BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

metrics 2024

Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient future.

Introduction

BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT, published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, stands as a premier journal in the fields of Building and Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Geography, Planning, and Development. With its ISSN 0360-1323 and E-ISSN 1873-684X, this esteemed publication has garnered significant acclaim, achieving a Q1 ranking in multiple categories for 2023, reflecting its influential role in advancing research and innovation within these domains. Spanning from 1976 to 2024, the journal invites contributions that explore the intersection of sustainable design, energy efficiency, and urban development, addressing critical issues faced in modern architecture and environmental impact. Although it does not offer open access, its comprehensive articles and reviews are pivotal for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to creating sustainable built environments. Situated in the United Kingdom, the journal serves as a vital resource for those aiming to contribute to the knowledge base in this rapidly evolving ecologically focused field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.65
Journal Impact Factor7.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.20
H-Index205
Journal IF Without Self7.10
Eigen Factor0.04
Normal Eigen Factor7.99
Influence1.09
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life5.30
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI1.24
Total Documents9688
WOS Total Citations55605
SCIMAGO Total Citations121915
SCIMAGO SELF Citations21959
Scopus Journal Rank1.65
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.05
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.28

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 7/91
Percentile 92.90
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 8/181
Percentile 95.90
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 14/81
Percentile 83.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 11/91
Percentile 87.91
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 18/181
Percentile 90.06
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 9/81
Percentile 88.89
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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