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Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka
Volume 26-No.01
Since 1990
September 2015
ISSN 2279-2376
His Excellency President.
Speaking at the 37th annual sessions of the
Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri
Lanka, held on 26th July 2015 at Sri Lanka
Foundation, Colombo 7, His Excellency
President Maithriepala Sirisena stated that
politicians and professionals must work
together to develop our country. His Excellency
President was the chief guest of the annual
sessions of the Institution of Incorporated
Engineers, Sri Lanka. Vidya Jyothi Prof.
D.S.Wijeyesekera, Chancellor UNIVOTEC,
Former Chairman TVEC & Vice Patron of
IIESL graced the occasion as Guest of Honour.
Six Fellow members and winners of the Young
Innovators
Competition
received
their
certificates from His Excellency President.
Extract of the speech of His Excellency President
is given below.
I am very happy to be here at your 37th annual
sessions to address the gathering of Incorporated
Engineers who are doing a great service in the
development of our country. I would like to
extend my gratitude to the organizing committee
of your institution for inviting me to take part in
this important occasion.
Engineers play a leading role in the developing
work of the world and can be considered as an
important segment among professionals. As
engineers you perform various kinds of tasks to
exist in the competitive world and to become a
leading role at your organizations where you
work. Because of this competition, you, as
engineers have to play a bigger role than other
professionals. As a country also we have to face
this competition and try our best by planning and
implementing various things so that we face
challenges varying day by day. As engineers you
are doing such an important task for the future of
the country. Future of a country depends mainly
on engineers. Here, your planning, courage,
ability to facing challenges, commitment and
attitudes are important factors which have direct
impact on the development of the country. The
development
we
have
achieved
since
independence can mainly be considered as a result
of engineer’s commitment and hard work. I have
lot of experience in working with engineering
experts like Dr. Kulasinghe, Dr. Wimalasurendra,
Mr. E.D.Perera and several experts in the
engineering field.
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IIESL News Letter – September 2015
NEW PRESIDENT IIESL
Eng. Jagath Arawwawala was inducted as
the 25th president of the Institution of
Contents
Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL) at
its Annual General Meeting held at the Sri
Lanka Foundation recently. He is a product of
Royal
College
and
Nalanda
College,
Colombo. Having concluded his engineering
studies in London, he returned to Sri Lanka
HE President’s Speech 1
New President,
President Elect
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Editorial
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after 15 years, in the early 90’s, to join Diesel
& Motor Engineering
Motor Engineering Co. He then went on to serve as Director/General Manager
at Compulerlink Ltd.
Subsequently, as GM/CEO at Polycrom Electrical
Industries. He is a Production Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the
Production engineering field and a Practitioner of Ergonomics in the
manufacturing industry. Mr. Arawwawala is a fellow of IIESL and holds
Incorporated Engineer
has a great role to play 4
memberships with IET, ILM, PMA (UK) Engineers Guild of Sri Lanka and
OPA center. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management. Currently attached
to ElectroRef Engineers, he is involved in the INCO organizing activities, the
Certificate Recipients
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annual industrial exhibition of IIESL, and is an acclaimed compeer.
PRESIDENT ELECT IIESL
Eng.
Chandrasiri
Wanasinghe
President Elect is a founder member
of All Ceylon Engineering Diplomates
Association popularly known as
ACEDA
which
was
the
base
organization of IIESL. He was
continuing as Committee member in
ACEDA, Council Member of IIEDSL
and IIESL from 1977 until 1995.
He held the posts of Treasurer and twice as Vice President
during that Period.
He has completed his National Diploma in Technology from
Hardy Senior Technical Institute in 1972/1974.
He has 25 years working experience as an Engineering
Assistant, Civil Engineer and Manager Training in Gigantic
Mahaweli Development Project.
He has worked in overseas such as Oman, UAE and Qatar for
16 years from 1998 to 2014.
Currently he is working as a Consultant
construction projects.
in domestic
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Annual Sessions
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Donations for Building
Project
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President’s Speech
contd.
Key Note Address
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EDITORIAL
Trying to Make Things Perfect.
You will find throughout your professional
and personal life that some people simply don't
"try hard enough" to be rigorous and complete.
They rush to get a thing done but don't have
the energy, focus, or time to really make it
"perfect."
Of course, nothing is ever perfect and
everyone makes mistakes. But if you don't
focus and try to pay attention to detail, your
mistakes will define you. And that is a
reputation you don't want in your life.
Remember that when you make mistakes or
don't dig deep you don't only harm your own
reputation; you waste the time of others. And
in some cases, you could cost your institution
a lot of money.
