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Adaptable built-environment as a potential strategy to sustain post-disaster resettlements in Sri Lanka

Sridarran, P; Keraminiyage, K; Amaratunga, D [Conference-Full-text]

In the recent decades, internal displacements occur in greater number across the world each year without drawing much attention. To minimise the causes and attenuate the consequences of displacement, governments and other ...
Applicability of drive-thru banking facility for the new normal setup: a case of covid-19 pandamic in Sri Lanka

Fernando, WDN; Sridarran, P; Yatawatta, YJM

Banks play an important role in economic growth and social welfare enhancement. However, the COVID-19 epidemic had an unanticipated significant impact on enterprises and organisations. Nonetheless, due to the crucial nature ...
Applicability of leed requirements to achieve water efficiency in Sri Lankan hotel industry

Damsari, AGU; Sridarran, P; Abdeen, FN [Conference-Abstract]

LEED is an universally used green ranking system in the world. Among the six evaluation factors it specifically focuses on water use reduction, water efficient landscaping and innovative wastewater technologies. LEED ...
Benefits of leed certification in terms of water efficiency in hotel industry: a literature review

Damsari, AGU; Sridarran, P; Abdeen, FN [Conference-Full-text]

Water is the world's most precious resource, vital for humanity and the remainder of the world. Due to the incredible water consumption in the hotel industry, hoteliers are required to pay more concern on water saving. The ...
Change management framework to enable sustainable outsourcing of facilities management services

Sridarran, P; Fernando, NG [Article-Full-text]

Purpose – In this present globalised era, outsourcing has become a very popular and much sought after procurement strategy for facilities management (FM). Generally, a sustainable procurement system should be capable ...
Electricity generation through municipal solid waste in Sri Lanka: Drivers and barriers

Karunarathna, TADCD; Sridarran, P; Gowsiga, M [Conference-Full-text]

The rapid increase in population and urbanisation has led to an increase in per capita consumption and the generation of waste. Thus, the need of having improved management strategies for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has ...
Enhancing the integration of smart features in commercial buildings to conserve energy : a framework

Dilogini, RAA; Sridarran, P; Mahedrarajah, G [Conference-Abstract]

The commercial building sector is classified as a highly energy-intensive category in Sri Lanka. Building practitioners adopt energy-saving mechanisms to minimise energy consumption. However, the integration of smart ...
Exploring the facilities management education needs in Sri Lanka

Sridarran, P; Jayakodi, S; Peiris, S; De Silva, N; Lai, JHK; Rathnayake, U; Dissanayake, P [Conference-Full-text]

Facilities Management (FM) is a multidisciplinary profession at the core of building operations management. As such, it requires a wide range of skills that differ significantly from region to region due to variable industry ...
Facilities manager’s involvement for establishing desalination plants

Yatawatta, YJM; Sridarran, P [Conference-Full-text]

This abstract presents findings from a mixed-methods study examining the integral role of Facilities Managers (FMs) in the establishment of desalination plants. Qualitative data was gathered from experts directly involved ...
Feasibility of Establishing Desalination Plants at the Dry Zones of Sri Lanka

Yatawatta, J; Sridarran, P; Thirumal, S [Article-Full-text]

Water scarcity has already been recognised as a major 21st century global environmental problem [1]. Water scarcity arises when the demand for fresh water in a given domain exceeds the supply. Several nations are quickly ...
A framework to enhance productivity through human attitudes

Koshitha, D; Sridarran, P [Conference-Full-text]

Government expenditure is rising yearly. Maintenance expenses of government building and their services also contributes to this expense. So, productive maintenance within the government sector is increasingly required ...
A Framework to enhance the practice of maintenance budgeting in commercial buildings in Sri Lanka

Rukanya, S; Sridarran, P; Mahedrarajh, G [Conference-Full-text]

Inadequate budget control is one of the major challenges that adversely affect the maintenance of a building. The cost of plant asset maintenance of the commercial building is a larger proportion of the overall cost of ...
Influence of change management for effective outsourcing of facilities management services

Sridarran, P; Fernando, NG [Conference-Abstract]

The procurement by partial or full outsourcing of Facilities Management services is one of the options available for operation and maintenance of buildings. Since the recent past, this has been observed as a popular trend ...
Influence of change management for effective outsourcing of facilities management services

Sridarran, P; Fernando, NG [Conference-Full-text]

The procurement by partial or full outsourcing of Facilities Management services is one of the options available for operation and maintenance of buildings. Since the recent past, this has been observed as a popular trend ...
Need of establishing desalination plants to mitigate water scarcity in dry zones of Sri Lanka

Yatawatta, YJM; Sridarran, P [Conference-Full-text]

This research study aims to explore the necessity of implementing desalination plants as a solution to address water scarcity in the dry zones of Sri Lanka. Water sustainability is crucial for ensuring the availability and ...
Operational gap analysis of fire safety applications in Sri Lankan high-rise buildings

Gunarathna, P; Fernando, NG; Sridarran, P [Conference-Abstract]

Life style confined with working and living in high-risers is a new concept to the Sri Lankan context. Scarcity of lands and urban development with the economic growth has accelerated the growth and popularity of tall and ...
Operational gap analysis of fire safety applications in Sri Lankan high-rise buildings

Gunarathna, P; Fernando, NG; Sridarran, P [Conference-Full-text]

Life style confined with working and living in high-risers is a new concept to the Sri Lankan context. Scarcity of lands and urban development with the economic growth has accelerated the growth and popularity of tall ...
Principles of circular economy for building sector: a systematic review

Gowsiga, M; Ramachandra, T; Sridarran, P; Thurairajah, N [Conference-Full-text]

Globally, the building sector accounts for almost 40% of resource use and waste production and nearly 33% of greenhouse gas emissions. The Circular Economy (CE) and the adoption of its principles are currently recognised ...
Significance of change management to enable sustainable outsourcing of building operations and maintenance

Sridarran, P; Fernando, NG [Conference-Abstract]

In this present globalised era, outsourcing has become a very popular and much sought after procurement strategy for building operations and maintenance. Where competitive business environment is concerned, outsourcing ...
Strategies to enhance the applicability of grid power solar net metering concept in Sri Lanka

Abeywickrama, MGWU; Sridarran, P; Gowsiga, M; Dilogini, RAA [Conference-Full-text]

The whole world is utilizing its all-non-renewable energy sources to power their social, economic, and cultural needs. Hence, the significance of renewable energy is considered all around the world at this moment. ...

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