The significant resource consumption and waste generation in the construction sector highlights the imperative for sustainable management of resources and waste, particularly in Sri Lanka. Over time, various techniques ...
Although highly populated districts like Colombo, suffer from decrement of
open public spaces, there are many unused areas within the city which has
not considered for its full potential. It’s observed that most of them ...
The adaptive reuse of buildings is emerging as a sustainable solution within the built environment, addressing global challenges like climate change and greenhouse gas emissions faced by the world's population. Opting to ...
Circular Economy (CE) implementation in the construction industry has gained wider attention worldwide due to its ability to minimise the negative impacts of construction industry practices. However, gaps in CE knowledge ...
Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) tremendously contribute to Sri Lanka's economy, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the total Gross Domestic Product of the country. However, many SMEs underperform ...
Sachchithananthan, M; Ramachandra, T; Geekiyanage, D[Conference-Full-text]
In recent decades, the increasing threat of global warming has emphasised the importance of reducing carbon emissions within construction sector due to its significant impact. Despite efforts to mitigate climate change, ...
At present, the cost spent on constructing, operating, maintaining, and even demolishing buildings has reached an all-time high. When considering a building in operation, 40% to 50% of its costs are the result of energy ...
Fernando, H R P; Suresh, E A T[Conference-Full-text]
The evolution of urban city in certain instances lead to disturb the
quality of city spaces, Spaces of a city play a vital role in treating
people with respect in terms of keep the city spaces alive and safe.
However ...
The sustainable construction industry is experiencing rapid growth, propelled by the urgent global need to reduce environmental impact and enhance resilience in the built environment. Nevertheless, this expansion is met ...
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of any country. However, traditional Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within this sector face numerous challenges, including high ...
A silent industrial revolution has been taking place on the banks of river
Buriganga, Zinzira, Dhaka. In comparison with other giant industries, Zinzira
have been playing a significant role off the record in recent years. ...
Rejection of architectural projects, urban designs and resettlements
area major concern in Sri Lankan and worldwide architectural field.
Throughout a vast architectural discourse, there are clear
identifications that ...
Construction waste causes soil and water pollution, resulting in severe social and environmental concerns. Construction waste management systems in Sri Lanka are reactive and felt only when waste is generated. Hence, a ...
The persisting reliance of the construction industry on traditional technologies has perpetuated inefficiencies, particularly in coordination and collaboration. Addressing the slow adoption of contemporary digital innovations, ...
Construction disputes pose persistent challenges in Sri Lanka's construction industry, leading to project delays, cost overruns, and strained professional relations. This research seeks to alleviate these issues by introducing ...
The rapid increase in population density has led to a scarcity of green spaces and limited access to green space for urban dwellers. Green spaces play an important role in promoting human well-being; both socially and ...
Indoor air quality (IAQ) management is crucial for ensuring a healthy and comfortable living environment. This study aimed to assess people's behaviours on IAQ management by investigating their awareness, attitudes, and ...
The proliferation of plastic drinking water bottles poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges globally. In response, many countries are seeking alternative methods to provide safe drinking water. ...
“Cluster” means purely a grouping. Industries and firms are
geographically concentrated as clusters. Location behaviour of firms of a
particular industry tends to be clustered together in space as clustering
enables ...
The growing need for urbanisation has resulted in the intense development of the construction industry, which has negatively impacted the conservation of the environment. In this regard, to preserve the ecosystems, the ...