2024 Conference Papers

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5S principles for sustainable resource and waste management in Sri Lankan construction projectsE.D.A.T. Wijesinghe, T.S. Jayawickrama, Gihan Anuradha Tennakoon and M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama
A comparative analysis of operational energy by simulation study between modern buildings and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Sri LankaN. Thirukumaran, M.K.M. Prabodani, S.S. Ranasinghe, G.Y. Jayasinghe and R.U. Halwathura
A conceptual framework to manage circular economy knowledge in construction projectsMalsha Buddha Koralage, Nilupa Udawatta and Gayani Karunasena
A maturity model for digitalisation of small and medium enterprise contractors in the Sri Lankan construction industry: A focus on client and technology dimensionsD.P.A.L.C. Devapriya and R. Palliyaguru
A simplified guide towards incentivising embodied carbon assessment: A case of high-rise residential buildingM. Sachchithananthan, T. Ramachandra and D. Geekiyanage
Adaptation of green building concept to existing government office buildings in Sri LankaT.H.S. Jayoda, K.A.D.M. Natasha and U. Rathnayake
Addressing the skilled professional shortage in Indian sustainable construction: A focus on awareness, education, training, and policy interventionsTalari Naganarasimhulu and Abhay Tawalare
Addressing traditional HRM challenges in the construction industry: Insights from modern HRM literatureJ.D.S.S. Jayasinghe, C. Hadiwattege and I.W.M.A.D. Ilangakoon
Adopting circular economy practices in major building materials and elements to minimise waste in Sri LankaBimsara, K.D.M. , D.N. Abenayake, Vithusha Lingasabesan and V.G. Shanika
Advancing digital technology adaptation in Sri Lankan construction firmsD.M.U.S. Bandara , J.A.S.K Jayasinghe and P. Coomasaru
AI models for predicting construction disputes in Sri LankaY.M.W.H.M.R.R.L.J.B. Kiridana, M.D.T.E. Abeynayake and B.A.I. Eranga
An examination of green space exposure for well-being: A case study of Colombo cityH.S.A.J. Samaranayake and S.B.A. Coorey
Analysing people’s behaviour towards indoor air quality management: A case study in Kandy, Kurunegala and HambantotaK.A.S.H. Wijayasenaratne, R.M.D.I. Rathnayake, A.G.H.M. Rajakaruna, W.K.T. Dulanjana, R.A.K.S. Ranasinghe and R.T.K. Ariyawansha
Applicability of the atmospheric water generation: The case of hotel industry in Sri LankaP.M. Wijesundara, Chandanie Hadiwattage and G.G.N. Chandani
Application of biomimicry concept to improve the sustainability of the construction industry: A literature reviewF.H.Y.D. Silva, B.A.K.S. Perera, A.M.D.S. Atapattu, J.K.D.D.T. Jayanetti and M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama
Application of circular economy principles into tropical building designs: A literature reviewK.A.C.S. Kalu Arachchi, B.A.K.S. Perera, R.A. Dinithi Piyumra and Sajani Jayasuriya
Assessing the importance of implementing wearable technologies for construction employees in the Sri Lankan contextK. Dilani, M.M.I.S. Mapa, Gayani Konara and W.K.U.R.M.K.P.K. Samarakoon
Assessment of community disaster resilience in Sri Lanka: Methodological approach in developing an indexK.H.K. Dharmadasa, U. Kulatunga, M. Thayaparan and K.P. Keraminiyage
Assessment of effective waste recycling practices to minimise construction and demolition waste in Sri Lankan construction industryM.R.O.V. Amararathne and K.P.S.P.K. Bandara
Augmenting performance of prefabricated MEP modular systems via BIM integrationJ.D.R. Ranathunga, C. Hadiwattege and T.M.P.N. Thennakoon
Barriers for collaboration among built environment higher education: Undergraduate perspectivesR.L. Opanayake, M. Thayaparan and K.A.L. Dasuni
Behavioural adaptations and housing modification: A case study of a low-income high-rise housing estate in Sri LankaG.Y.D. Warakapitiya, S.B.A. Coorey, N.G.R. Perera and R. Giridharan
BIM and blockchain integrated construction management: A reviewRhijul Sood, Nandini Sharma and Boeing Laishram
Blueprint for a natural language processing powered nexus for regulatory and legal landscape in constructionP.V.I.N. Saparamadu, H.S. Jayasena and B.A.I. Eranga
Building community resilience to economic impacts of climate change on livelihoods: The methodological perspectiveMalsha Buddha Koralage, Udayangani Kulatunga and Bingunath Ingirige
Challenges and solutions for women in construction industry related disciplines: A literature reviewNavodana Rodrigo, M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama, Nirusika Rajenthiran , Wimarshi Jayathilaka and Ruidong Chang
Challenges for commercial management in the construction industry: Case for Sri LankaK.D. Sepalage , K.A.T.O. Ranadewa , M.R.D.P. Wijerathna , A. Parameswaran and D. Weerasooriya
Challenges for project selection and execution of public-private partnership projects in Sri LankaS.A.C. Kavinda and S.D. Gallage
