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SLQS JOURNALJanuary 2009CONTENTSPageEditorialImpact of Performance Measurement on Construction Research and DevelopmentDr. Udayangani Kulatunga, Ph.D. & Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga, Ph.D.The Role of the Expert WitnessPalitha Premasiri Gamage, FRICS, ACIArbProfessional’s Culture; in the Context of Construction ManagementNadeeka C. Kodippily, B.Sc(QS) Hons.Concurrent Delays: Some Considerations on Determining Compensability in Delay AnaylsisNihal Perera LL.M, MSc, FRICS, FCIArb.Value Management in Construction & Quantity SurveyorS.A. Widanage, B.Sc(QS) Hons.LEED Begins in the UAE with Pearl Rating SystemDammika Kumari, MSc, Member APQSE, ACIOB, AACEToday’s Emergent Need: Facility ManagementNadeeshani Wanigarathna. B.Sc(QS) Hons.Can a Project be Successful without Proper Contract Administration?Prof. Indrawansa Samaratunga, PhD, DSc,FRICS, FAIQS, FIQS(SL), FCIArb, FCIOB, FCMI, FIAS, FBEng,Application of ANN in Construction ManagementSampath Suriyaarachchi, B.Sc(QS) Hons.What is this Employer-Employee Vicarious Liability?Nadeera Dayal NenatungaSimulated Earned Value Management: An InnovationPrabath Hemachandra, M.Sc. and Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, Ph.D, PQS(Canada), FIQS(SL)Claims: Understanding of it’s GenerationChaminda Jayasooriya, B.Sc(QS) Hons., MRICS, MBANeed for an Effective Contracts Management in Execution Phase of ProjectsHilary Fernando, MBA (Aus)581012162022242628303537
SLQS JOURNALJanuary 2009EditorialDear Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors,At the opening of another year, on the occasion of a celebration of the previous year and itssignificance to the Sri Lankan quantity surveying community in the United Arab Emirates and theworld at large, we are pleased to announce the inaugural publication of the SLQS Journal, the firstof three periodical journals per annum. It is our hope that the articles compiled within this journalwill be of interest and professional use to you in your day to day practice.We wish to thank everyone who has contributed to the journal, all of whose articles were atremendous pleasure to read. It was with great satisfaction that we observed the outpouring ofinterest in being a part of the inaugural journal, a satisfaction that we feel certain will be echoedby you as you read through the topics it contains.Our main objective in the publication of this journal is to provide a regular channel for members ofthe SLQS group and other respected Sri Lankan industry professionals (by invitation) to share theirknowledge and experience, in such a manner to be useful to our entire community.It is designed to encourage interest in all matters relating to contract administration, with anemphasis on matters of theory and on board issues arising from the relationship of contractadministration to other disciplines in construction industry. The subject matter of the articleswill consist mainly, but not be limited to contractual matters, academic assignments or thesesprepared for academic and professional purposes, legal matters, case studies, dispute resolutionmechanisms, arbitration, cost management, project management, construction technology andinformation technology associated with the construction industry. All of the topics mentionedabove are of value within the field of construction. However, it is not the purpose of this journalto concentrate solely on drily academia-oriented matters.The topics written upon in this journal are those submitted by your peers and various highlyexperienced and qualified industry professionals and academics of today. Articles which have beenarriving from the very large number of Sri Lankan quantity surveyors living and working across theglobe, are those felt to be relevant to our entire readership, either personally or professionally. Wewelcome contributions from SLQS members all over the world.Also, we look forward to future entries into forthcoming journals from amongst you.Wishing you instructive entertainment,Editorial Committee3
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