Construction Innovation is a CIB-encouraged journal that publishes papers on a range of multidisciplinary subjects in the field of construction innovation
Aims and scope
Construction Innovation (CI) is an international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research papers that promote innovation throughout the lifecycle of the built environment covering the phases of design, construction, use and redevelopment. The research reported may be at built asset, cities or community level presenting innovations in digitalisation, industrialisation, sustainability and resilience. The journal specifically focuses on papers that clearly demonstrate significant novelty in managerial and technological innovations and the implementation of such innovations in the construction industry and built environment.

Submissions to the journal are considered under the following themes:

Digitalisation: innovative applications of digital technologies and process improvements related to construction sector and built environment are considered under this theme. These also include research related to enhancing digitalisation in construction enterprises and the sector as a whole.
Industrialisation: Research related to prefabrication, off site construction, and modern methods of contrition are considered under this theme. These also include work related to industrial processes and production techniques related to construction.
Sustainability: All research that contributes to enhancing sustainability in construction and the built environment are considered under this theme. These could include aspects that improve circular economy and nature-based construction to sustainability assessment and management techniques.
Resilience: Research that shows innovations in enhancing environmental, social and economic resilience of construction enterprises and sectors are considered under this category. These include aspects of health and safety, innovative applications of technologies and process improvements to enhance resilience in construction.
Note: if you need any clarification on the suitability of your paper please contact the editors for guidance.

Common topics in Construction Innovation include, but are not limited to:

Applications of AI: machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and others
Blockchain applications
Digital twin applications
Smart city and urban informatics
Ubiquitous computing, smart sensors and IOT applications
Big data analytics, datamining and cloud computing
Open data and social media applications
Building information modelling and virtual prototyping
Drone, laser scanning and image recognition
3D printing and additive construction
Geographic information system
Robotics and automation
Virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed and extended reality
Intelligent system and decision model
Knowledge management and representation
Digitalisation strategies and policy frameworks
Offsite and modular construction
Agile manufacturing and lean construction
Design and process optimisation and buildability
Modern methods of construction (MMC)
Construction skills and competencies for MMC
Procurement strategies for offsite construction/MMC
Low carbon and energy-efficient design and construction
Life cycle assessment and energy simulation
Carbon estimating and management
Net zero construction and Carbon trading
ESG in construction and built environment
Circular economy
Embodied/Virtual water management
Health and safety applications
Environmental engineering design
Nature-based construction solutions
Climate responsive design applications
Built asset maintenance and management
Health and well being in the built environment
The above topics have been clustered around the four themes proposed. Thus the topics can be presented immediately after each theme introduction if required.

The journal helps communicate novel ideas, applications and developments to construction researchers and professionals in order to maintain their competitive edge. Therefore, papers that can demonstrate significant theoretical and/or practical significance will be considered for publication.

However, manuscripts that are primarily about materials, structures, and management science, and fail to demonstrate to its significant contribution to construction innovation, are unfortunately outside the scope of this journal.