Economic evaluation of different construction methods : a study in Sri-Lanka - Arulgnanendran, Vethanayagam Regno Joseph; Yamamoto, Yasuhiko; Jearkjirm, Vithool; Ping Kunawatsatit; Canadian Government (Bangkok : Asian Institute of Technology, 1979)
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1979
This study encompasses the evaluation of cost and labour for different methods of construction in Sri Lanka. The operations considered herein are, Brick Handling and Laying, Concreting and Concrete Formwork. The existing methods of construction as well as the suitable alternative suggested are described in detail. The cost of each operation is calculated for the two different methods. A comparison is made between construction costs and labour requirement of the methods.
Keywords: Construction industry -- Sri Lanka -- Costs; Construction industry -- Economic aspects -- Sri Lanka