We sorrowfully inform you the sudden demise of our beloved colleague Sudath Jayathilake (89/90 Batch) on 7 April 2011 in India. He and his family returned to Sri Lanka last year after working in the United Arab Emirates. He is survived by his wife, Samanthi Menike (89/90 Batch) and three children.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, 10 April 2011 at 4.00pm in Malabe. The location map to his house is attached herewith. His mortal remains are kept for last respects at his residence, in Malabe. Please contact Jagath Amarasena (89/90) if you require any further information.

We express our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Samanthi Menike, his children and his family.

May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chandana Jayalath has published a book on contracts. The title of the book is "Contractual Dimensions in Construction" which is a reference commentary in a nutshell that helps demystifying various commercial and contractual issues that are encountered in the daily routine of professional life. Examples have been offered with a discussion on limitations and hypothesis underlying the use of legal principles in construction. The author says that “while many studies concentrate on case law imported from different jurisdictions, Contractual Dimensions in Construction takes a practical approach that relies on quantity surveying enabling fair agreements and promoting common sense for a dispute free project delivery”.

The publisher is iUniverse Incorp in New York and the book has 15 chapters over 652 pages with 8 appendixes available in three versions; soft cover, hard cover and e-book. This is a worldwide publication now ready for purchase on line via world reputable book sellers namely,

iUniverse.com
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The author strongly recommends this book for all construction professionals in general, and those involved in contracts and claims review, advice and administration in particular. Those who are interested in career progression may also find this book of value, as will students of surveying related disciplines.

We sorrowfully inform you the sudden demise of our beloved colleague Alfred Noel Marines (2005/06 Batch) on 24 January 2011 in Sri Lanka. He was working in Qatar for a brief period before he became ill.

The funeral will be held on Thursday, 27 January 2011 in Jaffna. His mortal remains will be kept for last respects in AF Raymond, Borella, Colombo on Tuesday, 25 January 2011 and thereafter his remains will be taken to his home in Jaffna on Tuesday night.

Address: Akavai Mariyal, Adaikala Nayaki Road, Uyarappulam, Aanaikooddai, Jaffna.

We express our heartfelt condolences to his family.

May his soul rest in peace!

We sorrowfully inform you the sudden demise of our beloved colleague Mahesh Daminda Karunathilake (99/00 Batch) on 26 December 2010. He was working in Dubai at the time of his sudden death. He is survived by his wife, a three year old son and an unborn child yet to see the light of this world.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, 2 December 2011 at 5.30pm at Dadalla Cemetry, Galle, Sri Lanka. His mortal remains are kept for last respects at his residence, No. 5, Second Lane, Kandewatta, Galle.

We express our heartfelt condolences to his wife and his family.

May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana!

We are pleased to introduce the 21^st batch graduating from the Department of Building Economics. We also take this opportunity to welcome all fifty-two new members to our ever growing community and to wish them every success in their professional career.

If you would like to get in touch with these graduates please feel free to write to us through the Contact Us page in this website.

The island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean, to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. This tropical island, famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, rubber and exotic spices, was known by many names in the past. It was Tambapanni to Emperor Asoka of India, Taprobane to the Greeks and Romans, Serendib to the Arabs, Ceilao to the Portuguese, Ceylaan to the Dutch, Ceylan to the French and Ceylon to the British.

Sri Lanka is a tourist paradise with an abundance of attractions like the lovely beaches, beautiful landscapes, scenic lagoons, fertile wetlands, ecological forests, imposing mountains, bounteous rivers and waterfalls, an abundance of wildlife, inspiring heritage sites from ancient cities to colonial forts, exquisite handicrafts, world renowned gems, traditional dance and drama, colourful festivals, a vibrant culture, charming people and not forgetting the mouth watering Sri Lankan cuisine.

Our members in the United Arab Emirates gathered at the Flamingo Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain, UAE on 29th May 2009 for an adventurous summer day. The evening was well attended and well exceeded the expectations of the organisers.

The evening was full of entertainment for adults as well as kids. All participants enjoyed the evening taking boat rides, swimming, playing volleyball, participating in tug of war and many other native games, singing and dancing. Kids too enjoyed the evening watching magic show, swimming and participating in many native games.

We appreciate the enthusiasm shown by our members during this adverse economic condition. We would like to thank all members and their families for their presence amid economic turmoil, summer heat, examinations and so forth.

We would also like to thank the organisers of the event who worked tirelessly round the clock to make this event a reality.

Founder of the Department of Building Economics

By Lakshman Ramanayake MSc, BSc(QS)Hons, MRICS and Kapila Ranatunga MSc, BSc(QS)Hons, MRICS

Late Professor H.P.S. Caldera was the first head of Department of Building Economics at the University of Moratuwa as well as the founder President of Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri Lanka. He was an internationally recognised Building Economist and Educationalist. However, he is being perhaps most remembered by the construction industry by his roles as a Chartered Arbitrator, an Expert Witness and a Consultant.