151123
  • [J26] Aldossari, K., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2021). “Alternative Project Delivery Method Adoption in the AEC Industry: An Organizational Change Perspective.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research. doi:10.1080/15578771.2021.2013997
  • [J25] Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2020). “Change Management Practices for Adopting New Technologies in the Design and Construction Industry.” Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 25(19), 325–341. doi:10.36680/j.itcon.2020.019
  • [J24] Aldossari, K., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2020). “Best Practices of Organizational Change for Adopting Alternative Project Delivery Methods in the AEC Industry.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(4), 1060–1082. doi:10.1108/ECAM-03-2020-0166
  • [J23] Kasana, D., Smithwick, J., Mayo, G., and Cavalline, T. (2019). “Enhanced Product Evaluation Tools for State Transportation Agencies to Overcome Commonly Faced Challenges.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 36(3). doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000756
  • [J22] Hurtado, H., Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., and Bown, M. (2019). “Evaluating the Impact of Facility Management Credentials.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 3(2), 44–53. doi:10.22361/2474-6630-3.2.44
  • [J21] Patil, G., Chen, D., Mayo, G., Smithwick, J., and Barclay, N. (2019). “Implementing BIM and Finite Element Analysis in a Structural Integrity Investigation of Curtain Walls.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 3(1), 27–37. doi:10.22361/jfmer/112193
  • [J20] Pesek, A., Smithwick, J., Saseendran, A., and Sullivan, K. (2019). “Information Asymmetry on Heavy/Civil Projects: Deficiencies Identification by Contractors and Owners.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 35(4). doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000694
  • [J19] Shalwani, A., Lines, B., and Smithwick, J. (2019). “Differentiation of Evaluation Criteria in Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk Procurements: An Empirical Comparison between Delivery Methods.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 35(5). doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000707 Editor’s Choice
  • [J18] Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., and Bown, M. (2018). “Competitive Benchmarking in FM Customer/Occupant Satisfaction Surveys.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 2(2), 35–44. doi:10.22361/jfmer/00067
  • [J17] Smithwick, J., Schleifer, T., Sawyer, J., and Sullivan, K. (2018). “Quantifying the Impact of the Great Recession on the AEC Industry – A Call to Reevaluate Home Office Overhead Costs.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 15(3), 198–215. doi:10.1080/15578771.2018.1473308
  • [J16] Call, S., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2018). “Employment Barriers into US Healthcare Facilities Management Industry for New FM Graduates.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 2(1), 19–25. doi:10.22361/jfmer/93922
  • [J15] Lines, B. and Smithwick, J. (2018). “Best Practices for Organizational Change Management within Electrical Contractors.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 15(2), 136–159. doi:10.1080/15578771.2018.1479723
  • [J14] Gajjar, D., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2018). “Improving Janitorial Contract Performance with Facility Management Performance Scorecards.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 2(1), 26–34. doi:10.22361/jfmer/94925
  • [J13] Call, S., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2018). “The US Healthcare Facilities Management Industry’s State of Hiring from FM Academic Programs.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 2(1), 19–25. doi:10.22361/jfmer/93922
  • [J12] Haverstic, T., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2017). “Impact of Solar Reflectance Attenuation and Roof Cleaning on a Cool Roof: Assessing Return on Investment for Facility Management.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 1(2), 72–85. doi:10.22361/jfmer/81613
