Browsing by Conference Proceedings "1st World Construction Symposium 2012"

Adaptability of integrated project delivery in a construction industry

Jayasena, HS; Senevirathna, NS [Conference-Full-text]

Within the traditional procurement system, level of achievement of client and contractor objectives may vary depending on the type of procurement used. This may further create a gap between the expected and actual ...

An analysis of construction law and disaster management law relating to sustainable development in Sri Lanka

Abeynayake, M [Conference-Full-text]

Construction Law may be defined as the law that regulates built environment in relation to construction activities. This law also deals with physical planning techniques and protection of natural environment. Law governing ...

Application of concurrency in delay claims

Baduge, S; Jayasena, HS [Conference-Full-text]

It was observed that the consideration of concurrency in delay claims in Sri Lankan construction industry is significantly low. A study was conducted to identify key reasons for low consideration of concurrency in delay ...

Appropriateness of lean production system for the construction industry

Vilasini, N; Neitzert, TR; Jayatilaka, PR [Conference-Full-text]

The manufacturing industry has been a constant reference point and a source of innovation for construction over many decades. The lean concept is one of such strategies adopted by the construction industry from the ...

Arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in the construction industry of Sri Lanka

Abeynayake, M; Weddikkara, C [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry in Sri Lanka covers a complex and comprehensive field of activities. Disputes might arise at any point during the construction process. Dispute resolution systems are changed with the interaction ...

Building energy consumption factors: a literature review and future research agenda

De Silva, MNK; Sandanayake, YG [Conference-Full-text]

The Sri Lankan energy supply system faces several major strategic challenges due to high annual electricity demand growth rate and hence it is required to double the electricity generation capacity in every ten years. ...

Building information modelling for Sri Lankan construction industry

Jayasena, HS; Weddikkara, C [Conference-Full-text]

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is relatively a new buzzword in the Construction Industry; however BIM is not yet practiced in Sri Lankan construction industry and not many in the industry know about it. BIM is now ...

Comparison of key competences of clients and design-build contractors in the construction market of the people’s republic of China (PRC)

Xia, B; Chan, APC; Zuo, J [Conference-Full-text]

Clients and Design-Build (DB) contractors are two key stakeholders in DB projects, and contribute significantly to the successful project performance. This study aims to identify and compare such key competences in the ...

A conceptual framework for client financed construction and non-traditional approaches for financing construction work

Abeysekera, V [Conference-Full-text]

The basic premise of the client-financed-construction philosophy is that those who commission service providers must not only pay for their services for the cost of their labour, materials, plant and equipment but do so ...

Conceptual framework of decision support model for the selection of structural frame material to achieve sustainability and constructability in singapore

Zhong, Y; Teo, EAL; Ling, FYY; Ofori, G [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry plays a significant role not only in economic growth, but also in environmental impacts. As the global recognition on sustainable development, the construction industry is now highly challenged ...

Cost overrun assessment for green construction project

Arun, CS; Narayanan, L; Gaurav, A; Krishna, N [Conference-Full-text]

Green construction projects are initiated in complex and dynamic environments resulting in circumstances of high uncertainty and risk, which are compounded by demanding cost and time constraints. This paper describes a ...

Developing a framework to benchmark operational energy in sustainable commercial buildings in sri lanka

De Silva, MNK; Chandratilake, SR [Conference-Full-text]

Benchmarking of operational energy efficiency stands for an influential tool to promote the efficient use of energy in buildings. This research stands for developing a framework to benchmark operational energy efficiency ...

Developing sustainable relationships through public private people partnership (4p) projects

Zou, W; Zhang, J; Kumaraswamy, M [Conference-Full-text]

Public Private Partnership (PPP) are sometimes used to procure public infrastructure, if deemed useful in mobilising private finance and expertise for generating innovations and enhanced ‘value’. However, when delivering ...

Disaster risk reduction measures in Bangladesh

Kulatunga, U; Wedawatta, G; Amaratunga, D; Ahmed, P.; Biswas, R [Conference-Full-text]

Disasters damage the entire economy of the country when they predominantly take place in developing countries. While no country in the world is entirely safe, lack of capacity to limit the impact of hazards has made ...

Does “front-end planning”work for the Singapore construction industry?

Hawang, B; Ho, JW [Conference-Full-text]

While technology advancement resulted in a spiral increase of complexity in construction projects, it tends to be unmatched with an equal increase in planning effort, especially at the pre-construction stage. Front-End ...

The economic cost of landslides in Hali-Ela divisional secretariat of Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, GRSRC; Rathnayaka, RML; Jagoda, DJ; Sriyani, HGD [Conference-Full-text]

Landslides which cause degradation of slopes through soil loss is one of the major climate related disasters in Sri Lanka and the highest number of landslides was recorded in Badulla district. This study attempts to ...

Electronic procurement system: a case of ministry of water supply and drainage in Sri Lanka

Gunawardhana, KAP; Karunasena, GI [Conference-Full-text]

The Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage (MWS&D) has placed the highest priority to provide safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities to the community. It is imperative to ensure speed, transparency, Value ...

Fostering creativity in construction education: finding the meaning of creativity within construction industry

Gunarathne, N; Wijesundara, J [Conference-Full-text]

Many industries today attempt to meet their global challenges through two simple words: creativity and innovation. Construction industry more related to being a creative industry find no exemption. It constitute of ...

Green building concept to facilitating high quality indoor environment for building occupants in Sri Lanka

Mallawaarachchi, BH; De Silva, ML; Rameezdeen, R; Chandrathilaka, SR [Conference-Full-text]

Well-being is an important aspect determining the quality of life of an occupant. Hence, it is essential to have a good indoor environmental quality, as it affects the productivity and health of such occupants. Further, ...

Impact of green concept on business objectives of an organisation

Waidyasekara, KGAS; Sandamali, RLN [Conference-Full-text]

Today, the world is moving towards green concepts which focus on increasing efficiency of resources while reducing impact on human health, productivity and environment. As a result, many companies are incorporating the ...

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