• BAE, Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
• Ph D, Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1994

Books

Alexa Mitchell, Chris Williges, Sarah Henly-Thomas and John Messner, 2023, Lifecycle BIM for Infrastructure: A Business Case for Project Delivery and Asset Management, Transportation Review Board, National Academy of Engineering, pp. 141

Robert Leicht, John Messner and Elnaz Asadian, 2022, Trade Partners Handbook of Production Improvement Methods, Penn State University, University Park, PA, USA

John Messner, Robert Leicht and Sagata Bhawani, 2019, Lean Deployment Planning Guide, Penn State University, University Park, PA

John Messner, Robert Leicht and Sagata Bhawani, 2018, Lean Deployment Planning Guide, Computer Integrated Construction Research Program, Penn State, University Park, PA, USA

Robert Leicht, Keith Molenaar, John Messner, Bryan Franz, Bezad Esmaeili and, 2015, Maximizing Success in Integrated Projects: An Owner’s Guide, Penn State, University Park, PA, USA

R. Kreider and John Messner, 2013, The Uses of Building Information Modeling, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

John Messner, C. Anumba, R. Leicht, R. Kreider, A. Ramesh and E. Nulton, 2013, Building Information Modeling Planning Guide for Facility Owners, Version 2.0, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

John Messner, 2010, BIM Project Execution Planning Guide - Version 2.0, Computer Integrated Construction Research Program, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

John Messner, C. Anumba, C. Dubler, S. Goodman, C. Kasprzak, R. Kreider, C. Saluja and N. Zikic, 2010, Computer Integrated Construction Research Program BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, pp. 123

Journal Articles

Zahra Ghorbani and John Messner, 2023, "A categorical approach for defining digital twins in the AECO industry", Journal of Information Technology in Construction

Zhouqian Jiang and John Messner, 2023, "Computer Vision Applications in Construction and Asset Management Phases: A Literature Review", Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), 28

Fadi Castronovo, N. Stepanik, Peggy Van Meter and John Messner, 2022, "Problem-solving processes in an educational construction simulation game", Advanced Engineering Informatics, 52

Fadi Castronovo, Peggy N Van Meter and John Messner, 2022, "Leveraging metacognitive prompts in construction educational games for higher educational gains DOI #: 10.1080/15623599.2018.1492760", International Journal of Construction Management, 12

Sagata Bhawani, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2021, "Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementation on Construction Projects", Lean Construction Journal, (2021), pp. 204-227

Jennifer Lather, Timothy Logan, Kate Renner and John Messner, 2020, "Implementation and Evaluation of Generative Layout Options using the Graph Theoretical Approach for a Hospital Layout Problem", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering

Issa Ramaji, Ehsan Mostavi and John Messner, 2020, "IFC-Based BIM-to-BEM Model Transformation", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 34, (3)

Yifan Liu, Fadi Catronovo, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2020, "Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Design Review Meetings", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 34, (1), pp. 13

Bryan Franz and John Messner, 2019, "Evaluating the Impact of Building Information Modeling on Project Performance", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 33, (3)

Yifan Liu, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2018, "A Process Model for Usability and Maintainability Design Reviews", Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14, (6), pp. 457–469

Congwen Kan, Yihai Fang, Chimay J. Anumba and John Messner, 2018, "A cyber-physical system (CPS) for planning and monitoring mobile cranes on construction sites", PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT AND LAW, 171, (6), pp. 240-250

Fadi Castronovo, Van Meter, Peggy N., Sarah E Zappe, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2017, "Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Construction Education with the Virtual Construction Simulator", International Journal of Engineering Education, 33, (2), pp. 831-846

Bryan Franz, Robert Leicht, Keith Molenaar and John Messner, 2017, "Impact of Team Integration and Group Cohesion on Project Delivery Performance", Journal of Construction Engineering and Managment, 143, (1)

Issa J. Ramaji, Ali M Memari and John Messner, 2017, "Product-Oriented Information Delivery Framework for Multistory Modular Building Projects", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 31, (4)

Atefeh Mohammadpour, Chinemelu J Anumba and John Messner, 2017, "Retrofitting of Healthcare Facilities: Case Study Approach", Journal of Architectural Engineering, 23, (3)

Yan Chen, Stephen Treado and John Messner, 2016, "Building HVAC control knowledge data schema – Towards a unified representation of control system knowledge", Automation in Construction, 72, pp. 174-186

Atefeh Mohammadpour, Chimay J. Anumba, Tanyel Bulbul, John Messner, Gurdev Singh and Ranjit Singh, 2016, "Impact Analysis of Facility Failures on Healthcare Delivery Process: Use Case–Driven Approach", Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 30, (4), pp. 04015093

