Name: Adjunct Professor Chandana Jayalath
Contact Number: 071 8329445
Professor in Quantity Surveying, University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka
Qualifications
Research Interest
Publications
Professional Training
Qualifications
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Science in Management of Engineering and Technology, California Southern University (2007) with a Cum Laude Honourary Distinction
- Master of Science in Project Management, University of Moratuwa (2001)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management, Open University of Sri Lanka (1999)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Mediation, University of London (2009)
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, University of Moratuwa (1992)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK (MCIArb) (2009)
- Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK (FRICS) (2009)
- Fellow of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri Lanka (FIQSSL) (1995)
Research Interest
- Performance Measurement
- Project Crashing
- Construction Claims Analysis
- Academic Integrity
- Professional Practice
Publications
BOOKS
- Jayalath., C (2005), Post Contract Administration of Construction Works in the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Prints, May 2005
- Jayalath., C (2011),Contractual Dimensions in Construction – A Commentary in a Nutshell (published in New York in January 2011 – publisher – iUniverse Incorporation)
- Jayalath., C (2012), Arguing Construction Claims
- Ethical Landscape in Quantity Surveying: How Ethical Concerns can best be Instilled in Practice
- Jayalath., C (2016), Construction Steering Along the Aphorism of Good Governance
- Doopath Wasiyo
- In the National Interest
- Construction Corruption at the Threshold of Human Misery
JOURNAL AND CONFERENCE RESEARCH PAPERS
- Jayalath, C., 2011. An Appraisal on Solution Orientation in Mediatory Efforts. Presented at the 15th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress, IQSSL, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Jayalath, C., 2012. Limitations and Hypothesis Underlying the Use of Causations Principles in the Treatment of Concurrent Delay Impacts, in: Innovating and Sustaining: Challenges and Opportunities. Presented at the 16th Pacific Association on Quantity Surveyors Congress, Brunai Darussalam.
- Jayalath, C., 2018. Efficacy of Goal Setting and Feedback: A Case Study on Building Measurement. International Journal of Performance Measurement.
- Jayalath, C., 2018. Exploring Technical Congruence in the Conduct of Dispute Boards., Interenational Journal of Construciton Project Management,
- Jayalath, C., 2018. Legal Consensus as to Embargo Claims; an Investigative Study. International Journal of Scientific Research.
- Jayalath, C., 2018a. Deriving a risk map for cost overrun in major road projects: A decade retrospection, in: Emerging Technologies for Industrial Sustenance. Presented at the The 3rd Research Symposoum, University of Vocational Technology.
- Jayalath, C., 2018b. Gauging the Potential of Claims Under Design and Build Modality; Analysis of AI Wakra Project. International Journal for Applied Science and Engineering Technology(IRASCT).
- Jayalath, C., 2018c. Mediation in Construction Exploring the Degree of Fitness. Equinox Publishing, Mediation Theory in Practice 34–45.
- Jayalath, C., Gunasekara, I., 2018. Deriving Strategic Direction of a University of Technology Using a SWOT Analysis, in: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities of Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET). Presented at the International Research Symposium -University of Vocational Technology.
- Jayalath, C., Manawadu, G.M.S.R.G., 2018. A Study on Computing the Effective Utilization of Academic Space, in: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities of Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET). Presented at the International Research symposium-University of Vocational Technology.
- Jayalath, C., Perera, N., 2018. Exploring the Versatility of Bloom’s Taxnomy as a Tool to Acess Higher Order Cognitive Thinking, in: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities of Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET). Presented at the International Research Symposium-University of vocational Technology.
- Jayalath, C., Wettasinghe, J., 2018. Measuring Pedagogical Effectiveness via Students’ Survey at Technology University, in: Challenges, Trends and Opportunities of Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET). Presented at the International Research Symposium-University of Vocational Technology.
- Jayalath, C, 2019. A Perception Survey on Unabsorbed Head Office Overhead Recovery Methodologies. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications.
- Jayalath, C. and Perera, B.A.K.S., 2019. Exploring a shared comprehension between judicial approaches and scholar views, International Journal of Construction Management
- Jayalath, C., 2019a. Measuring Concordance Among the Panel Members at the Assessment of Professional Competence. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications.
- Jayalath, C., 2019b. Severity Analysis of the Factors Influencing Cost Overrun in Road Projects. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications.
