Name: Mr. KT Withanage
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
E-mail: ktwithanage@kdu.ac.lk
Contact Number: +94712589099
Qualifications
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying – First Class – University of Moratuwa (2014-2018)
Diplomas & Certificates
- Completed Certificate level at Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK) (2012-2013)
- Completed Tamil language training course at Young Men’s Hindu Association (2005-2006)
Publications
Journal Papers
- Dhanushka Sampath., Nayanthara De Silva.,K.T.Withanage., (2020).Entrepreneurial Potentials in Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors, International Journal of ConstructionManagement, DOI:10.1080/15623599.2020.1847403
- D.T. Weerasekara.,V. Disaratna.,K.T.Withanage.,B.A.K.S. Perera.,(2021).Procurement Management in Foreign-Funded Construction Projects Implemented in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Construction Management, DOI:10.1080/15623599.2021.1956674
Conference Papers
- Withanage K.T., Nayanthara De Silva., (2018).Implementation of RIBA Plan of Work (2013) at Pre-Contract Phase to Minimize Conflicts of Construction Projects in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 11th International Built Environment Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) 2018. Galle: Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Available at: https://uom.lk/sites/default/files/faru/files/FARU%202018%20Proceedings.pdf
- Ishan, J.R.P., Nayanthara De Silva., Withanage, K.T., (2019). Use of Shipping Container-Housing Concept as a Low Cost Housing Solution for Resettlement Projects in Urban Areas. In: Sandanayake, Y.G., Gunatilake, S. and Waidyasekara, A. (eds). Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-10 November 2019, pp. 608-617. DOI: doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.60. Available at: https://2019.ciobwcs.com/papers
- Ranga, M.K.G.T., Mallawarachchi, H., Withanage, K.T., (2019). Effective Partner Selection Model for Construction Joint Ventures in Sri Lanka. In: Sandanayake, Y.G., Gunatilake, S. and Waidyasekara, A. (eds). Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-10 November 2019, pp. 297 -307. DOI:doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.30. Available at: https://2019.ciobwcs.com/papers
- Rasanjali A.,Disaratna V.,Withanage K.T., (2019) Assessing the Possibility of Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning System with Lean Principles to Minimise Waste in Sri Lankan Construction Industry. In proceedings of 12th International Built Environment Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) 2019. Colombo: Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Available at: https://uom.lk/sites/default/files/faru/files/FARU%20Proceedings%202019_1.pdf
- Weerakoon C.A.,Withanage K.T.,Disaratna V.,(2020) Impact of Poor Quantity Surveying Practices on Small Scale Contractors in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 13th International Built Environment Research Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) 2020. Colombo: Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Available at: https://faru.uom.lk/Documents/FARU%20Proceedings%202020.pdf
- Withanage K.T.,Nayanthara De Silva., (2020) Can RIBA Plan of Work (2013) Use as a Tool for Conflict Avoidance in Construction Projects,In11thInternationalConference on Sustainable Built Environment(ICSBE)2020. Kandy: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Available at: https://www.scribd.com/document/488652732/Abstracts-of-the-11th-International Conference-on-Sustainable-Built-Environment-2020
- Herath R.G.H.N.B., Perera D.T.H.N.,Withanage K.T.,(2020) Evaluation of Challenges in Sustainable Construction Industry in United Arab Emirates,In11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment(ICSBE)2020. Kandy: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Available at: https://www.scribd.com/document/488652732/Abstracts-of-the-11th-International-Conference-on-Sustainable-Built-Environment-2020
- Jayalath, J.A.C.D., Disaratna, V., Withanage, K.T., (2021). Impact of Spatial Planning for the Cost and Value Optimization in Built Environment against Natural Hazards. In: Sandanayake, Y.G., Gunatilake, S. and Waidyasekara, K.G.A.S. (eds). Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium, 9-10 July 2021, Sri Lanka. [Online]. pp. 358-368. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2021.31. Available at: https://ciobwcs.com/papers/
- Pushpakumari M.N.A., Hadiwattege C., Withanage K.T., (2021).An Overview of Various Techniques and Approaches of Concurrent Delay Analysis in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry. 14th International Research Conference. 9-10 September2021. Colombo. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Sri Lanka. Available at: http://library.kdu.ac.lk/irc2021/Built-Environment-and-Spatial-Sciences-E.pdf
Magazine Articles
- Withanage K.T., (2019).How to Become Charted Quantity Surveyor?,Quantity Surveyor’s Adaptability to a challenging economy, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka, Annual Technical session -2019
- Withanage K.T., (2019). Benefits of Obtaining IQSSL Membership, Quantity Surveyor’s Adaptability to a challenging economy, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka, Annual Technical session -2019
Teaching Areas
- Building Economics
- Construction Technology
- Project Management
- Measurements
- Information Technology
Research Interests
- Supply Chain Management
- Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics
- Life Cycle Costing
- Sustainable Urban Development & Smart Cities
- Sustainable Constructions
Working Experience
- Lecturer (Visiting) at British College of Applied Studies (2020-2021)
- Lecturer (on contract) at Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa (2020)
- Lecturer (Temporary) at Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa (2018-2020)
- Lecturer (Visiting) at Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa (2019-2020)
- Lecturer (Visiting) at Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology, University of Vocational Technology (2019-2020)
- Lecturer (Visiting) at Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2019-2020)
- Lecturer (Visiting) at College of Quantity Surveying, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (2018-2020)
- Quantity Surveyor (Part time) at Faculty of Architecture Consultancy Unit, University of Moratuwa (2018-2021)
- Project Quantity Surveyor at Maga Engineering (pvt) ltd, Towns East of Colombo District Water Supply Project – Package II (2018)
- Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Cost Management Services (pvt) ltd (2016)
- Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Nawaloka Construction Company (pvt) ltd (2016)
Memberships
- Graduate Member of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) (No-GS 3198)
Other
- Committee member of Quantity Surveying Alumni Association Council (2019/20), University of Moratuwa (2019-2020)
- Symposium Secretariat at the 8th World Construction Symposium organized by CIOB and BEMRU (2019)