Browsing by Author "Samarakoon, SBRGK"

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Enablers an barriers of implementing ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems(EnMS) in Sri Lankan context
Samarakoon, SBRGK; Rajini, PAD; ;
Energy is critical to organizational operations and can be a major cost to organizations. Besides the economic costs, energy crisis can impose various environmental and societal costs by reducing resources and supporting environmental problems. Especially in buildings, energy is considered as one of the main cost centres for their operations. Considering the importance of managing energy, a number of national, regional and international Energy Management Systems (EnMSs) have been developed to integrate energy efficiency into organisations’ management practices while finetuning operating processes and improving efficiency of industrial systems. Among them, ISO 50001-EnMS, which was introduced by International Organization of Standardization (ISO) is the most popular system which has been implemented all over the world. However, literature and preliminary studies revealed that there are very few ISO-50001-EnMS applications within Sri Lanka. Hence, there is a little doubt relating to the implementation of ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lankan Context. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to critically review the enablers and barriers of implementing ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lankan context. A comprehensive literature review, desk study and a preliminary expert survey were employed in achieving the aim of the paper. The research findings identified that financial constraints; lack of experts relating to EnMsSs; unawareness on the importance of applicability; complexity of documentation processes; institutional complexities and different cultural aspects as the most critical barriers while identifying the improved organizational image; well-documented energy utilization procedures; regulatory compliances and internal/external recognition and rewards as the key enablers for the implementation of ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lanka.
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Enablers and barriers of implementing iso 50001- energy management systems (enms) in sri lankan context
(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2013-06) Samarakoon, SBRGK; Rajini, PAD; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NG
Energy is critical to organizational operations and can be a major cost to organizations. Besides the economic costs, energy crisis can impose various environmental and societal costs by reducing resources and supporting environmental problems. Especially in buildings, energy is considered as one of the main cost centres for their operations. Considering the importance of managing energy, a number of national, regional and international Energy Management Systems (EnMSs) have been developed to integrate energy efficiency into organisations' management practices while fine- tuning operating processes and improving efficiency of industrial systems. Among them, ISO 50001-EnMS, which was introduced by International Organization of Standardization (ISO) is the most popular system which has been implemented all over the world. However, literature and preliminary studies revealed that there are very few ISO-50001-EnMS applications within Sri Lanka. Hence, there is a little doubt relating to the implementation of ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lankan Context. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to critically review the enablers and barriers of implementing ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lankan context. A comprehensive literature review, desk study and a preliminary expert survey were employed in achieving the aim of the paper. The research findings identified that financial constraints; lack of experts relating to EnMSs; unawareness on the importance of applicability; complexity of documentation processes; institutional complexities and different cultural aspects as the most critical barriers while identifying the improved organizational image; well-documented energy utilization procedures; regulatory compliances and internal/external recognition and rewards as the key enablers for the implementation of ISO 50001-EnMS in Sri Lanka.
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Environmental management system (EMS) planning in manufacturing: facilities management prospects
(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2014-06) Gunaratne, U; Senaratne, S; Samarakoon, SBRGK; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NG; Karunasena, GI
The increasing consciousness of sustainable development and reconciling production with ecosystem conservation have fostered the adoption and implementation of Environmental Management System (EMS). This study investigates the process and factors that affect in EMS planning. Previous research mainly focuses on environmental management practices and its performance towards different sectors. It was identified that minimum attention is given to planning of EMS at corporate level. Thus, this study explored the corporate EMS planning process in Sri Lankan manufacturing industry. This is an area where facilities managers can contribute in manufacturing facilities. This paper reports on case studies of three private sector manufacturing industries, which were using up to date environmental management practices. Data was collected by interviewing three participants from each of selected manufacturing firms. Based on the case study findings, a framework was developed for EMS planning. This includes six stages starting from strategy formulation to system implementation and evaluation. The developed framework will lead to an effective EMS planning practice that could be used in Sri Lankan manufacturing industry.
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Equipment selection factors of integrated building management systems (IBMSs) in Sri Lanka
(Ceylon Institute of Builders, 2014-06) Madhurangi, MVD; Rajini, PAD; Fernando, CSPK; Samarakoon, SBRGK; Sandanayake, YG; Fernando, NG; Karunasena, GI
Management of facilities has become a complex task involving multitudes of disciplines. With increased awareness for efficient building operation, building owners and operators are looking for means to reduce the operational cost and to ensure the proper functionality of buildings and building services. To manage an organisation in an effective and cost-efficient way, these systems can be integrated into a single interface control solution called Integrated / Intelligent Building Management System (IBMS). Hence, in an intelligent building, IBMS acts as a complete information delivery system that monitors and controls a variety of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment such as such as lighting, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), access control, fire detection, air conditioning, water management, elevator management, cark park management, etc. at an optimal level of efficiency. However, building systems and the equipment for the IBMSs should be carefully selected as those components have major contribution towards the overall performance of an IBMS. Hence, this research was carried out with the aim of investigating the factors that should be considered in selecting systems and equipment for IBMSs. A comprehensive literature survey, a preliminary survey and case study method was adopted to achieve the aim of the research. The required data were collected through semi structured interviews conducted among IBMS contractors of selected cases. The collected data were analysed, using code based content analysis. According to the findings, ‘higher efficiency’, ‘cost, ‘improved safety’ and ‘enhanced reliability’ are the four major factors that should be considered in system and equipment selection. With the high demand and awareness of IBMS, it is fast becoming a part of facilities management and operational strategy in the organisations. Therefore, the careful consideration of above selection factors in designing would ensure the maximum performance of the IBMS.
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An Evaluation on the implementation of ISO 50001:2011 energy management system (ENMs) in the Sri Lankan context
Samarakoon, SBRGK; Rajini, PAD
Throughout the world, energy conservation is ranked as a high priority on the environmental agenda, because energy is a demanding resource for organizational operations and can have a significant impact on organizational economic condition. Instead of economic problems, energy crisis can impose various environmental and societal costs by reducing resources and supporting environmental problems. Over the entire life cycle, building has been identified as main energy consumer in the world.Hence, energy is considered as one of the main cost centres for building operations. Considering the importance of managing energy, a number of national, regional and international Energy Management Systems (EnMSs) have been developed to integrate energy efficiency into organizations’ management practices, while fine-tuning operating processes and improving efficiency of industrial systems. However, literature and preliminary studies revealed that there are very few ISO-50001:2011-EnMS applications within Sri Lanka. Hence, there is a little doubt relating to the implementation of ISO 50001:2011-EnMS in Sri Lankan Context. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the adoptability of ISO 50001:2011-EnMS in the Sri Lankan context. Literature review, preliminary expert survey and multiple case studies were employed in achieving the aim of the research. A conceptual framework for implementing ISO 50001:2011-EnMS was developed after the literature review and it was revised with the preliminary expert survey findings. Research findings revealed that the entire EnMS is fully compatible with Sri Lankan context. Further, results from this study discussed organizational and system requirements, importance and objectives of implementing ISO 50001:2011-EnMS in Sri Lanka, enablers and barriers of implementation, and recommended practices for proper implementation process. According to the findings, ‘time consuming procedures for achieving the certification’, ‘development of EnPIs’, ‘hidden costs’, and ‘non-availability of competent persons internally’ could be identified as ruling barriers at the implementation stage. The study also found a number of drivers; ‘involvement and support of top management’, ‘past record keeping’, and ‘assertiveness on energy cost reduction’, as motivators for implementing ISO 50001:2011-EnMS. Finally, the research developed a framework for implementing ISO 50001:2011-EnMS in the Sri Lankan context with several recommendations on implementation.