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Exploring opportunities and challenges in integrating Industry 4.0 for advancements in the Sri Lankan construction sector (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sendanayake, H., Nawarathna, A., & Fernando, N. (2024, August). Exploring opportunities and challenges in integrating Industry 4.0 for advancements in the Sri Lankan construction sector. Presented at The 12th World Construction Symposium, Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) holds significant potential for the construction sector by introducing advanced technologies and innovative practices that enhance efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability. However, the Sri Lankan construction industry... Read More about Exploring opportunities and challenges in integrating Industry 4.0 for advancements in the Sri Lankan construction sector.

Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review (2024)
Book Chapter
Kazeem, K. O., Olawumi, T. O., & Fernando, N. (2024). Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review. In Innovations, Disruptions, and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry (19-34). Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003372233-3

When compared to a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear real, virtual reality (VR) immerses the user in their surroundings. A DT is a virtual model created to represent a physical object accurately. The study aims to pre... Read More about Global Application of Digital Twins and Virtual Reality in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants (2024)
Journal Article
Tilde, A. I., & Fernando, N. G. (2024). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(3), 349-365. https://doi.org/10.1108/bepam-01-2023-0008

Purpose
This study aims to assess residential energy consumption knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Abuja Municipality, providing insights for effective conservation strategies, reducing costs and mitigating environmental impact.
Design/methodo... Read More about Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants.

An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka (2023)
Journal Article
Fernando, N., T.A., K. D., & Zhang, H. (. (2024). An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 29(1), 23-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-09-2022-0048

Purpose
The Government’s investment in infrastructure projects is considerably high, especially in bridge construction projects. Government authorities must establish an initial forecasted budget to have transparency in transactions. Early cost esti... Read More about An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka.

Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams (2023)
Journal Article
Deng, Y., Hao, Y., Mohamed, A., Wong, S. H., Tang, Y., Yuen, T. Y., Sukontasukkul, P., Shen, M., Fernando, N., Saint, R., & Zhang, H. (2023). Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams. Engineering Structures, 283, Article 115896. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.115896

This study echoes the rising demand for bio-based material in concrete composite structures in the race to accelerate carbon neutrality in construction. Noticing that most previous studies are focused on straight timber or engineered bamboo-to-concre... Read More about Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams.

The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tilde, A. I., & Fernando, N. (2021, November). The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives. Presented at IDoBE International Conference, London Southbank University, London

Threats of climate change and uncertainty about future energy prices have sparked a global discussion about energy efficiency, particularly energy saving behavior in residential buildings. According to previous studies, occupant behavior can result i... Read More about The Drivers to Energy Saving in Residential Buildings in Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspectives.

The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tilde Ibrahim, A., & Fernando, N. (2021, July). The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives. Presented at The 9th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Over the past three decades research on energy use in buildings has become significant due to increasing scientific and political pressure on issues concerning global warming and climate change. As part of the impact by climate change, tropical natio... Read More about The obstacles to energy saving in residential buildings in Nigeria: stakeholders’ perspectives.

Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka (2021)
Journal Article
Nawarathna, A., Alwan, Z., Gledson, B., & Fernando, N. (2021). Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka. Journal of Building Engineering, 42, Article 102441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102441

Growing concerns over the importance of reducing the embodied carbon (EC1) of buildings have led to a greater focus on EC-related research and policymaking. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan building sector is currently lagging behind on this issue. While... Read More about Embodied carbon in commercial office buildings: Lessons learned from Sri Lanka.