Jake Smithwick
Number Of Publications
27 articles
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) in Facility Management: Roof Inspections, Safety and More
Drones or UAVs are gaining significant traction in construction and more recently, facility management. Drones can be used to conduct inspections of […]
Developing an Effective Statement of Work (SOW) for Operations Service Contracts
This webinar will identify the (surprisingly simple!) elements of an effective SOW. Templates for developing SOWs will be provided, along with discussion […]
Engaging with Academia and Institutions of Higher Learning
While the traditional academic approach tends to focus on theory, many FM academic researchers use a rapid prototyping, applied approach to solving […]
Succession Planning and Knowledge Management: Tackle What Seems Like an Uphill Battle
It has already started for some organizations and is expected to reach a fevered pitch in the next 5-7 years. As many […]
Move Your RFP from a C to an A+! Five Things You Can do Today
The RFPs (Requests for Proposal) we use today are often borrowed from our friends or found on the IFMA Engage website. These […]
A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions
Analysis of the Best Value Business Model (BVM) as a tool to align organizational culture differences, providing a structured planning and meeting […]
Student Engagement in the FM Profession Through Mentorship
This paper presents a brief literature review regarding the need to increase FM education, a detailed description of an IFMA chapter mentorship […]