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    Legal aspects concerning sustainable buildings and cities relating to the urban development in Sri Lanka
    Abeynayake, MDTE; Green Building; Cities; Urban development; Sustainable development
    Sustainable buildings are energy and environmentally efficient, providing economic, environmental and social benefits over the whole built environment, while protecting and improving the needs of future generation. Sustainable construction also should be environmentally efficient and economically viable. "Green Buildings" are an evolving term in Sri Lanka that encompasses both the general concept of environmentally conscious development and construction, as well as multiple formal rating systems for measuring the environmental impact of projects. A Sustainable City is a city where achievements in social, economic, and physical development are made to last. It is now widely recognized that cities make an important contribution to social and economic development at national and local levels. Cities are important engines of economic growth. Cities absorb two-thirds of the population growth in developing countries as well as it offer significant economies of scale in the provision of jobs, housing and services. Also cities are important centre of productivity and social advancement. Laws governing protection of environment in Sri Lanka are largely based on legislative enactments. The objectives, of this legislation are to promote planning of economic, social and physical development aspects and its implementation in the urban areas. This paper presents existing and new environmental and planning law and legal aspects to be considered in sustainable buildings, cities and urban development in Sri Lankan construction industry.
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    Multidimensional model for contractor selection in private sector construction projects
    (2016-09-20) Iddamalgoda, ITLP; Sandanayake, YG; Wadugodapitiya, RRMMK
    One of the most difficult decisions taken by the client in this era of construction industry is selecting a most suitable contractor. Since the construction industry is characterized by cost and time overruns, serious quality issues, and an increased number of claims, performance of the selected contractor is highly influential on sustainable construction project. During this oscillating economic circumstance, the construction organizations need to evaluate business performance across a wider range of business success criteria. The aim of this study is therefore to introduce a multidimensional model for contractor selection in private sector construction projects. Comprehensive literature survey was conducted to develop a conceptual Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model and preliminary survey with industry experts was used to refine the model. Questionnaire survey was then conducted among 30 qualified client consultant Quantity Surveyors to find the relative importance of BSC criteria to Sri Lankan private sector construction projects. Data were analyzed and prioritized using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) tool. The study revealed the importance of the modem perspectives such as innovation, learning and growth, rather than traditional organizational management and business relationship and reputation perspectives for the contractor selection. Moreover, perspectives like quality level of past projects and level of innovative construction concepts were also given high priority. The bid amount, which is a traditional financial measure, was given a moderate importance levels. This research therefore proposed a sustainable and multidimensional performance measurement criterion for contractor selection in Sri Lankan private sector construction projects.
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    Special features of labour law relating to the health, welfare and safety standards of the construction industry in Sri Lanka
    Abeynayake, MDTE
    This research will analyse Employment/Labour Law relating to the human resource management in Sri Lanka. It analyses health, safety and welfare legislation and regulations concerning construction industry in Sri Lanka. Employment or Labour Law regulates the rights and obligations between employers and their employees and protects employees from unjust exploitation and wrongful treatment by their employers. Much of these laws are now governed by legislation relating to industrial disputes, collective agreements, wages boards, employees' provident and trust funds, holiday and annual leave, workmen's compensation, employment of women and young persons, maternity leave etc. This area of law is governed in Sri Lanka both by legislation and common law. Contract of employment although is supposed to be a free contract between employer and Employee, like any other contract. In the context of present day industrial democracy, the relationship between the employer and the employee is to a large extent governed by various legislative enactments. The minimum standards in respect of terms and conditions of employment and sometimes welfare are laid down by employment law. There are nearly forty enactments enacted by the Parliament and under each of these enactments which govern the relationship between the employer and the employee in Sri Lanka. Specially Factories Ordinance, Workmen Compensation Ordinance, Industrial Disputes Act are directly related to construction industry deal with the sanitary, meal arrangements, washing facilities, welfare facilities, security of employees, Workmen's Compensation Ordinance makes provisions to pay compensation in the event of loss of earning capacity due to accidental injuries caused during the cause of employment and arising out of employment. Industrial Disputes Act provides for the machinery for the settlement of industrial disputes .Employment relationship in the construction industry may arise when independent contractors are engaged for one particular job.
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    Stakeholder management in relocation and reconstruction of public school buildings afected by Tsunami disaster
    Ranatunga, RMP; De Silva, ML; Hadiwattege, C
    Disaster reconstruction is a challengeable job in the construction industry. As it influence, and be influenced by many stakeholders. Stakeholder management is one of the major important disciplines in construction industry projects. This is further emphasized when projects are large and complex by nature such as Tsunami reconstruction. This research starts with basic definitions of the concepts of stakeholder management. It then explores the process involving stakeholder management in disaster reconstruction projects after Tsunami. Case studies were used as the methodology for the research. The semi structured interviews were used to establish the perceptions and the importance of stakeholder management and their impact on project performance. The examination of previous projects by documentary survey was done to identify the relationship and level of stakeholder involvement. The literature review related the findings with research and theories. The findings of research concluded that a large percentage of the delays, difficulties and cost overruns are attributed to risks related to poor needs identification by stakeholders and the absence of clear strategies for risk and stakeholder management. The Author recommends that proper stakeholder management is an important measure for the success of project delivery. The Author further recommends that proper monitoring and coordinating, risks and uncertainties are the key factors to ensure successful project delivery in disaster reconstruction. This approach necessitates the identification of key stakeholder in the project environment at the outset of the project.