2021 Conference Papers

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A framework to measure collaboration in a construction projectDeepjyoti Nath, Varun Kumar Reja and Koshy Varghese
A model for human capacity building of large-scale contractors to foster lean construction in Sri LankaN.M.G. Helamini Sandagomika and Y.G. Sandanayake
A model to assess the maintenance leanness of apparel industry buildings in Sri LankaP.A.L.P. Perera and Nayanthara De Silva
A new safety climate assessment tool for Gulf constructionTariq Umar and Nnedinma Umeokafor
Accuracy of traditional contingency estimation in the construction industryNishan Jeyananthan, Archchana Shandraseharan and Udayangani Kulatunga
Analysing the gap between predicted and actual operational energy consumption in buildings: A reviewM. Rajithan, D. Soorige and S.D.I.A. Amarasinghe
Analysis of feasibility of blockchain technology for international trade related to Sri Lankan construction industryH.D. Weerakoon and H. Chandanie
Applicability of blockchain technology to manage financial issues in the Sri Lankan construction industryHimal Kosala, Mathusha Francis and Diani Sirimewan
Applicability of LEED requirements to achieve water efficiency in Sri Lankan hotel industryA.G.U. Damsari, P. Sridarran and F.N. Abdeen
Applicability of polymer building materials for productivity enhancement and cost reduction in Sri Lankan building industryS.D. Wijeratne, K.A.K. Devapriya and S.D. Gallage
Assessing the carbon emission reduction by grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) technology for buildings in Sri LankaL.H. Ganegodage, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara and Harshini Mallawaarachchi
Assuring sustainable construction at project feasibility stage in Sri LankaG.P.D.P. Senanayake and H. Chandanie
Barriers in implementing sustainable piling construction practices in Sri LankaH.P.S.G.S. Kumara, N. Zainudeen, T.A.D.K. Jayasanka and K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara
Barriers in practicing life cycle costing techniques experienced by Sri Lankan quantity surveyorsI.P. Tharindu Sandaruwan, H. Chandanie and J.A.B. Janardana
Challenges and issues of environmental protection instruments related to infrastructure development projects in Sri LankaB.V.M.K. Wijerathna and M.D.T.E. Abeynayake
Climate change challenges facing Sri Lanka: A literature reviewS.P.M. Dasandara, U. Kulatunga, M.J.B. Ingirige and T. Fernando
Comparison between the terms constructability and buildability: A systematic literature reviewP.L.I. Wimalaratne, U. Kulathunga and T. Gajendran
Comparison of skills between Sri Lankan and foreign construction labourKesavan Manoharan, Pujitha Dissanayake, Chintha Pathirana, Dharsana Deegahawature and Renuka Silva
Covid-19 and informal labour in construction: A narrative analysis of webinar discussionsChandana Jayalath and K.K.G.P. Somarathna
Customer loyalty towards sustainable hotels: Case studies in Sri LankaLakeesha Silva, Piumi Dissanayake, Binashi Kumarasiri and Dumindu Soorige
Development of a framework for flood mitigation in FijiMingyuan Guo, Argaw Gurmu and Linda Tivendale
Dispute avoidance from the perspective of procurement methods: A conceptual focusP.A.N.B. Senarath and Mathusha Francis
Dynamic supply chain capability analysis of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge construction: A topic modeling approachE.M.A.C. Ekanayake, Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Mohan M. Kumaraswamy and Jin Xue
Effect of social and environmental factors on expressway construction in Sri LankaH.L.P.U. Karunathilaka, K.A.K. Devapriya and V.G. Shanika
Energy retrofits for improving energy efficiency in buildings: A review of HVAC and lighting systemsM.R. Amjath, H. Chandanie and S.D.I.A. Amarasinghe
Enhancing the integration of smart features in commercial buildings to conserve energy: A frameworkR.A.A. Dilogini, P. Sridarran and G. Mahedrarajah
Enhancing value engineering application in the Sri Lankan building construction industry: A frameworkA.V.P.U. Sandupama, T. Ramachandra and U.G.D. Madushika
Ensuring health and safety in petroleum built environment: The case of Sri LankaT.M.A.S. Thennakoon, Harshini Mallawaarachchi, R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake and Lalith De Silva
Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) management framework for low carbon industrial facilities: Milk processing industry in Sri LankaR.W.I.S. Karunathilaka, Harshini Mallawaarachchi and R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake
Identification of significant risk factors of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contractsA.D. Palihakkara and B.A.K.S. Perera
Impact of spatial planning for the cost and value optimization in built environment against natural hazardsJ.A.C.D. Jayalath, P.A.P.V.D.S. Disaratna and K.T. Withanage
Initiating industrial symbiosis (IS) networks in Sri Lanka: Insights from global projectsHarshini Mallawaarachchi, Gayani Karunasena, Y.G. Sandanayake and Chunlu Liu
Key performance indicators in upholding scope creep management in road projectsChandana Jayalath and K.K.G.P Somarathna
Lean design management practices associated with stakeholder management during pre-construction stage in Sri LankaP.W.A.H. Lawanga and Y.G. Sandanayake
Life cycle costing in construction: Current trends and emerging directionsAnupa Manewa, Mohan Siriwardena and Christaline Wijekoon
Managing concrete wastes by implementing contemporary construction practices in Sri LankaD.R. Senarathna and B.L.S.H. Perera
Operational energy saving in buildings: A comparison of green vs conventional wallU.G.D. Madushika, T. Ramachandra and N. Zainudeen
Optimising value during construction schedule accelerationW.P.M. Silva, Sachie Gunatilake and M.F.F. Fasna
Potential of internet of things (IOT) in the construction industryS. Dilakshan, A.P. Rathnasinghe and L.D. Indunil P. Seneviratne
Problems and related causes of public procurement process to achieve sustainability in developing countriesK.A.P. Gunawardana, Y.G. Sandanayake, G.I. Karunasena and T.S. Jayawickrama
Promoting stakeholder collaboration in adopting circular economy principles for sustainable constructionSepani Senaratne, Abhishek KC, Srinath Perera and Laura Almeida
Psychosocial hazards and risks in the construction industry in New South Wales, AustraliaNegar Rezaeian, Liyaning Tang and Mary Hardie
Significant financial and economic risk factors in coastal land reclamation projectsH.A.H.P. Perera, B.A.K.S. Perera and Archchana Shandraseharan
Suitability of ICTAD formula and CIDA price indices to calculate the amount of price escalated in construction projectsJ.A.B. Janardana, A. Samaraweera and H.S. Jayasena
The choice of project governance modes to minimise contractors’ opportunistic behaviourB.P. Arsecularatne and Y.G. Sandanayake
The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders’ perspectivesAisha Tilde Ibrahim and Nirodha Gayani Fernando
Towards long-term sustainable performance of post-disaster housing reconstruction: Second life for temporary housingAkila Rathnasinghe, Diani Sirimewan, Archchana Shandraseharan, Niraj Thurairajah, Menaha Thayaparan and K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara
Use of augmented reality for efficient building maintenance in Sri LankaM.R.N Rajapaksha, P. Sridarran and R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake
Waste heat generation and potential recovery systems used in Sri Lankan hotelsN. Lakshan, T. Ramachandra and U.G.D. Madushika