Jayalath, C., 2019. An Empirical Study On the Effectiveness of CIDA Form of Construction Adjudication; Disputants’ Perspective, International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications. - Jayalath, C., Perera, B.A.K.S., University of Moratuwa, 2019. Policy gaps that deter fostering sustainable construction in Sri Lanka, in: Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium. Presented at the 8th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, pp. 484–492. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.48
- Kavinda, H., Jayalath, C., University of Vocational Technology, 2019. Deriving a baseline score for selecting adaptive reusable projects: a quantitative approach, in: Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium. Presented at the 8th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, pp. 248–257. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.25
- Palliyaguru, R., Nawarathna, A., Northumbria University, Jayalath, C., University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka, 2019. Untapped potentials of built environment professionals in national disaster resilience action plans in Sri Lanka, in: Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium. Presented at the 8th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, pp. 588–597. https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.58
- Perera, B.A.K.S., Ekanayake, B.J., Jayalath, C., Jayathilaka, G.R.H., 2019a. A study on variation-specific disputes that arise in road projects in Sri Lanka: a qualitative approach. International Journal of Construction Management 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2019.1573478
- Perera, B.A.K.S., Wijewickrama, M.K.C.S., Goonawardana, P.J.A., Jayalath, C., 2019b. Improving the efficacy of delay notification process of construction projects in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Construction Management 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2019.1581593
- Jayalath, C., Wickramasinghe, U., Kottage, H. and Somaratna, G., 2020. Factors Influencing Orderly Transition to Online Deliveries during COVID19 Pandemic Impact. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, pp.10-24
- Jayalath, C. and Kularatne, L.W.S., 2020. Deriving an Objective Criterion Contextualizing the Meaning of Lateral Entry Schemes. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, pp.12-22.
- Chandana Jayalath and Asitha Kanchana (2020) Amicable Settlement via System Approach, 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2020), 11 Dec, 2020
Asitha Kanchana and Chandana Jayalath (2020) Perofessional Indeminity Insurance for Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka, 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM, 2020), 11 Dec, 2020 - Chandana Jayalath and Geethika Somaratna (2020) Carbon Accounting as a measure of Quality in Construction, 17th International Conference on Business Management (Icbm 2020), 11 Dec, 2020
- Chandana Jayalath and Uthpala Wickramasinghe (2020) Bernoulli Trial Engaging QS Standpoint on Concurrent Delays, 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2020), 11 Dec, 2020
- Chandana Jayalath and Uthpala Wickramasinghe (2020), CIDA Formula Limitations and Hypothesis, 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2020), 11 Dec, 2020
- Chandana Jayalath and Geethika Somaratna (2020) Exploring Cost Deviation between Design Stage Cost Plan and Contract Sum5th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (5th ICMR), 26 Nov, 2020
- Chandana Jayalath, Mahesh Abeynayake and Geethika Somaratna (2020) Perceiving Legal Recognition for Construction Adjudication; Sri Lankan experience, 5th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (5th ICMR), 26 Nov, 2020
- Chandana Jayalath (2020) Revisiting the Argument of Force Majeure in the Context of Covid 19, National Engineering Research Symposium (NERS, 2020) 10 Dec 2020
- Chandana Jayalath, Uthpala Wickramasinighe and Geethika Somaratna (2020) Pursuing Contractual Redress for Construction Projects Impacted by Covid 19 in Sri Lanka, National Engineering Research Symposium (NERS, 2020) 10 Dec 2020
- Nishantha Suriyarachchi and Chandana Jayalath (2020) An Investigative Study on Policy Framework for Value Creation in Solar Power Generation Projects the Case of United Arab Emirates, National Engineering Research Symposium (NERS, 2020) 10 Dec 2020
BOOKS REVIEWED
- Asian Perspective in Communication (2018) Darshana Asoka Kumara, Godage
- Construction Delays (2013) Roger Gibson, Rouledge
Professional Training
- Basic Military Training Course, SLAVF Training School, Diyatalawa
- Military Adminstration, SLAVF Training School, Diyatalawa
- CEDR Mediation Skills Training program, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, UK
- RICS Expert Witness Accreditation Training Course, Legal Experience Training, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK
- Certificate Course of Staff Development in Higher Education, Wayaba University of Sri Lanka