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Flood Mitigation Measures in the United Kingdom

Kulatunga, U; Nquot, I [Article-Abstract]

In recent times, the United Kingdom had witnessed flood disasters, from the overflowing of the banks of the River Thames to the submerging of residential and commercial neighbourhoods in Devon, Dorset, Somerset, ...

Multi-faceted nature of managing disasters

Kulatunga, U [Article-Abstract]

The number of reported disasters in the world has risen sharply during the last dec- ade creating substantial losses and damages to human lives, economy and society. Effective and proactive disaster management to ...

Culture and the psychological impacts of natural disasters: Implications for disaster management and disaster mental health

Jogia, J; Kulatunga, U; Yates, GP; Wedawatta, G [Article-Abstract]

In recent decades, natural disasters have caused extensive losses and damages to human psychological wellbeing, economy, and society. It has been argued that cultural factors such as social values, traditions, and attachment ...

Critical success factors of construction research and development

Kulatunga, U; Amaratunga, D; HAIGH, R [Article-Abstract]

Research and development (R&D) activities are important to the construction industry to successfully address the challenges placed upon it and to be competitive. Identifying the factors that influence the success ...

Malaysian experience with public-private partnership (PPP) Managing unsolicited proposal

Zin Zawawi, MI; Kulatunga, U; Thayaparan, M [Article-Abstract]

Purpose – Lack of competition in procurement processes may affect the sustainable procurement due to overpriced and low-quality infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current practices in Malaysian ...

Disaster risk reduction infrastructure requirements for South-Western Bangladesh

Wedawatta, G; Kulatunga, U; Amaratunga, D; Parvez, A [Article-Abstract]

Purpose Development of effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies for communities at risk of being affected by natural disasters is considered essential, especially in the wake of devastating disaster events ...

Structured approach to measure performance in construction research and development

Kulatunga, U; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Article-Abstract]

Purpose – The aim of this study is to explore performance measurement applications within construction research and development (R&D) to develop a structured approach to measure the performance of a collaborative construction ...

Performance measurement in the construction research and development

Kulatunga, U; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Article-Abstract]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of performance measurement (PM) within construction research and development (R&D) activities to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. Design/meth ...

Use of Clickers to Improve Student Engagement in Learning: Observations from the Built Environment Discipline

Kulatunga, U [Article-Abstract]

Student engagement and active learning have been identified as key areas for learning enhancement as students tend to understand and retain teaching material better and enjoy lectures when they are actively engaged. This ...

Client’s championing characteristics that promote construction innovation

Kulatunga, U; Kulatunga, KJ; Amaratunga, RDG; Haigh, RP [Article-Abstract]

Purpose: clients or users of products, processes or services are being identified as potential sources of innovation in construction. There are concerns on the degree of innovation within the construction industry, despite ...

Attitudes and perceptions of construction workforce on construction waste in Sri Lanka

Kulatunga, U; Amaratunga; Haigh, R; Rameezdeen, R

Purpose – The construction industry consumes large amounts of natural resources, which are not properly utilised owing to the generation of waste. Construction waste has challenged the performance of the industry and its ...

Evaluation of vulnerability factors for cyclones: The case of Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Kulatunga, U; Wedawatta, G; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Article-Abstract]

Tropical cyclones are considered as the most severe natural disasters in Bangladesh; they cause extensive damage, create losses in the country׳s economy, and affect social settings. The impact of natural disasters has been ...

Preliminary study on leaner perceptions and learner performance of OER integrated online courseware

Sandanayake, TC; Karunanayake, SP; Madurapperuma, AP [Article-Abstract]

Technology-infused distance education is the fastest growing sector in modern education. Online learning has become an ubiquitous concept in modern education, while online learning systems provide a rich and flexible ...

Decision support system for diagnosing asthma disease

Shahany, MNA; Sivalingam, M; Sandanayake, TC [Article-Abstract]

Field of medicine is more about decision making. The role of a physician is more pivotal in the diagnosis of a disease from all other possible illnesses. This is called as “Differential Diagnosis” in the field of medicine ...

Navigator application for blind navigation

Samarasinghe, WKSM; Wanigasinghe, CH; Sandanayake, TC [Article-Abstract]

A person, who has partially or completely lost their capacity to see, has to face some big challenges during his life. Blind navigation is one of the major challenges for their day to day life activities. The sighted ...

Economic recovery from natural disaster : spotlight on interventions in Tsunami affected micro and SMEs in Sri Lanka’s Galle district

Sardana, GD; Dasanayaka, SWSB [Article-Abstract]

Purpose - This paper aims to analyse as to how the benefits to Tsunami affected small industry were misplaced and carried wrong priorities. Besides the support provided was insufficient for an effective recovery. There ...

Identification and assessment risks in maintenance operations

Wijeratne, WMPU; Perera, BAKS; De Silva, ML [Article-Abstract]

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify the risks and methods for their assessment in the case of maintenance activities in Sri Lanka. The main objectives were to idenhfy theoc^pabonai risks in maintenance work ...

Industry stakeholder perceptions on water management in construction industry in Sri Lanka : preliminary survey

Waidyasekara, KGAS; De Silva, ML; Rameezdeen, R [Conference-Abstract]

In Sri Lanka, there has not yet been any widely published research that describes sustainable strategies to build up water efficient culture in construction* industry. Prudent use of natural resources is one of the principles ...

Effect of activated carbon on the properties of natural rubber latex foams

Rajakaruna, ARM; Walpalage, S; Perera, DGPM [Article-Abstract]

Activated carbon used as an adsorber in many industries. In this research work activated carbon (AC) has been incorporated as a filler with natural rubber latex compounds to enhance the odour adsorption property of latex ...

Effect of different aeration levels on natural rubber latex upon maturation

Roshanie, LKS; Walpalage, S [Article-Abstract]

Mechanical Stability (MS) of Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) is practically important to the latex producer and consumer whenever latex is handled. MS of fresh NRL is very low and fresh NRL cannot be directly used for manufacturing ...

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