Journal profile · Social Sciences-Education
International Journal of Construction Education and Research
ISSN 1550-3984 · Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Construction Education and Research: subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review about 56 days (first decision after review, publisher); acceptance rate 17% (journal website); 35 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Construction Education and Research is published by Taylor & Francis. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Construction Project Management and Performance, BIM and Construction Integration and Engineering Education and Curriculum Development, together about 49.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Construction Education and Research is a respected international refereed journal that publishes original works addressing cutting edge, global issues in construction. The journal recognizes scholarly work in the areas of construction education and construction research by preserving and disseminating research (both quantitative and qualitative). The journal seeks original manuscripts that contribute to the understanding of issues and topics associated with construction education and the construction industry. The scope of the journal embraces pedagogical and industry content through a broad spectrum of construction-related topics including but not limited to: Materials and methods Estimating Contracts, construction law, and dispute resolution Labor, equipment, and productivity Workforce development Project management Alternative delivery methods Building and information technology Automation and robotics Mechanical and electrical systems Sustainability Planning, decision-making, and risk management Specialty subcontracting Scheduling International construction and globalization Procurement and project logistics Case studies While research manuscripts are encouraged, another aim of the Journal is to embrace those manuscripts that may be outside of traditional research formats. Naturally, problem statements, literature reviews, and methodologies and analyses resulting in contributions to the existing body of knowledge are required of all submissions. On occasion, special submissions may be solicited on a specific and relevant topic. The Journal supports the mission of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), a professional association comprised of about 150 universities and colleges. The ASC encourages the sharing of ideas and knowledge and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service relating to the construction industry. The International Journal of Construction Education and Research replaced the Journal of Construction Education which was founded in 1996. Peer Review Policy: All manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo initial editor screening, and editorial office screening, followed by double-anonymous peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate. Publication office: Taylor & Francis Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Education
Editor-in-chief Mehmet E. OzbekPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 4, New Zealand 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Construction Project Management and PerformanceDecision Sciences24.2%
- BIM and Construction IntegrationEngineering12.8%
- Engineering Education and Curriculum DevelopmentEngineering12.3%
- Higher Education and EmployabilitySocial Sciences6%
- Engineering Education and PedagogyEngineering4.5%
- Occupational Health and Safety ResearchHealth Professions4.1%
- Sustainable Building Design and AssessmentEngineering3.4%
- Career Development and DiversitySocial Sciences2.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Q2 | 468/1698 | 72nd |
| Building and Construction | Q2 | 98/258 | 62nd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- CiteScore Q2 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ARCOM (Association of Research in Construction Management), CSA Technology Research Database, EBSCOhost Online Research Databases, SwetsWise All TitlesPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.38Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.07LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 1.07Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 163OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.02OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 57,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 534 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 12 | 423 |
| 2025 | 35 | 14 | 641 |
| 2024 | 40 | 14 | 796 |
| 2023 | 21 | 10 | 579 |
| 2022 | 23 | 6 | 579 |
| 2021 | 17 | 2 | 595 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
56 daysfirst decision after review
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 17%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 56 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
International Journal of Construction Education and Research is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open acc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-anonymous peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate. Model summary
All manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo initial editor screening, and editorial office screening, followed by double-anonymous peer review by one to three referees, one of which will be the editor or designate.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1550-3984
- Print ISSN
- 1557-8771
- Society / sponsor
- Associated Schools of Construction
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 22, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Construction Education and Research
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Construction Education and Research?
The publisher reports about 56 days (first decision after review); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 17%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Construction Education and Research based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (4) and New Zealand (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Construction Education and Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Construction Education and Research is indexed in Scopus.
Is International Journal of Construction Education and Research open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Construction Education and Research is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .