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Exploring ISO Standardization as a Quality Assurance Mechanism in Sri Lankan Higher Educational Sector
(2023-09)Higher education is a critical economic sector that has eventually been followed by all other major economic sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, aviation, transportation etc. Today, higher ... -
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 ... -
Waste Material Management on Building Construction in Sri Lanka; Mitigation of Concrete Waste Factor and Cost Effect During Construction Stage
(2023-09)Material waste is one of the most important factors which affects the contractor directly by reducing profit and affecting the employer by increasing project costs. As a result, most of the building projects have planned ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Building Information Modeling on Optimizing Quality Management Processes in the Construction Industry
(2023-09)The construction industry can be considered as a critical sphere in the nation’s economic progress. However, due to an insufficient quality management procedure, this industry has been plagued by considerable problems, ... -
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 in implementing Lean Six Sigma and to propose strategies for its ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 AGB ... -
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 ... -
15-Minute City Concept for Designing Resilience Future Cities and the ‘New Normal’ of Urban Built Environments in a Post-Pandemic World
(2023-09)The Coronavirus pandemic was the greatest crisis that the world faced since the World War II and the impact of the pandemic runs to greater extents that it changed the world into a whole new formation. The entire world ... -
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 ... -
Development of a Forest Resilience Index by Combining Multispectral and Microwave Vegetation Indices
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is one of the few surviving countries in the world with an extensive natural forest cover, however, most of the existing forests have been impacted by changing en vironmental conditions and escalating disturbances. ... -
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 ... -
Causes for Non-compliance of Made Black Tea with the Main-Relevant-Grade
(2023-09)Sri Lankan tea delights connoisseurs worldwide with its exquisite taste and captivating aroma. On the international stage, Sri Lanka proudly stands as the fourth-largest tea ex porter. Although the country’s export-oriented ... -
Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sus tainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects of a ... -
Analysis of Hambanthota Coastal Zone Infringements Enforced by Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Using Remote Sensing
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is still a developing country. Therefore, various changes are taking place in the construction sector, both legally and illegally. Such illegal constructions are common in developing countries. With the development ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 towards more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving sustainable ...