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REFEREED PAPERS

1.      Syal, M., Hastak, M., Mullens, M., and Sweaney, A. (December 2006).  U.S. - India Collaborative Research Directions in Urban Housing and Supporting Infrastructure,” Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, VA. 12(4), 163-167.

2.      Jeong, J., Hastak, M., and Syal, M. (December 2006).  Supply Chain Simulation Modeling for the Manufactured Housing Industry” ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development, ASCE, 132(4) 217-225.

3.      Banerjee, D., Syal, M., and Hastak, M.  (December 2006).  Material Flow Based Facility Layout Analysis of Manufactured Housing Production Plant,” Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, VA., 12(4), 196-206.

4.      Jeong, J., Hastak, M., and Syal, M. (March 2006). “Supply Chain Analysis and Modeling for the Manufactured Housing Industry,” Journal of Urban Planning and Development, ASCE, VA., vol. 132 (1), pp. 1-9.

5.      Syal, M. (April-June 2006).  “Book Review – Managing Construction Projects: An Information Processing Approach by Graham M. Winch,” Journal of Construction Management and Economics, Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, U.K., 24 (4) 555-556.

6.      Barriga, E., Jeong, J., Hastak, M., and Syal, M. (September 2005). “Material Requirement Planning for the Manufactured Housing Industry.” Journal of Architectural Engineering, September 2005, ASCE, VA., vol. 11 (3), pp. 91-98.

7.      Barriga, E., Jeong, J., Hastak, M., and Syal, M. (April 2005).  Material Control System for the Manufactured Housing Industry, Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, VA.,  vol. 21 (2), pp. 91-98

8.      Hastak, M., Mullens, M. and Syal, M. (April 2005).  National Housing Research Agenda for Construction Management and Production, Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress, ASCE, San Diego, CA.

9.      Syal, M., Hastak, M., and Mullens, M. and FAL’s (March 2005).  “Housing Research Agenda for NSF-PATH,” Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, VA., vol. 11(1), pp 1-7

10.  Mehrotra, N., M. Syal, and M. Hastak. (March 2005). “Manufactured Housing Production Layout Design.” Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, VA., vol. 11(1), pp 25-34

11.  Abu Hammad, A., Hastak, M., and Syal, M. (December 2004).  Comparative Study of Manufactured Housing Production Systems,” Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE, VA., vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 136-142

12.  Senghore, O., Hastak, M., Abdelhamid, A., Abu Hammad, A., and Syal, M. (October 2004).  “Production and Material Flow Process for Manufactured Housing,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, VA., vol. 130, no. 5 , pp. 708-718

13.  Mehrotra, N., Syal, M., and Hastak, M. (April 2004). “Manufactured Housing Trends and Codes in Michigan,” Journal of the American Institute of Constructors, St. Petersburg, FL., vol. 28, no. 1 , pp.26-36

14.  Anjaneyulu, L., Syal, M., and Supanich-Goldner, F. (2004). “Building Rehabilitation-Based Built Environment Factor: A Critical Aspect of Urban Revitalization,” Journal of Housing and Society, Housing Education & Research Association, CO. vol. 31, no. 1 pp. 73-88.

15.  Barshan, A., Abdelhamid, T, and Syal, M. (August 2004).  Manufactured Housing Construction Value Using The Analytical Hierarchy Process,” Proceedings of the International Lean Construction Conference-IGLC12, Denmark.

16.  Mehrotra, N., Syal, M., and Hastak, M.  (2003). “Manufactured Housing Production Process and Layout Design,” Proceedings of the Construction Research Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, Honolulu, HI.

17.  LaMore, R, Metzgar, J., Syal, M and others. (2003). “Organization Capacity and Housing Production: A Case Study of Non-Profit Organizations in MI,”  Proceedings of the Conference on Sustainable Community Development, The Federal Reserve System, Washington DC, March 2003

18.  Abu Hammad, A, Hastak, M, and Syal, M (September 2002).  “Manufactured Housing Production Process,” Proceedings of the Conference on Information Technology in Civil Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering, Washington DC.

