Articles

Appraisal of Water Efficiency in Green Building Rating Systems

December 23rd, 2015

Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara B.Se. (Hons) QS, M.Sc. (Civil Eng), AIQS (SL), MAIQS, AP(GBCSL), SEDA (UK) (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2015) Introduction Building environmental assessment tools have become widespread in recent years and provide huge opportunities for the green concept to be integrated into a country’s development. These tools are commonly associated … Continue reading “Appraisal of Water Efficiency in Green Building Rating Systems”

Denial of Potential Change Notices and Predicament of Apparent Non-Buildability

December 22nd, 2015

Dr. Chandana Jayalath BSc (QS) Hons, MSc, DSc, FRICS, FIQSSL, MCIArb (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2015) Preamble Risks in construction projects are customarily allocated by a chain of contracts, a topic of which has long been contentious. Should design professionals be directly liable to contractors for deficiencies in the drawings and … Continue reading “Denial of Potential Change Notices and Predicament of Apparent Non-Buildability”

Green Buildings; What And Why?

November 15th, 2015

Ms. S. Gunawardane B. Sc. (Hons) QS, Green SLAP Ms. Chethana Illankoon B. Sc. (Hons) QS, Green SLAP (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2014) 1. Introduction Sustainability has become a popular buzzword around the globe today with the recognition that natural systems may undergo significant and irreversible damage due to human activities. … Continue reading “Green Buildings; What And Why?”

Water Management Practice in Sri Lankan Construction Industry; Project Managers’ Perspective

November 13th, 2015

Anuradha Samarajeewa Waidyasekara B.Se. (Hons) QS, M.Sc. (Civil Eng), AIQS (SL), MAIQS, AP(GBCSL), SEDA (UK) (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2014) Abstract: Water management involves on optimizing the use of water and minimizing the environmental impact of water use on the natural environment. Optimum use of water covers both conservation and efficiency. … Continue reading “Water Management Practice in Sri Lankan Construction Industry; Project Managers’ Perspective”

Review of Constrction Industry Development Act in Sri Lanka and Its Significance To QS Profession

November 13th, 2015

Lalith RatnayakeB.Ss (Hons) QS, M.Sc (Proj. Mgt.), FIQS(SL) (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2014) It is a cognitive belief that the vibrant construction industry is an indicator of positive economic development of a country. This is evident from the 8.7% contribution of Sri Lanka’s construction industry to GDP with a growth rate … Continue reading “Review of Constrction Industry Development Act in Sri Lanka and Its Significance To QS Profession”

Acting with Integrity in Nutshell

November 11th, 2015

Dr. Chandana Jayalath DSc, MSc, PG Dip(Cons Mgt), PG Dip(Int’l Med), BSc (QS) Hons, FRICS, AAIQS, AIQS (SL) (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2014) Quantity Surveyors shall always act in such a manner so as to uphold and enhance the honour, integrity and dignity of the profession while safeguarding public interest(s) at … Continue reading “Acting with Integrity in Nutshell”

Head Office Overhead Revisited

November 10th, 2015

Prof. Indrawansa Samaratunga PhD, DSc, FRICS, FAIQS, FIQSSL, FCIArb, FCIOB, FCMI, FASI, FCABE, FB.Eng (PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLQS-QATAR ANNUAL GET TOGETHER 2014) "Head Office Overheads" is not an expression that is found in FIDIC Forms of contract, resulting in frequent debate as to why a prolongation cost claim should include a Head Office Overheads … Continue reading “Head Office Overhead Revisited”