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Identification of Implementation Barriers of Building Information Modelling for Green Building Construction in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Green Building Information Modelling (Green BIM) is a novel approach to address the ever-growing need for sustainability in the built environment. It offers a more standardized way to create buildings, which in turn ... -
Identification of the Implementation Issues of Value Management Concept to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The concept of Value Management (VM) is a tool which is used in maximizing the value, which is becoming more appropriate to the construction industry of Sri Lanka. The VM will help to reduce cost which helps the Sri ... -
The Impact of BIM Software Application on the Quality of the Construction Project Success: Special Reference to the Post Pandemic Situation in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Sri Lanka’s construction sector and even in the post-pandemic situation. As a response, project stakeholders embraced remote work practices. This presents an opportunity for ... -
Impact of Designed Exterior-Built Environment in Enhancing the Well-being and Quality of Life of the Elders – A Case of Wellness Sanctuaries in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Twenty first century resulted with the rapid urbanization and the population of ageing as some major key phenomena related to the elderly living in cities. The concept of the elderly home was raised as a result of the ... -
The Impact of Lean Construction Tools on Reduction of Contractor Related Causes of Delay in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)Large rate of delay in project delivery is a major criticism faced by the Sri Lankan construction industry. Most of the responsibility for construction delays lies with the Contractor. Currently available delay mitigation ... -
The Impact of RIBA Plan of Work on the Quality of Projects in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The stage of Sri Lankan construction industry is evidenced by frequent project failures due to the performance of triple constraint. Inefficient project planning leads the projects toward an abyss. Royal Institute of ... -
Impact of Risk Factors for Project Abandonment of Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)In Sri Lanka there are many building projects which are either incomplete or simply neglected. It is challenging for any country to see that the significant development if its construction industry is inefficient. This ... -
Mapping of Human-Elephant Conflict Risk Zones: A Case Study of Sooriyawewa Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)With developments and population, people are facing hazards. But without identifying such hazardous areas, actions cannot be taken to prevent such incidents. The Human Elephant Con ict (HEC) is a main hazard that impacts ... -
Monitoring The Impact on Paddy Fields During the Construction of The Southern Expressway Using Remote Sensing and GIS
(2023-09)Paddy production in Sri Lanka holds immense significance as a critical agricultural sector that sustains the country’s population by providing rice, the staple food. Understanding the fluctuations in paddy land area is ... -
The Propriety and Limitations of Relying on Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in the Field of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This specific study is carried out to determine to which extends the Artificial Intelligence (AI) can intervene within the field of Quantity Surveying and the tasks accommodated with the field within the Sri Lankan ... -
Reviewing the Possibility of Incorporating Mediation Method for Settlement of Contractual Disputes in the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)It is essential to have an effective Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method in the con struction sector since disputes adversely affect the performance of construction projects. Studies on ADR practices in Sri Lanka ... -
Soil Erosion Assessment Using RUSLE & ANN Models and Identifying the Correlation by Landslide Frequency Ratio Method: A Case Study of Kalu River Catchment of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Soil erosion is a critical environmental concern with profound implications for agricultural productivity and natural resource sustainability. This research endeavors to evaluate soil erosion within the Kalu River catchment ... -
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
(2023-09)Architects often face the challenge of understanding and meeting the preferences of their clients, ensuring that their designs align with the client’s expectations. One key preference commonly expressed by Sri Lankan ... -
Students’ Perceptions of University Library Spaces; Evidence from Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Academic libraries are fulfilling a special role in higher education institutes. It is one of the most important, memorable and highly functional spaces for campus communities. Conceptually, libraries are considered as ... -
Study of Solar Radiation Variation over an Area Using GNSS Observations – Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus
(2023-09)At present, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are used to study the behaviour of the atmosphere including the ionosphere and the troposphere by calculating the time taken for a GNSS satellite signal to reach the ... -
A Study on the Practicability of Expedited Arbitration on the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)Arbitration procedure was originated as the most efficient Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method as it was a fast track in resolving disputes and no legal formalities were involved. But it was then criticized ... -
Sustainability and High-Rise Design for the Future: Importance of Connectivity between Vertical Living and the Natural Environment
(2023-09)High-rise living had been universally accepted as a sustainable solution to the housing problem by the end of the 20th century. However, it invariably results in the separation of people from nature, a fact that is ... -
Two-Dimensional Road Traffic Noise Mapping: A Case Study of Matara City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic contributes to 80% of a city’s noise pollution. Noise ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A Case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The ancient circular clay roof tiles with the radiocarbon dating of 2250 BP, found in archaeological excavation in Citadel in ancient city Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Artefacts prove that the ancestors’ rich clay technology ... -
Use of Darkness in Religious Places – A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing the Sense of Place
(2023-09)Architecturally we can control the sense of place by using darkness. Most of the time, people turn into darkness when people want to live in their own thoughts. Religious place is a place which has a huge relationship ...