- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Building Economics
- Professor
Contact information
Department of Building Economics
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Construction Economics I -Undergraduate -2016
Construction Economics II -Undergraduate -2015
Economics II -Undergraduate -2015
Whole Life Cycle Costing -Undergraduate -2015
Professional Practice -Undergraduate -2015
Project Appraisal -Undergraduate -2016
Dissertation -Undergraduate -2016
Member -Faculty Board of Architecture (2008 To date)
Member -Faculty Higher Degrees Commitee (2013 To 2020)
Member -Board of Studies - FoA (2013 To 2020)
Research Coordinator - Dept. of Building Economics -Coordination of research degrees and Msc Taught Programmes Research (2015 To 2016)
Coordinator - Level IV students of BSc (Hons) QS and BSc (Hons) FM Degree Programmes -Level Coordination (2013 To 2016)
Dissertation Coordinator - Dept. of Building Economics -Coordination of research dissertation - Level IV QS and FM undergraduates (2015 To date)
Director - Post Graduate Studies -Coordination of Research Degrees at Faculty Level (2016 To 2019)
Member -Representing Faculty of Architecture at the Senate High Degrees Commitee (2016 To 2019)
Invitee -Representing Faculty of Architecture at Senate as Director PGS (2016 To 2019)
Member - BoS -Faculty of Graduate Studies -Representing Faculty of Architecture at Faculty of Grauate Studies as Director PGS (2016 To 2019)
Coordinator - Building Economic Management Research Unit (BEMRU) (2022 To date)
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2001
MPhil, University of Moratuwa ,2006
PhD, Auckland University of Technology ,2013
Institute of Quantity Surveyors (2006 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Outstanding Research Performances (Award of Excellence) for the 3 years (2013, 2014, 2015) (Received 2015)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence with Distinction) (Received 2016)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence) (Received 2019)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence) (Received 2017)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence with Distinction) (Received 2018)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence with Distinction) (Received 2020)
Best Paper award (Received 2021)
Best Paper award (Received 2021)
Best Paper award (Received 2017)
Best Paper award (Received 2018)
Outstanding Reviewer (Received 2018)
Outstanding Research Performances (Award of Excellence) for the 3 years (2012, 2013, 2014) (Received 2014)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence with Distinction) (Received 2021)
Outstanding Research Performance (Award of Excellence with Distinction) (Received 2022)
Publications*
Kajavathani Panchalingam and Thanuja Ramachandra,".Towards Optimising the Life Cycle Costs of High-Rise Residential Apartments: A Case of Sri Lanka.",Springer Nature Switzerland AG,2023
Achini Shanika Weerasinghe and Thanuja Ramachandra,".Analysis of Life Cycle Cost, Barriers and Strategies Towards Enhancing Its Application: Case Study of Commercial Buildings.",Springer Nature Switzerland AG,2023
Thanuja Ramachandra and Achini Shanika Weerasinghe,".Greening Existing Garment Buildings: A Case of Sri Lanka.",Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd,2021
Kodituwakku, D., Ramachandra, T. and Madushika, U.G.D.,".A study of green roof application in Sri Lanka.",The 11th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2023,1-13
Kodithuwakku, H.D.D.P., Ramachandra, T. and Kajavathani, P.,".Alternative materials for sustainable road construction in Sri Lanka.",The 11th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2023,110-122
Gowsiga, M., Ramachandra, T., Sridarran, P. and Thurairajah, N.,".Principles of circular economy for building sector: A systematic review.",The 11th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2023,885-899
Hasadara, K.D.H., Ramachandra, T., Madushika, U. G. D., & Subramaniam, T. ,".Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Construction Sector in Sri Lanka.",Proceeding of the 11th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC 2022),Eastern University, Sri Lanka,2023,
Weerasinghe, A. S., Ramachandra, T., & Madushika, U. G. D.,".Contribution of green buildings towards achieving sustainability: A perspective of LEED certified buildings in Sri Lanka.",15th International Research Conference,Sri Lanka,2022,316-325
Francis, M., & Ramachandra, T. ,".Investigating the Causes of Disputes from the Perspective of Project Characteristics.",Proceedings of 2021 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Architecture,,2022,575-586
Nazeer, F.S., Ramachandra, T. and Gunatilake, S.,".Sustainable facilities management practice and its perception in health care organisations: A Delphi survey.",The 10th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2022,806-820
Madushika, U.G.D., Ramachandra, T. and Geekiyanage, D.,".Economic performance of green walls: A systematic review.",The 10th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2022,379-391
Kajavathani, P. and Ramachandra, T.,".An assessment of maintenance cost of residential apartments in Sri Lanka.",The 10th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2022,89-101
Dasuni, K.A.L., Ramachandra, T. and Zainudeen, M.N.,".Green roof as a technology towards sustainability: A perspective of benefits offered.",The 10th World Construction Symposium,Colombo Sri Lanka,2022,519-530
Madushika, U.G.D. and Ramachandra, T.,".Technologies for Green Buildings: A Review of Energy Efficiency Perspective.",Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the SLTC Research University,Sri Lanka,2022,
Gowsiga, M. Ramachandra, T. and Sridarran, P.,".Nexus between the Concepts used for Enhancing the Sustainability of Existing Buildings.",Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the SLTC Research University,Sri Lanka,2022,