Atefeh Mohammadpour, Chimay J. Anumba and John Messner, 2016, "Integrated Framework for Patient Safety and Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities Retrofit Projects", HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 9, (4), pp. 68-85

Steven K. Ayer, John Messner and Chimay J. Anumba, 2016, "Augmented Reality Gaming in Sustainable Design Education", Journal of Architectural Engineering, 22, (1), pp. 04015012

Yufei Jiang, Nan Yu, Sanghoon Lee, Jiang Ming, John Messner, Jason DeGraw, John Yen and Dinghao Wu, 2015, "Automatic Building Information Model Query Generation"

Sanghoon Lee, Dragana Nikolic and John Messner, 2015, "Framework of the Virtual Construction Simulator 3 for Construction Planning and Management Education", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 29, (2)

Abiola Akanmu, Chinemelu J Anumba and John Messner, 2014, "Critical review of approaches to integrating virtual models and the physical construction", International Journal of Construction Management

Abiola Akanmu, Chinemelu J Anumba and John Messner, 2014, "Active monitoring and control of light fixtures during building construction and operation: Cyber-physical systems approach", Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, 20, (2)

Steven K. Ayer, John Messner and Chinemelu J Anumba, 2014, "Challenges and benefits of open-ended sustainable design in first year engineering", Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, 140, (2)

Sanghoon Lee, Yifan Liu, Sreelatha Chunduri, Ryan L. Solnosky, John Messner, Robert Leicht and Chinemelu J Anumba, 2014, "Development of a Process Model to Support Integrated Design for Energy Efficient Buildings", Bridges, 10, pp. 9780784412343–0033

Steven K. Ayer, John Messner and Chinemelu J Anumba, 2014, "Development of ecoCampus: A prototype system for sustainable building design education", Information Technology in Construction

Sanghoon Lee, Dragana Nikolic and John Messner, 2014, "Framework of the Virtual Construction Simulator 3 for construction planning and management education", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, in press

Sanghoon Lee, Dragana Nikolic and John Messner, 2014, "The Framework of the Virtual Construction Simulator 3 for Construction Planning and Management Education", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering

Semra Comu, John E. Taylor and John Messner, 2014, "Two-Dimensional Globalizing Index for Engineering and Construction Companies", Journal of Management in Engineering

R. M. Leicht, Gretchen A. Macht, David R. Riley and John Messner, 2012, "Emotional intelligence provides indicators for team performance in an engineering course", Engineering Project Organization Journal

C. Chen and John Messner, 2011, "Permanent versus Mobile Entry Decisions in International Construction Markets: Influence of Home Country" and Firm-Related Factors", Journal of Management in Engineering, 27, (1), pp. 2-12

S. Kumar, M. Hedrick, C. Wiacek and John Messner, 2011, "Developing an Experienced-based Design Review Application for Healthcare Facilities using a 3D Game Engine", Information Technology in Construction, Special Issue: Use of Gaming Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 16, pp. 84-103

R. M. Leicht, S. T. Hunter, C. Saluja and John Messner, 2010, "Implementing Observational Research Methods to Study Team Performance in Construction Management", Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136, (1), pp. 76-86

S. Korkmaz, John Messner, D. R. Riley and C. Magent, 2010, "High-Performance Green Building Design Process Modeling and Integrated Use of Visualization Tools", Journal of Architectural Engineering, 16, (1), pp. 37-45

S. Fox, R. M. Leicht and John Messner, 2010, "Assessing the Relevance of Media Synchronicity Theory to the Use of Communication Media in the AECO Industry", Journal of Architectural Engineering, 16, (2), pp. 54-62

C. Chen and John Messner, 2010, "A recommended practices system for a global virtual engineering team", Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 6, pp. 207-221

C. Chen and John Messner, 2009, "An Entry Mode Taxonomy for International Construction", ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 25, (1), pp. 3-11

R. Leicht, John Messner and C. Anumba, 2009, "A framework for using interactive workspaces for effective collaboration", ITcon, Special Issue Next Generation Construction IT: Technology Foresight, Future Studies, Roadmapping, and Scenario Planning, 14, pp. 180-203

S. Korkmaz and John Messner, 2008, "Competitive Positioning and Continuity of Construction Firms in the International Market", ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, 24, (4), pp. 207-216

D. Riley, M. Horman and John Messner, 2008, "Embedding Leadership Development in Construction Engineering and Management Education", ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 134, (2), pp. 143-151