19.  Sawhney, A., Mund, A., and Syal, M. (2002).  “Energy Efficiency Strategies for Construction of  Five Start Plus Homes.”  Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers, VA., vol. 7, no. 4

20.  Syal, M. and Seidel, A.S. (April 2002).  "Continuing Education Based Professional Designation Program for Homebuilders in Michigan," American Professional Constructor,  American Institute of Constructors, FL., vol. 26, no.1, April 2002

21.  Syal, M., Shay, C., and Supanich-Goldner, F. (Winter 2001).  “Streamlining Building Rehabilitation Code to Encourage Rehabilitation.”  Housing Facts and Findings, Fannie Mae Foundation, Washington DC, vol. 3, no. 2.

22.  Syal, M. and Seidel, A.S. (December 2001).  "Fiscal and Economic Impact of Housing Development,"  American Professional Constructor,  American Institute of Constructors, FL.

23.  Syal, M. and Kakakhel, A. (February 2000).  "Project Scheduling Aspects of Steel Construction,"  Accepted for Proceedings of Construction Congress VI, ASCE, Orlando, FL.

24.  Syal, M. (June 1999).  "Knowledge-Based Approach to Construction Method Selection Process,"  NICMAR Journal of Construction Management, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Mumbai, India, 14(2):115-130.

25.  Syal, M. (March 1999).  "Construction Method Selection for Project Planning,"  NICMAR Journal of Construction Management, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Mumbai, India, 14(1):27-38.

26.  Syal, M.G. (December 1998).  "Construction Research Agenda: Focus Areas and Topics,” "  American Professional Constructor,  American Institute of Constructors, FL.

27.  Syal, M., and Bertolini, K. (October 1997).  “Manufactured Housing: Trends and Perceptions.”  Proceedings of the Construction Congress V, ASCE, Minneapolis, MN.

28.  Syal, M., and Mochtar, Y. (October 1997).  “Financial Feasibility in Land Development.”  Proceedings of the Construction Congress V, ASCE, Minneapolis, MN.

29.  Bertolini, K and Syal M.. (October 1997).  “Information Flow Between Estimating and Job Cost Accounting.”  Proceedings of the Construction Congress V, ASCE, Minneapolis, MN.

30.  Christofferson, J., and Syal. M.G. (June 1996).  “A Computer-Based System for Communication Problems in Residential Construction.”  American Professional Constructor, Journal of the American Institute of Constructors, FL.

31.  Robson, K, Syal, M.G., and Murphy, J.D.  (June 1994)  "Strategic Planning: A Critical Element for Continuing Growth for Small to Medium Size Contractors."  American Professional Constructor,  American Institute of Constructors, FL. 18(2), 18-24.

32.  Parfitt, M.K., Syal, M.G., Khalvati, M., and Bhatia, S. (December 1993).  "Computer-Integrated Generation of Design Drawings and Construction Project Plans."  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), New York, N.Y. 119(4), 728-742.

33.  Syal, M.G., Grobler, F., Willenbrock, J.H., and Parfitt, M.K. (December 1992).  "Construction Project Planning Process Model For Small-Medium Builders."  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, New York, N.Y., 118(4), 651-666.

34.  Parfitt, M.K., and Syal, M.G. (November 1992).  "Implementation of Integrated CAD Environment for Cost and Time Plans Generation for Residential Construction Industry."  Building Research Journal, Building Research Council, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL., 1(2), 7-15.

35.  Willenbrock, J.H., Syal, M.G., and Music, W., (February 1992)  "Management Growth Model for Building Construction Firms."  Building Research Journal, Building Research Council, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, 1(1), 13-20.

 

 ABSTRACT REFERRED / CONFERENCE PAPERS

 

1.      Syal, Matt and G. Pillai (2005). Green and Holistic Planning, Design, and Construction, Proceedings of the U.S – India Symposium on Urban Housing and Supporting Infrastructure, National Science Foundation, U.S.A and Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Oct. 20-22, 2005, New Delhi, Construction Management Program, Michigan State University, MI.

