Construction and Building Materials

metrics 2024

Connecting research to real-world construction challenges.

Introduction

Construction and Building Materials, published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD, is a highly regarded journal in the fields of Construction and Building, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Materials Science. With an impressive Q1 ranking across multiple categories in 2023, the journal is recognized for its high-impact research, reflected in its Scopus rankings—13th out of 379 in Civil and Structural Engineering and 9th out of 223 in Building and Construction. Spanning from 1987 to 2024, it serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to explore advances in materials used in construction and their applications. However, it does not currently offer Open Access options. The journal stands as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge findings that can drive innovation and efficiency in the construction industry while addressing contemporary challenges, thus reinforcing its significance in shaping sustainable practices and technological advancements.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.00
Journal Impact Factor7.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)8.00
H-Index259
Journal IF Without Self7.40
Eigen Factor0.15
Normal Eigen Factor32.06
Influence1.02
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life4.80
Citing Half Life5.90
JCI1.43
Total Documents31895
WOS Total Citations228428
SCIMAGO Total Citations449941
SCIMAGO SELF Citations104518
Scopus Journal Rank2.00
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.78
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.01

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #13/379
Percentile 96.57
Quartile Q1
Building and Construction in Engineering
Rank #9/223
Percentile 95.96
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #51/463
Percentile 88.98
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 6/91
Percentile 94.00
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 6/181
Percentile 97.00
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 82/438
Percentile 81.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rank 8/91
Percentile 91.21
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 11/181
Percentile 93.92
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 58/438
Percentile 86.76
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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