The Department of Quantity Surveying, the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University has been relentlessly working to secure the (IQSSL) Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka, accreditation for its Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying. IQSSL is the sole recognized…
The United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US – SLFC) Acclaims General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
The United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US – SLFC) is an independent bi-national commission, established by the governments of United States and Sri Lanka to foster mutual understanding between the two countries through mutual academic and professional exchanges. The United States – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission has been…
KDU’s excellence depicted in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking tables 2022
KDU has been ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka for Quality of Education in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings tables, 2022. Also, in terms of the overall ranking, it has been placed 4th in the country and 801 – 1000 globally. KDU’s ranking in SDG 4 (quality education) reflects KDU’s…
Imandee Jayawardena – Winner for the Best Female Rylarian, Rotaract Youth Leadership Awards
Leaders become great not because of their power but, because of their ability to empower others. At KDU, there is a great endeavor to transform each and every student into a leader with a view to pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow. The Rotaract Club of KDU Southern Campus…
3rd Guest Lecture – “Women’s Contribution in the Construction Industry for a Sustainable Tomorrow”
Women play a vital role in many sectors, although the construction industry has relatively less women in the workforce than other sectors, those involved love and revere their job. The Department of Quantity Surveying was honoured and humbled to have a pioneer and a living legend grace the third lecture…
2nd Guest Lecture – Bidding process based on SBD and NPA guidelines
The 2nd guest lecture in a row which was part of the guest lecture series organised by the Department of Quantity surveying at KDU was held on the 25th of February at the Southern Campus KDU auditorium. Gracing the event with his presence was a veteran former IQSSL president, Ch.…
The Ceremonial Opening of the Geospatial Laboratory of the Department of Spatial Sciences
The fully-fledged Geospatial Laboratory of the Department of Spatial Sciences of the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, was ceremonially opened by the Vice Chancellor Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil on 21st December 2021 at the Southern…
Intake 36 Quantity Surveying Undergraduates Visit Matara Water Supply Project
The Quantity Surveying undergraduates of the Intake 36 embarked on their second field visit on 24th October, 2019. This time it was to the Water Supply Project (Stage IV), Matara. During the visit, they were able to derive a rich practical knowledge on theoretical learning of Construction Technology Module II…