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Applicability of Effective Claim Management Framework Under FIDIC 2017 Red Book in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2024-09)An increase in claims is the outcome of the issues that the construction industry is currently facing. The present claim procedures' inherent inefficiencies frequently result in contractors receiving little or no payment ... -
Impact of Modern Technology on the Quality of Sustainable Construction in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2024-09)The Sri Lankan construction industry, a key driver of national development, is experiencing significant transformation through the integration of modern technologies. This study examines the impact of modern ... -
A Study on the Applicability of Bim to Reduce Building Services Maintenance Costs of the Hotel Building Projects in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)This study aims to explore the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in reducing building services maintenance costs for hotel projects in Sri Lanka. This research addresses common issues such as inadequate ... -
Developing Pre-Cast Partition Wall Panels Using Mud-Concrete (MC) Technology
(2024-09)The growing emphasis on sustainable building materials has sparked an interest in earth walling systems. The Mud-Concrete (MC) technology, combining concrete's strength and durability with traditional mud-based ... -
Application of Ecotourism Guidelines and Standards in Sri Lankan Resorts with Special Reference to Bolgoda Area
(2024-09)This study investigates the application of ecotourism guidelines and standards in Sri Lankan resorts, with a focus on the Bolgoda area. Ecotourism, aimed at minimizing environmental impacts while promoting conservation and ... -
Utilizing Digital Twin Technology in Conserving Cultural Heritage within the Built Environment of Sri Lanka
(2024-09)The "digital twin" concept has gained prominence in architecture and construction for maintaining accurate digital representations of physical structures. There is no generalised digital twin system which can be ... -
Lean Six Sigma Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Bibliometric Analysis
(2024-09)This research focuses on an extensive exploration of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) following a bibliometric analysis. The Scopus, a well-recognized scholarly database, was used to ... -
The Analysis of Existing Land Ownership in Urban Development With Special Referance to Meda-Minuwangoda Grama Niladhari Division
(2024-09)This study scrutinizes the intricate interplay between land ownership and urban development within the Meda-Minuwangoda Grama Niladhari Division of Sri Lanka. Employing questionnaires, Bimsaviya data, and a literature ... -
An Application of Terrestrial Laser Scanning for the Inventory of Archaeological Monuments for the Use of Architectural Aspects
(2024-09)This study explores the implication of Terrestrial Laser Scan (TLS) technology in the field of archaeological monument inventory, particularly for architectural utilization. Traditional methods of data collection, ... -
Investigating the Accuracy of Object Detection in UAV Model Utilizing Neural Networks for Military Applications in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)In the modern military setting, fast improvements in drone technology have transformed warfare strategies, providing key advantages in reconnaissance, surveillance, and special operations. Sri Lanka's diversified ... -
The Impact of the Built Environment on Psychological Well-being of Battle Casualties in Sri Lankan Rehabilitation Centers
(2024-09)Architecture is a silent maestro that orchestrates human experience, intertwining aesthetics, emotions, and psychological well-being. Resilient warriors returning from the Eelam War carry not only physical wounds ... -
Preparedness of Construction Stakeholders for the Adoption of E tendering in the Sri Lankan Building Construction Industry for the Public Sector
(2024-09)Tendering is a process undertaken to obtain offers from interested contractors to carry out specific packages of construction work. Presently, most construction stakeholders in developing countries use a paper-based tendering ... -
Assessment of the Accuracy and Precision of Deviations in Control Points through the Three-Point Resection Method
(2024-09)Land surveying techniques have been changing rapidly from conventional methods over the past two decades. The resection method in surveying applications has made the processes more cost effective and time-efficient. ... -
Factors Contributing to Delays in Building Permit Issuance in the Colombo Municipal Council Area: An Administrative Perspective
(2024-09)The Sri Lankan construction sector and its delays has been a common topic both internationally and locally for more than a decade now. Where uncountable amount of researchers and studies roam around the causes of ... -
Boosting Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports: Applying Lean Six Sigma for Enhanced Quality
(2024-09)The current economic crisis has intensified the demand for foreign exchange. Given its established presence, the tea industry holds potential for boosting foreign exchange earnings. This paper presents a case study on ... -
Ensuring the Quality of AI integrated Smart Contracts in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2024-09)Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrated Smart Contracts have been evolving within the construction industry globally and have already been attracted the focus of the Sri Lankan construction industry. With the long-term ... -
The Impact of Time, Cost, Quality Parameters on Value Engineering Application in Project Management Practices, Reference to Post-Contract Stage
(2024-09)The three basic objectives of a project are time, quality, and budget. Poor construction quality, delays in the completion of projects, and cost overruns continue to afflict Sri Lanka's construction industry. Poor management ... -
Investigating the Challenges of Software Adoption Among Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)In comparison to other countries, software adoption for quantity surveying tasks in Sri Lanka has been relatively slow. Considering the quantity surveying practices in Sri Lanka, a number of primitive software packages are ... -
IRC Proceedings: Computer Science, 2023
(2023-09)