- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Building Economics
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Building Economics
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Undergraduate Coordinator - (2022 To date)
Member - Faculty Academic Committee - (2022 To date)
Level 2 Coordinator - (2018 To 2022)
Research Activities
Capacity Building
Lean construction
Construction SMEs
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2012 BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
PhD, University of Moratuwa ,2021
Green Building Council of Sri Lanka(2012 To date)
Institute of Quantity Surveying Sri Lanka(2013 To date)
Associate Professional, GBCSL( To date)
Graduate member, IQSSL( To date)
Chartered Member, Toastmasters international(2020 To 2020)
Career
Honours and Awards
Publications*
W.S.D. Perera K.A.T.O. Ranadewa Agana Parameswaran D. Weerasooriya,".Status quo of digitalisation in the Sri Lankan construction industry..",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,944-959
Ruwanpura, U.D.R.E., Perera, B.A.K.S. and Ranadewa, K.A.T.O.,".Lean six sigma tools for improving administrative processes in different sectors: A systematic review.",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,686-699
Bandara, D.W.J.W., Ranadewa, K.A.T.O., Parameswaran, A., Eranga, B.A.I. and Nawarathna, A.,".Lean iceberg model to minimise barriers for digital twin implementation: Sri Lankan construction industry perspective.",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,671-685
Fernando, M.L.S.S., Ranadewa, K.A.T.O., Kulatunga, U. and Keraminiyage, K.P.,,".Critical assessment of the existing disaster resilience frameworks and their applicability to improve community resilience.",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,432-445
Gurusinghe, K.D., Ranadewa, K.A.T.O., Parameswaran, A., Weerasooriya, D. and Costa, M.D.D.,".Cargotecture to minimise problems in post-disaster reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka.",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,317-331
Senanayake, S.M.A.H., Seneviratne, L.D.I.P. and Ranadewa, K.A.T.O.,,".Adaptability of lean concept to reduce plumbing waste in high-rise building construction in Sri Lanka.",11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo,2023,59-72
Eranga, B.A.I., Ranadew, K.A.T.O., Rathnasinghe, A.P. and Rajini, P.A.D.,".Lean iceberg model for post disaster reconstruction projects.",10th World Construction Symposium 2022,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2022,625-636
Parameswaran, A. and Ranadewa, K.A.T.O.,".Construction industry on the brink: The COVID-19 impact.",10th World Construction Symposium 2022,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2022,220-235
Madushanka, T.H. & Ranadewa, K.A.T.O. ,".Challenges for last planner system implementation; Sri Lankan construction industry perspective.",15th FARU International Research Conference ,Moratuwa,2022,196-204
Geerthanan, S., Ranadewa, K.A.T.O. & Parameswaran, A. ,".Agilean project management: a conceptual framework for road construction projects.",12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and construction Management (ICSECM) 2021,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2021,
Lakmal, W.K.G.S., Ranadewa, K.A.T.O., Sandagomika, N.M.G.H. & and Jayanetti, J.K.D.T.T,".Augmented reality for construction project monitoring: challenges and strategies for adoption in Sri Lanka.",14th KDU International Research Conference 2021,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,
K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Y.G. Sandanayake and M.L. Siriwardena,".Lean enabling human capacity building of small and medium contractors in Sri Lanka.",8th World Construction Symposium 2019,Colombo,2019,400-410
Sandanayake, Y.G. Siriwardena, M.,".What does developing lean capacity mean?.",The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017,Colombo,2017,
Aparna Samaraweera K.H.N.P. Jayathissa,".STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN SRI LANKA: A CONTRACTOR PERSPECTIVE.",The 5 th World Construction Symposium 2016,Colombo,2016,448-457
Sandanayake, Y.G. Siriwardena, M.,".Capacity building in construction SMEs: a proposal through enabling lean.",8th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU),Colombo,2015,519-531
Gunawardane, D.A.S Illankoon, I.M.C.S.,".A literature review for marketing green buildings; 4C marketing mix approach.",The 3rd World Construction Symposium,Colombo,2014,13-26
