Academic Journal
Q1Automation in Construction
About Automation in Construction
Automation in Construction is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 2.917 and H-index of 219.
Coverage: 1992-2026. Research categories: Building and Construction (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1).
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Topics in published research
BIM and Construction Integration; Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring; 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage; Occupational Health and Safety Research; Construction Project Management and Performance; Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials.
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5,490.00 USD; 5,140.00 EUR; 4,400.00 GBP; 680,920.00 JPY
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