2.      Harrison, Adam and M. Syal (2005). Historic Preservation as a Rehabilitation Tool for Urban Revitalization, Proceedings of the U.S – India Symposium on Urban Housing and Supporting Infrastructure, National Science Foundation, U.S.A and Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Oct. 20-22, 2005, New Delhi, Construction Management Program, Michigan State University, MI.

3.      Syal, M., Chaganti, M., Johnson, C., Sabharwal, A. and Swarup, L. (Sept. 2004).  “U.S.-Based Executive Development Programs for A/E/C Professionals from Korea,” Proceedings of the international conference on “Construction Opportunities and Strategies for action with focus on Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African Regions,” New Delhi, India

4.      Syal, M., Hastak, M., and Mullens, M.  (August 2004).  “Housing Research Agenda: Summary Report,” Proceedings of the NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda Workshop, NSF and U.S. Department of HUD, Washington DC. (http://www.pathnet.org/si.asp?id=1057)

5.      Syal, M and Hastak, M.  (August 2004). “Whole House Production: Integration of Factory-Built and Site-Built Construction,” Proceedings of the NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda Workshop, NSF and U.S. Department of HUD, Washington DC. (http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=1104)

6.      Hastak, M. and Syal, M. (August 2004).  Building Process Optimization with Supply Chain Management In The Manufactured Housing Industry,” Proceedings of the NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda Workshop, NSF and U.S. Department of HUD, Washington DC. (http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=1065)

7.      Syal, M. and Hastak, M.  (2003). “Education, Certification and Specialization of Construction Professionals,” Proceedings of the  National Conference on Construction, CIDC, New Delhi, India, November 2003

8.      Syal, M. and Banerjee, D.  (2002).  Education, Certification And Specialization of Construction Professionals,” Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Construction Industry Development Council, New Delhi, India.

9.      Abu Hammad, A, Hastak, M, and Syal, M (November 2002).  “Simulation Model for Manufactured Housing Processes,”  Proceedings of the Symposium on Construction Innovation and Global Competitiveness, International Council of Buildings (CIB), Cincinnati

10.  Syal, M.  (March 2002).  “Construction Management Trends: Education, Research, and Applications,” Conference on Emerging Trends in Construction, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India

11.  Syal, M., and Shay, C. (2002).  “Building Rehabilitation Code in Michigan:  Evolution and Implementation.”  Proceedings of the Session on Housing Innovation,  International Builders Show, NAHB, Atlanta, GA.

12.  Syal, M. and Mehrotra, N.  US Country Report on Construction Sector, Asia Construct Conference, CIDC-India, New Delhi, October 2001

13.  Syal, M.  (June 2001).  "Industrialized Technology for Urban Housing in South Asia,"  Habitat: Housing and Urban Infrastructure, PricewaterhouseCoopers, New Delhi, India, vol.3, no.1.

14.  Syal, M.G. and Seidel, A.W.  (January 1999).  "Production Planning for Medium-Large Homebuilders," Session on Housing Innovation: Management, Business, and Marketing, Proceedings of the NAHB Annual Convention, Dallas, TX.

15.  Bhatia, S., Tucciarone, L., and Syal, M.G. (October 1998).  “Role of Computers in Managing Challenges for Program Management of Large Infrastructure Projects.”   Extended abstract,  Proceedings of the 1998 International Computing Congress, ASCE, Boston, MA.

16.  Liu, Y., Syal, M., and Spearnak, M. (June 1995).  “Integrated Computer Information System in Facility Service Department of a School District.”  Proceedings of the Second Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Atlanta, Ga.

17.  Syal, M.G., Christofferson, J., and Bozai., G.  (April 1995)  “Development of Specialization in Undergraduate Curriculum Through Senior Level Capstone Courses.”  Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Associated Schools of Construction, Tempe, AZ.

18.  Ott, E., Syal, M.G., and Gehrig, G.R.  (June 1994)  "Computer-Integrated Construction and CM Firms: A Profitable Combination."  Proceedings of the First Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Wash. D.C.

19.  Staib, J., Syal, M.G., and Peters, D.  (June 1994)  "Computer-Based Energy Analysis for Mechanical Retrofit of Buildings."  Proceedings of the First Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Washington D.C.

