{"id":45,"date":"2019-04-21T21:53:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-21T21:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airjournal.org\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-02-09T06:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:20:49","slug":"international-journal-of-quantity-surveying-construction-and-property-economics-ijqscpe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birpub.org\/ijqscpe\/","title":{"rendered":"International Journal of Quantity Surveying, Construction and Property Economics (IJQSCPE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-352007 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-812743 kc_col-sm-8 kc_column kc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-602670 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-101487 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-743460 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birpub.org\/ijqscpe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/04\/IJQSCPE.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-759810 kc_col-sm-9 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-983962 kc-title-wrap \">\n\n\t<h1 class=\"kc_title\">International Journal of Quantity Surveying, Construction and Property Economics (IJQSCPE)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-213602 kc-animate-speed-3s kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>ISSN Online: 3087-4718<br \/>Frequency: 6 issues per year<br \/>https:\/\/birpub.org\/ijqscpe<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-429750 kc-pro-button kc-button-main\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/birpub.org\/submit-article\">\n\t\t<span class=\"creative_icon creative_icon_left\"> <i class=\"ion-android-send\"><\/i>  <\/span><span class=\"creative_title\">SUBMIT ARTICLE Now<\/span>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-404688 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-328412 kc-raw-code\"><div class=\"ijaise-metrics-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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The journal provides a global platform for scholars, practitioners, and policy experts to disseminate rigorous research that contributes to improved economic performance, governance, and sustainability across the built environment and real estate sectors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"976\">IJQSCPE publishes original research articles, review papers, methodological studies, and applied case analyses that address both theoretical and practical challenges in construction and property markets.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1000\">Aims and Scope<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1242\">The International Journal of Quantity Surveying, Construction and Property Economics (IJQSCPE) aims to foster interdisciplinary scholarship linking surveying science, construction economics, real estate finance, and asset valuation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1271\">Key thematic areas include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1324\">Quantity surveying and construction measurement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1379\">Construction cost management and project economics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1426\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1426\">Property valuation and real estate finance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1477\">\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1477\">Housing markets and urban property development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1519\">Facilities and built asset management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1566\">Lifecycle costing and investment appraisal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1624\">\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1624\">Risk management in construction and property projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1679\">Infrastructure development and economic assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1737\">Sustainable construction and green property economics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1786\">BIM applications for cost and asset analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1822\">Journal Focus and Audience<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1876\">IJQSCPE serves an international audience comprising:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2120\">\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1921\">Quantity surveyors and cost consultants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1968\">Construction managers and project planners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2017\">\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2017\">Real estate economists and property analysts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2065\">Built environment researchers and academics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2120\">\n<p data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2120\">Policy makers in housing, land, and infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2318\">The journal is especially relevant for institutions, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders seeking evidence-based insights into the economic dynamics of construction and property sectors.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2345\">Publication Model<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2676\">The International Journal of Quantity Surveying, Construction and Property Economics (IJQSCPE) operates under a fully open-access publishing framework, ensuring free global access to published research. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2681\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2709\">Why Publish in IJQSCPE?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2732\">Authors benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<li data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2770\">\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2770\">High visibility and global reach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2819\">Rigorous editorial and peer review standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2852\">\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2852\">Interdisciplinary readership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2886\">\n<p data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2886\">Strong professional relevance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2919\">Increased citation potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3082\">The journal supports research that informs policy, improves financial decision-making, and enhances sustainable development in construction and property systems.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"guidelines\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-664406 kc_tab ui-tabs-panel kc_ui-tabs-hide kc_clearfix \"><div class=\"kc_tab_content\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-85773 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"516\">Authors submitting to any of the journals under BrightInk Research Publications (birpub.org) are expected to carefully adhere to the following guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned for revision prior to being considered for peer review.