C. Chen and John Messner, 2008, "Permanent versus Mobile Entry Decisions in International Construction Markets: The Influence of Home Country and Firm Related Factors", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 25, (1), pp. 3-11

R. Manning and John Messner, 2008, "Case studies in BIM implementation for programming of healthcare facilities", ITcon, Special Issue Case Studies of BIM use, pp. 246-257

R. Leicht and John Messner, 2008, "Moving Toward an 'Intelligent' Shop Modeling Process", International Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), CIB, Special Issue Case Studies of BIM use, 13, pp. 286-302

R. Leicht and John Messner, 2008, "Moving Toward an 'Intelligent' Shop Modeling Process", International Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), CIB, Special Issue Case Studies of BIM use, 13, pp. 246-257

John Messner, D. Riley and M. Moeck, 2006, "Virtual Facility Prototyping for Sustainable Project Delivery", ITCON Journal, CIB, 11, pp. 723-738

W. T. Chan, C. Chuan, John Messner and K. K. Chua, 2005, "Application of Interface Management to China's BOT Projects", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131, (6), pp. 645-655

H. R. Thomas, D. R. Riley and John Messner, 2005, "Fundamental Principles of Site Material Management", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131, (7), pp. 808-815

H. R. Thomas and John Messner, 2003, "The No-Damage-for-Delay Clause: Evaluating Contract Delay Risk", Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering, 129, (4), pp. 257-262

John Messner, 2003, "Virtual Reality Room", pp. 1

Conference Proceedings

John Messner, Madeline Cramer and Zahra Ghorbani, 2024, "Operational Digital Twins: Definition and Common Use Cases", Computing in Civil Engineering 2023

Zhouqian Jiang and John Messner, 2024, "Automatic Pixel-Level Detection of Structural Steel Elements Using U-Net and Transfer Learning", Computing in Civil Engineering 2023

Xiaohui Wang, John Messner, Robert Leicht and Andrew Mackey, 2024, "Virtual Reality Design Features That Impact the Efficiency and Accuracy of Electrical Workforce Training Scenarios", Computing in Civil Engineering 2023

John Messner, 2024, "Digital Twin-Based Health Maps for Construction Worker Health Monitoring: Assessing Feasibility and Viability", Computing in Civil Engineering 2023, ASCE

Seyed Hossein Zargar, Zahra Gorbani, Ziyi Wang, John Messner and Nathan Brown, 2022, "Data-driven design exploration with immersive visualization", The 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, University Park, United States

Ali Karji, John Messner, Robert Leicht and Christopher McComb, 2022, "Identification of the Barriers to Data-Centric Approach in the Construction Industry", ASCE Construction Research Congress 2022, United States

Elnaz Asadian, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2021, "Lean adoption barriers for trade contractors", Candian Society of Civil Engineering

Sagata Bhawani, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2020, "Developing an Ontology for Implementation of Lean Construction Methods in Construction Projects", American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)

Xiaohui Wang and John Messner, 2020, "The Pedagogical Value of Virtual Reality Training for Electrical Workers on Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems", American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), pp. 10

Zhouqian Jiang and John Messner, 2020, "Computer Vision-based Methods Applied to Construction Processes: A Literature Review", American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)

Congwen Kan, Chimay Anumba and John Messner, 2020, "A Cyber-Physical Systems Approach for Improved Mobile Crane Safety: Site Implementation", American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), pp. 10

Jennifer Lather, Timothy Logan, Kate Renner and John Messner, 2019, "Evaluating Generated Layouts in a Healthcare Departmental Adjacency Optimization Problem", American Society of Civil Engineering, pp. 539-546

Jennifer Lather and John Messner, 2018, "Framework for a Hybrid Simulation Approach for an Integrated Decision Support System in Healthcare Facilities", 2018 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), pp. 1406–1417

Jenifer Lather, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2018, "Engaging with BIM: Interactive Workspaces in Facility Design and Construction", Construction Research Congress 2018, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)

Congwen Kan, Chimay Anumba, Yihai Fang and John Messner, 2018, "Use of Analytical Tools to Mitigate Mobile Crane-Related Failures", Construction Research Congress 2018, pp. 184-195

Miamia Niu, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2017, "Prevalence and value of building information modeling uses in construction", ISEC 2017 - 9th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Resilient Structures and Sustainable Construction, ISEC Press

Fadi Castronovo, Danielle Oprean, Yifan Liu and John Messner, 2017, "Application of Immersive Virtual Reality Systems in an Interdisciplinary Design Studio Course"