Fearful people will cause you serious amounts
of trouble at work. If they’re scared of getting
fired, they will find a way to point a finger at
you. If their project is failing, they will suggest
your role was to blame. Drowning people will
grab whatever they can to keep their head
above water. Don’t stand too close and
become that object.
What you actually do matters much more than
what you say you’re going to do. Anyone can
talk a big game or over-promise, but the actual
follow-through is what creates lasting success.
Following through is much harder than it
might seem, and that’s why people often fall
short. Never agree to or promise anything
unless you are 100% sure you can do it
Saying “yes” is a contract. From telling
someone you’ll call them for lunch next week
to saying you’ll have a project finished in 3
days, anytime you agree to something, you’re
asking someone to trust that you’ll do it.
Say “yes” only to things you are sure about —
sure that you’ll make them happen and sure
that it’s something you want to do. Half-assign
something or not finishing a task is far worse
than saying “no” upfront. Commit with
complete conviction or don’t commit at all.
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Association
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Bataganwila, Gelle.
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Dilani Pharmacy, Eppawala.
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Page No. 04
Incorporated Engineer has a great role to play
VidyaJyothi Prof. D.S.Wijeyesekera,
Chancellor
UNIVOTEC,
Former
Chairman TVEC, Vice Patron of IIESL,
Former Vice Chancellor of University of
Moratuwa and Open University of Sri
Lanka speaking at the Annual Sessions
as Guest of Honor mentioned that as a
result of education in Sri Lanka is
compartmentalized
there
is
no
coordination of all levels of education.
Further he said the IIESL has done a
great thing by bringing all diploma
holders together.
Extract of Prof. Wijesekera’s speech is
given below.
I am very pleased to be here at this 37th
Annual session of your Institution which
was established in 1977 and thereafter
incorporated by an act of Parliament in
1992. This may be my 35th annual session.
In Sri Lanka there are many ministries in
charge of education. Our neighbour
country India
has only one ministry,
Ministry
of
Human
Recourse
Development and there are several
subsection. In many countries like UK,
Singapore, Australia they refer it as
Ministry of Education. This enables the
coordination of all levels and sub sections
of
education
and
also
promote
carrierguidance. I am glad that your
members who are here selected the
technical and vocational education routes.
But there are many others who do not
aware of the potential in this route. It is not
their fault. It is because education is
compartmentalized such as general
education, higher education, technical &
vocational education.If they all are under
one ministry with several sub sections or
deputies there can be interaction, there can
be coordination and there can be carrier
guidance. Every student in a school is
thinking of getting a bachelor degree. They
do not know that becoming diploma
holders they can achieve far more
remunerations than a degree holder. There
are so many degree holders without
employment these days. So this is all
because of compartmentalization.
Having all the diploma holders from
various institutes, it is a great achievement
of the IIESL. It is a great thing you all
have done to bring all diploma holders
together. This has to be preserved and
strengthened. Strengthening is the most
important thing. That means all diploma
holders and Incorporated Engineers are
together. I am also a diploma holder. I am
very proud to say that. I didn’t become a
Vice Chancellor or a Chancellor overnight.
Everybody of you can achieve greater
highs.
At a time when we all are glad that IESL
has received the full membership of the
Washington accord and that is mainly for
international recognition purposes. The
IIESL also should strive aggressively to
obtain Sydney accord. Through the
proposed Engineering Council Act I am
Contd. to Page No. 9
Page No. 05
IIESL News Letter – September 2015
Fellow Member Certificate Recipients at the
Annual Sessions held on July 26, 2015
F - 0097
Eng. W.M.D. Walisundara
F - 0098
Eng. Nalin Mendis
F - 0100
Eng. Ayathurai Santhan
F - 0101
Eng. Lalindra De Silva
F - 0099
Eng. Manju Sri Nandana
F - 0102
Eng. Hemantha Jayasree
List of Corporate Member Recipients at the
Annual Sessions - 2015
Ser. No.
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2
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4
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Name
Eng. D.N. Marcelinus
Eng. M.R.M. Nafeel
Eng. S.R.A.M.C.B. Rathnayake
Eng. S.D.S.P. Silva
Eng. V.K.L. Rajakaruna
Eng. B.L.Y.R. Balasuriya
Eng. K.R.S.W.W.M.N. Dhanushka
Eng. P.H.A. Muthukumarana
Eng. H.H.H. Prasanna
Eng. R.P.N.N. Rajapaksha
Eng. H.T. Pathirathne
Eng. A.K.D.S. Kanchana
Eng. B.D. Wijesekara
Eng. A.P.I. Wickramathilake
Eng. K.G.S.N.K. Ranjith
Eng. J.M.D.C. Dushantha
Eng. P.L. Thirimanne
Eng. M.S.K. Kumarawardana
Eng. (Mrs). G.S.M. Perera
Membership No
M 2133
M 2134
M 2135
M 2136
M 2137
M 2138
M 2139
M 2140
M 2141
M 2142
M 2143
M 2144
M 2145
M 2146
M 2147
M 2148
M 2149
M 2150
M 0591
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IIESL News Letter – September 2015
DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE BUILDING PROJECT
Ser. No,
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M/Ship No.
