Browsing by Conference Proceedings "8th World Construction Symposium"

Analysis of survival factors of subcontractors in economic recession

Misbah, ASM; Disaratna, V; Ganeshu, P; Nazeer, FS [Conference-Full-text]

Subcontracting is a term which means giving a portion of the work or obligations to another party called as subcontractor (SC) under a contract. This was used in several industries but in the construction industry, it ...

Applicability of smart building concept to enhance sustainable building practice in Sri Lanka

Bandara, KTW; Abeynayake, MDTE; Pandithawatta, TPWSI [Conference-Full-text]

With the expansion of economic activities, sustainable development in construction industry got more attention worldwide. Hence, industry practitioners are more concerned on achieving sustainable construction goals to ...

Applications of digital technologies for health and safety management in construction

Haupt, TC; Akinlolu, M; Raliile, MT [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry has been known for many decades as a high-risk industry with low levels of innovation and reluctance to adopt change. Common causes of construction accidents are associated with human error, ...

Apprentice perceptions of work based learning: preliminary observations

Siriwardena, M; Ross, A; Abbott, A; Manewa, A [Conference-Full-text]

The degree apprenticeships programme involves a tripartite agreement involving the student apprentice, employer and the university. The programme introduced few years ago in the UK, which now caters to a significant ...

Appropriateness of cida price fluctuation formula for road construction in Sri Lanka

Hajjath, AKM; Rathnayake, MD [Conference-Full-text]

The use of the construction industry development authority (CIDA) formula of price fluctuation will help to claim unpredicted costs in construction projects at least up to a satisfying level. However, some limitations ...

Barriers for renewable technology in commercial buildings

Bevan, WJ; Nolan, L [Conference-Full-text]

Policies within the United Kingdom (UK), such as the Renewable Energy Strategy, demand the construction sector to adopt renewable technology within buildings. Moreover, as commercial buildings are responsible for 14% of ...

Beyond barriers: exploring the considerations hindering the adoption of green construction From a behavioural economics perspective

Hammond, SF; Gajendran, T; Maund, K; Savage, DA [Conference-Full-text]

Several academic researchers have investigated the barriers inhibiting the adoption of green construction. Numerous interventions including raising awareness through educational forums, monitoring and enforcement programmes, ...

Blockchain as a project management platform

Hewavitharana, T; Nanayakkara, S; Perera, S [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry will continue to be a key driver of economic growth for any country. It is one of the biggest industries in the world which contributes heavily to the economic development of a country. However, ...

Bridging the theory-practice gap in value management in Sri Lankan construction industry

Mahinkanda, MMMP; Sandanayake, YG; Ekanayake, BJ [Conference-Full-text]

Construction process is one of the most complex and dynamic procedures. Therefore, it is vital to use resources efficiently and effectively. Considering this requirement of any construction project, creating value for ...

Building organisational capacities for effective e-waste management: a conceptual framework

Azeem, AHA; Mallawarachi, H; Geekiyanage, D [Conference-Full-text]

Globally, e-waste generation rises in parallel to the increased consumption of e-products. Management of this complex waste stream becomes a severe challenge, especially for developing countries. Sri Lanka also no exception ...

Client’s contribution to achieve sustainability through corporate social responsibility in the Sri Lankan construction industry8

Rizvi, FS; Somachandra, WDIV [Conference-Full-text]

The Sri Lankan construction industry’s impact on the environment, social and economy is inevitable; emphasising the need to adopt sustainability. Sustainability is distinguished in order to avoid depletion of natural ...

Client’s impact to the schedule Delays in road projects: contractor’s perspective

Abeykoon, MMGD; Zainudeen, N; Perera, CSR; Madhuwanthi, HAS [Conference-Full-text]

The problem of schedule delay is a frequent and regular phenomenon in the construction projects. Road construction of Sri Lanka is no exception. Client as a key project participant has a control on duration of construction ...

The concept of value engineering and its assimilation in Sri Lankan construction industry: a literature review

Hyderaly, H; Thayaparan, M; Aarifkhan, F [Conference-Full-text]

Value is an ideational thought by which a worth of a good or service is expressed. Value Engineering is one of the tools used to evaluate such value and provide solutions for best fit value in real time. The core principle ...

Conceptual framework for effective implementation of project management institute’s standard for earned value management’ in Sri Lanka

Deniyage, CJ; Palliyaguru, R [Conference-Full-text]

Successful accomplishment of a project requires effective management of its performance. The performance of the most construction projects is tracked utilizing planned cost vs. actual cost measures only. Earned Value ...

Conceptual framework for effective implementation of ‘project management institute’s standard for earned value management’ in Sri Lanka

Deniyage, CJ; Palliyaguru, R [Conference-Full-text]

Successful accomplishment of a project requires effective management of its performance. The performance of the most construction projects is tracked utilizing planned cost vs. actual cost measures only. Earned Value ...

Conceptual framework for green supply chain practices in construction industry

Rajamanickam, T; Waidyasekara, KGAS; Pandithawatta, TPWSI [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry plays an important role in improving quality of the environment. However, it was also found out that the construction activities create negative impacts on the environment. Reducing the negative ...

A conceptual knowledge value chain model for construction organisations engaged in competitive tendering

Dewagoda, KG; Perera, BAKS [Conference-Full-text]

With the world heading towards a knowledge economy, knowledge is contemplated as a critical organisational resource that creates competitive advantage for construction organisations, especially when they engage in ...

Constructing plastic roads using polymer-modified bitumen: a literature review

Ridmika, KDH [Conference-Full-text]

The flexible roads are the roads which are mainly constructed by using bitumen and asphalt. Flexible roads have problems due to their lack of durability, lack of strength etc. Therefore, this research was conducted to ...

Corporate social responsibility practices for sustainability: case of Sri Lankan cement manufacturing and supplying organisations

Madhuwanthi, BGK; Somachandra, V [Conference-Full-text]

Construction industry is a booming industry worldwide and achieving sustainability in the construction industry has become a vital ambition. Nowadays, the concept of sustainability with its triple bottom line meaning is ...

A culture-based solution for construction and demolition waste management in Sri Lanka: a literature review

Mendis, APKD; Samaraweera, A; Kumarasiri, DMGBT; Rajini, D; Madhuwanthi, HAS [Conference-Full-text]

Construction projects consume bulky amounts of materials, natural resources, and energy and at the same time generate unacceptable level of solid wastes. There are strategies implemented in order manage the construction ...

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