Zhouqian Jiang, John Messner and Craig Dubler, 2017, "Defining a taxonomy for virtual 3D city model use cases with a focus on facility asset management - A virtual campus case study", ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, American Society of Civil Engineering, Reston, VA, USA, pp. 8

Jennifer Lather, Robert Amor and John Messner, 2017, "A case study in data visualization for linked building information model and building management system data", ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, American Society of Civil Engineering, Reston, VA, USA, pp. 8

C. Kan, Chinemelu J Anumba and John Messner, 2017, "Potential Use of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) for Planning and Operation of Mobile Cranes on Construction Sites", ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, American Society of Civil Engineering, Reston, VA, USA, pp. 8

Fadi Castronovo, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2017, "When Is a Construction Educational Serious Game Too Serious? Striking a Balance between Engagement and Learning", ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2017, American Society of Civil Engineering, Reston, VA, USA, pp. 8

Jennifer Lather, Gretchen Macht, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2016, "Development of Indices for User Perceptions of Interactive Technologies in Construction Engineering", Gretchen Macht, CIB, Brisbane, Australia

Issa Ramaji, John Messner and Robert Leicht, 2016, "Leveraging Building Information Models in IFC to Perform Energy Analysis in OpenStudio", ASHRAE and IBPSA, Atlanta, GA

Li Jiang, Miaomiao Niu, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2016, "Developing a Taxonomy of Construction Model Uses", American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Jiang Li, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2015, "Construction Uses of Building Information Models", Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, Canada

Fadi Castronovo, Sarah Zappe, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2015, "Design of a Construction Simulation Educational Game Through a Cognitive Lens", American Society of Engineering Education

Jiang Li, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2015, "Towards Automated Constructability Checking: A Case Study of Aligning Design Information with Formwork Decisions", American Society of Civil Engineering, USA

Sanghoon Lee, Jason W Degraw, William P Bahnfleth, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2014, "BIM-based Processes and Standardized Information Exchanges for Multizone Airflow Analysis", ASHRAE, Atlanta, GA, pp. 129–136

Fadi Castronovo and John Messner, 2014, "The Virtual Construction Simulator: An Educational Game in Construction Engineering"

Bryan Franz, Behzad Esmaeili, Robert Leicht, Keith Molenaar and John Messner, 2014, "Exploring the Role of the Team Environment in Building Project Performance", ASCE, pp. 1997–2010

Y. Liu, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2014, "Identify Information Exchanges by Mapping and Analyzing the Integrated Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design Process", 10, pp. 9780784412343–0078

Yifan Liu, Jennifer Lather and John Messner, 2014, "Virtual Reality to Support the Integrated Design Process: A Retrofit Case Study", American Society of Civil Engineers, pp. 801–808

A. K. Fallow, F. Liu, S. Lee, C. J. Anumba, John Messner, R. M. Leicht and D. Wu, 2013, "Integrate Change and Knowledge Management in Construction Workflows", Proceedings of the CIB W78 2013: 30th International Conference

N. Yu, Y. Jiang, L. Luo, S. Lee, A. Jallow, J. Yen, John Messner, R. M. Leicht and D. Wu, 2013, "Integrating BIMserver and OpenStudio for Energy Efficient Building", Proceedings of the 2013 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE

F. Castronovo, Y. Liu, D. Nikolic and John Messner, 2013, "An evaluation of immersive virtual reality systems for design reviews", Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality

S. K. Ayer, John Messner and C. J. Anumba, 2013, "Assessing the impact of using photographic images to influence Building retrofit design education", AEI 2013: Building Solutions for Architectural Engineering, ASCE

B. Esmaeili, B. Franz, K. Molenaar, R. Leicht and John Messner, 2013, "A review of critical success factors and performance metrics on construction projects", Con-62-1 to 10

S. Chunduri, R. Kreider and John Messner, 2013, "A case study on implementation of the BIM planning procedures for facility owners", ASCE

A. K. Jallow, S. Lee, F. Castronovo, Y. Zhang, S. Chundhuri and John Messner, 2013, "Process-based information exchanges mapping for energy efficient retrofit projects", Proceedings of the 2013 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, pp. 234-241

A. K. Jallow, F. Liu, C. J. Anumba and John Messner, 2013, "The need for change and dependency management in energy efficient retrofit projects", ASCE

S. Lee, Y.* Liu, S.* Chundhuri, R. L. Solnosky, John Messner, R. M. Leicht and C. J. Anumba, 2012, "Development of a Process Model to Support Integrated Design for Energy Efficient Buildings", Proceedings of 2012 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 261-268

