AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION

metrics 2024

Driving Efficiency and Innovation in the Construction Industry

Introduction

AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION is a premier academic journal published by Elsevier, dedicated to advancing the fields of Building and Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Control and Systems Engineering. Since its inception in 1992, this journal has served as a vital platform for disseminating innovative research and practical applications in automation technologies within the construction industry. With a distinguished 2023 impact factor reflected in its Q1 ranking across multiple engineering categories—securing rank #3 in Civil and Structural Engineering and rank #3 in Building and Construction—AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION stands out as a leading resource for researchers, professionals, and students keen on staying at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. The journal offers access to cutting-edge studies that explore automation processes, methodologies, and tools, contributing to the enhancement of productivity and sustainability in construction practices. With contributions from global experts, each issue of AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION provides comprehensive insights that help drive innovation and foster collaboration.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.63
Journal Impact Factor9.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)10.60
H-Index176
Journal IF Without Self9.60
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor6.10
Influence1.65
Immediacy Index1.70
Cited Half Life4.10
Citing Half Life4.80
JCI1.85
Total Documents4414
WOS Total Citations31904
SCIMAGO Total Citations77314
SCIMAGO SELF Citations10392
Scopus Journal Rank2.63
Cites / Document (2 Years)11.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)12.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)13.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #3/379
Percentile 99.21
Quartile Q1
Building and Construction in Engineering
Rank #3/223
Percentile 98.65
Quartile Q1
Control and Systems Engineering in Engineering
Rank #8/321
Percentile 97.51
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 4/91
Percentile 96.20
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 1/181
Percentile 99.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 3/91
Percentile 96.70
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 4/181
Percentile 97.79
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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