This paper contains ergonomic hazards and risks affecting both university staff and students by conducting a comprehensive case study within a university premise. The study employs a systematic approach, direct observations, and assessments of workspace design, furniture, and equipment usage. The focus is understanding posture-related discomfort and musculoskeletal issues in the university environment. The findings …

Enhancing Ergonomics in University Environments: Identifying, Addressing, and Mitigating Hazards for Optimal Health and ProductivityRead More

Sri Lanka’s construction industry faces a safety crisis with 2000 to 3000 annual accidents, primarily due to non-compliance with safety regulations, notably the use of personal protective equipment. This research introduces a groundbreaking mobile application that employs AI and Computer Vision to detect safety gear non-compliance among workers, issuing real-time alerts. The app represents a …

Safety Detection System: A Technological Leap in Sri Lanka’s Construction SafetyRead More

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