  • [J11] Whitcraft, D., Sullivan, K., Saseendran, A., and Smithwick, J. (2017). “Case Study of Load Shifting Using Thermal Energy Ice Storage in Public Facilities.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 1(2), 67–71. doi:10.22361/jfmer/81612
  • [J10] Hurtado, K., Smithwick, J., Pesek, A. and Sullivan, K. (2017). “Public School Facility Underfunding: A New Tool to Maximize Construction Dollars and Improve Performance Outcomes.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 14(3), 218–231. doi:10.1080/15578771.2017.1316800
  • [J9] Shirey, W., Sullivan, K., Lines, B., and Smithwick, J. (2017). “Application of Lean Six Sigma to Improve Service in Healthcare Facilities Management: A Case Study.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 1(1), 9–18. doi:10.22361/jfmer/78724
  • [J8] Cluff, C., Stone, B., Sullivan, K. and Smithwick, J. (2017). “Nauvoo Illinois Historic Site: A Facilities Management Perspective.” Journal of Facility Management Education and Research, 1(1), 1–8. doi:10.22361/jfmer/78725
  • [J7] Perrenoud, A., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K. and Sullivan, K. (2015). “Project Risk Distribution during the Construction Phase of Small Building Projects.” ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)ME.1943-5479.0000417
  • [J6] Lines, B.C., Sullivan, K.T., Smithwick, J.B., and Mischung, J. (2015). “Overcoming Resistance to Change in Engineering and Construction: Change Management Factors for Owner Organizations.” International Journal of Project Management, 33(5), 1170–1179. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2015.01.008
  • [J5] Smithwick, J., Thurston, A., Hurtado, K., Kashiwagi, D., & Sullivan, K. (2014). “Student Engagement in the Facility Management Profession through Mentorship.” International Journal of Facility Management, 5(2), 1–11.
  • [J4] Lines, B., Perrenoud, A., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2014). “Implementing New Project Delivery Strategies: Development of a Web-Based Multimedia Tool.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 11(2), 140–160. doi:10.1080/15578771.2014.930541
  • [J3] Smithwick, J., Shultz, T., Sullivan, K., and Kashiwagi, D. (2013). “A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions and Effective Preplanning.” International Journal of Facility Management, 4(3), 16–27.
  • [J2] Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., and Kashiwagi, D. (2013). “Utilization of a Best Value Structure on a City’s Park Renewal and Upgrade Program.” Journal for the Advancement of Performance Information and Value, 5(1), 50–58.
  • [J1] Kashiwagi, D., Smithwick, J., Kashiwagi, J., and Sullivan, K. (2010). “Case Study of a Best Value Manufacturer.” Journal for the Advancement of Performance Information and Value, 2(1), 57–86.

Refereed Conference Papers 55

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  • [C55] Somuah, J., Kassa, R., Smithwick, J., Lines, B., & Sullivan, K. (2025). “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Facility Management Leadership.” Proc. 61st ASC International Conference, 725–733.
  • [C54] Shah, D., Rajavolu, S.V.R., Sullivan, K., Shah, K., Ummadisetti, H.K., Lines, B., Ogundare, I., Smithwick, J., & Ubi, N. (2024). “The Future of Construction Education: Integrating AI Tools in Cost Estimation Courses.” Proc. 60th ASC International Conference, 276–284. doi:10.29007/g69w
  • [C53] Ummadisetti, H.K., Sullivan, K., Lines, B., Maali, O., Smithwick, J., Ubi, N., & Kassa, R. (2024). “Facilitated Collaboration: Case Study of Multi-Level Workforce Collaboration on a Construction Project.” Proc. 60th ASC International Conference, 786–794. doi:10.29007/w7pj
  • [C52] Somuah, J., Kassa, R., Ubi, N., Shah, D., & Smithwick, J. (2024). “Comparing Personality Traits: Facility Managers and Procurement Professionals.” Proc. 60th ASC International Conference, 777–785. doi:10.29007/j1px
  • [C51] Sharma, V., Gajjar, D., Clark, S., Garg, J., Smithwick, J., and Dharmapalan, V. (2023). “Ponding and Blisters – Study of SPF Roofs.” Proc. 59th ASC International Conference, 704–713.
