Anthony E Sparkling, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, CGP, NSF Fellow

Assistant Professor

asparkli@purdue.edu

765-496-6334

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sparkling-ph-d-b0362832/

DUDL 4576

School of Construction Management Technology
Dudley Hall, 363 N. Grant Street

Office Hours:

Mondays between 9:30 -10:30 AM or by appointment

Anthony Sparkling is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management Technology (CMT) at Purdue University where he teaches courses in mechanical and electrical systems, electrical estimating, and electrical construction. His research interests include organizational processes and practices, knowledge management systems, workforce development, and construction education. He has a growing research interest in the skilled trades and technical workforce shortages in the United States.

Before joining the CMT department at Purdue, Anthony worked in the construction industry for over twenty years. He started as a journeyman electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers quickly ascending to the role of Project Foreman and Superintendent. As an electrician, he was tasked with supervising complex building automation and control system installations, scheduling, coordination, procurement, and estimating for projects across many building sectors including industrial, commercial, K-12, and higher education. Then, he moved into Project Management working for a mid-size General Contractor/Construction Management Company based in Lansing, Michigan. In this capacity, he managed projects ranging in size from $4 million to over $115 million and was responsible for overall project execution including budget and cost controls, procurement, safety, scheduling, quality, and client satisfaction.

Anthony received both his Ph.D. in Planning, Design and Construction and his master's degree (M.S.) in Construction Management from Michigan State University. He received his bachelor's degree (B.S.) from Eastern Michigan University and also holds a master's electrical license in the State of Michigan. Anthony is a Fulbright Specialist Program Award recipient, a committee member of the Transportation Research Board - Standing Committee on Project Delivery Methods, a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, and Ronald E. McNair Scholar. He can be contacted at asparkli@purdue.edu.

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Master of Science in Construction Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Certifications:

EVITP Certification
Master Electrical License - State of Michigan
Arc Flash and Shock Hazard PPE Awareness Training (NFPA 70E) - Facility Results
Data Center Certified Associate - Schneider Electric
Certified Green Professional - National Association of Home Builders
LEED AP BD+C - Green Building Certification Institute
30-Hour OSHA - Great Lakes Regional OTI Education Center - EMU

Fulbright Specialist Roster (2023-2026), US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning.
Faculty Equity, Inclusion, and Advocacy Award for 2023, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute.
Outstanding Reviewer for the Year (2022), American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) / Journal of Management in Engineering
Outstanding Reviewer for the Year (2021), American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) / Journal of Management in Engineering
John P. Lisack Early-Career Engagement Award (2021), Purdue University Polytechnic Institute
Outstanding Reviewer for the Year (2020), American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) / Journal of Management in Engineering
Russ Alessi Early Career Award (2019), ELECTRI International

Journal Publications (Refereed):

Li, H.G, Zhang, J., Chang, S., & Sparkling, A.E. (2022). BIM-based object mapping using invariant signatures of AEC objects. Automation in Construction, 145, 104616.
Sparkling, A. E., & Sengupta, R.G, & (2022). Mapping Student’s Perspective of a Redesigned Curriculum in Construction Management using Self-Determination Theory. International Journal of Construction Education Research, 1-17.
Sparkling, A. E., & Dogra, P.G (2021). Supervisors’ Reliance on Tacit Knowledge and Barriers to Knowledge Sharing in the Electrical Contracting Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(5, 04021029).
Mollaoglu, S., Sparkling, A. E., Garcia, A., & Polkinghorn, B.D. (2021). Collaborative Partnering for Airport Construction Projects: State-Of-Practice. Journal of Management in Engineering, 37(3), 04021003.
Bosman, L. B., Keller, J. C., Mentzer, N., Sparkling, A. E. (2019). Applying Multiple Modes of Assessment to Evaluate the Team Work Competence. International Journal of Engineering Education, 36(1), 317-327.
Sparkling, A. E., Mollaoglu, S., & Kirca, A. (2016). Research Synthesis Connecting Trends in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Project Partnering. Journal of Management in Engineering, 4016033–1, 1–12.
Mollaoglu, S., Sparkling, A., & Thomas, S. (2015). An Inquiry to Move an Underutilized Best Practice Forward: Barriers to Partnering in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Project Management Journal, 46(1), 69-83.
Sparkling, A. (2011). Cost Justifications for Investing in LEED Projects. McNair Scholars Research Journal, 4(1), 87-98.

