Research Summary
Specializes in the use of advanced visualization technologies to improve project design and construction education through the use of virtual facility prototypes (VFP).
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Recent Publications
Integrating Sustainability in Engineering: A Global Review
Alhassani, F., Saleem, M. R. & Messner, J., Aug 2025, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 17, 15, 6930.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
AN ONTOLOGY FOR DIGITAL TWIN OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE USE CASES IN THE AECO INDUSTRY
Ghorbani, Z. & Messner, J. I., 2025, In: Journal of Information Technology in Construction. 30, p. 335-351 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A taxonomy for augmented reality use cases in the AECO industry
Ghorbani, Z., Ayer, S. K. & Messner, J. I., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Construction Innovation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A TARGET VALUE MATURITY MODEL FOR PERFORMANCE TARGET MANAGEMENT IN THE DESIGN PHASE OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Ouma, L., Leicht, R. & Messner, J., 2025, In: Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, IGLC. 33, p. 199-210 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
A CATEGORICAL APPROACH FOR DEFINING DIGITAL TWINS IN THE AECO INDUSTRY
Ghorbani, Z. & Messner, J. I., 2024, In: Journal of Information Technology in Construction. 29, p. 198-218 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Comparative Analysis of Lean Approaches Among Trade-Contractors
Asadian, E., Leicht, R. M. & Messner, J., 2023, In: Lean Construction Journal. 2023, p. 41-68 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
COMPUTER VISION APPLICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PHASES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Jiang, Z., Messner, J. I. & Matts, E., 2023, In: Journal of Information Technology in Construction. 28, p. 176-199 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Leveraging metacognitive prompts in construction educational games for higher educational gains
Castronovo, F., Van Meter, P. N. & Messner, J. I., 2022, In: International Journal of Construction Management. 22, 1, p. 19-30 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Problem-solving processes in an educational construction simulation game
Castronovo, F., Stepanik, N., Van Meter, P. N. & Messner, J. I., Apr 2022, In: Advanced Engineering Informatics. 52, 101574.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Key Planning Steps Enabling Systematic Lean Implementation on Construction Projects
Bhawani, S., Messner, J. & Leicht, R., 2021, In: Lean Construction Journal. 2021, p. 204-227 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Implementation and Evaluation of Generative Layout Options Using the Graph Theoretical Approach for a Hospital Layout Problem
Lather, J. I., Logan, T., Renner, K. & Messner, J. I., Jul 1 2020, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 34, 4, 04020014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on Design Review Meetings
Liu, Y., Castronovo, F., Messner, J. & Leicht, R., Jan 1 2020, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 34, 1, 04019045.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
IFC-Based BIM-to-BEM Model Transformation
Ramaji, I. J., Messner, J. I. & Mostavi, E., May 1 2020, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 34, 3, 04020005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluating the Impact of Building Information Modeling on Project Performance
Franz, B. & Messner, J., May 1 2019, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 33, 3, 04019015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A cyber-physical system (CPS) for planning and monitoring mobile cranes on construction sites
Kan, C., Fang, Y., Anumba, C. J. & Messner, J. I., Jun 7 2018, In: Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law. 171, 6, p. 240-250 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review