  • [C50] Ogundare, T., Kassa, R., Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2023). “Differences in the Human Dimensions of Specialty Field Leaders and GC Project Managers.” 130th ASEE Annual Conference. peer.asee.org/43175
  • [C49] Kassa, R., Perrin, M., Ogundare, T., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2023). “Measuring Team Effectiveness in Construction Projects.” 130th ASEE Annual Conference. strategy.asee.org/43580
  • [C48] Ogundare, T., Kassa, R., Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2023). “Skillsets of Top-Performing Specialty Field Leaders.” 130th ASEE Annual Conference. peer.asee.org/44226
  • [C47] Tymvios, N., Gambatese, J., and Smithwick, J. (2023). “Identifying the Static and Dynamic Nature of Course Content: Focus on Construction.” 130th ASEE Annual Conference.
  • [C46] Tymvios, N. and Smithwick, J. (2023). “Addressing University Facility Personnel Safety Concerns during O&M Activities.” CIB W099W123 Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction, Porto, Portugal.
  • [C45] Maali, O., Lines, B., Shalwani, A., Smithwick, J., & Sullivan, K. (2022). “Distinguishing Human Factors of Top-Performing Project Managers in the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Trades.” Proc. 58th ASC International Conference, 104–112. Best Paper
  • [C44] Smithwick, J. and Stroder, D. (2022). “Organizational Change Considerations for Implementation of Performance-Based Logistics Contracts.” Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, 226–238.
  • [C43] Kassa, R., Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2022). “Assessment of the Relationship between Ethical Decision-Making and Human Dimensions of Construction Students.” Proc. 58th ASC International Conference, 596–604.
  • [C42] Hillestad, H., Sullivan, K., Hurtado, K., Ayer, S., and Smithwick, J. (2022). “Project Delivery Method for Facility Condition Assessments.” Proc. 58th ASC International Conference, 326–334.
  • [C41] Maali, O., Lines, B., Shalwani, A., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2022). “Differences between Job Roles in the Specialty Trades: A Human Factors Approach.” Proc. 58th ASC International Conference, 139–147.
  • [C40] Kasana, D., Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., Shalwani, A., & Lines, B. (2022). “A Quantitative Assessment of Change Adoption Success within the FM Industry.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 993–1001.
  • [C39] Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., Call, S., and Kasana, D. (2021). “Modeling of Healthcare Facility Maintenance Staff Using Publicly Reported Hospital Metrics.” Proc. 57th ASC International Conference, 108–116.
  • [C38] Shalwani, A., Maali, O., Lines, B., Kasana, D., and Smithwick, J. (2021). “Management Practices that Lead to Successful Change Initiatives in the AEC Industry.” Proc. 57th ASC International Conference, 82–90.
  • [C37] Shalwani, A., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Dodd, J., & Kasana, D. (2020). “An Empirical Analysis of Sources of Cost and Schedule Growth for Facilities Projects.” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482889.078
  • [C36] Kasana, D., Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., Shalwani, A., & Lines, B. (2020). “A Comparative Case Study to Evaluate the Impact of Formal Pre-planning on Risk Management.” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482889.136
  • [C35] Tymvios, N., Mayo, G., and Smithwick, J. (2020). “Safety in Facility Management: The Project Is Closed Out, Now What?” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482872.001
  • [C34] Delvinne, H.H., Hurtado, K., Smithwick, J., Lines, B., & Sullivan, K. (2020). “Construction Workforce Challenges and Solutions: A National Study of the Roofing Sector.” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482872.057
  • [C33] Cheah, E.L., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., & Sullivan, K. (2020). “Top-Performing Project Managers in Electrical Contractors: Personality and Aptitude Characteristics.” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482889.025
  • [C32] Maali, O., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., & Sullivan, K. (2020). “Best Practices of Organizational Change Management for Adopting New Technologies.” ASCE Construction Research Congress. doi:10.1061/9780784482889.038
  • [C31] Dodd, J., Smithwick, J., Bown, M., and Kasana, D. (2019). “Benchmarking Facility Size, Type of Space, and Maintenance Costs/RSF.” Proc. 55th ASC International Conference, 305–313.