De Silva, N. Kumaraswamy, M. Ranasinghe, M.,".Better values and characteristics in relationally integrated value networks to enhance total asset management.",The 3rd World Construction Symposium,Colombo,2014,89-97
Kamalanathan, N. Perera, B.A.K.S.,".Project risk management by small scale contractors in Sri Lankan building construction.",The 3rd World Construction Symposium 2014,Colombo,2014,424-437
Amarapathy, P. Jayasena, H.S.,".E-Tendering Framework for Public Procurement in Sri Lanka.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,118-125
Asmone, A. Chandrathilake, R.,".Cool Pavement Systems as A Mitigation Strategy of Urban Heat Island Effect: A Literature Review.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,129-138
Kulasekara, G. Jayasena, H.S.,".Comparative Effectiveness of Quantity Surveying in a Building Information Modelling Implementation.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,108-117
Nagalingam, G. Jayasena, H.S.,".Building Information Modelling and Future Quantity Surveyor’s Practice in Sri Lankan Construction Industry.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,81-92
Wijewardana, C. Jayasena, H.S.,".Impact of Government Policies and Regulations When Adopting Alternative Procurement Methods.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,253-260
Wijewardana, C. Jayasena, H.S.,".Impact of Government Policies and Regulations When Adopting Alternative Procurement Methods.",The 2nd World Construction Symposium 2013,Colombo,2013,253-260
D.Weerasooriya, K.A.T.O Ranadewa, B.A.K.S Perera,".Facilitating the role of quantity surveyors through integration of cyber-physical systems.",Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology,Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. ,2024
D. Weerasooriya, B. A. K. S. Perera, K. A. T. O. Ranadewa & S. D. Gallage,".Scrutinizing the shift: investigating quantity surveyors’ adaptability to cyber-physical systems.",International Journal of Construction Management,,2024
Parameswaran, A.; Ranadewa, K.A.T.O.; Rathnasinghe, A.,".ROLES OF LEAN LEARNERS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEAN IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A FORCE-DIRECTED GRAPH".",International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,,2024
Uhanovita A.C.N., Ranadewa K.A.T.O., Parameswaran A.,".Poka-Yoke to minimise variations: a framework for building projects.",Construction Innovation,,2023
T. N. Liyanawatta, M. Francis & K. A. T. O. Ranadewa,".Avoiding construction disputes: a comprehensive framework for pre-contract planning.",International Journal of Construction Management,,2023
K. Apinayan, B.A.K.S. Perera, D. Weerasooriya, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa,".Leveraging BIM technology for improved accuracy in detailed cost estimation in Sri Lanka.",FARU Journal,10/2,2023
Agana Parameswaran, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa,".Learning-to-learn sand cone model integrated lean learning framework for construction industry.",Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,ahead-of-print ,2023
U.D.R.E. Ruwanpura, B.A.K.S. Perera, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa,".Lean tools used in administrative processes across sectors: a systematic review and insights for the construction industry.",Construction Innovation,Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. ,2023
Shamika Hasaranga De Silva, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Akila Pramodh Rathnasinghe,".Barriers and strategies for implementing lean six sigma in small-and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in construction industry: a fuzzy TOPSIS analysis.",Construction Innovation,ahead-of-print ,2023
A.C.N. Uhanovita, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, A. Parameswaran,".Benefits and barriers for poka-yoke implementation to minimise variations in construction projects.",FARU Journal,10/01,2023
Hettiaarachchige N, Rathnasinghe A, Ranadewa K.A.T.O. & Thurairajah, N.,".Lean Integrated Project Delivery for Construction Procurement: The Case of Sri Lanka.",Buildings,12/5,2022
IMCS Illankoon, Vivian WY Tam, Khoa N Le, KATO Ranadewa ,".Causes of disputes, factors affecting dispute resolution and effective alternative dispute resolution for Sri Lankan construction industry.",International Journal of Construction Management,22/2,2022
Ranadewa, K.A.T.O., Sandanayake, Y.G. and Siriwardena M.L. ,".Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management (BEPAM),11/4,2021
Parameswaran, A., & Ranadewa, K.A.T.O. ,".Resilience to COVID-19 Through Lean Construction.",FARU Journal,8/1,2021