Mainly this research paper investigates passive systems used for buildings. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning were the major energy consumers in the building industry globally. Due to its proximity to the equator, Sri Lanka has high average temperatures. Therefore, suitable ventilation and daylighting systems must be considered while designing a building or any other type …

Natural Passive systems to enhance the comfort of buildingsRead More

The construction sector is one of the largest exploiters of non-renewable resources which also can be a major obstacle to achieve a sustainable environment. Eco-friendly, renewable, large quantities of coir fibre left over from coconut processing are disposed in vain. Since coir fibres are used as reinforcement in concrete, many researchers have attempted to make …

Coir fibres as a partial substitute material for gypsum-based and fibre cement-based ceiling tiles a reviewRead More

The construction industry is one of the large industries that significantly contribute to the country’s economy. Because construction projects are so complex, one of the most significant aspects is project management. It necessitates interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication, effective cost and time management, operational efficiency, and project design and quality improvement. Building Information Modeling (BIM) …

BIM Adaptation in Construction projectsRead More

Abstract: The time overrun in construction projects is a common issue around the world then there is no exception to SriLanka. This research aims to identify the factors & their significance in how to impact the project time overrun andimprove the suggestions for those identified causes. The aim entirely focuses only on the Sri Lankan …

Construction Projects delays in Sri LankaRead More

Nowadays fabric structures are widely used for their architectural modern beauty. Moreover, fabric materials are used in many structures including stadiums, external car parking, public tents, shelters, restaurants, swimming pools, and hotels. The main issue with fabric structure is its short lifetime service, majorly due to snow and wind loads. This manuscript proposes ways to …

Fabric Structures Subjected to Wind and Snow LoadsRead More