BEMRU research colloquium is one of the major research activities undertaken by the department since 2008 to enhance its research culture. This is a monthly seminar held within the department where an academic staff member of the department or an external eminent academic gets an opportunity to present and disseminate his/her research.
| No | Date | Presenter | Topic |
| 1 | 04.09.2008 | Prof. Malik Ranasinghe, University of Moratuwa | Educated trade-offs (and stakeholder consultation) for decision making on development projects) |
| 2 | 04.10.2008 | Dr. YG Sandanayake, University of Moratuwa | Development of a model for performance measurement in just-in-time enabled manufacturing environments |
| 3 | 06.11.2008 | Mr. HS Jayasena, University of Moratuwa | Bid price variability in the Sri Lankan construction industry |
| 4 | 04.12.2008 | Mr. MDTE Abeynayake, University of Moratuwa | Comparative study of environmental and planning and disaster management law relating to the construction industry in Sri Lanka for sustainable development |
| 5 | 08.01.2009 | Ms. T Ramachandra, University of Moratuwa | Relationship between construction and economic growth |
| 6 | 05.02.2009 | Prof. R Rameezdeen, University of Moratuwa | Contract interpretation: Readability of contract documentation |
| 7 | 12.03.2009 | Mrs. GI Karunasena, University of Moratuwa | Capacity building for post disaster building waste management |
| 8 | 31.03.2009 | Mr. CSP Fernando, University of Moratuwa | Power of univariate asset pricing tests: The case of Sri Lanka |
| 9 | 14.05.2009 | Mr. Ravihansa Chandrathilaka, University of Moratuwa | Effects of horizontal focus on structures with special reference to floods and tsunamis |
| 10 | 18.06.2009 | Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga & Dr. Richard Haigh, University of Salford, UK | Good proposal writing for research funds |
| 11 | 16.07.2009 | Dr Bingunath Ingirige, University of Salford, UK | Intranets for knowledge management – Integration and alignment with social networks |
| 12 | 10.09.2009 | Dr. KAK Devapriya, University of Moratuwa | Housing Finance with finance companies in Sri Lanka |
| 13 | 30.09.2009 | Prof. George Ofori, National University of Singapore | Leadership Research in Construction |
| 14 | 05.11.2009 | Dr. Sepani Senarathne, University of Moratuwa | Knowledge Management Research in Construction |
| 15 | 15.12.2009 | Dr. Chatura Ranaweera, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada | Research and Prospects in Marketing Research in North America |
| 16 | 07.01.2010 | Prof. Srinath Perera, Nortumbria University, UK | Content Analysis |
| 17 | 11.02.2010 | Mrs. BAKS Perera, University of Moratuwa | Construction Project Risks: A Consideration of Contractors’ Pricing in Sri Lanka |
| 18 | 02.03.2010 | Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, National University of Singapore | New Developments in Construction Law in Asia-Pacific |
| 19 | 01.04.2010 | Mrs. Nayanthara de Silva, University of Moratuwa | Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Applications in Risk Analysis |
| 20 | 18.05.2010 | Archt. Ravihansa Chandrathilake, University of Moratuwa | Sustainability guidelines for Buildings in Sri Lanka |
| 21 | 07.09.2010 | Dr. KAK Devapriya, University of Moratuwa | Hotel Real Estate Finance in Sri Lanka |
| 22 | 25.11.2010 | Mrs. Anuradha Waidyasekara, University of Moratuwa | Application of QFD to Enhance the Customer Satisfaction in Residential Apartments |
| 23 | 15.03.2011 | Prof. Mike Kagioglu, University of Salford, UK | Future of FM |
| 24 | 23.05.2011 | Prof. Paul Bowen, University of Cape Town, South Africa | Research Methods |
| 25 | 4.08.2011 | Dr. Kaushal Keraminiyage, University of Salford, UK | Application of BIM in Quantity Surveying Field |
| 26 | 8.09.2011 | Dr KAK Devapriya, University of Moratuwa | Infrastructure Finance in Sri Lanka |