  • [C30] Delvinne, H.H., Hurtado, K., Saseendran, A., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2019). “Impacts of Project Scope on Solicitation Performance: A Cross-Disciplinary Study.” Proc. 55th ASC International Conference, 603–610.
  • [C29] Shalwani, A., Lines, B., Kasana, D., Dodd, J., and Smithwick, J. (2019). “Effect of Risk Prolongation on Cost and Schedule of a Project.” Proc. 55th ASC International Conference, 571–577.
  • [C28] Smithwick, J. and Dodd, J. (2018). “Developing an Effective Scope of Work (SOW).” Proc. ACM SIGUCCS Annual Conference, 77–80. doi:10.1145/3235715.3235723
  • [C27] Shalwani, A., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2018). “Relationship of CEM Student Performance with Personality Traits: HEXACO and Emotional Intelligence.” Proc. 54th ASC International Conference, 273–280.
  • [C26] Carter, M., Gehrig, B., and Smithwick, J. (2018). “Collaborative Learning Methods in Construction Management Education.” Proc. 54th ASC International Conference.
  • [C25] Hurtado, K., Savicky, J., Sullivan, K., Smithwick, J., and Gajjar, D. (2018). “Construction Portfolio Management Model for Institutions.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 168–177.
  • [C24] Lines, B., Shalwani, A., and Smithwick, J. (2018). “Effectiveness of Qualifications-Based Selection Criteria in DB and CMAR Procurements.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 137–147.
  • [C23] Hurtado, K., Saseendran, A., Sullivan, K., Smithwick, J., Lines, B., and Stone, B. (2018). “Team Selection Mechanics: Qualifications, Availability, and the Human Element.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 158–164.
  • [C22] Smithwick, J., Dodd, J., and Hurtado, K. (2017). “Snapshot Benchmarking in the Operation and Maintenance of Constructed Facilities.” Proc. 53rd ASC International Conference.
  • [C21] Smithwick, J., Lines, B., Sawyer, J., and Sullivan, K. (2017). “An Analysis of Construction Overhead Expenses During the ‘Great Recession.’” Proc. 53rd ASC International Conference.
  • [C20] Hurtado, K., Perrenoud, A., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2017). “Linking Contractor Planning and Risk Prediction to Project Performance.” Proc. 53rd ASC International Conference. Best Paper – 2nd Place
  • [C19] Hurtado, K., Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., and Savicky, J. (2016). “Design and Implementation of a Practice-Based Course in Contracting and Project Management.” 123rd ASEE Annual Conference. doi:10.18260/p.26671
  • [C18] Pesek, A., Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., and Sullivan, K. (2016). “Utilization of Value and Risk Assessments in Transportation Procurement.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 448–465.
  • [C17] Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., Perrenoud, A., and Sullivan, K. (2016). “The Effect of Pre-planning on Public Works Projects: A Policy Perspective.” Proc. 52nd ASC International Conference.
  • [C16] Hurtado, K., Smithwick, J., Pesek, A., and Sullivan, K. (2016). “Charting Contractor Performance in Public School Construction: A Longitudinal Case Study.” Proc. 52nd ASC International Conference. Best Paper
  • [C15] Smithwick, J., Hurtado, K., Thurston, A., and Sullivan, K. (2015). “Mentorship: Sustaining Knowledge in the FM Profession.” 122nd ASEE Annual Conference. doi:10.18260/p.24485
  • [C14] Mischung, J., Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., and Perrenoud, A. (2015). “Using Skills-Based Emotional Intelligence Training to Improve Team Performance.” 122nd ASEE Annual Conference. doi:10.18260/p.25017
  • [C13] Gajjar, D., Kashiwagi, D., Sullivan, K., Smithwick, J. (2015). “Application of PDRI and Best Value to a SPF Roofing Project.” 2015 Project Management Symposium.
