Automation in Construction Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0926-5805 eISSN 1872-7891 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Automation in Construction
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Automation in Construction (AC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage and BIM and Construction Integration, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0926-5805 (e-ISSN 1872-7891). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.11 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4450 USD).

Automation in Construction Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Automation in Construction has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.11, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Automation in Construction operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Automation in Construction should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Automation in Construction against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Automation in Construction
  • Budget $4450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage, BIM and Construction Integration, Construction Project Management and Performance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Automation in Construction Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+163%
Field avg: 3.85
APC vs Field Avg
+47%
Field avg: $3027

Compared against 9 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0926-5805
ISSN (Online) 1872-7891
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4450 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Automation in Construction is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4450.

In our subject taxonomy, Automation in Construction is classified under 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage, BIM and Construction Integration, Construction Project Management and Performance and Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring.

Automation in Construction is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 10.108.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Automation in Construction

Automation in Construction does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 10.108 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Automation in Construction is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Automation in Construction is $4450 USD.

Automation in Construction is published by Elsevier BV.

Automation in Construction shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Automation in Construction is 0926-5805. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-7891.

Automation in Construction sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 10.11, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
10.108
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 10.108 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S172073041

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