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"556\">General Formatting Requirements<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"977\">All manuscripts must be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Submissions in PDF format will not be accepted. The text should be written in Aptos font, size 10, which applies consistently across all sections of the manuscript, including headings, tables, figures, and references. Single line spacing is to be maintained throughout the entire document, including footnotes and bibliographies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1390\">Standard margins of one inch (2.54 cm) must be applied on all sides of the document. Text should be fully justified, creating a professional and uniform appearance. Paragraphs should not begin with indentation; instead, they should be separated by one clear line space to ensure readability. Authors are also required to insert page numbers in the bottom right-hand corner of each page for ease of navigation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1515\">Manuscripts must be written in English, either UK or US spelling, but consistency must be maintained throughout the text.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1544\">Manuscript Structure<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1914\">Submissions should follow a clear and logical structure. Each manuscript should begin with a title page that includes the article title (concise and informative), the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and country of origin. The corresponding author\u2019s email address must be provided, and where available, an ORCID iD should also be included.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2296\">An abstract of no more than 250 words should follow. The abstract must summarize the objectives of the study, the methodology applied, the principal findings, and the main conclusions. Citations should not be included in the abstract. Authors are also required to provide between three and six keywords immediately after the abstract to assist with indexing and discoverability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2804\">The main body of the manuscript should generally adhere to the following structure: an introduction that presents the research problem and objectives; a literature review or theoretical framework, if applicable; a methodology section outlining research design and procedures; a results or findings section; followed by discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. For submissions in the humanities, alternate structuring such as background, analysis, and conclusion may be applied to suit the discipline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2959\">Where relevant, an acknowledgements section may be included to recognize individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that contributed to the research.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2978\">References<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3383\">All references must strictly follow the most recent edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guide. Reference entries should use hanging indentation, and consistency must be ensured between in-text citations and the reference list. For instance, all works cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all works in the reference list must be cited within the text.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3418\">Examples include the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3824\">\n<li data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3620\">Journal articles: Johnson, M. A., &#038; Clarke, T. L. (2021). Leadership strategies in emerging markets. <em data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3585\">International Journal of Management Foresight and Strategy, 3<\/em>(2), 45\u201360. <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/xxxxx\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3618\">https:\/\/doi.org\/xxxxx<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3713\">\n<p data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3713\">Books: Roberts, L. J. (2020). <em data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3685\">Applied science and innovation<\/em>. Oxford University Press.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3824\">\n<p data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3824\">Websites: World Health Organization. (2023, June 15). Global health updates. <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3822\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3851\">Tables and Figures<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"4291\">Tables and figures must be embedded within the manuscript at their relevant positions rather than being placed at the end of the document. They should be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2). Each table must carry a descriptive title positioned above it, while each figure must have a caption positioned below. Every table and figure must also be explicitly referenced in the main text to guide the reader.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4321\">Length of Manuscripts<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4737\">Different types of submissions must conform to specific length requirements. Research articles should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words including references. Review articles are expected to be more comprehensive, ranging between 5,000 and 10,000 words. Short communications and case studies should fall between 2,000 and 3,500 words, while book reviews and commentaries are typically between 1,000 and 2,500 words.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4768\">Ethical Considerations<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"5174\">All manuscripts must reflect original work, and plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure that all sources are accurately cited and properly acknowledged. Research involving human or animal subjects must include evidence of ethical approval from a recognized review body. Authors are also expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5201\">Submission Process<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5656\">All manuscripts should be submitted via the official BrightInk Research Publications online submission system at birpub.org, unless a specific journal provides an alternative submission email address. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter that includes the article title, author names and affiliations, the contact details of the corresponding author, and a declaration that the work is original and not under review or published elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5658\" data-end=\"5695\">Review and Publication Process<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"6138\">Once submitted, all manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure compliance with these guidelines. Manuscripts that pass this stage are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit their manuscripts in response to reviewer feedback. Once accepted, articles proceed to copyediting, typesetting, and online publication on the BrightInk Research Publications platform.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6172\">Copyright and Open Access<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6454\">Authors retain copyright of their work, which is published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless otherwise specified by the journal. 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