Challenges in chemical anchoring carried out in the Sri Lankan contextG.A.P.C.S.M. Pathiraja, R.A. Dinithi Piyumra and P.A.P.V.D.S. Disaratna
Comparative analysis of challenges in manual and automated construction progress monitoring in Sri LankaS. Dilaksha, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, D. Weerasooriya, Agana Parameswaran and Panchali Weerakoon
Compare VR vs. Conventional training for construction workers’ safety awarenessS.H. Hewagarusinghe and P. Sridarran
Design and development of a green roof substrate for the tropicsG.K.P. John, A.M.M.G. Munasinghe, K.G.N.H. Weerasinghe and R.U. Halwatura
Design tolerance as a pedagogical tactic: The possible role of architectural design in facilitating on-site labour trainingGayathmi Hettiarachchi and Milinda Pathiraja
Enhancing data security in smart buildings leveraging blockchain technologyD. Rashmitha Divaneth, M.M.I.S. Mapa, Gayani Konara and W.K.U.R.M.K.P.K. Samarakoon
Evaluation of the benefits of the implementation of digital twins in sustainable construction projectsAbdulLateef Olanrewaju, Shalini Sanmargaraja, Seong Yeow Tan and Hui Chen Chu
Exploratory study on adaptability of wall-mounted solar panels for high-rise buildings in Sri LankaRavindu Yahanpath, W.M.C.L.K. Wijekoon and Janani Uvasara Kumarathunga
Exploring opportunities and challenges in integrating industry 4.0 for advancements in the Sri Lankan construction sectorHasara Sendanayake, Amalka Nawarathna and Nirodha Fernando
Feasibility assessment of smart grid technology for the Sri Lankan urban areasE.G.L.S. Rajapaksha, U. Rathnayake and A.S.W. Karunarathna
Feasibility of web-based microservices architecture for contract document draftingT.P. Dalugoda, S.D. Gallage and D.M.L.N. Bandaranayake
Financing scheme for the transit-oriented development projects in IndonesiaMohammed Ali Berawi, Pradhana Listio Wicaksono, Gunawan Saroji, Mustika Sari and Perdana Miraj
Fire under control: Enhancing warehouse safety through strategic fire prevention and risk managementS. Nadarajah, U. Kulatunga, D. Weerasooriya and A.P. Rathnasinghe
Harnessing nature’s blueprint: Biomimicry in urban building design for sustainable and resilient citiesAshen Rahubadda and Udayangani Kulatunga
Impact of corruption on achieving sustainable development goals within Africa’s construction industryAbiola Aderibigbe, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Tariq Umar and Yog Upadhyay
Implementation of biophilic design concept in leisure industry: Benefits and challengesW.D.R.P. Wickrama, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara and H.C. Victar
Incorporating digital technologies for alternative dispute resolution in the Sri Lankan construction industryA.P.T.M. Abeywickrama, M.D.T.E. Abeynayake, B.A.I. Eranga and I.E. Illeperuma
Incorporating smart interior design concepts in Sri Lankan apartment constructionRashmika Rasanjalee Karunanayaka, Janani Uvasara Kumarathunga and Iresha Gamage
Influence of behavioural constructs on building practitioner’s minimal compliance with residential building energy performance standards in AustraliaYi Lu , Gayani Karunasena and Chunlu Liu
Influence of BOI approvals on cost and time aspect of apartment construction in Sri LankaH.R. Gurusinghe , S.D. Gallage and T.P. Dalugoda
Integrated project delivery implementation among construction SMEs in Sri Lanka: Barriers and strategiesE. Edman Lukson, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Agana Parameswaran, M.R.D.P. Wijerathna and Dasuni Kodituwakku
Integrating 5D-BIM approach optimising quantity calculation efficiency in the Sri Lankan construction industryP. Kanimaruthan, U. Kulatunga and T.M.P.N. Thennakoon
Internet of Things (IoT) enabled carbon emission monitoring in residential buildings: A bibliometric analysisJ.A.D.K.S. Jayakodi, B.H. Mallawaarachchi and Y.J.M. Yatawatta
Investigating community-based participatory design approaches in planning and constructing public community facilities: A scoping reviewS. Malintha H. Fernando, Y. Inodee Fernando and U. Kulatunga
Investigating the challenges of implementing COVID-19 preventive practices in the construction industry in Sri LankaJ.Thiruna, U.Kulatunga , H.F.K. AL-Dahash and M.L.S.S. Fernando
Issues on foreign labourers productivity on green buildings in Selangor, MalaysiaShalini Sanmargaraja, Jagadish Rau Bandirau, AbdulLateef Olanrewaju, Vignes Ponniah, Anselm Dass Mathalamuthu and Gunavathy Kanniyapan
Issues with supply chain management documents that contribute to project delaysJananjaya Ekanayake, Chamari Allis, Sathya Jayasinghe and Angel Lokuge
Key parameters of lean construction maturity: A Delphi studyJ.K.D.D.T. Jayanetti, B.A.K.S. Perera and K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara
Lean techniques for project delivery: Assessing construction professionals’ level of awarenessMatthew Ikuabe, Douglas Aghimien, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke and Pretty Ramaru
