Sustainable Construction Materials, Processes, and Automation Technologies

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20 June 2026

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20 August 2026

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Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable construction materials and processes focus on reducing the environmental impact of building activities while promoting resource efficiency and long-term viability. This approach involves selecting materials that are renewable, recyclable, or have low embodied energy, such as bamboo, recycled steel and concrete, or fly ash concrete. Sustainable construction also emphasizes processes that minimize waste, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions during production, transportation, and installation. In addition, automation in construction, including 3D printing, aims to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in construction projects, while also reducing the risk of human error and improving safety. This Topic focuses on the integration of these principles in the construction industry to create buildings and structures that are not only environmentally responsible but also economically and socially beneficial over their lifespan.

Dr. Ayman El-Zohairy
Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Ibrahim
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.3	2011	18.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Architecture architecture	-	-	2021	36.3 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Buildings buildings	3.1	3.4	2011	15.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
CivilEng civileng	-	2.8	2020	24.4 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Infrastructures infrastructures	2.7	5.2	2016	17.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Materials materials	3.1	5.8	2008	13.9 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Modelling modelling	1.3	2.7	2020	18.9 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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