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Evaluation of Ambient Air Particulate Matter (PM) Concentration in Urban Context and its Public Perception

Sapugoda, HSDPD; Premasiri, HDS; Jayasinghe, GY (2019)

Urban air pollution has become a global issue and vehicle emissions, rapid industrialization, and urbanization are known to be the main contributing factors for air pollution. Therefore, air quality monitoring is essential ...
Investigating the Spatial Efficacy of Healthcare Facilities Dedicated to the Care of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Patients in Sri Lankan Military Hospitals

Rajapaksha, RWVSR; Kudasinghe, KSKNJ; Gunaratna, SR (2019)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been identified as one of the most commonly occurring mental illnesses in combatants. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ...
Current Challenges Faced by Quantity Surveying Professionals in Sri Lankan Construction Industry

Gunawardhana, DMNA; Perera, KAHK; Wijeneththi, WGMH; Anuradhi, KHDW; Jayasooriya, SD; Rupasinghe, AR (2019)

Quantity Surveyor is an important consultant who’s facing a number of challenges in the construction industry. Significant changes and challenges have been directly influencing to the Quantity Surveying profession at the ...
The Role of Agent Based Modelling for Fulfilling Pitfalls of Urban Planning Process: Challenges and Opportunities in the Context of Sri Lanka

Lakmali, RGN; Gonovese, PV (2019)

After 30 years long ethnic crisis, Sri Lanka was recognized as a place for development due to its inherent potentials as an island nation. Currently, Colombo and main city centers are experiencing the development boom ...
Time Series Analysis of Urban Temperature in Kandy City, Sri Lanka with the Use of Satellite Remote Sensing

Sandamali, KUJ; Chathuranga, KAM (2019)

Nowadays Rapid urbanization is the foremost swelling problem in society. The building layer growth and the vegetation layer reduction lead to acceleration of urban temperature within the time. This increasing phenomena ...
Optimised Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems for Utilisation on Facades in the Tropical Climate

Mendis, T; Pathirana, KNK; Kumara, WAPS (2019)

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) are becoming a viable solution for clean on-site energy production and utilisation to combat the existing energy crisis. In tropical climates, although rooftops are ideal for ...
Advanced Smart Room Concept for Next Generation

Gunarathna, CT (2019)

The present study is intended to find a new concept for the next generation smart room. This is able to provide almost total satisfaction for the customer’s needs. Smart room concept started from recent past with connecting ...
Chart Datum Establishment for Mandaitivu Island

Semasinghe, SNSBRL; Kumara, GLT; Gunathilaka, MDEK; Ariyaratna, RKA (2019)

Mandaitivu is an island situated near Jaffna which has only the land surveying datum. The purpose of this study was to establish an accurate tidal datum for Mandaitivu Island to be used for hydrographic surveying. This ...
Application of Research and Development in Sri Lankan Construction Industry

Anojan, K; Jayasooriya, SD; Rupasinghe, AR (2019)

Research and development (R&D) is the process by which a company works to obtain new knowledge that it might use to create new technology, products, services, or systems that it will either use or sell. The constructi ...
Delimitation of Administrative Boundaries, History, Importance and Using of Geographic Information System for Improved Delimitation of Administrative Boundaries

Dampegama, KP; Halanayake, NT; Thavalingam, K; Ranawaka, CP (2019)
Introducing Other Forms of Art to the Design Studio: An Approach of Using 'Poetry` as a Source of Inspiration

Kumara, WAPS; Pathirana, KNK; Gayantha, DWK (2019)

'Design studio’ is the core course unit/module of any architecture degree programme as well as the place where the architecture students learn by self-involvement with the teachers ‘guidance. Although the Design ...
Literature Analysis on the Importance of Converting the Dysfunctional Conflicts to Functional Conflicts in the Construction Industry through Team Building Concept

Elvitigala, M; Jayasooriya, SD (2019)

Due to the prevailing tendency of key professions in Sri Lankan construction industry to diversify into other professions, the professionalism in the key personnel are significantly & gradually down streaming. Also, ...
An Analysis of the Multidisciplinary Approach of a Quantity Surveyor

Fernando, WNN; Kithulgoda, CV; Ranahansala, HGSM (2019)

The profession “Quantity Surveying” (QS) plays a major role in the field of construction. Initially the work scope of a traditional Quantity Surveyor was limited within a considerable amount of work. Due to the fact ...
Project Performance Development through Adoption of Transformational Leadership into the Profession of Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka: A Gap Analysis

Hettiarachchi, TS; Jayasooriya, SD (2019)

Sri Lanka as a developing country has faced several changes in the sector of construction industry during last few decades. The changes have caused effects to many professions including the profession of Quantity Surveying ...
An Analysis of the Challenges for Implementation of Building Information Modelling in Sri Lankan Construction Industry

Chandrarathne, EHLS; Rumalka, PAK; Liyanage, MLSU; De Soysa, WNL; Karunanayake, SGS (2019)
An Assessment of the Official Languages Proficiency Bar Examination for Public Officers

Wickramasinghe, PDDD (2019)

Every citizen of the country has the right to seek services in both official languages in public institutions according to the chapter IV of the constitution of Sri Lanka. According to the public administration circular ...
Decline of Groundwater Level in Divulapitiya Divisional Secretariat Division in Sri Lanka

Madushanka, WDK; Wijerathne, VPIS (2019)
Evaluating the Applicability of Open Source GNSS Post- Processing Software for Applications of Surveying

Jayamanne, JMO; Perera, CAHS; Vandebona, R (2019)
Expansion of a Cohesive Appliance for a Cost Effective Road Construction Process Using Lean Constructions

Karunanayake, SGS; Ananda, HSR (2019)

The interconnection of activities required for the design and construction of building and infrastructure involves the interplay between people, technology, situations, and decisions. It requires the astute coordination ...
Modification for End Area Rule Used in Volume Calculation of Highway Pavements

Wanasinghe, GI; De Silva, HKNA; Thennakoon, PG; Kalugamuwa, KWGIM (2019)

Volume calculation of earth work of road pavements is very important section in project cost estimation. Practically it is very difficult to calculate the actual volume of a pavement as the cross section varies by its ...

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