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings:

Ju, H., Kang, K., & Sparkling, A. E. (2023). Electrical Contractors’ Perception on Electric Vehicles and Potential Opportunities from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Auburn, Alabama: 60th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference 2024.
Sparkling, A. E., & Kang, K. (2023). State-of-Practice in Electrical Contracting and Infrastructure Opportunities in the United States. Ames, Iowa: Construction Research Congress 2024.
Manuel, R., Sparkling, A. E., & Callahan, J. (2023). Bridging the Gap: A Case Study on Enhancing Understanding of MEP Fundamentals and Applications to Meet Industry Needs. Chicago, Illinois: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Winter Conference 2024.
Isingizwe, J., Eiris, R., Bhawani, S., Al-Bayati, A., & Sparkling, A. E. (2023). Where Do Minority Serving Institutions Stand Today in the U.S. Construction Education? – Exploring ASC and ACCE Communities. Liverpool, United Kingdom: 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference. (Best Paper Award for the Conference Proceedings)
Jenkins, J., & Sparkling, A. E. (2023). OSHA Investigated Electrocution Fatalities in the Construction Industry: 2015-2019. Liverpool, United Kingdom: 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference.
Li, H.G, Zhang, J. , Xue, X.G, De Cresce El Debs, L., Chang, S., Qu, M., Sparkling, A. E., & Goldwasser, D. (2022). Issues in Bi-directional Interoperability between BIM and BEM. Arlington, Virginia: Construction Research Congress 2022. ASCE.
Sengupta, R. G, & Sparkling, A. E. (2022). Integration of Virtual Reality as a Pedagogical Tool in Construction Knowledge Transfer. Arlington, Virginia: Construction Research Congress 2022. ASCE.
Sengupta, R.G, & Sparkling, A. E. (2022). The Role of Self-Determination Theory within a Redesigned Construction Management Technology Curriculum. Atlanta, Georgia: 58th Annual ASC International Conference 2022.
Sparkling, A. E. (2021). Understanding Curriculum Changes from the Student's Perspective Using Self-Determination Theory. Downers Grove, Illinois: Proceedings of the 2021 ASC Region 3 Conference.
Sengupta, R. E.G, & Sparkling, A. E. (2021). Incorporating Virtual Reality in Construction Management Education. West Lafayette: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 128th Annual Conference and Exposition.
Sparkling, A. E., & Lucietto, A. M. (2020). Construction Management and Engineering Technology Students' Career Resiliency and the Role of Self-Efficacy. ASCE - Construction Research Congress 2020.
Dogra, P., & Sparkling, A. E. (2020). “Supervisors’ Reliance on Tacit Knowledge and Impediments to Knowledge Sharing in Trades”, 56th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference, Liverpool, UK September 3-5, 2020, Conference Proceedings.
Reyes, J., & Sparkling, A. E. (2020). “The Effects of Augmented Reality Integrated Coursework on the Psychological Learning Constructs of Construction Management Students”, 56th Annual Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference, Liverpool, UK September 3-5, 2020, Conference Proceedings - Poster.
Sparkling, A. E., & Lucietto, A. (2020). “Construction Management and Engineering Technology Students’ Career Resiliency and the Role of Self-Efficacy”, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Construction Research Congress, March 8-10, 2020.
Sparkling, A. E., Lucietto, A., Hasser, T., & Sinha, A. (2019). “Construction Management Technology Students’ Choice of Major”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, Florida June 16-19, 2019.
Sparkling, A., Mollaoglu, S., Sohani, S. (2017). "Exploring The Impact of Feedback Systems in Collaborative Project Delivery Approaches: A Transactive Memory System Perspective", Working Paper Series, Proceedings of the EPOC-MW Conference, Engineering Project Organization Society, Fallen Leaf Lake, California June 5-8, 2017.
Sparkling, A., Mollaoglu, S., & Sohani, S. (2017). Exploring Project Partnering through an Uncommon Lens: Transactive Memory Systems. Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., (Conference Paper 17-03465).
Ilozor, B.D. & Sparkling, A. (2011). Cost Justifications for Investing in LEED Projects. Rethinking the Future – The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering Conference – Cleveland, Ohio – 9-12 November 2011.

