by Jayantha Jayakody MBA (PM), B.Sc (QS), Dip. Arb., AIQSSL The Quantity Surveying (QS) is now a highly regarded and sought-after profession in construction industries globally and locally. The importance…
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Recognition of the Quantity Surveying Profession by Law and the State Sector
The IQSSL is delighted to inform that the official hand over of its Donation of approximately Rs. 1 Million worth of roofing materials to IDH took place on 1 st…
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IQSSL Officially Hands Over its Donation to IDH – IQSSL’s Assistance to SL Health Services – UPDATE
R.P.T. Nayanathara, T.L. Dissanayake, Thamasha Jayanetti (Published in IQSSL Focus journal, January 2021) 1. Importance of Contract Administration in construction projects Contract administration is used to describe the functions performed…
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Strategies to Minimise the Deficiencies in Contract Administration
Dihara Shehashini, Tharusha Ranadewa, Harshini Mallawarachchi and M.L.D. Silva - Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 1. Introduction Since the construction sector is large and responsive and…
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Last Planner System to Mitigate Risks in Construction: Barriers for Implementation in Sri Lanka
IDH Commences Refurbishment of Staff Accommodation Giving prominence to due religious activities, IDH commenced the refurbishment of their Staff Accommodation Buildings on 11th March 2021 and is expected to cost…
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IQSSL’s Assistance to SL Health Services – UPDATE
Achini Shanika Weerasinghe and Thanuja Ramachandra Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa Abstract Buildings should be visualized for running costs, which entails a number of key cost components including…
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Analysis of Running Costs of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka
K.C.W. Liyanage and A.R. RupasingheKCW LiyanageStudent, Department of Quantity Surveying, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri LankaDr AR RupasingheSenior Lecturer, Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka…
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Achieving Value for Money in Sri Lankan Construction Industry: A Study of Implementation Issues of Value Engineering Concept
L.M. Ruvinda and H.M. BamunuachchigeRuvinda, L.M.Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.Bamunuachchige, H.M.Faculty of Construction, International College of Business and Technology, Sri Lanka. ABSTRACT…
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A Study on Design and Build Procurement Methods’ Benefits to Clients in Sri Lankan Building Construction Industry
FOCUSQuarterly E-journal ofThe Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri LankaVolume 10: Issue - 01, April 2020 JOURNAL HIGHLIGHTS Assistance to Health ServicesImportant Institute NoticesCost of ConstructionSwiss Challenge MethodGrowth Through Visionary LeadershipNew…
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IQSSL Focus Journal (April 2020)
It is generally considered as an essential element of a construction contract, the Employer’s right to vary or change the works after the contract has been entered into. Therefore, it…
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De-scoping of Works: Employer’s Entitlement under FIDIC types of Contracts