Y.* Liu, R. M. Leicht and John Messner, 2012, "Identify Information Exchanges by Mapping and Analyzing the Integrated Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design Proces", Proceedings of 2012 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 618-625

Y. Jiang, J. Ming, D. Wu, J. Yen, P. Mittra, John Messner and R. Leicht, 2012, "BIM Server Requirements to Support the Energy Efficient Building Lifecycle", Proceedings of 2012 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 365-372

A. Mohammadpour, C. Anumba and John Messner, 2012, "Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facility Retrofits - Key Issues"

A.* Akanmu, C. J. Anumba, John Messner and S. Lee, 2012, "Component Level Cyber-Physical Systems Integration", American Society of Civil Engineers, pp. 437-444

S. Ayer, John Messner and C. Anumba, 2011, "Determining the Appropriate Role for Mixed Reality Technologies in Facility Management", Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 8

S. Kumar, John Messner and C. Anumba, 2011, "Procedures to Incorporate Interactivity in Virtual Prototypes Using a Game Engine Environment", Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 8

R. Kreider, A. Ramesh and John Messner, 2011, "A Planning Procedure for BIM Adoption within an Owner Organization", Proceedings of the CIB W78 2011 Conference, pp. 12

G. Macht, R. Leicht, D. Riley and John Messner, 2011, "Emotional Intelligence Provides Indicators for Team Performance in an Engineering Curriculum", Proceedings of the Engineering Project Organizations Conference (EPOC), pp. 15

S. Lee, D. Nikolic, John Messner and C. Anumba, 2011, "The Development of the Virtual Construction Simulator 3: An Interactive Simulation Environment for Construction Management Education", Proceedings of the 2011 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, pp. 454-461

J. Lucas, T. Bulbul, C. J. Anumba and John Messner, 2011, "Evaluating the Role of Healthcare Facility Information on Health Information Technology Initiatives from a Patient Safety Perspective", Proceedings of the 2011 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, pp. 720-727

R. Kreider, John Messner and C. Dubler, 2010, "Determining the Frequency and Impact of Applying BIM for Different Purposes on Projects", Innovations in AEC 2010

C. Dubler, John Messner and C. Anumba, 2010, "Using Lean Theory to Identify Waste Associated with Information Exchanges on a Building Project", Construction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practices, pp. 708-716

C. Anumba, A. Akanmu and John Messner, 2010, "Towards a Cyber-Physical Systems Approach to Construction", Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice, ASCE

R. Leicht, S. Kumar, M. Abdelkarim and John Messner, 2010, "Gaining End User Involvement Through Virtual Reality Mock-Ups: A Medical Facility Case Study", Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry

C. Dubler and John Messner, 2010, "Evaluating the Value of Early Planning for Building Information Modeling using Lean Theory", Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry

D. Nikolic, S. Lee, John Messner and C. J. Anumba, 2010, "The Virtual Construction Simulator - Evaluating an Educational Simulation Application for Teaching Construction Management Concepts", Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry 2010

E. Enache-Pommer, M. J. Horman, John Messner and D. Riley, 2010, "A Unified Process Approach to Healthcare Project Delivery: Synergies between Greening Strategies, Lean Principles and BIM", Construction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice

R. Holland, John Messner, K. Parfitt, U. Poerschke, M. Pihlak and R. Solnosky, 2010, "Integrated Design Courses Using BIM as the Technology Platform", buildingSMART Alliance Annual Conference, Education Thread, pp. 12

U. Poerschke, R. Holland, John Messner and M. Pihalk, 2010, "BIM Collaboration Across Six Disciplines", Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering 2010, pp. 6

S. E. Zappe, R. M. Leicht, John Messner and T. A. Litzinger, 2009, "'Flipping' the classroom to explore active learning in a large undergraduate course", Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Conference and Exposition

R. Leicht and John Messner, 2009, "Improving Site Utilization Planning through the use of Interactive Workspaces", Proceedings from the ASCE Construction Research Congress

R. M. Leicht, A. Lewis, D. R. Riley, John Messner and G. B. Darnell, 2009, "Assessing Traits for Success in Individual and Team Performance in an Engineering Course", Proceedings from the ASCE Construction Research Congress

D. Nikolic, S. Jaruhar and John Messner, 2009, "An Educational Simulation in Construction: The Virtual Construction Simulator", Proceedings of the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 63-63

T. Bulbul, C. J. Anumba and John Messner, 2009, "A System of Systems Approach to Intelligent Construction Systems", Proceedings of the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 3-3

