Department of Building Economics - University of Moratuwa

30/07/2026

09/07/2026

https://www.ft.lk/business/14th-World-Construction-Symposium-and-Sustainability-Awards-2026-kicks-off-tomorrow-in-Colombo/34-794439

The 14th World Construction Symposium and the Sustainability Awards Scheme 2026, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), will be held at the Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka on 10 and 11 July, bringing together the nation’s and the region’s leading minds in the built environment. ..

25/05/2026

Register Now.

🚀 𝘚𝐡𝐚𝒑𝙞𝙣𝑔 𝒕𝒉𝗲 𝗡𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝗚𝗲𝑛𝑒𝙧𝒂𝑡𝙞𝗼𝙣 𝒐𝙛 𝙌𝒖𝗮𝐧𝐭𝑖𝙩𝒚 𝐒𝐮𝑟𝘷𝑒𝘆𝒐𝙧𝘀

Join the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) for an insightful CPD webinar session on leveraging Digital Twins & AI in modern education.

👤 Speaker: Dr. Eugene Seah

CEO – DLS Consultancy Pte Ltd

Immediate Past President, buildingSMART Singapore

Chairman – RICS SEA Board

📅 Date: 26 May, 2026 (Tomorrow!)
🕛 Time: 9:30AM

Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the future of our profession!

🔗 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U1tG-eH3Q8-zZLQAByIyMw #/registration

15/02/2026

⏳ REMINDER: 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐂𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
Attention researchers and industry colleagues! This is a friendly reminder that due to numerous requests, the deadline for full paper submissions for the 14th World Construction Symposium (WCS 2026) has been officially extended to 15 March 2026.

Don't miss your chance to contribute to this year's theme: "Towards a Regenerative Built Environment: From Foresight to Action".

📅 Updated Timeline to Remember:

𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Notification of Acceptance: 10 April 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission: 10 June 2026
Symposium Dates: 10-11 July 2026

💡 Why You Should Participate:

Scopus Indexed: WCS full papers have been indexed in Scopus since 2019.
Global Networking: Join a platform of researchers, practitioners, and students to share knowledge and research findings.
Hybrid Participation: While the event is face-to-face at the Hilton Colombo, international participants can join via Zoom.
Prestigious Awards: Opportunities to win Best Paper Awards from CIOB and Emerald Group Publishing (BEPAM).

Organized By:
Department of Building Economics (BEMRU), University of Moratuwa, and the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB).

🔗 Submit your paper now: https://ciobwcs.com/
📧 Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

13/01/2026

🚨 𝐖𝐂𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Researchers and Industry Professionals, mark your calendars! 📅

The Department of Building Economics and CIOB invite you to submit your papers for the 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦. Join us as we move "Towards a Regenerative Built Environment."

✅ 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 ✅ 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

⚠️ 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Be part of the leading forum for construction research in the region.

👉 Find more here: https://ciobwcs.com/

12/12/2025

🤩 What an incredible achievement! The Department of Building Economics is beaming with immense pride over the successful completion of the QSAA Laptop Loan Program fundraising! 💻✨

This magnificent effort is a powerful testament to the unity, compassion, and unwavering spirit of our incredible Quantity Surveying Alumni Association (QSAA). Your commitment to uplifting the next generation of undergraduates at the University of Moratuwa is truly inspiring.

Thank you, QSAA, for creating a lasting legacy. We are so proud of you! ❤️

🌟 A Proud Milestone for the QSAA Family! 🌟
Successful Completion of the QSAA Laptop Loan Program Fundraising

We are thrilled to announce that the fundraising initiative for the QSAA Laptop Loan Program has been successfully completed! 💻✨

This incredible achievement was made possible through the outstanding generosity and collective effort of our QSAA members, batch groups, and individual donors.

🙏 Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to each and every one of you.
Your contribution will directly support incoming Quantity Surveying undergraduates at the University of Moratuwa, giving them essential tools to begin their academic journey with confidence.

This success is more than just a fundraising milestone — it is a true reflection of the unity, compassion, and unwavering spirit of the QSAA community. ❤️
Together, we have created a lasting legacy that will inspire and uplift students for years to come.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in this cause. Thank you for being part of this proud moment.