Dr Nirodha Fernando's Outputs (4)

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.

Guest editorial: Paradigm shift towards sustainable resilient built environment (2024)
Journal Article
Hadiwattege, C., Fernando, N., & Ramachandra, T. (2024). Guest editorial: Paradigm shift towards sustainable resilient built environment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(3), 329-332. https://doi.org/10.1108/bepam-07-2024-208

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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.