T. W. Simpson, S. T. Hunter, C. Bryant-Arnold, M. Parkinson, R. R. Barton, D. Celento and John Messner, 2009, "Interdisciplinary Graduate Design Programs: Results and Recommendations from a NSF Workshop", 2009 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences - Design Education Conference

R. M. Leicht, C. R. Dubler and John Messner, 2008, "Evaluating building information modeling requirements for trade coordination at the Dickinson School of Law", Proceedings from the 12th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering

R. Leicht, K. Maldovan and John Messner, 2007, "A framework to analyze the effectiveness of team interactions in virtual environments", 7th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2007), pp. 100-109

L. Wang, John Messner and R. Leicht, 2007, "Assessment of 4D modeling for schedule visualization in construction engineering education", 24th W78 Conference and 14th EG-ICE Workshop, pp. 8

R. Leicht and John Messner, 2007, "Comparing traditional schematic design documentation to a schematic building information model", 24th W78 Conference and 14th EG-ICE Workshop, pp. 8

R. Manning and John Messner, 2007, "Investigating Delivery, Procurement and Contracting Relationships in Healthcare Facility Construction", ASCE Construction Research Congress

L. Wang and John Messner, 2007, "Virtual Construction Simulator: A 4D CAD Model Generation Prototype", Proceeding of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, pp. 862-869

K. Maldovan, John Messner and M. Faddoul, 2006, "Framework for Reviewing Mockups in an Immersive Environment", 6th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 6

John Messner, 2006, "Evaluating the Use of Immersive Display Media for Construction Planning", 13th EG-ICE Workshop, Intelligent Computing in Engineering and Architecture

K. Maldovan and John Messner, 2006, "Determining the Effects of Immersive Environments on Decision Making in the AEC Industry", Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, pp. 9

L. Wang, A. Zolotov and John Messner, 2006, "A 4D CAD Learning Module for Short Interval Production Scheduling", Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, pp. 11

K. Maldovan and John Messner, 2005, "The Application of Video Game Engines for Engineering Education Modules", CONVR 2005, the 5th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 8

A. Zolotov, R. Manning and John Messner, 2005, "Advanced Visualization in AEC Education", Proceedings of the 2005 Building Futures Council Conference, pp. 10

B. Tan, John Messner and M. Horman, 2005, "Planning Construction Trade Flow: A Visual Process", ASCE Computing in Civil Engineering Conference, pp. 8

G. Otto, John Messner and L. Kalisperis, 2005, "Expanding the Boundaries of Virtual Reality for Building Design and Construction", Proceedings of the ASCE Computing in Civil Engineering Conference, pp. 8

John Messner, M. Horman and D. Riley, 2005, "An Interactive Visualization Environment for Construction Engineering Education", Proceedings of the ASCE Construction Research Congress, pp. 8

C. Chen and John Messner, 2005, "Taxonomy for International Construction Market Entry Mode Selection", Proceedings of the ASCE Construction Research Congress, pp. 10

B. Tan, D. Chua, John Messner and M. Horman, 2004, "Using Simulation for Pull-Driven Scheduling with Buffer for Precast Concrete Component Fabrication and Erection", CIB World Building Congress 2004

C. Chuan and John Messner, 2003, "An Investigation of Entry Trends in International Construction Markets", Proceedings of Knowledge Construction: Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107, pp. 329-340

C. Chuan and John Messner, 2003, "Comparative Analysis of Chinese BOT Projects in Water Supply", Proceedings of Knowledge Construction: Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions W55, W65 and W107, pp. 497-508

S. Yerrapathruni, John Messner, A. Baratta and M. J. Horman, 2003, "Using 4D CAD and Immersive Virtual Environments to Improve Construction Planning", Proceedings of CONVR 2003, Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 179-192

John Messner and M. J. Horman, 2003, "Using Advanced Visualization Tools to Improve Construction Education", Proceedings of CONVR 2003, Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 145-155

M. J. Horman, John Messner, D. R. Riley and M. H. Pulaski, 2003, "Using Buffers to Manage Production: A Case Study of the Pentagon Renovation Project", Proceedings of the International Group of Lean Construction, 11th Annual Conference, pp. 8

B. Tan, M. J. Horman, John Messner and D. R. Riley, 2003, "Increasing the Understanding of Lean Principles with Advanced Visualization Technologies", Proceedings of the International Group of Lean Construction, 11th Annual Conference, pp. 8

John Messner, S. Yerrapathruni, A. J. Baratta and V. E. Whisker, 2003, "Using Virtual Reality to Improve Construction Engineering Education", Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference, pp. 8

