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QUALIT Y JANUARY 2024

The SD&CC is a major supplier to the Electricity
Can you briefly introduce yourself
1.
including background, expertise, and
PIONEERING I am Engineer Kushan Devinda, with almost 30 years Board, providing light poles, sleepers for the CGR, and
numerous other concrete items. Our reputation for
your role in State Development and
quality is backed by our adherence to ISO 9001 (Quality
Construction Corporation in Sri Lanka?
Management System), ISO 45001 (Health and Safety
Management System), and ISO 14001 (Environmental
EFFICIENCY of experience in various sectors of the construction Management System). We also maintain 5S practices
in our offices and yards, as we believe that following
industry, including civil, mechanical, telecommunication,
quality standards is essential to achieving our goals.
and electronics. I hold qualifications from Manchester
University, England. Over my career, I have worked for
nearly 25 years in the private sector with companies
such as Hayleys and Metropolitan and then as Manger- What quality management systems and
telecom at Bella group, General Manager at Idea group 2.
standards does SD&CC adhere to in its
telecom division at Dimo Limited, Head Division of
Transforming of companies and Managing Director at Aurora Ventures. construction projects, and how does the
corporation ensure compliance with
I have also worked internationally, including positions in
Conrad, Italy, Sales and Technical executive at Electronic both local and international quality
standards?
Construction Instruments International, Belgium, and as a biomedical Lean Six Sigma principles are integrated into our
engineer under the ICRC in Italy.
projects, focusing on customer needs, eliminating non-
with Currently, I serve as the Chairman of the State value adding steps, and reducing defects.
Development and Construction Corporation (SD&CC).
SD&CC adheres to ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015
Our corporation is the most experienced structural
quality management systems. In addition, ISO
and construction organization in the country, 100%
government-owned but fully self-financed. Corporation 45001:2018 has been acquired for Occupational Health
and Safety. These management systems ensure the
LEAN SIX SIGMA was found in the year 1971 by Dr. Kulasingha and was quality of work executed by SD&CC is up to the globally
LEAN SIX SIGMA
initially focusing on precast concrete. We specialize
recognized standards. SD&CC is committed to maintain
in infrastructure development projects such as road
said ISO standards by employing following methods.
Principles development, bridge construction, irrigation projects, • Develop a Quality Management System (QMS):
landslide prevention, excavation and reclamation,
stormwater disposal, drainage, maritime construction,
Establish a QMS that aligns with ISO standards. This
and other related heavy construction. We have special
approval from CIDA and hold various certifications, includes creating documentation such as quality
policies, procedures, and work instructions.
including C-1 for buildings and highways, CS1 for bridges,
C4 for water supply and sewerage, and C2 for irrigation • Training and Awareness: Train employees at all
and drainage canals. levels on ISO standards and their roles in maintaining
these standards.
Our corporation boasts a large staff and an extensive
array of materials and machinery. We operate multiple • Process Documentation: Document all processes,
facilities, including a significant plant at Bopitiya, ensuring they meet ISO requirements. This includes
concrete yards at Medawacchchiya, Weraganthota near process maps, flowcharts, and standard operating
Mahiyanganaya, Lunugamwehera near Sooriyawewa, procedures (SOPs).
and our main office in Ratmalana. Our head office is • Internal Audits: SD&CC conducts internal audits
located on Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. We handle all twice a year to check compliance with ISO standards
civil, structural, and mechanical works in numerous and identify areas for improvement. Findings from
infrastructure projects in the country now for decades. internal audits are identified as Non conformities
Currently, despite challenges in the civil construction (NCs) and non-conformity reports are generated
sector, we remain resilient through our mechanical (NCR).
works, including color light/ traffic lights maintenance. • Performance Metrics: Establish key performance
We are the sole company in the country responsible for indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of
the installation and maintenance of color lights, as well QMS.
as the repair of all related machinery. We have expanded • Risk based thinking: Implement processes for
our services to include the repair of buses and other identifying non-conformities, conducting root cause
vehicles for the Ceylon Transport Board (CTB) and the analyses, and taking corrective and preventive
railways recently as a means of making the corporation actions.
resilient in this financial hardship that the country runs
through. Additionally, we have initiated machinery • Management Reviews: SD&CC holds management
training programs with the collaboration of employment review meetings immediately after internal audits,
Mr. Kushan Devinda board of sri lanka, for young individuals seeking to gain with the participation of all divisions, to assess
the performance of the QMS and make necessary
skills for employment abroad using our own machinery
Chairman, and skilled workers. adjustments.
State Development and Construction Corporation
Department of Industrial Quality Management
Department of Industrial Quality Management
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General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University