  • [C12] Smithwick, J., Lines, B., Barlish, K., Gajjar, D., Sullivan, K. (2015). “Value-based Approach to IT Networked Services Delivery: A Case Study.” 2015 Project Management Symposium.
  • [C11] Smithwick, J., Gajjar, D., Perrenoud, A., Sullivan, K., Kashiwagi, D. (2015). “Project Preplanning Best Practices for Educational Facilities: A Case Study.” 2015 Project Management Symposium.
  • [C10] Smithwick, J., Lines, B., Mischung, J., Sullivan, K., and Kashiwagi, D. (2015). “Minimizing Construction Project Schedule Delays through Risk Management and Performance Information.” Proc. 51st ASC International Conference.
  • [C9] Mischung, J., Perrenoud, A., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2015). “A Review of Emotional Intelligence and Considerations for EI’s Use in Construction Management Programs.” Proc. 51st ASC International Conference.
  • [C8] Sawyer, J., Lines, B., Perrenoud, A., Smithwick, J., and Sullivan, K. (2015). “Qualifications Based Selection: Evaluation Criteria That Best Differentiate Contractor Qualifications.” Proc. 51st ASC International Conference.
  • [C7] Gajjar, D., Kashiwagi, D., Sullivan, K., Kashiwagi, J., and Smithwick, J. (2015). “Performance Measurement System for Maintenance of SPF Roofing System: A 4 Year Case Study.” Proc. 51st ASC International Conference.
  • [C6] Lines, B., Sullivan, K., and Smithwick, J. (2014). “An Action Research Approach to Implementation of Alternative Project Delivery Methods.” ASCE Construction Research Congress, 2084–2095.
  • [C5] Smithwick, J., Mischung, J., and Sullivan, K. (2014). “Impact of Estimating Software on Student Performance for Simple Quantity Takeoff Calculations.” Proc. 50th ASC International Conference.
  • [C4] Kashiwagi, D., Gajjar, D., Smithwick, J., and Kashiwagi, J. (2013). “Implementation of a Real-Time Information System for a Roofing Manufacturer.” New Developments in Structural Engineering and Construction, Honolulu, HI.
  • [C3] Smithwick, J. and Sullivan, K. (2013). “Application of a Risk Management Structure to Minimize Schedule Deviations Under a Commodities Contract.” Proc. 49th ASC International Conference.
  • [C2] Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K. and Stone, B. (2012). “Risk Management Structure for Value-Based Commodity Contracts.” RICS International Research Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • [C1] Smithwick, J. and Kashiwagi, D. (2012). “Best Value System Documents Performance of City’s Public Works Department Projects.” RICS International Research Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Technical Industry Reports 27

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  • [T28] Smithwick, J., Somuah, J., Kassa, R., Lines, B., & Sullivan, K. (2025). Blueprints of Behavior: How Top Facility Managers Lead, Collaborate and Innovate. IFMA.
  • [T27] Lines, B., Ogundare, I., Smithwick, J., Kassa, R., & Sullivan, K. (2025). Value of Early Facility Manager Involvement in Capital Projects. IFMA. ISBN: 978-1-938780-04-2.
  • [T26] Lines, B., Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., Hurtado, K., Savicky, J., Sawyer, J., Turner, K.A., & Baxter, K. (2025). Practices for Transportation Agency Procurement and Management of Advanced Technologies. NCHRP Project 23-19. TRB link
  • [T25] Smithwick, J., Somuah, J., Kassa, R., Lines, B., & Sullivan, K. (2024). Personalities of Facility Managers: The People Behind the Facilities. IFMA. ISBN: 978-1-883176-73-0.
  • [T24] Smithwick, J., Somuah, J., & Chaibe, W. (2024). Global Trends in Facility Management. IFMA. ISBN: 978-1-883176-72-3.