John Messner, 2003, "An Information Architecture for Knowledge Management", Proceedings of the 2003 Construction Research Congress

V. E. Whisker, A. J. Baratta, S. Yerrapathruni, John Messner, T. S. Shaw, M. E. Warren, E. S. Rotthoff, J. W. Winters, J. A. Clelland and F. T. Johnson, 2003, "Using Immersive Virtual Environments to Develop and Visualize Construction Schedules for Advanced Nuclear Power Plants", Proceedings of the 2003 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP), pp. 8

John Messner and Ryan L. Solnosky, , "GIFTS: It’s Time to Start with ‘A Safety Moment’", ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023, American Society of Engineering Education

Manuscripts

C. Chen and John Messner, 2005, "An Investigation of Chinese BOT Projects in Water Supply: A Comparative Perspective", Construction Management and Economics Journal, pp. 33

John Messner and M. J. Horman, , "Improving Construction Education with Advanced Visualization Tools", Journal of Virtual Reality Applications in Design and Construction, pp. 15

C. Chen and John Messner, , "Entry Mode Selection for International Construction Markets: The Influence of Host Country Factors", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

M. J. Horman, John Messner, D. R. Riley and M. H. Pulaski, , "Managing the Production of the Pentagon Renovation Project", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, pp. 10

D. Riley, M. Horman and John Messner, , "Embedding Leadership Development in Construction Management Education", ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering, pp. 10

M. El Wardani, John Messner and M. J. Horman, , "Comparing Procurement Methods for Design-Build Projects", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, pp. 29

S. Korkmaz, John Messner, D. Riley and C. Magent, , "High Performance Green Building Design Process Visualization and Integration", ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, pp. 10

D. Nikolic, S. Jaruhar and John Messner, , "An Educational Simulation in Construction: The Virtual Construction Simulator", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, pp. 18

John Messner and R. M. Leicht, , "Experiencing Digital Design: Developing Interactive Workspaces for Visualizing, Editing and Interacting with Digital Design Artifacts", Computational Design Methods and Technologies: Applications in CAD, CAM and CAE, IGI Global, pp. 19

R. Leicht, S. Zappe, T. Litzinger and John Messner, , "Employing the classroom flip to move 'Lecture' out of the classroom", Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering Education, pp. 20

C. Chen and John Messner, , "Characterizing Entry Modes for International Construction Markets: Paving the Way to a Selection Model", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, pp. 20

John Messner, , "A Structured Planning Procedure for BIM", Journal of Building Information Modeling, National Institute of Building Sciences, pp. 2

John Messner, Robert Holland, Ute Poerschke, Kevin Parfitt and Madis Pihlak, , "Educating the Master Building Team: Leveraging BIM to Enable the Development of Collaborative Knowledge"

R. M. Leicht, John Messner and U. Poerschke, , "INVOLVE: Planning Interactive Workspaces to Improve Communication Using Virtual Prototypes", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering

R. M. Leicht, S. Zappe, T. J. Litzinger and John Messner, , "Employing the Classroom Flip to Engage Engineering Students", Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering Education

Other

Robert Leicht, John Messner and Elnaz Asadian, 2023, "A Comparative Analysis of Continuous Improvement Approaches Among Trade- Contractors"

John Messner, Sagata Bhawani and Robert Leicht, 2018, "Lean Project Deployment Planning: An Assessment of Current Practice"

Eric Luttmann, Sreelatha Chunduri, Jennifer Lather, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2014, "M3.2.b Collaborative workspaces and information technology: Implementation plan for demonstration projects", pp. 22

Jennifer Lather, Yifan Liu, Robert Leicht and John Messner, 2014, "Immersive and Interactive Workspaces for Collaborative Design"

John Messner, 2008, "Editorial - Virtual and augmented reality in design and construction", pp. 519-520

John Messner, 2008, "Offshoring of engineering services in the construction industry", pp. 137-148

• October 2022 - September 2026, "Collaborative Research: FW-HTF-R: Future of Construction Workplace Health Monitoring," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• January 2023 - June 2023, "U.S. National BIM Standard Research and Development," (Sponsor: National Institute of Building Sciences).

• April 2022 - December 2023, "Extending the value of lean methods for MEP Contractors," (Sponsor: Lean Construction Institute).

• January 2021 - June 2022, "Growing trade partner use of Lean Construction Methods," (Sponsor: Lean Construction Institute).

• August 2021 - August 2022, "Designing and Delivering Effective Virtual Reality Training for Electrical Workers," (Sponsor: TRIO Electric).