| 27 | 21.10.2011 | Prof Ajith De Alwis, University of Moratuwa | Industry, University and Research |
| 28 | 03.11.2011 | Prof Lalith De Silva, University of Moratuwa | Architectural Space as Manifestation of Design Concepts |
| 29 | 05.01.2012 | Dr. Bingunath Ingirige, University of Salford, UK | Case Study Research |
| 30 | 02.02.2012 | Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura, University of Calgary, Canada | Top Ten Targets to Improve Construction Productivity |
| 31 | 17.02.2012 | Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura, University of Calgary, Canada | Research Guide to Improve the Quality of Academic Research |
| 32 | 10.05.2012 | Dr. Gamini Weerasinghe, University of Moratuwa | Writing Research Proposals |
| 33 | 15.08.2012 | Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura, University of Calgary, Canada | Developing the Research Culture |
| 34 | 09.10.2012 | Prof. Chanaka Jayawardhana, Loughborough University, UK | Ranking, Reputation and Research |
| 35 | 01.11.2012 | Dr. Dilanthi Amaratunga, University of Salford, UK | "What is FM?" |
| 36 | 01.11.2012 | Mr. Suranga Jayasena, University of Moratuwa | Introduction to 'Cost X' |
| 37 | 07.03.2013 | Dr. K.A.K Devapriya, University of Moratuwa | Retail real estate market demand in Sri Lanka |
| 38 | 24.09.2013 | Dr. Thayaparan Gajendran, University of Newcastle, Australia | Identity of Researchers: Philosophical Dispositions & Operational Realities of Designing a Research Approach |
| 39 | 26.11.2013 | Dr. Andrew Ross, Liverpool John Moores University, UK | research methodology (Case study method) |
| 40 | 19.06.2014 | Dr. Niraj Thurairajah, Birmingham City University, UK | Curriculum design and feedback: providing higher levels of cognitive complexity |
| 41 | 26.06.2014 | Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Defending Your Thesis |
| 42 | 25.11.2014 | Dr. Andrew Ross, Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Bidding, Supervising and Publishing |
| 43 | 21.03.2015 | Prof. Anita Liu, The University of Hong Kong | Research Methodology |
| 44 | 29.07.2015 | Dr. Udayangani Kulatunga, University of Salford, UK | Research Methodology |
| 45 | 15.12.2015 | Dr. Sepani Senaratne, Western Sydney University, Australia | Conducting Research |
| 46 | 05.01.2016 | Dr. Mohan Siriwardena, Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Applying for higher degrees, interview & defending the thesis |
| 47 | 16.03.2016 | A/P Thayaparan Gajendran, University of Newcastle, Australia | Research Design: A Research Higher Degree Perspective |
| 48 | 26.04.2016 | Prof. David Proverbs, Birmingham City University, UK | Flood Risk Management: Impacts, Recovery and Adaptation |
| 49 | 14.12.2016 | Dr Usha Iyer-Raniga, RMIT University, Australia | Post Occupancy Evaluation of Buildings |
| 50 | 20.12.2016 | Dr.Yasangika Sandanayake | Workshop on "Advancement in Academic Career and Enhancing Research" |
| Ch.QS. Indunil Seneviratne | |||
| Ch.QS. Kanchana Perera | |||
| Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra | |||
| Dr. Sachie Gunathilake | |||
| Dr. Anuradha Waidyasekara | |||
| Dr. Chandanie Hendiwattage | |||
| University of Moratuwa | |||
| 51 | 04.03.2017 | A/P Thayaparan Gajendran, Newcastle University, Australia | Guest Lecture on " Literature Review" |
| 52 | 27.07.2017 | Dr. Mohan Sriwardena, Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Research Methodology: Research Philosophy |
| 53 | 05.08.2017 | Dr Chaminda Pathirage, Salford University, UK | Research Philosophy |
| 54 | 12.09.2017 | Dr Micheal Dignan from Robert Gordon University, UK | Discussion about a collaborative research on maintaining the concept of Building Heritage, particularly in Megaprojects/Megapolis |
