He specializes in performance measurement, risk management, best value contracting, organizational transformation, and accountability systems. His research processes have generated over $10 Million in research funding and have been implemented in construction, design, facility management, IT, and business services projects valued at over $11 Billion. In addition to all types of design and construction delivery, he has led project efforts in networking systems, software, dining, sports media rights, fund management, radio systems, health insurance, document management, and others. Prof. Sullivan possesses a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, an MBA in Real Estate and Urban Economics, and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, all from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.