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Dr Ravindu Kahandawa

Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Built Environment

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: QA 3.30, QA building
    Campus: Albany

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Building Information Modelling 

Circular Economics In materials and components

Cost estimation

Cost modelling earthquake damage repair work

Thematics

Resource Development and Management

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Building (120200): Building Construction Management and Project Planning (120201): Built Environment And Design (120000): Quantity Surveying (120203)

Keywords

Cost estimation

BIM

Buildings

Earthquakes

Research Outputs

Journal

Hettiarachchi, I., Rotimi, JOB., Shahzad, WM., & Kahandawa, R. (2025). Bridging Sustainability and Performance: Conceptualizing Net-Zero Integration in Construction Supply Chain Evaluations. Sustainability Switzerland. 17(13)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
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Kahandawa, R., Domingo, N., Chawynski, G., & Uma, SR. (2025). C-DREEM: A framework for estimating the cost of earthquake-damaged buildings – A New Zealand study. Journal of Building Engineering. 109, Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352710225011799
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa, R., Jayasinghe, RS., & Gomis, K. (2025). CirDEF: Standardised information framework to address the information needs of circularity indicators. Journal of Cleaner Production. 510
[Journal article]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Ranasinghe, N., Domingo, N., & Kahandawa, R. (2024). Enhancing building material circularity: A systematic review on prerequisites, obstacles and the critical role of data traceability. Journal of Building Engineering. 98
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Vishnupriya, V., Meldrum, J., Kahandawa, R., Domingo, N., Shahzad, W., & Shen, X. (2024). Closing the Loop: A Comprehensive Review of Circular Repurposing Options for Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blade Materials. Future Cities and Environment. 10
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Shahzad, W., Vishnu, P.
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Domingo, N., Edirisinghe, HM., Kahandawa, R., & Wedawatta, G. (2024). Generalised Linear Modelling for Construction Waste Estimation in Residential Projects: Case Study in New Zealand. Sustainability Switzerland. 16(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa, R., Domingo, N., Chawynski, G., & Uma, SR. (2024). Methods to Include the Impact of Factors in Postearthquake Cost Estimations for Earthquake Damage Repair Work. Natural Hazards Review. 25(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Shahzad, WM., Reddy, SM., Kahandawa, R., & Rotimi, JOB. (2024). Benefits, constraints and enablers of modular offsite construction (MOSC) in New Zealand high-rise buildings. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management. 31(10), 4042-4061
[Journal article]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W.
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Gomis, K., Kahandawa, R., & Jayasinghe, RS. (2023). Scientometric Analysis of the Global Scientific Literature on Circularity Indicators in the Construction and Built Environment Sector. Sustainability Switzerland. 15(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa, RKAVD., Domingo, ND., Chawynski, G., & Uma, SR. (2021). Earthquake damage repair loss estimation in new zealand: What other variables are essential based on experts’ opinions?. Buildings. 11(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Domingo, N., Chawynski, G., & Uma, SR. (2020). Factors impacting post-earthquake damage repair cost estimations. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. 12(1), 29-49 Retrieved from https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJDRBE-10-2019-0071/full/html
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Book

Sutrisna, M., Babaeian Jelodar, M., Domingo, N., Le, A., & Kahandawa, R. (Eds.) (2025). Creating Capacity and Capability: Embracing Advanced Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Future in Building Education and Practice: Resilience and Sustainability in Building and Construction, Volume II. (Vol. 563) Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
[Edited Book]Authored by: Babaeianjelodar, M., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.Edited by: Domingo, N., Le, T., Sutrisna, M.
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(2024). Preface. (Vol. 480)
[Edited Book]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W., Sutrisna, M.Edited by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W., Sutrisna, M.
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Rotimi, JOB., Shahzad, WM., Sutrisna, M., & Kahandawa, R. (Eds.) (2024). Advances in Engineering Project, Production, and Technology: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2023, Volume 2. (Vol. 2) Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
[Edited Book]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Rotimi, J.Edited by: Rotimi, J., Shahzad, W., Sutrisna, M.
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Jayawickrama, T., Jayasinghe, R., Kahandawa, R., Rameezdeen, R., Leelarathne, D., & Withana Gamage, I.(2024). Building Cost Planning: Best Practices and Insights. Adelaide, Australia: University of South Australia
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Thesis