| 55 | 04-15.12.2017 | Prof. Geoffrey Qiping Shen, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK | Value Management Workshop |
| Guest lecture on “Value management research and its developments” | |||
| Discussion with BE academic staff and postgraduate students on “Future research prospects” | |||
| Guest Lecture on “Publishing in high-end scientific journals” for UoM academic staff | |||
| Guest lectures on “Research methodology” to academic staff and PG students in the university | |||
| 56 | 03.07.2018 | Prof. Peter McDermott, Salford University, UK | Application of Case Study Research |
| 57 | 13.12.2018 | Ms. Achini Shanika, University of Moratuwa | Characteristics of Aim and Objectives |
| 58 | 17.12.2018 | Ms. Biyanka Ekanayake, University of Moratuwa | Development of the Research Problem |
| 59 | 21.02.2019 | Mrs. Piumi Dissanayake, University of Moratuwa | Mock Viva on Exploring Safety Culture Maturity of Small and Medium Scale Raw Rubber Processing Enterprises in Sri Lanka |
| 60 | 21.03.2019 | Mr. Tharindu Karunarathne, University of Moratuwa | Development of Conceptual Framework for Research |
| 61 | 30.052019 | Mr. Tharindu Karunarathne and Ms. Nimesha Jayasena, University of Moratuwa | Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for Data Analysis |
| 62 | 20.07.2019 | Ms. Fathima Sabrina Nazeer, University of Moratuwa | Delphi Method |
| 63 | 25.07.2019 | Dr. Kanchana Ginige, Northumbria University, UK | Thematic Analysis |
| 64 | 11.01.2020 | Prof. Koshy Varghese, Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Construction Management at Indian Institute of Technology Madras: An overview an on - going research |
| 65 | 17.01.2020 | Prof. Bingunath Ingirige, Salford University, UK | Critical Thinking in Research. |
| 66 | 14.05.2020 | Dr. Aparna Samaraweera, University of South Australia | Philosophical Position and the Generalisability of Case Study Research Findings |
| 67 | 18.06.2020 | Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra | Academic Letters, Memos and Meeting Minutes Preparation |
| 68 | 31.07.2020 | Dr. Meneha Thayaparan | Good Practices for Zoom Online Delivery |
| 69 | 15.12.2020 | Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra | Assessment of demand and supply of Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors |
| Prof. Udayangani Kulatunga | Career Adaptivity: The Effective Adaptation of Quantity Surveyors to Changing Demands | ||
| 70 | 26.01.2021 | MS. Mahendrini Ariyachandra (Ph.D. Candidate) |
Digital Twinning of Railway Overhead Line Equipment from Airborne LiDAR Data |
| 71 | 27.01.2021 | Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra | Turnitin for Better Academic Writing |
| 72 | 25.02.2021 | Dr. Ashan Asmone | Development of a Bayesian Based Design-for-Maintainability Decision Support Framework |
| 73 | 27.07.2021 | Dr. Maggie Hardman | Academic writing |
| 74 | 23.09. 2021 | Dr. Tharusha Ranadewa | Writing a scientific article: A step by step guide for beginners |
| 75 | 27.10.2021 |
Dr. Uthpala Rathnayake and Ch QS Indrani Wimalaratne |
Indexed journal: What does it mean? |
| 76 | 18.10.2022 | Ms. Biyanka Ekanayake | Delphy Technique for data collection |
| 77 | 14.12.2022 | Dr. Anushika Ekanayake | Research Scope and Limitations |
| 78 | 26.01.2023 | Dr. Nawodana Rodrigo | Blockchain for construction industry: Applications and future research dirctions |
| 79 | 27.06.2023 | Dr. Christaline Wijekoon | Virtual Reality Applications and Emerging Research Trends in Built Environment Studies |
| 80 | 01.07.2023 | Assoc. Prof. Samad Sepasgozar | Examining the future landscape of Quantity Surveying with Digital Twin, AI, Cloud Computing, and Mobile Technology |
| 81 | 14.12.2023 | Assoc. Prof. Niraj Thurairajah | Supporting Students through Transition |
| 82 | 24.04.2024 | A/Prof. Gajendran Thayaparan | Industry and Research Impact from Australian perspective. |