Lifecycle carbon emissions: Adaptive reuse vs new buildings in Sri LankaM.K.M. Prabodani, S.S. Ranasinghe and R.U. Halwathura
Making a case for foreign direct investments in the south African construction industryMatthew Ikuabe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Andrew Ebekozien and Samuel Adekunle
Mapping global trends in cost of quality dynamics: A bibliometric studyNandini Sharma, Rhijul Sood and Boeing Laishram
Misconceptions in heating, ventilation and air conditioning – Airside strategy implementation of commercial buildings in Sri LankaP.A.P.Y. Gajaba and Piumi Dissanayake
Mitigation measures for conflicting situations on Indian construction sitesUttam Singh Chauhan, Sudarshan Saikia and Sparsh Johari
Navigating sustainability and digitalisation in the construction industry: A literature reviewW.K.R. Prasadinee , C. Hadiwattage and I.W.M.A.D. Ilangakoon
O2E2: A framework for evolving cost estimation in BIM workflowHimal Suranga Jayasena
Pinpointing project pitfalls: A study of critical risk factors in building construction projects in Sri LankaSamindi Perera, K.V.P. Madushan and G.H.S.P. De Silva
‘Plan of action’ for organisational change: A case study of Indian public sector construction organisationShahu, S.R. , Iyer, A. and Tawalare, A.G.
Potential of virtual reality (VR) technology for safety training and accident prevention in constructionMaheesha Silva, Chamari Allis and Chanuth De Silva
Prototyping a coating based on ancient technology: A case study in Sigiriya, Sri LankaK.M.K.D. Weerasekara, R.M.K.M. Rathnayake, M.S. Mendis, H. Galabada, G.Y. Jayasinghe and R.U. Halwatura
Revamping the land acquisition process for infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka: Strategies for streamlining the existing processU.D.R.E. Ruwanpura, B.A.K.S. Perera and K.A.T.O. Ranadewa
Revisiting the notion of ‘public spaces’: Professional and community perspectivesW.S.D. Perera, U. Kulatunga, M.C.K. De Silva and N. Dias
Risk management in Sri Lankan SME construction sector: Identifying barriers and enablersB.B. Bandaranaike , S.D. Gallage and S. Sivanraj
Role of micro-housing in fulfilling middle-income housing demand in urban areas: Sri Lankan perspectiveM.M.N. Mannapperuma, P.A.P.V.D.S. Disaratna and I.E. Illeperuma
Role of prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction in enhancing construction productivity: Sri Lankan perspectiveF. Madushan, M.D.T.E. Abeynayake and I.E. Illeperuma
Smart contract applications for mitigating disputes in the construction industryR.M.O.H. Bandara, M.D.T.E. Abeynayake, I.E. Illeperuma and B.A.I. Eranga
State-of-the-art lean learning practices in construction: A case study in Sri LankaAgana Parameswaran, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, P.A.D. Rajini and J.K.D.D.T. Jayanetti
Survival challenges faced by the small-scale building contractors in Sri LankaR.M.K.K. Nuwandhara, A.S. Perera and G.H.S.P. De Silva
Sustaining concrete structural integrity: A framework for defect identification and rectification methodsKripal Kanakan and Argaw Gurmu
Symptoms of occupational stress in construction professionals: A systematic literature reviewGunasekara, K.A. , Perera, B.A.K.S. , and Ranadewa, K.A.T.O.
Taxonomy of circular economy terminologiesSepani Senaratne, Iresha Gamage, Shashini Jayakodi and Srinath Perera
The impact of design changes on apartment projects’ feasibility and project performances in Sri LankaN.A.R. Sithumina, B.K.C. Perera, T. Wijesinghe and D.D. Hettiarachchi
The impacts of computer vision technology in construction: Investigating applications and challengesM.D.D. Costa, M.R.R. Costa and M. Thayaparan
The necessity and opportunity for upgrading quantity surveying practices based on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic: A literature reviewH.S.N. Wanigasinghe, C. Hadiwattage and I.W.M.A.D. Ilangakoon
The need for a climate database for facilities managers to mitigate the climate change implications on buildingsM.N.U. Maddakandage and P. Sridarran
The role of stakeholders in business model innovation in construction organisations in Sri LankaD.S.I. Wijayawardena, Y.G. Sandanayake and D.M.L.N. Bandaranayake
Training and development strategies to enhance the use of modern software in quantity surveying practice in Sri LankaPradeep, W. , Thayaparan, M. and Nanayakkara, N.B.
Unveiling the benefits of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for enhancing technological applications in Sri Lankan construction industryM.R.D.P. Wijerathna, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara and A.M.D.S. Atapattu
Unveiling the potential of design for deconstruction in the circular economyKavini Guruge, K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara, H.S. Jayasena and R.M.A.S. Manewa