Call for Papers – Special Issue on Innovation in Construction: Current Insights and Future Directions

The Journal of Construction Innovation & Cost Management (JCICM) is inviting submissions for a Special Issue on Innovation in Construction, running from June 1st – November 30th, 2025 .

This issue provides a platform for cutting-edge, futuristic research on how innovation is transforming the construction industry. We welcome original, high-quality papers addressing entrepreneurship, technology, digitalisation, sustainability, and regulatory dimensions of construction.

Key Themes Include:

• Entrepreneurship in construction contracting and consulting

• Innovative construction products, materials & technologies

• Procurement systems & project financing

• Digital processes, robotics & extended reality

• Facilities and land management systems

• Sustainability, green and smart cities

• Education, policy, and regulatory frameworks

Submission Details:

• Deadline: November 30th, 2025

• Submit via JCICM Online System: http://jcicm.unilag.edu.ng/

• Email: jcicm@unilag.edu.ng (use subject line Special issue_Last name)

• APC: 40,000Naira

We encourage contributions from academics, practitioners, and researchers globally, to shape the future of innovation in the built environment.