Other Publications (Non-Refereed):

Sparkling, A.E., Kang, K., & Ju, H. (2023). The Impact of our Future Infrastructure Growth – Opportunities for Electrical Contractors (pp. 21). ELECTRI International.
Sparkling, A. E., & Dogra, P. (2020). Harnessing Supervisory Knowledge and Experience in Electrical Construction (pp.37). ELECTRI International, Industry Report.
Sparkling, A. E., & Mollaoglu, S. (2019). Goal Alignment, Transactive Memory Systems, and Performance in Partnered-Projects (pp. 48). International Partnering Institute, Industry Report.
Sparkling, A. E. (2018). Collaborative Project Delivery Practices, Goal Alignment, and Performance in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Project Teams (Doctoral dissertation, Michigan State University).
Mollaoglu, S., & Sparkling, A. (2015). A Meta-Analytic Research Synthesis of Partnering Literature in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. International Partnering Institute, Industry Report. 57 pages.
Sparkling, A. E. (2014). A research synthesis of key partnering drivers and performance outcomes in architecture, engineering, and construction research (Master’s thesis, Michigan State University).
Mollaoglu-Korkmaz, S., Syal, M., LaSota, A., & Sparkling, A. (2013). “Improving Residential Focus of the Construction Management Program at Michigan State University.” 2013 Homebuilding Education Leadership Program Grant: National Association of Home Builders Progress Report – Year I. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, Oct. 2013, 100 pages.

Conference Presentations:

American Society of Civil Engineering Construction Research Congress, Tempe, AZ Oral Presentation – March 9, 2020, Construction Management and Engineering Technology Students’ Career Resiliency and the Role of Self-Efficacy.
Transportation Research Board 98th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Oral Presentation – January 14, 2020, Leveraging Intangible Assets: A Management Strategy for State Departments of Transportation.
American Society of Engineering Education 126th Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL Oral Presentation – June 18, 2019, Construction Management Technology Students Choice of Major.
Engineering Project Organization Society EPOC-MW Conference, Fallen Leaf Lake, California. PhD Symposium Presentation - June 5, 2017, Exploring the Impact of Feedback Systems in Collaborative Project Delivery Approaches: A Transactive Memory System Perspective.
Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Poster Presentation – January 9, 2017, Exploring Project Partnering through an Uncommon Lens: Transactive Memory Systems.

Professional Affiliations:

National Society of Black Engineers – Member since 2021
Sigma Lambda Chi – International Construction Honor Society – Member since 2020
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Member since 2020
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) – Member since 2019
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting – Standing Committee Member - AFH 15 Project Delivery Methods – Member since 2017

“Purdue Polytechnic Live Q&A - Real Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion,” YouTube. (April 19, 2021). Live panel discussion with current students and alumni to understand their perspectives about diversity and inclusion on their road to success. https://youtu.be/CrLSp272eGQ
"Purdue Polytechnic Live Q&A - The School of Construction Management Technology (SCMT)," YouTube. (March 9, 2021). Live panel discussion with faculty, advisor, and students for the admitted students to the Polytechnic SCMT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_xPebV6L8c
"Purdue Polytechnic Live Q&A – Minorities in the Polytechnic – the Students’ View," YouTube. (February 16, 2021). Live panel discussion for admitted underrepresented minority (URM) Polytechnic students. https://youtu.be/ElXj2BA63zM
"Bringing Younger Faculty onto Center Stage," ELECTRI International. (April 2020). https://electri.org/electri_news/bringing-younger-faculty-onto-center-st...
"Early Career Award Recipients," ELECTRI International. (July 2019). https://electri.org/research-overview/early-career-awards/

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