Built Environment / National University of Singapore

Malintha Fernando

A PhD student at National University of Singapore, researching cost-carbon optimisation in the built environment

Educational Qualifications

2026-present: Doctor of Philosophy (Built Environment), National University of Singapore
2021-2025: BSc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, University of Moratuwa (First Class Honours)

Most Outstanding Graduand of University of Moratuwa, 2025 ("Vidya Jyothi Professor Dayantha S Wijeyesekere Award")
Most Outstanding Graduand of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, 2025 ("Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva Award")

Best Presenter, FARU International Research Conference, 2025
Best Presenter, International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development, 2025
PAQS IWATA International Essay Competition – Certificate of Commendation, 2025
Best Presenter, FARU International Research Conference, 2024
Robin Jones Award – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award, 2024
PAQS IWATA International Essay Competition Winner, 2024

A framework for assessing material circularity: Integrating key performance indicators across the building life cycle. Cleaner Production, 2026. DOI
Fusion of machine learning to enhance the adaptability of lean construction maturity models (LCMMs). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2026. DOI
Social procurement integrated roadmap for improved performance in infrastructure projects: The case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2026. DOI
AI-driven chatbot for social procurement in infrastructure projects: Empowering marginalised communities. Sustainable Development, 2026. DOI
Leveraging social procurement within the construction industry for socio-economic advancement. Construction Innovation, 2026. DOI
Adaptability of social procurement to manage procurement issues of affordable housing construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 2026. DOI
Unified framework to integrate enterprise resource planning systems, electronic tendering and smart contracts in the construction industry. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 2026. DOI
Moving towards net-zero carbon low-rise commercial buildings in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Technology, 2025. [In Press]

Use of sustainable materials in road construction: Impact on road durability in Sri Lanka. Advances in Green Building Materials Adoption, Routledge, 2026. [In Press]
Adaptability of Emerging Technologies by Sri Lankan Construction SMEs: A Social Sustainability Perspective. Springer, 2025. DOI

Integration of the concept of social procurement into construction procurement in Sri Lanka. 13th World Construction Symposium, 2025. DOI
Investigating community-based participatory design approaches in planning and constructing public community facilities: a scoping review. 12th World Construction Symposium, 2024. DOI

Fernando, M. H., Perera, B. A. K. S. & Ariyachandra, M. H. M. F. (2026). Adaptability of Social Procurement Types Across Construction Project Contexts. International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference 2026. London, United Kingdom. Link
Fernando, M. H., Xu, J. & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2026). Towards cost-carbon optimisation in buildings: An investigation of data requirements and challenges for predictive maintenance. Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Conference 2026. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Link
Wathsalya, A. S., Ranadewa, K. A. T. O., Fernando, M. H., & Madhushani, S. J. L. (2026). Construction management through multi-agent simulation: A systematic review of applications. Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Conference 2026. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Link
Fernando, M. H. & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2026). Building second chances: Utilising social procurement in construction to empower marginalised communities. Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Conference 2026. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Link
Sayanthan, T., Fernando, M. H., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Ranadewa, K. A. T. O. (2025). Strategies for the use of sustainable materials in road construction: A qualitative Delphi study. FARU 2025 - 18th International Research Conference. DOI
Sayanthan, T., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Fernando, M. H. (2024). Impact of use of sustainable materials on road construction. FARU 2024 - 17th International Research Conference (pp. 34-42). DOI

Towards a sustainable future: Advancing equity and inclusion through social procurement in Sri Lanka. Bolgoda Plains, 2025. DOI
Social procurement as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development goals in construction. IQSSL FOCUS, 2025.

සුසැඳි අනාගතයක් වෙනුවෙන් - ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට ‘සමාජ ප්‍රසම්පාදනය’, 2025. [In Press]
PAQS 2025 - “Introducing Chatbots for Risk Management and Cost Optimisation”. [In Press]
PAQS 2024 - “Digitalisation Towards a SMART Nation”. [In Press]