...M.M.I.S. Mapa; Nayanthara De Silva Purpose As economic activities grow, clients demand more efficient building facilities. Smart buildings, which integrate technology, user interaction and adaptability, offer a solution, yet their adoption in developing countries like Sri Lanka remains limited...

... these causes, root causes and conflict management approaches in different stages of a CJV's lifecycle. Therefore, this paper presents a framework to manage conflicts during the inception, formation and operational stages of CJVs in infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach...

.... On a slightly different note, another study involving assessment of EC emission from cradle-to-gate system boundary of a commercial building in Sri Lanka indicated that 32%, 22%, 17% and 16% of total emissions were in walls (inclusive of internal partitions and externals with bricks, wood, & aluminium...

...Pathirahannahelage Gayan Fernando; Udayangani Kulatunga; Menaha Thayaparan; Chandanie Hadiwattege Purpose This paper aims to investigate the current practices and deficiencies in the legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in Sri Lanka and explore recommended practices...

...U.T.G. Perera; Richard Haigh; Dilanthi Amaratunga Purpose This study aims to identify the key barriers and enablers within a developing country context (Sri Lanka) to tackle the public health impacts during road construction projects. The current impact assessment process of the country...

... the MSPs in Sri Lanka and developing countries. Kriengsak Panuwatwanich can be contacted at: kriengsak@siit.tu.ac.th 13 01 2024 15 04 2024 29 06 2024 12 08 2024 25 08 2024 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only...

... Green wall Indirect green façade LCC Thermal performance Sri Lanka Green walls are available in two different forms, namely green facades and living walls, based on the technique used (Al-Kayiem et al., 2020 ; Dunnet and Kingsbury, 2008). In green facades, plants are directly...

...Udara Willhelm Abeydeera Lebunu Hewage; Jayantha Wadu Mesthrige; Eric G. Too Purpose This study explores the current status of risk management (RM) in Sri Lanka and the obstacles in implementing RM in Sri Lankan small construction projects. Design/methodology/approach The current research...

... and medium contractors (SMCs) in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach An interpretivism stance is adopted, and a qualitative research approach is used. The data collection technique adopted is semi-structured interviews. In total, 24 experts with experience in lean implementation of SMCs were...

... to lack of experts with knowledge on the subject area in Sri Lanka. Data were analysed using content analysis. Findings Findings revealed a range of activities under each R principle of CE, that is, reduce, reuse, recycle, redesign, reclassification and renewability that could be implemented during...

... in developing countries; particularly, Sri Lanka. There is a lack of research to compare the status of LCA of buildings in developed countries vs developing countries. In this context, the purpose of this study aims to examine the status of LCA implementation for buildings between developed countries and Sri...

... to generate appropriate strategies to achieve sustainability for decision-makers such as policymakers in the irrigation sector in developing countries similar to Sri Lanka. D.C. Sirimewan can be contacted at: dianis@uom.lk 29 02 2020 06 06 2020 04 08 2020 15 08 2020 © Emerald...

... (FM) functions in apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive literature review was carried out in order to identify the importance of sustainability assessment for FM, sustainable FM functions and their environmental sustainability indicators. Subsequently...

.... Though this concept is more popular across many countries over the past few decades, still, implementation of this technology in Sri Lanka is new and scant. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze the potential of green roofs in high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology...

... to promote retrofits in office buildings of Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach An industry survey was conducted by selecting a sample of 35 office buildings to study the usage of DSER in office buildings of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, three case studies were conducted to analyse the costs benefits...

... is thus opportune for Sri Lanka, which is also a developing country, to make use of PPPs to develop its road network. The purpose of this paper is, therefore, to identify the PPP models that suit road construction in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The study used a mixed approach...

...Indeewari Ranawaka; Harshini Mallawaarachchi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the risks associated with green retrofit projects in Sri Lanka in order to develop a risk responsive framework. Design/methodology/approach The survey method under the quantitative approach...

...Achini Shanika Weerasinghe; Thanuja Ramachandra Purpose In Sri Lanka, a limited number of buildings have been certified for incorporation of green features and the reasons are attributed to green building investors who continue to perceive that green buildings are expensive. Further, the green...

... Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Sri Lanka Public sector Basic assumptions Behavioural norms Construction project culture Culture emergence Sub-cultures Cultural differences create misunderstandings between people, creating risk for conflicts...

... organisations in Sri Lanka. The proposed framework is validated and enhanced by interviews conducted with seven industry experts in Sri Lanka and the Persian Gulf region. A cross-case with code-based content analysis is used to analyse the data. Findings Gaps in the legal framework and weak enforcement...