Kahandawa Appuhamillage, RVDK. (2022). Cost Estimation Model for Earthquake Damage Repair in New Zealand A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Construction at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University) Kahandawa, ARVDK. (2022). Cost Estimation Model for Earthquake Damage Repair in New Zealand A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Construction at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.Edited by: Domingo, N.
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Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., & Jayasena, S. (2014). Partnering to bridge the gap between conventional and BIM-based project procurement. (Master's Thesis)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.

Conference

Jayan, D., Domingo, N., Kahandawa, R., Wilkinson, S., Vishnu, P., & Inoka Withana, G. (2025). Construction Company Insolvencies: State-of-the-Art Review. The Proceedings of the 23rd CIB World Building Congress. Vol. 1 Purdue E-Pubs, West Lafayette, USA: World Building Congress 2025 (WBC2025)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Vishnu, P.
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Ranasinghe, N., Domingo, N., & Kahandawa, R. (2025). Advancing Circularity: A Review of Technologies for Material Data Traceability in the Built Environment. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cib-conferences/. Vol. 1 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA: 23rd CIB World Building Congress (WBC 2025)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Ranasinghe, N., Domingo, N., & Kahandawa, R. (2025). Driving Circularity Through Governmental Initiatives: Insights from Leading Global Economies and Influential Countries. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Vol. 591 LNCE (pp. 668 - 680).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Perera, BKC., Jayasena, HS., Waidyasekara, KGAS., Siriwardena, M., & Kahandawa, KARVD. (2024). Managing BIM Implementation in the AEC Sector: Identifying Key Aspects and Developing a Framework. In JOB. Rotimi, W. Shahzad, M. Sutrisna, & R. Kahandawa Appuhamillage (Eds.) Advances in Engineering Management, Innovation, and Sustainability. EPPM 2023, Vol 1. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Vol. 480 (pp. 345 - 365). Cham, Switzerland: 13th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2023
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.Edited by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Aigwi, IE., Rotimi, J., Jafarzadeh, R., Sorrell, T., Nwadike, AN., Le, A., . . . Kahandawa, R. (2020). Application of a performance-based framework to prioritise underutilised historical buildings for adaptive reuse in Auckland, New Zealand. Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association. Vol. 2020-November (pp. 181 - 190).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., Le, T., Rotimi, J.
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Kahandawa, R., Domingo, N., Chawynski, G., & Uma, SR. (2021). Factors impacting post-earthquake damage repair cost estimations.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa, KARVD., Domingo, ND., Park, KS., & Uma, SR. (2018). Earthquake damage estimation systems: Literature review. Procedia Engineering. Vol. 212 (pp. 622 - 628).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.Contributed to by: Domingo, N.
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Kahandawa, KARVD., Domingo, ND., Chawynski, G., & Park, KS. (2017). A review on time estimation methods for post-earthquake damage repair of buildings. Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) Proceedings 2017. Vol. 1 (pp. 212 - 224). : 10th International Built Environment Research Conference: “Design that cares” multi disciplinary approaches to creating sustainable and meaningful built environments
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Domingo, N., Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R.
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Kahandawa Appuhamillage, R., & Jayasena, HS. (2015). Partnering to bridge the gap between conventional and BIM based project procurement. In YG. Sandanayake, NG. Fernando, & GI. Karunasena (Eds.) https://ciobwcs.com/downloads/WCS2015-Proceedings.pdf. : Sustainable development in built environment: green growth & innovative directions
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 3 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Isuru Hettiarachchige - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bridging Decarbonization and Performance: Net-Zero Integration in Construction Material Supply Chain Evaluation in New Zealand
  • Dennis Chandrasekara - Doctor of Philosophy
    Construction company insolvencies- Cause and effect relationship
  • Navoda Ranasinghe - Doctor of Philosophy
    Enhancing Building Material Circularity in New Zealand: Addressing Data Traceability Using Integrated Digital Solution

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