Testimonials

"John and I have worked together on construction and renovation projects ranging in scope from the single millions to the tens of millions. John has the ability to not only handle the construction dimension of project management, but also the critical relationships with tenants, lenders, contractors and partners. His involvement builds confidence and produces on time, on budget results."

"John and I worked on a complex mixed use redevelopment and renovation of a hotel, office, restaurant and parking garage in the Chicago market. John quickly adapted to a new marketplace and its idiosyncrasies. He has a knack for being able to synergize the disciplines of property management and development which is critical for a successful project. He is an effective leader and a pleasure to deal with."

"I have known John professionally for over 20 years, and when I became President of our Condominium Board, I recommended that we engage him on a series of capital upgrades. John and his team have been excellent in identifying Code issues and how best to navigate their implementation through the City agencies. He has been exceptional in getting highly competitive and qualified subcontractors, his responsiveness is excellent and he has always been proactive on the Condominium's behalf."

"As president of a 220 unit condominium on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, I called on John for his practical assessment of a proposal for our first major amenity, a fitness center. With his help, we reduced the scale of the project to a manageable level at considerable cost savings and with equally attractive finishes. John’s ability to understand our best interests, immerse himself in the project and produce a better result was extremely valuable."

"John provided superior property management and capital projects leadership during an important expansion period when the company was establishing a Philadelphia region portfolio. John proved to be diligent and fully capable of determining the important considerations as opposed to wasting his time with the lower priority distractions inherent in most complex real estate transactions. John's unique qualities include his abilities to move seamlessly from an analysis of a multifaceted capital project to the supervision of a building's maintenance staff with a mastery of all of the important functions in the middle, thereby assuring that the owner gets the greatest value for its investment."

"John and I collaborated and successfully completed numerous mechanical upgrades and system replacements for over 25 years. We also worked on numerous due diligence projects evaluating building systems prior to acquisition. John has an inherent interest in understanding and properly executing successful projects."

"I have had the pleasure of working with John for the past 17 years. Our first project together was a $125M difficult expansion / renovation in downtown Boston with significant penalties if the compressed completion date was not met. What impressed me then and continues to this day is how John created teams and a collaborative atmosphere well before it was a buzz word in the industry. John’s approach to the process gains the loyalty and dedication of everyone who he has the opportunity to interact with – from financial partners to the laborer cleaning the site. This has a direct correlation to the success of each project he manages. John is also very street savvy and he smells issues long before they manifest into problems that are difficult to manage. I have enjoyed a strong professional and personnel relationship with John for almost two decades and look forward to the next opportunity for us to work together."

"I have worked with John for the past 13 years on project from tenant improvements to 100+ million dollar developments to 600 unit residential developments. John's endless energy and commitment have served my projects exceptionally well. To this day I still say that although I worked for him, he taught me more than anyone I have worked for or with. His attention to detail, whether it be a dirty manhole cover on a property or managing 100 million dollar lenders, is unmatched. On all of our projects together John managed dozens of consultants and contractors, including them all in the development process in a collaborative fashion. I am proud to have a personal and professional relationship with John and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him in the future."

"John Smyth has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Building Operators’ Labor Relations (BOLR) for over fifteen (15) years. John has been an active member presiding over joint panel grievance hearings serving as arbiters and rendering binding decisions in disputes and contract issues. John is active in the building service industry and is very knowledgeable in the field. He brings this experience to the BOLR Board and helps insure the organization stays on course to accomplish its mission. John gives back to the industry with his contribution at BOLR."

"John was very instrumental in bringing community consensus to my office so we were able to quickly react to changes, needs, zoning issues, beautification and general services to the Bella Vista neighbors. As a result of John’s leadership, Bella Vista is a much better place today and one of Philadelphia’s premier neighborhoods."

"Working with John was a model example of police and community cooperation. We spent a significant amount of time making sure we understood our mutual needs and concerns, and quickly joined forces to produce results. A major community outreach resulted in funding for police bikes, computers and station renovations, and more importantly, improved police coverage and communications."

"In early 2006 I had started a condo conversion in the Bella Vista section of Philadelphia. A business associate had referred John Smyth to me as someone that could assist in facilitating the approval process. John reviewed and provided guidance so that my project had the support of all interested parties and the public utilities to expedite the required approvals and permitting. John’s involvement in this project saved both time and money.Since this project, I have become close friends with John working with him on the Friends of the Charles Santore Library as his VP. Together we handled fundraising events, building improvements and created a website.John and RPS are well respected both personally and professionally. Any/all real estate projects involving me or my company get vetted by John and RPS. I highly recommend John and his team to any company considering building or renovating in the City of Philadelphia."