Mrs Panchali Weerakoon
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Civil Engineering and Construction
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Panchali Yasara Weerakoon is a PhD researcher in Construction Management at the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Adelaide. She graduated with a BSc (Hons.) in Quantity Surveying and later completed an MSc (by Research) in Building Economics at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Prior to commencing her doctoral studies, she gained over six years of industry experience as a Quantity Surveyor in different capacities across the Sri Lankan construction industry, followed by academic appointments as an Academic Support Officer at the Colombo School of Construction Technology and a Visiting Lecturer at the University College of Construction Technology. Her research interests include sustainable construction, circular economy, stakeholder engagement, value creation, and modern methods of construction.
Panchali Weerakoon is a PhD researcher in Construction Management at the School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Adelaide University. She graduated from the University of Salford in 2018 and subsequently joined the construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor. Over four years, she gained extensive professional experience working with several organizations, developing a strong foundation in quantity surveying practice.
Following her industry experience, she pursued a Master’s by Research in Building Economics at the University of Moratuwa. Upon completing her Master’s degree, she transitioned into academia, undertaking teaching and research roles at the Colombo School of Construction Technology and the University College of Construction Technology in Sri Lanka. She is currently continuing her academic and research career at the University of Adelaide.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Research Assistant | University of Moratuwa |
| 2024 - 2025 | Research Assistant | University of Moratuwa |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Moratuwa | Sri Lanka | Master by Research | |
| University of Salford | United Kingdom | Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Weerakoon, P., Wijayawardena, D. S. I., Ranadewa, K. A. T. O., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2026). SWOT-based assessment of capacity building strategies for circular economy implementation in construction SMES. International Journal of Construction Management, 22 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2025 | Weerakoon, P., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2025). Stakeholder engagement framework to foster circularity throughout the construction project lifecycle: a qualitative Delphi study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1-24. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| - | Prabashi, N. G. K., Weerakoon, P. Y., Disaratna, P. A. P. V. D. S., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2026). Defects in MEP contract documentation: types, causes and mitigation strategies. CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION-ENGLAND, 28 pages. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Weerakoon, P., & Thayaparan, M. (2024). Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka. In A. Stefanakis, H. Oral, C. Calheiros, & P. Carvalho (Eds.), Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Perera, S., Kulatunga, U., Weerakoon, P., & Tennakoon, M. (2025). A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTING CIRCULAR ECONOMIC PRACTICES TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE IN SRI LANKA. In ICSBE 2024: International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. Kandy. |
| 2025 | Vijayakumar, H., Ranadewa, K. A. T. O., Weerakoon, P., Parameswaran, A., & Jayanetti, J. K. D. D. T. (2025). LEAN INTEGRATED CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE SRI LANKAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A QUALITATIVE DELPHI STUDY. In K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, H. S. Jayasena, P. L. I. Wimalaratne, & G. A. Tennakoon (Eds.), World Construction Symposium (pp. 973-988). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2024 | Dilaksha, S., Ranadewa, K. A. T. O., Weerasooriya, D., Parameswaran, A., & Weerakoon, P. (2024). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHALLENGES IN MANUAL AND AUTOMATED CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING IN SRI LANKA. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 379-394). Department of Building Economics. DOI Scopus4 |
| 2023 | Weerakoon, P., & Thayaparan, M. (2023). ANALYSIS OF BARRIERS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTING CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN SRI LANKAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 162-173). Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka. DOI Scopus5 |
| - | Weerakoon, P., Thayaparan, M., & Siriwardena, M. (2023). Analyzing the Contribution of Green Buildings Towards Circular Economy in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. IEOM Society International. DOI |
| University College of Technology, Sri Lanka 2025 - 2026 | ||
| Colombo School of Construction Technology 2024 - 2025 |
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