  • [T23] Kassa, R., Lines, B., Smithwick, J., & Sullivan, K. (2024). Supplier Diversity in State and Local Agencies. NASPO. PDF
  • [T22] Call, S. and Smithwick, J. (2024). North American Medical Center Facility Support Services Benchmarking Report. IFMA. ISBN: 978-1-883176-53-2.
  • [T21] Smithwick, J. and Ubi, N. (2023). Africa Operations and Maintenance Benchmarking Report. IFMA.
  • [T20] Smithwick, J. and Ubi, N. (2023). Salary and Compensation Report: Poland. IFMA.
  • [T19] Lines, B. and Smithwick, J. (2023). The Facility Manager’s Guide to Procuring Technology. IFMA.
  • [T18] Call, S. and Smithwick, J. (2023). Succession Planning in Facility Management: Pilot Study and a Roadmap for the Future. IFMA.
  • [T17] Smithwick, J. and Rathod, B. (2023). Middle East Operations and Maintenance Benchmarking Report. IFMA.
  • [T16] Smithwick, J., Sawyer, J., and Sullivan, K. (2022). Idaho Qualified Products List System Needs Study. Idaho Transportation Department.
  • [T15] Smithwick, J. and Kasana, D. (2022). Asia Operations and Maintenance Benchmarking Report. IFMA.
  • [T14] Smithwick, J. and Call, S. (2021). Global Salary and Compensation Report. IFMA.
  • [T13] Maali, O., Lines, B., and Smithwick, J. (2021). Human Dimensions Assessment of Top-Performing Personnel within Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors. SMACNA New Horizons Foundation.
  • [T12] Smithwick, J. and Dodd, J. (2020). North America O&M Healthcare Benchmark Report 2020. IFMA.
  • [T11] Smithwick, J. and Dodd, J. (2020). Benchmarking Operating Costs Throughout Time: O&M Index 2020. IFMA.
  • [T10] Smithwick, J. and Kasana, D. (2020). Space Planning Benchmark Report 2020. IFMA.
  • [T9] Smithwick, J. and Lines, B. (2019). Tools for the Hiring, Promotion, and Talent Development of Sheet Metal and Mechanical Contractor Personnel. New Horizons Foundation.
  • [T8] Smithwick, J. and Lines, B. (2019). Personality & Aptitude Assessment of Top-Performing Electrical Contractor Project Managers. ELECTRI International.
  • [T7] Smithwick, J. and Dodd, J. (2019). Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks: A Qualitative Analysis of Facility Practices. IFMA.
  • [T6] Smithwick, J., Mayo, G., and Kasana, D. (2019). Product Evaluation Tracking Tools and Product Categories. NCDOT. FHWA/NC/2018-08.
  • [T5] Roper, K., Duval, S., and Smithwick, J. (2019). Best Practice and Knowledge Transfer in Facility Management: A Pilot Study. IFMA.
  • [T4] Mayo, G., Smithwick, J., and Gooljar, R. (2019). Freight Planning Tool for Ferry Division. NCDOT. FHWA/NC/2019-10.
  • [T3] Smithwick, J. (2018). Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks Report (No. 101-18-2016). IFMA.
  • [T2] Hildreth, J., Smithwick, J., and Freeland, C. (2018). Preventive Maintenance Criteria Validation. NCDOT. Report 2017-05.
  • [T1] Lines, B. and Smithwick, J. (2018). Organizational Change Adoption: Best Practices for Electrical Contractors. ELECTRI International.

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  • [M3] “Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building a Relationship with AI.” (2024). IFMA. ifma.foleon.com Contributor for the “AI Knowledge & Training” section.
  • [M2] Smithwick, J., Sullivan, K., & Ubi, N. (2024). “AI in FM: The Stakeholder’s Perspective.” Facility Management Journal, 34(3), 13–17.
  • [M1] Rocha, N. & Smithwick, J. (2024). “Evolving with Excellence: Comprehensive Updates in IFMA’s Benchmarks & Targeted Training.” Facility Management Journal, 34(1), 102–105.

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