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  • Techno-economic feasibility study of using solar energy For operating sewage treatment plants 
    Omprakash, RR; Palaniappan, S; Kumar, PG [Conference-Full-text]
    Sewage treatment plants are the major consumers of energy throughout the world and most of the studies consider completely self-sufficient treatment plants or off-grid solar PV. This study presents the findings of the ...
  • Tendency of Sri Lankan construction organisations in adopting enterprise resource planning systems 
    Silva, KGGDV; Disaratna, V; Dilakshan, R [Conference-Full-text]
    The popularity of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is increasing in many industries. Many researchers have conducted studies on ERP in relation with construction industry as well. The observations of some of the ...
  • Tool for assessing lean maturity in construction projects in Sri Lanka 
    Thilakarathna, N; De Silva, L [Conference-Full-text]
    The Non-Value Adding Activities (NVAAs) generated in a construction process are recognised as one of its major weaknesses since they adversely affect performance and efficiency and produce unwanted cost. Lean construction ...
  • Towards digital delivery of metro-rail projects in India 
    Senthilvel, M; Soman, RK; Mahalingam, A; Whyte, J; Raphael, B; Brilakis, I; Varghese, K [Conference-Full-text]
    There is a large programme of metro-rail construction in India, upgrading public transportation systems to provide rapid transit to millions of people in major Indian cities. The scale of this development makes it important ...
  • Value considerations of adopting BIM in FM 
    Wijekoon, KADNC; Manewa, A; Ross, A; Siriwardena, M [Conference-Full-text]
    Building Information Modelling (BIM) is expected to streamline the key processes of construction, and promote innovation throughout the building/product life cycle. Since most buildings have been designed for long ...
  • Worker awareness of workmen’s compensation in the Sri Lankan construction industry 
    Wanigasekara, NA; Dissanayake, TL; Ridmika, KDH [Conference-Full-text]
    Work-related injuries and illnesses are common in the construction industry, which can lead to deaths, injuries or disabilities (temporary or permanent) to the workers and Workmen’s Compensation Ordinance (WCO), deal ...
  • Zero landfill framework for apparel industry solid waste 
    Liyanage, KLAKT; De Silva, N [Conference-Full-text]
    Apparel industry being one of the key economic players, mass production of textile and apparel take place, resulting in a considerable amount of solid waste generation which ultimately ended up in landfills. Shortfalls ...