About the Journal

Overview

The Building Research Journal (BRJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, semi-annual engineering journal published by the Building Research Directorate (BRD), Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works in Baghdad, Iraq. Established as a premier platform for scholarly communication in the construction and engineering sectors, the journal is officially registered under Legal Deposit No. 486/1986 and ISSN 1012-3423.

Aims and Scope

Building Research Journal (BRJ) is dedicated to the dissemination of original, cutting-edge, and high-impact theoretical and experimental research, reviews, and applied case studies that contribute significantly to the advancement of engineering and sustainable development in the built environment.

The journal welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to, the following engineering fields:

  • Building Materials Engineering: Innovative cementitious composites, concrete technology, sustainable binders, and advanced building materials.

  • Structural Engineering: Structural mechanics, finite element modeling, static and dynamic analysis, retrofitting, and structural behavior of components.

  • Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical investigations, piled-raft systems, micro-piles, soil stabilization, and ground improvement.

  • Road and Transportation Engineering: Pavement design, asphalt mixtures, traffic infrastructure, and transportation planning.

  • Renewable Energy Engineering & Sustainable Buildings: Solar thermal systems, thermoelectric cooling, energy-efficient building systems, and thermal performance optimization.

  • Project Management Engineering: Construction management, lifecycle assessment, feasibility, cost estimation, and quality assurance.

  • Architecture and Environmental Engineering: Green architecture, indoor air quality, thermal insulation, and environmental impact mitigation.

  • Urban and Regional Planning: Sustainable urban growth, smart infrastructure, and municipal development.

  • Water Resources Engineering: Hydraulic structures, sustainable water management, and wastewater systems related to municipal and construction engineering.

Publishing Frequency

The journal operates on a semi-annual basis, publishing two issues per year (Issue 1 and Issue 2).

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent, international, and regional expert reviewers in the respective subject areas to ensure scientific integrity, novelty, and relevance.

Open Access Policy

The journal adheres to an open-access model to facilitate global knowledge exchange and ensure immediate, permanent, and free access to research for engineers, researchers, students, and practitioners worldwide.