Journal of Construction in Developing Countries

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Construction in Developing Countries seeks to provide a central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge on issues relevant to the built environment of developing countries.

The journal provides a wide range of original research an application papers on current developments and advances in the built environment as well as the economic, social, cultural and technological contexts of developing countries.

It also publishes detailed case studies, as well as short communications and discussions.

Topics covered include, but are not restricted to planning, urban economics, rural and regional development, housing, management and resource issues, sustiainability, knowledge and technology transfer, construction procurement, facilities management, information an communication technologies, strategies and policy issues, design issues, conservation and environmental issues.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting and Engineering, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 150.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Studying the Reasons for Delay and Cost Overrun in Construction Projects: The Case of Iran

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Hamed, Seyed Mohammad Moosavi, Pouria, Ahmad Mir, Keith

• Barriers to Applying Value Management in the Vietnamese Construction Industry

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Soo-Yong, Yeon-San, Nguyen, Van

• Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Adedeji, Opeyemi, Rapheal, Tunji-Olayeni

• Quantification of Material Wastage in Construction Industry of Pakistan: An Analytical Relationship between Building Types and Waste Generation

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Husnain, Muhammad, Muhammad Jamaluddin, Hamza Farooq

• Time Delay and Cost Overrun of Road over Bridge (ROB) Construction Projects in India

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Chandrasekaran Balaji, Rajiah

• Impact of Variation Orders on Time and Cost in Mega Hydropower Projects of Pakistan

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Hashim, Muhammad Bilal, Søren Munch, Zuhaib

• Influence of Subcontractor Risk Management on Quality Performance of Building Construction Projects in Ghana

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Emmanuel, Kofi, James Cofie, Prince, James Cofie

• Factors Affecting Contractors' Bidding Decisions for Construction Projects in Nigeria

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Opeyemi Olanrewaju, Koleola Tunwase, Rapheal Abiodun, Adedeji Olushola

• Identifying and Addressing Critical Issues in the Indian Construction Industry: Perspectives of Large Building Construction Clients

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Santhosh, Purushothaman, Mohan, Satyanarayana, Koshy

• The Case for a Construction Industry Council in Ghana

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Joseph Kwame, De-Graft, Joshua