A Comprehensive bibliometric review of circular economy in the building sector: Integrating sustainable practices

Abstract. This study conducts a bibliometric literature review to analyze the sustainable performance of circular economy practices in the building sector, aiming to identify key research trends, influential publications, and collaborative networks. A systematic search was performed on the Scopus database, yielding 779 relevant articles. We used VOSviewer to conduct a bibliometric analysis focusing on co-authorship networks, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling. These analyses provided a detailed visualization of the research landscape. The analysis revealed significant clusters of research activity, highlighting key authors, influential journals, and widely cited works. The study identified prevalent themes and concepts, illustrating the development of circular economy practices in the building sector. Network visualizations showed strong collaborations and citation linkages among leading researchers and institutions. This bibliometric review offers a comprehensive overview of research trends in circular economy practices within the building sector. Uncovering patterns and key contributions provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners focused on sustainability and resource efficiency in the built environment.