Presentation & Discussions

Presentation & Discussions

Professor Chandana Jayalath has delivered numerous impactful presentations, keynote speeches, and participated in high-profile panel discussions worldwide, reflecting his thought leadership in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Dispute Resolution. His engagements are renowned for addressing critical global challenges, fostering innovation, and bridging academic theory with practical applications. Key highlights of his contributions include:

  • Delivering keynote speeches at prestigious forums such as the Oxford Education Research Symposium, where he discussed leadership and innovation in higher education.
  • Presenting at the International Research Symposium (KDU) and the World Construction Symposium, focusing on sustainable practices, delay analysis, and policy reform in construction governance.
  • Engaging in panel discussions hosted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Institute for Construction Training and Development (ICTAD), emphasizing ethical governance, dispute resolution, and construction law.

Professor Jayalath’s speeches and discussions are characterized by their relevance to global and local industry challenges, offering actionable insights and fostering dialogue among policymakers, academics, and industry professionals. His ability to address diverse topics with clarity and authority has positioned him as a catalyst for positive change in the construction and academic sectors.

  • Key note, International Research Symposium, 2023, Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial
  • Sciences (FBESS) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence university, September 7, 2023
  •  Redefining Academic Leadership in the New Normal Context of Higher Education, Oxford Education Research Symposium, Dec 7, 2020 via zoom
  •  Economic Impacts of Demographic Transition; Cases of Asia and Europe, ADB Institute virtual workshop, 13-15 October 2020
  •  Open Technical Oration 2017, Design and Build Modalities and their Potential of Claims, Sri Lankan
  • Engineering Society, Sultanate of Bahrain and Bahrain Society of Engineers, Tropicana Hotel, Bahrain, Dec 2, 2017
  • Engineering Society, Sultanate of Bahrain and Bahrain Society of Engineers, Tropicana Hotel, Bahrain, Dec 2, 2017
  • Keynote, Annual Technical Session of IQSSL – 2019 „Quantity Surveyor‟s Adaptability to a Challenging Economy‟, BMICH, Colombo, Mar 14,2019
  •  Application of ICTAD Price Fluctuation Formula” Panagoda Army Cantonment, Sri Lankan Army, July 14, 1995
  •  Corporate Planning Session for Samuels at Bentota Beach Hotel, Aug 10, 2000
  •  Guest lectures on the invitation of Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors Fraternity in Oman Feb 2, 2000
  • 5 days‟ Workshop on Measurement as per POMI, Muscat College, Oman –Dec 10-14, 2005
  •  Workshop on Prima Vera Project Planner, Quantity Surveyors in Doha– May 2- 24, 2009
  •  Career Guidance Presentation, Sri Lankan School, Muscat – Nov 19,
  • Institute of Construction, Training and Development (ICTAD) Introductory Seminar on the Standard Method of Measurement, SLS 573 Rev 1999 titled” Estimating with Revised SMM” -Aug 19,1999
  • Standard Method of Measurement, SLS 573 Rev 1999 titled” Estimating with Revised SMM” – Aug 19,1999
  • Construction Costing‟, Samuel Sons, Colombo CHPB auditorium – Nov 14, 2000
  •  Seminar on „Dealing with Variations‟. BMICH-Colombo 7, RICS Sri Lanka, Jul 7, 2006
  • RICS awareness program, Dr. Robert Tovey (Director, Education and Training), at Ruwi Novetel Hotel, Muscat, Sep 10, 2006
  •  RICS follow up session, Alastaire Barr, Head of Intl’ Affairs, at Ruwi Novetel Hotel, Muscat, Nov 1, 2006