Dasuni, K. A. L., Ramachandra, T. and Madushika, U. G. D.,".Feasible green roof type(s) for Sri Lankan buildings: A review.",International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET) ,2815-0317,2021,98
Madhavee Munasinghe ,".Study on Off-site Modern Methods of Constructions Used in Sri Lanka.",Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2015,Kandy Sri Lanka,2015,
Budhwin Dahanayake ,".A Study on Defects in Building Construction in Sri Lanka.",Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2015 ,Kandy Sri Lanka,2015,
Balasundaram Krishok, James Olabode Rotimi ,".Insurance policies applicable to Sri Lankan construction industry: The extent it serves the intended purposes.",RICS COBRA conference 2015,Sydney Australia,2015,
Periyannan, E., Ramachandra, T., and Geekiyanage, D.,".Assessment of Costs and Benefits of Green Retrofit Technologies: Case Study of Hotel Buildings in Sri Lanka.",Journal of Building Engineering,78,2023
Gunarathne, J. A. T. W., Ramachandra, T., and Madushika, U.G.D.,".Comparison of Construction Cost of Residential Buildings in Sri Lanka: Offsite Vs Onsite.",FARU Journal,10(1),2023
Periyannan, E., and Geekiyanage, D.,".Assessment of Costs and Benefits of Green Retrofit Technologies: Case Study of Hotel Buildings in Sri Lanka.",Journal of Building Engineering,22,2023
Madushika, U.G.D., Karunasena, G., and Udakara, P.A.D.S.,".Energy Retrofitting Technologies of Buildings: A Review-Based Assessment.",Energies,16,2023
Gunarathne, J. A. T. W., Ramachandra, T., and Madushika, U.G.D. ,".Comparison of Construction Cost of Residential Buildings in Sri Lanka: Offsite Vs Onsite.",FARU Journal,10 (1),2023
Ramachandra, T., Madushika, U.G.D., and Nirasha, K.C.,".Forecasting Labour Cost of Construction Trades for Two-Storey Houses: A Single Rate-Based Approach.",FARU Journal,9 (1),2022
Madushika, U. G. D., Ramachandra T., & Zainudeen, N.,".Energy and Life Cycle Cost Saving Potential of Buildings Using Green Walls: A Case Study from Sri Lanka.",Journal of Green Building,17 (4),2022
Francis, M., Ramachandra, T., & Perera, S. ,".Disputes in Construction Projects: A Perspective of Project Characteristics.",Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,14 (2),2022
Abdeen, F. N., Sandanayake, Y. G., & Ramachandra, T. ,".A framework for facilities management supply chain performance evaluation: A case study of hotel buildings.",Facilities,40(3/4),2022
Weerasinghe, Achini. Ramachandra, Thanuja. and James Rotimi,".Towards sustainable commercial buildings: An analysis of operation and maintenance (O&M) costs in Sri Lanka.",Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,,2021
Geekiyanage, D,".Running costs indices for commercial buildings using the hedonic price imputation approach: A case of Sri Lanka.",Construction Management and Economics,39/8,2021
Nadeeshani, M. Gunatilake, S. Zainudeen, N. ,".Carbon Footprint of Green Roofing: A Case Study from Sri Lankan Construction Industry.",Sustainability,13(12),2021
Achini Shanika Weerasinghe James O.B. Rotimi ,".Comparative life-cycle cost (LCC) study of green and traditional industrial buildings in Sri Lanka.",Energy and Buildings ,234,2021
Samaranayake, J. Madushika, U.G.D.,".Significant Factors Affecting the Life Cycle Cost Elements of a Building.",FARU Journal,8 (1),2021
Weerasinghe, A. S and Ramachandra, T. ,".Implications of sustainable features on lifecycle costs of green buildings.",Sustainable development,28/5,2020
Nazeer, S.F., Ramachandra, T., Gunatilake, S. and Senaratne, S.,".Emerging sustainable facilities management practices in health-care sector.",Journal of Facilities Management,18/1,2020
Geekiyanage, D. and Ramachandra, T.,".Nexus between running costs and building characteristics of commercial buildings: hedonic regression modelling.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,10/3,2020
Achini Shanika Weerasinghe,".Economic sustainability of green buildings: a comparative analysis of green vs non-green.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,8/5,2018
Geekiyanage, D,".A model for estimating cooling energy demand at the early design stage of condominiums in Sri Lanka.",Journal of Building Engineering,17,2018
Francis, M Rotimi, J O B ,".Strategies to minimize the effects of delayed payments.",Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Management, Procurement and Law,169 Issue MP5,2016
Jayasinghe, H.M. ,".Adjudication Practice and Its Enforceability in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry.",Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,8 (1),2016
Rotimi, J.,".Causes of Payment Problems in the New Zealand Construction Industry.",Construction Economics and Building,15(1),2015
Rotimi, J. ,".Mitigating Payment Problems in the Construction Industry through Analysis of Construction Payment Disputes..",Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,7(1),2015
Rotimi, J. O. Rameezdeen, R. ,".The direction of causal relationship between construction and the national economy of Sri Lanka.",Journal of Construction in Developing Countries,18 (1),2013
Rotimi, J. O. ,".Liquidation and its effect on construction trade creditors in New Zealand.",Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction,17 (2),2012
Rotimi, J. O. ,".The Nature of Payment Problems in the New Zealand Construction Industry.",Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building,11(2),2011
Rameezdeen, R. ,".Construction linkages in a developing economy: the case of Sri Lanka.",Construction Management and Economics,26(5),2008
Rameezdeen, R. Zainudeen, N. ,".The Role of construction in a developing economy: An input-output analysis.",Sri Lanka Economic Journal,,2006
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