20.  McIntyre, C., Parfitt, M. K, and Syal, M.G.  (June 1994).  "CAD-Based Intelligent Drawings: An Automated Quality Control Approach to Land Development."  Proceedings of the First Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Washington D.C.

21.  Syal, M.G. and Christofferson, J.  (April 1994)  "Evolution of Management Techniques and Growth of Residential Construction Companies,"  Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Associated Schools of Construction, Peoria, IL.

22.  Christofferson, J., and Syal, M.G.  (April 1994).  "Computer-Based Communication System for Residential Contracting Companies,"  Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Associated Schools of Construction, Peoria, IL.

23.  Syal M.G., and Parfitt, M.K. (June 1993).  "Work Item Hierarchy Structure for Construction Method Selection in Project Planning."  Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, ASCE, Anaheim, CA.

24.  Parfitt, M.K., and Syal, M.G. (June 1993).  "A Framework for an Automated Quality Control System in Working Drawing Production."  Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, ASCE, Anaheim, CA.

25.  Bhatia, S., Whitehouse, G., and Syal, M.G. (June 1993).  "Computer Estimating and Cost Control: History and Evolution at Perini."  Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, ASCE, Anaheim, CA.

26.  Robson, K.F., Syal, M.G., and Murphy, J.D. (April 1993).  "Strategic Planning: A Critical Element for Continuing Growth of Small to Medium Size Contractors."  Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Associated Schools of Construction, Estes Park, CO.

27.  Syal, M.G., Pannell, P., and Beach, J. (October 1992).  "Finalization of Initial Estimate and Schedule."  Proceedings of the Associated Schools of Construction, Region IV Meeting, The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE., 14-27.

28.  Syal, M.G., McIntyre, C., and Willenbrock, J.H. (June 1992).  "Computer-Integrated Residential Construction: From Subdivision Design to Dwelling Unit."  Proceedings of the Eighth ASCE Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Dallas, TX., 207-213.

29.  Syal, M.G., Grobler, F., and Willenbrock, J.H., (May 1991).  "Computer-Based Integration of Design and Project Controls. "Proceedings of the Seventh ASCE Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Washington D.C. 779-788.

30.  Syal, M.G., Willenbrock, J.H., and Grobler, F., (April 1991).  "Construction Process Knowledge Model to Assist Method Selection in Construction Project Planning - Research in Progress. "Proceedings of the ASCE Construction Congress '91, Symposium on Computer-Integrated Design and Construction, Cambridge, MA. 387-393.

31.  Syal, M.G., Smith, G.R., and Willenbrock, J.H., (May 1990).  "Simulation Modeling of Modular Housing Production. "Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineers, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, II-2, 871-888.

32.  Willenbrock, J.H., and Music. W., and Syal, M.G., (January 1990).  "Development of an Evolutionary Growth Model for Residential Building Construction Firms."  Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Exchange- What is Happening in Housing Research, Annual Convention  of the National Association of Home Builders, Atlanta, GA., 1-29.

33.  Willenbrock, J.H., and Syal, M.G., (April 1989).  "The Impact of Industrialized Housing on the Residential Building Construction Industry. "Proceedings of the Modular Housing Symposium, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.,  1-34.

34.  Willenbrock, J.H., and Syal, M.G. (January 1989).  "Modular Housing: The Trend for the 90's." (January 1989).  Proceedings of the Session on Housing Research, Annual Convention of the National Association of Home Builders, Atlanta, GA.

35.  Rowings, J.E., and Syal, M.G., (September 1986).  "The Impacts of Safety Standards Implementation on Construction Organizations." Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Project Management Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 354-359.

   

PAPERS SUBMITTED / UNDER PREPARATION

1.      Abu Hammad, A., Salem, M.,  Hastak, M., and Syal, M., “A Decision Support System for Manufactured Housing Facility Layout,” Paper provisionally accepted by the ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering

2.      Gandhi J., Syal, M. and LaMore, R. (2007).  Project Management Assessment Framework for Large Public Housing Authorities,”  Paper submitted to the ASC journal of Construction Education and Research.