• October 2020 - June 2022, "E04727 PennDOT Digital Delivery Directive 2025- Part 2," (Sponsor: HDR, Inc.).

• September 2019 - September 2021, "Smart Model-centric Life Cycle Approach to Collaborative Execution of Capital Projects," (Sponsor: Construction Industry Institute).

• April 2020 - July 2021, "Lifecycle BIM for Infrastructure: A Business CAse for Project Delivery and Asset Management," (Sponsor: HDR, Inc.).

• February 2020 - July 2020, "Planless 2025," (Sponsor: HDR, Inc.).

• September 2015 - August 2019, "Battery Energy Storage Systems Education and Training Initiative (BESS-ETI)," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• August 2017 - December 2019, "A Procedure to Selection Lean Strategies," (Sponsor: Lean Construction Institute).

• September 2016 - December 2019, "CPS/Synergy/Collaborative Research: Safe and Efficient Cyber-Physical Operation System for Construction Equipment," (Sponsor: University of Florida).

• February 2011 - April 2016, "Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings (GPIC)," (Sponsor: National Energy Technology Laboratory (USDOE)).

• September 2012 - August 2016, "Virtual Construction Simulator: Developing An Experiential Learning Simulation Game For Improved Learning of Construction Engineering and Management Concepts," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• January 2016 - August 2016, "CPS/Synergy/Collaborative Research: Safe and Efficient Cyber-Physical Operation System for Construction Equipment," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).

• January 2011 - December 2013, "Owner's Guide to Implementing Building Information Modeling," (Sponsor: Charles Pankow Foundation [MP]).

• March 2011 - December 2011, "Construction to Operations Building Information Exchange Calculator," (Sponsor: National Institute of Building Sciences).

• World-Class Engineering Faculty, Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, November 2023

• 2022 Computing in Civil Engineering Award, American Society of Civil Engineering, 2022

• Inductee, National Academy of Construction, October 2022

• 2021 Distinguished Service Award, National Institute of Building Sciences, 2021

Service to Penn State:

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Member, LIST Committee Member, Faculty Senate, Penn State Faculty Senate, Library, Information Systems and Technology Committee, June 2021 - May 2022

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Member, Faculty Senate Member, Penn State Faculty Senate, June 2021 - June 2022

• Committee Work, Member, Penn State, Search Committee, Dean of the University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, January 2020 - October 2020

• Assistance to Student Organizations, Advisor, Theme Park Engineering Student Organization, January 2019

• Committee Work, Member, DLAC Committee Member, Digital Learning Academic Council (DLAC), November 2019

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Other, Vice Chair, University Faculty Senate, Library, Information Systems and Technology Committee, August 2019 - August 2020

• Other, Committee Member, Center for Immersive Experiences, Penn State, May 2019

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Research Computing Committee, January 2016 - February 2018

• Committee Work, Representative, University Faculty Senate Representative, University Facility Planning Committee, September 2014 - August 2017

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Committee Member, University Planning Committee, Faculty Senate, August 2014 - May 2017

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Member, Faculty Senate, University Faculty Senate, August 2014 - August 2020

Service to External Organizations:

• Service to Business and Industry, Member, Member of U.S. Technology Advisory Group fot ISO/TC 59/SC 13, International Standards Organization (ISO), SC 13, Organization and Digitization of Information, February 2022

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Chairperson, Chair, U.S. National BIM Standard Planning Committee, National Institute of Building Science, October 2020

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Other, Past Chair and Member, Board of Direction, BIM Coucil, National Institute of Building Science, October 2020 - October 2021

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Board Member, Board of Directors, Lean Construction Institute, January 2020

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Member, Awards Committee, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Awards Committee, October 2019 - May 2020

• Service to Public and Private Organizations, Other, Vice Chair, Vice Chair of National BIM Standard - US Planning Committee, National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), National BIM Standard - US Planning Committee, November 2019 - October 2020

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Chairperson, Chair, Lean Construction Institute (LCI), January 2018 - December 2019

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Member, Committee Member, National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS), National BIM Standard Planning Committee, February 2018

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Chairperson, Chair, National Institute of Building Sciences, January 2018 - October 2020

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Academic Advisor, Construction Industry Institute, Information Management Community of Practice, January 2016 - October 2023

• Participation in or Service to Professional and Learned Societies, Chairperson, Chair, American Society of Civil Engineering, Computing Division, October 2016 - September 2017

• Service to Public and Private Organizations, External Reviewer, Member, International Panel of Experts, 2nd BIM Roadmap, Building Construction Authority, Singapore, September 2015 - August 2017