Browsing 2023 IRC Articles by Subject "Sri Lanka"
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Application of Lean Six Sigma to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)This research paper investigates the application of Lean Six Sigma in the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study aims to recognize the barriers to implementing Lean Six Sigma and propose strategies for successful ... -
A Case Study of Life Cycle Cost Comparison Between a Green Building and a Non-Green Building in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)As the world moves toward more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector in worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving ... -
Changing Threat Dimensions; Preventing Extremism in The Digital Age
(2023-09)Extremism poses a persistent and significant threat to the stability of a nation. It is a complex psychological phenomenon that gradually leads to tangible actions, extending beyond its narrow military aspects. Countering ... -
Combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The pervasive nature of the internet has facilitated a significant increase in online child sexual exploitation and abuse worldwide. Since the transnational aspect of these crimes poses a challenge for law enforcement ... -
Development of a dough dividing machine with counting ability for local bakeries in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Bakeries often require the assistance of machines in order to effectively and efficiently produce baked goods to supply to customers. Yet in countries like Sri Lanka, most bakeries still carry out the dough dividing process ... -
Enhancing the Effectiveness and Efficiency by Adopting Building Information Modelling in the Service Delivery of the Quantity Surveying Practice of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Building Information Modelling, in the global construction context of the new millennium, has grown into a new advanced paradigm where it is increasingly, universally recognized as a new buzzword. BIM has a great ... -
Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Using Sentinel Images
(2023-09)This research aimed to explore the potential of remote sensing techniques in estimating Above Ground Biomass (AGB) values over the Sinharaja forest area in Sri Lanka. Sentinel-1&2 satellite images were used to extract ... -
Exploring ISO Standardization as a Quality Assurance Mechanism in Sri Lankan Higher Educational Sector
(2023-09)Higher education is the critical economic sector that has eventually been followed by all other major economic sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, aviation, transportation etc. Today, ... -
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 using for maximizing the value, it is becoming more appropriate to construction industry of Sri Lanka. The VM will help to reduce cost which help the Sri Lankan ... -
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, even in the post-pandemic situation. As a response, project stakeholders embraced remote work practices. This presents an opportunity for ... -
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 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. RIBA Plan of Work is one ... -
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 significant development if its construction industry is inefficient. This is ... -
“Living in Adultery” as a Ground for Losing the Opportunity to Claim Maintenance
(2023-09)The common law reciprocal duty of maintaining the spouses has been part of the Sri Lankan legal regime with the incorporation of the maintenance law directions, with the enforcement of Maintenance Ordinance, No. 19 of 1889, ... -
Preliminary wave energy assessment to setup a breakwater type oscillating water column ocean wave energy converter at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is a type of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) that transforms the energy of ocean waves into low-pressure pneumatic power. Subsequently, this pneumatic power is taken out by a turbine and ... -
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Instigated by the Insane
(2023-09)Domestic violence is an enormous, hidden problem in Sri Lanka and in most cases, it happens within marriage or family life, as aggression aimed toward women and children and, on some occasions, men also be the victims of ... -
Right to die should be legalized as a fundamental human right in Sri Lanka.
(2023-09)Many nations throughout the world are debating and considering whether or not to recognize the right to death as a fundamental human right. The debate over the legality of the right to die has special significance in Sri ... -
Unleashing the Power of Strategic Communication: A Shield Fortifying National Security
(2023-09)This research paper explores the role of strategic communication as a defence mechanism in the context of national security in Sri Lanka. The paper aims to analyse the significance of strategic communication in shaping ... -
The Usage of E-Procurement in Sri Lanka Apparel Supply Chain and its Impact: A Case Study
(2023-09)Advances in the supply chain can improve the quality and efficiency of physical, informational, and financial flows. Technical innovation brings significant changes to the structure of connections between vendors, ...