Mr Sasanka Gallage
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Architecture and Built Environment
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Sasanka has developed a strong academic and professional background in the construction industry. He graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 2018. His early career as a Quantity Surveyor included working for Hyundai Engineering & Construction on one of Sri Lanka’s largest mixed development projects, gaining exposure to advanced technologies in large-scale construction environments.Later, Sasanka joined the University of Moratuwa as a Lecturer in Quantity Surveying, where he served for more than four years. During this time, he taught modules such as ICT for Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineering and Building Services Measurement, Modern Procurement Systems, and Building Design and Construction. His academic work extended beyond teaching to research in construction management, tendering, procurement, organizational management, and sustainability. He has also been deeply engaged in digital construction research, investigating applications of web-based microservice architectures for contract documentation, digital twins, and cyber-physical systems for quantity surveying functions. Sasanka’s contributions have been recognized internationally, including receiving the CIOB Highly Commended Paper Award at the 11th World Construction Symposium in 2023 and the Outstanding Research Performance Award from the University of Moratuwa. He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and an Accredited Green Professional of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), where he successfully contributed to achieving a Gold Green Building rating through consultancy. These professional affiliations, coupled with his academic excellence, international research exposure, and industry experience across diverse construction environments, have naturally shaped his current research focus. By bringing together his expertise in quantity surveying, sustainability, and digitalization, Sasanka is now exploring the potential of Scan-to-BIM technologies, 3D laser scanning, and AI-driven approaches to support automated BIM generation.
Sasanka’s current research explores the transformative potential of Scan-to-BIM technologies in the built environment. His work investigates how 3D laser scanning and emerging AI-driven techniques can be applied to generate accurate BIM models for both manual and automated processes. By bridging the gap between advanced digital surveying methods and practical construction workflows, this research seeks to improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across project stakeholders.
A key focus of the project is examining how Scan-to-BIM methods influence and support different construction stakeholders in decision-making processes. This involves analysing the extent to which these digital tools can enhance data integration, streamline workflows, and reduce inefficiencies across the project lifecycle. By doing so, the research aims to demonstrate the potential of digital scanning techniques to not only improve project delivery but also strengthen stakeholder collaboration in increasingly complex construction environments.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | Lecturer | University of Moratuwa |
| 2019 - 2021 | Qantity Surveyor | Hyundai Engineering (South Korea) |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2018 | University of Moratuwa | Sri Lanka | BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Weerasooriya, D., Perera, B. A. K. S., Ranadewa, K. A. T. O., & Gallage, S. D. (2025). Scrutinizing the shift: investigating quantity surveyors’ adaptability to cyber-physical systems. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(2), 139-148. Scopus2 WoS3 |
| 2025 | Tennakoon, T. M. M. P., Ranasinghe, U., Samaraweera, A., Rameezdeen, R., Gallage, S., Newman, W. R., . . . Lim, D. N. T. W. (2025). Work-related factors affecting mental well-being of young construction workers in South Australia. Built Environment Project And Asset Management, 15(3), 682-698. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2022 | Gallage, S. D., Devapriya, K. A. K., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2022). A framework for the better integration of the crucial economic factors of Sri Lankan urban renewal projects. Intelligent Buildings International, 14(4), 414-432. Scopus2 |
| 2022 | Alwis, G. C. D., Perera, B. A. K. S., Gallage, S. D., & Indikatiya, I. H. P. R. (2022). Enhancing the quality of bid evaluation in government refurbishment projects. Intelligent Buildings International, 14(3), 375-390. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2021 | Wanniarachchi, U., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Gallage, S. D. (2021). Adaptability of the flexi-hour concept in government construction organizations: The case of sri lanka. Change Management, 22(1), 1-18. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Bandaranaike, B. B., Gallage, S. D., & Sivanraj, S. (2024). RISK MANAGEMENT IN SRI LANKAN SME CONSTRUCTION SECTOR: IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND ENABLERS. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 891-903). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2024 | Dalugoda, T. P., Gallage, S. D., & Bandaranayake, D. M. L. N. (2024). FEASIBILITY OF WEB-BASED MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE FOR CONTRACT DOCUMENT DRAFTING. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 495-505). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2024 | Gurusinghe, H. R., Gallage, S. D., & Dalugoda, T. P. (2024). INFLUENCE OF BOI APPROVALS ON COST AND TIME ASPECT OF APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION IN SRI LANKA. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 607-618). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2024 | Kavinda, S. A. C., & Gallage, S. D. (2024). CHALLENGES FOR PROJECT SELECTION AND EXECUTION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS IN SRI LANKA. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 353-364). Department of Building Economics. DOI Scopus2 |
| 2023 | Amirthavarshan, K., Gallage, S. D., Costa, M. D. D., & Eranga, B. A. I. (2023). POTENTIAL USE OF DIGITAL TWIN FOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 873-884). Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka. DOI Scopus3 |
| 2023 | Tennakoon, M., Samaraweera, A., Colangelo, T., Sharma, S., Tiller, J., Zeller, J., & Gallage, S. D. (2023). Comparative study of work-related factors affecting mental well-being of male and female construction workers in Australia. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 344-354). US: Ceylon Institute of Builders. DOI Scopus3 |
| 2023 | Muhammed, N. S., Gallage, S. D., Eranga, B. A. I., & Madushanka, T. H. (2023). ADOPTABILITY OF BIOPLASTIC AS A SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL IN SRI LANKAN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 86-97). Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2021 | Wijeratne, S. D., Devapriya, K. A. K., & Gallage, S. D. (2021). Applicability of polymer building materials for productivity enhancement and cost reduction in sri lankan building industry. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 110-121). The Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka. DOI Scopus2 |
| 2021 | Weerasooriya, A. D., Perera, B. A. K. S., Gallage, S. D., & Disaratna, P. A. P. V. D. S. (2021). USE OF CYBER–PHYSICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE KEY ROLES OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS. In 14th International Research Conference - FARU 2021 (pp. 37-48). Faculty of Architecture Research Unit. DOI |
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