3.      Pillai, G. Syal, M. and Hastak, M. (2007).  “Health Performance Criteria Framework for Homes based on Whole House and LEED Approaches,” Paper under preparation for submission to ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering

   

PROJECT REPORTS / POLICY PAPERS / BOOK CHAPTERS

1.    Syal, M., Mago, S. and Moody, D. (2007).  Project Report: Impact of LEED®-NC Projects on Constructors, Vol. 1, 2 &3, AGC Education and Research Foundation, CM Program, Michigan State University, MI

2.    Syal, M. , Mago, S. and Potbhare, V. (2007).  Construction Project Management – International Executive Training Manual for VIPP Program (Korean Land Corporation / Korean National Housing Corporation / GICO), CM Program, Michigan State University, MI

3.    Seidel A., and Syal, M. (May 2006).  Project Report : Construction Project Management Technical Assistance - Detroit Housing Commission, Michigan State University, MI

4.    Syal, M., “Final Report : U.S.-India Symposium on Urban Housing and Supporting Infrastructure,”  National Science Foundation, Michigan State University, MI, February 2006

5.    Syal, M., Hastak, M., Sabharwal, A., Swarup, L. and Pillai, G., “Continuation Education Module – Manufactured Housing Component Assembly Redesign,” NSF Project Report, MSU and Purdue, February 2005

6.    Syal, M., Anjaneyulu, L., and Schweitzer, J.  “Building Rehabilitation-Based Built Environment as a Complementary Factor to Social Aspects of Urban Revitalization in Detroit, Michigan,” Policy Paper, Series on Relationship between Urban Built Environment, Social capital, and Human Health, IPPSR, MSU, MI, Fall 2004

7.    Syal, M., Hastak, M, and Mullens, M. (August 2003).  Final Report, NSF-PATH Housing Research Agenda, NSF and U.S. Department of HUD, Washington DC. (http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=12201)

8.    Syal, M., von Bernuth, R., and Seidel, A., “Construction Project Management, International Outreach Program Course Pack,” L.G. Engineering and Construction, MSU, MI., May - June 2004

9.    Promotional brochure article featuring Manufactured Housing Research at MSU, HUD-PATH, February 2004

10.Syal, M., Seidel, A., and Mrozowski, T., “Residential Construction Project Management – U.S. and Korean Systems, International Outreach Program Course Pack,” Korean National Housing Corporation, December 2003, MSU, MI.

11.Syal, M., Hastak, M, Banerjee, D., and Mehrotra, M. (2003). “Continuing Education Package –Manufactured Housing Facility layout,”  NSF-PATH Project Report No.4, Michigan State University, MI.

12.Barshan, A., Willenbrock, J, Abdelhamid, J., and Syal, M. “Manufactured Housing Construction Quality Guidelines,” Project Report, Consumers Union SW, May 2003, TX

13.Consumers Union’s Tips on Mobile Homes, Public Service article by Consumers Union (www.consumersunion.org/other/mh/tips.htm), based on research work by Barshan, A., Willenbrock, J, Abdelhamid, J., and Syal, M., May 2003

14.Syal, M. and McFadden, K.- editors. “ Profit and Opportunity Beyond Traditional Building Practices,” Proceedings of the research session at NAHB Convention, February 2003, Las Vegas, NV

15.  Syal, M., Supanich-Goldner, F., and Anjaneyulu, L. (2002).  “Innovative Ways to provide Affordable Housing in Urban Michigan,”  Chapter in “Urban Policy Choices for Michigan Leaders,” Dozier W. Thornton and Carol S. Weissert, editors, Michigan State University Press, East Lansing, MI. (also published as a Policy Brief, Urban Issues Series, Institute of Public Policy and Social Research and Urban Affairs Programs, Michigan State University)

16.  Mehrotra, N., and Syal, M.  (2002).  “Manufactured Housing Production Plant Layout Design,” NSF-PATH Project Report No. 3, Michigan State University, MI

17.  Syal, M., Hastak, M, Senghore, O, and Mehrotra, N.  (2002). “Continuing Education Package –Manufactured Housing Production Process,”  NSF-PATH Project Report No.2, Michigan State University, MI.