  •  Mediation in Construction, Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, at HND Tower, Colombo, Sep 28, 2012
  • Varied Works and D&B Claims, SLQS Bahrain, Dec 1, 2017
  • Panel discussion at Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, for final year QS undergraduates, Dec 17, 2016
  • Panel discussion, Galle Centre, ICTAD Role in the Construction Industry, NCASL Southern division, July 2012
  • Panel discussion, SLITT Metro Campus, Colombo, QS Role in Valuing Varied Works, Aug 11, 2016
  • Panel discussion, College of Quantity Surveying, Colombo, and Change Management in Construction Projects, Jun 27, 2012
  • Panel discussion, Trincomalee Provincial Council auditorium, ICTAD Role in the Construction
  • Industry, NCASL Eastern division, Jul 4, 2012
  •  Panel discussion, AGM, Cost Management for Developing Sri Lanka, IQSSL, JAIC Hilton, IQSSL, Dec 14, 2012
  •  Panel discussion on Critical Analysis for Assessment of Professional Competence in RICS, SLQS in Qatar – Jun 22, 2009
  •  Presentation on Mediation Techniques at PAQS Conference 16th AGM in Brunei, July 9, 2012
  •  Professional Ethics for Engineers at Kandy Water Auditorium, May 2, 2013
  • Concurrent Delays in Construction, Crown Plaza, Business Park Doha, AIQS- RICS, Jan 13, 2015
  •  Construction Steering along the Aphorism of Good Governance, Lakshman Kadiragarmar Institute, Horton Pl, Colombo 7, Aug 8, 2016
  •  Arguing Construction Claims, ICTAD Auditorium, Colombo 7, Jan 16, 2013
  •  Arguing Construction Claims, Traders Hotel, Dubai, May 8, 2013
  • E-book launch, Construction Corruption, Janakala Hall, Colombo 7, Nov 21, 2017
  • Overview on Construction Claims, Dept. of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Aug 9, 2017
  • Dispute Settlement in Construction ; the QS approach, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Mar 24, 2011
  •  “Potential of QS in the Middle East”, University of Moratuwa, Aug 19, 1999
  • Dispute Settlement in Construction ; the QS approach, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Mar 24, 2011
  • “Potential of QS in the Middle East”, University of Moratuwa, Aug 19, 1999.
  • Variations in Lump Sum Contracts – CEG, Doha Qatar – April 12, 2008
  • Fundamentals of ADR – Sri Lankan QS Society, Doha – April 25, 2008
  • Dealing with Variations in Lump Sum Contracts – Sri Lankan QS Society, Doha – Nov 14, 2008
  •  Variations in FIDIC-Based Local Contracts, Sri Lankan QS Bahrain, -April 10, 2009
  •  Dispute Mechanism in Qatar Projects, Sri Lankan Engineers, Qatar Sri Lankan Embassy, July 3,
    2009
  •  Settlement of Construction Disputes; the Gulf Way- the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and
    Valuers, Singapore Recreation Club, Nov 30, 2009
  •  Settlement of Construction Disputes – the Gulf Way – the Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors Fraternity
    in Oman, Ruwi Novel Hotel at Muscat, Dec 12, 2009.
  •  ADR Techniques, University of Moratuwa, Sep 15, 2010.
  •  Defending Claims, RICS MENEA, Merweb Hotel, Doha, Qatar, Nov 15, 2010
  •  Mediatory Efforts in Construction – PAQS Conference 15th AGM in Colombo on July 25, 2011
  • Application of Causation Principles in the Treatment of Concurrent Delay Impacts for QSUM in
  • Dubai, Tulip Hotel, Jun 15, 2012
  •  Law and Economics of Valuing Variations, ICTAD Sri Lanka, Sep 6, 2012 for the RICS Sri Lanka
  •  Valuation of Variations- RICS Sri Lanka at OPA in Colombo, Sep 25, 2012
  •  Application of Causation Principles in The Treatment Of Concurrent Delay Impacts, QSAA, ICTAD,
    Jan 10, 2013
  •  Professional ethics for engineers at Kandy Water Auditorium, May 2, 2013.
  •  Legal Principles Behind Valuation of Varied Works, Bahrain Society of Engineers, Feb 1, 2013