18.  Syal, M. and Mehrotra, N. (February 2002).  "Manufactured Housing Trends and Regulations in Michigan: Industry Trends and Codes,"  Michigan Public Policy, Michigan State University, MI

19.  LaMore, R, Cocciarelli, S., Gomez, J., Melcher, J, Metzger, J., Supanich-Goldner, F., and Syal, M. (October 2001).  "Organizational Capacity and Housing Production: A Study of Nonprofit Organizations in Michigan, Center for Urban Affairs - CEDP, Michigan State University, MI

20.  Senghore, O., and Syal, M. (August 2001).  "Production and Material Flow Process Model for Manufactured Housing,"  NSF-PATH Project Report No.1, Michigan State University, MI

21.  Syal, M., and Shay C.  (August 2001).  "Implementing a Building Rehabilitation Code in Michigan,"  Community and Economic Development Briefs, Michigan State University, MI

22.  Mrozowski, T., Syal, M., and Kakakhel, S. (May 1999).  "Construction Management of Steel Construction,"  American Institute of Steel Construction, Vol. 1 and 2,  Chicago, IL

23.  Syal, M., Kakakhel, A., and Robinson, R. (January 1999).  "Construction Management of Housing Projects," , Developed for the training participants, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hong Kong SAR.

24.  Seidel, A., and Syal M. (May 1998).  “Impact of New Housing Development on Michigan Communities,”  HERC Research Report Series, Michigan State University, MI.

25.  Seidel, A., and Syal M. (August 1997).  “Business Planning,”  HERC Research Report Series, Michigan State University, MI.

26.  Seidel, A., and Syal M. (August 1997).  “Professional Designation Feasibility Study,”  HERC Research Report Series, Michigan State University, MI.

27.  Burkhardt, T., Mireley, S., and Syal, M. (December 1996).  Manufactured Housing, Research Report, Harvest Foundation and State of Michigan, MI

28.  Wright, K., and Syal M. (October 1996).  “A Descriptive Analysis of the Energy Efficiency Software Programs Available to Home Builders,”  HERC Research Report Series, Michigan State University, MI.

29.  Wright, K., and Syal M. (February 1996).  “Energy Efficient Design and Construction Techniques in Home Building,”  HERC Research Report Series, Michigan State University, MI.

30.  Syal, M.G., and Klarich, R.,  (January 1995).  “Computer-Integrated Estimating and Purchase Management for a Custom Homebuilder,”  Genesee Homes Project, Denver, CO.

31.  Syal, M.G., and Christofferson, J.,  (April 1994).  "Construction Management Procedures Manual,"  Village Homes Project, Littleton, CO.

32.  Syal, M.G., and Christofferson, J.,  (January 1994).  "Production Assistance Manual,"  Village Homes Project, Littleton, CO.

33.  Syal, M.G., and Christofferson, J.,  (November 1993).  "Construction Safety and Inspection Training,"  Project Manual, Developed for the Training of an USAID Participant, Ministry of Labour, Cyprus.

34.  Taylor, S., Syal, M.G., and Willenbrock, J.H.,  (April 1993).  "Technology Transfer Manual For Computer-Based Cost Estimating,"  HRC Research Series Report  No. 26, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

35.  Syal, M.G., (May 1992).  "Construction process Knowledge Model to Assist Method Selection in Project Planning."  HRC Research Series Report No. 23, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

36.  Syal, M.G., Parfitt, M.K., and Willenbrock, J.H., (September 1991).  "Computer-Integrated Design Drawing, Cost Estimating, and Construction Scheduling." HRC Research Series Report No. 11, The Pennsylvania State University, PA.

37.  Willenbrock, J.H.,  Brown, T.B.,  Syal, M.G., and  Staib, J.R., (July 1990).  "Technology Concept for the TEAHouse - Building Systems Selection Criteria (including the set of Design Drawings)." HRC Research Series Report No. 5, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

38.  Willenbrock, J.H,  Syal, M.G., and Staib, J.R., (May 1990 and October 1990).  "Final Report on Building Systems for TEAHouse. "HRC Research Series Report No. 4, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.


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