F 0038
F 0034
F 0102
F 0090
F 0044
F 0012
F 0066
F 0085
F 0092
F 0098
M 1955
M 0053
M 0559
M 0245
AM 1126
AM 1053
M 1552
M 1551
M 1550
M 1472
M 2074
M 1549
M 1545
F 0055
F 0057
F 0088
AM 1167
M 2048
M 1539
AM 0976
M 1730
M 0123
M 2073
M 1259
M 0081
AM 0209
AM 1208
M 1729
F 0047
F 0079
M 1579
F 0087
F 0006
F 0099
M 1365
F 0015
Name
Eng. Mrs. D.N.Siyambalapitiya
Eng. D.S.Senarath
Eng. Hemantha Jayasree
Eng. N.A.Nandasena
Eng. B.K.Ulluwishewa
Eng. Asela Gunathilake
Eng. P.A.D.R.Chandrasiri
Eng. S.J.Hettiarachchi
Eng. Mrs. P.R.Jinadasa
Eng. B.N.P.Mendis
Eng.A.Jatunarachchi
Eng. M.C.T.B. Palipane
Eng. H.M.G.B.Herath
Eng. M.U.Amaratunga
Mr. H,L.Wickramasinghe
Mr. P.H.H.K.Punchihewa
Mr. Hemantha Wickremasooriya
Eng. B.J.Katugampola
Eng. E.A.Ponnamperuma
Eng. M.M.A.D.T. Abayawardena
Eng. M.E.N.Peiris
Eng. W.R.Pathiratne
Eng. R.A.P.Ranasinghe
Eng. M.G.K.Chandraratne
Eng. Mrs. D.C.R. Boteju
Eng. K.Ariyawansa
Eng. D.J.Amerakoon
Mr. B.M.U.C.Bandaranayake
Eng. Kabeer Shiraj Ahamed
Eng.W.S.Cyril
Mr. A.B.H.Rodrigo
Eng. S.G.N.Fernando
Eng. R.D.Nimalweera
Eng. T.M.I.Abeywickrema
Eng. S.P.Fonseka
Eng. E.A.K.Indrasiri
Mr. W.S.R.De Silva
Mr. P.J.A.S.Cooray
Mr. S.D.S.P.silva
Eng. D.M.Jayasinghe
Eng. T.Malawaraarachchi ( TW Associate Pvt. Ltd.,)
Eng. P. Lional De Silva
Eng. T.S.P.Thalagala
Eng. W.D.Fonseka
Eng. J.K.Lankathilake
Mr. W.A.D.Rajeewa
Eng. A.M.Manju Sri Nandana
Eng. S.B.G.C.P.S.Bandara ( C.T.M. Industries Company )
Eng. W.A.U.Gunawardena
INCO
IIESL Dubai Branch
TOTAL
Amount (Rs.)
100,000.00
100,000.00
200,400.00
152,500.00
50,000.00
50,000.00
5,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
80,250.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
500,000.00
3,000.00
11,500.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
30,000.00
1,000.00
10,000.00
1,500.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
25,000.00
1,000.00
55,000.00
10,000.00
102,500.00
19,101.00
12,000.00
5,000.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
100,000.00
25,000.00
1,500.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
4,894,251.00
IIESL Head Quarters Building Fund
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IIESL Head Quarters Building Fund, AC No. 1114022520, Commercial Bank
IIESL News Letter – September 2015
Page No. 09
From page No. 1
During my political carrier, especially as a minister I have spent a long period dealing with engineers and
hence I have a good knowledge, how engineers think and work.
At the same time I must mention that there are some obstacles for the smooth flow of development in our
country. With my experience I have noticed that the cooperation between professionals and politicians in Sri
Lanka is very poor. Sometimes these two categories work as strangers. I believe for the development of any
country professionals and politicians have to work together.
When engineers involve in construction or any other engineering task it is very essential to ensure quality of
that task. We have noticed some buildings constructed 10 – 15 years back are collapsing while more than 50
years old buildings are existing. As a result of new technology is introduced all the engineering fields are
changing rapidly. So engineers have to concentrate on quality assurance at each and every work they are
involved with.
Majority of engineers are honest and ethical but a few may deviate from this noble qualities bringing bad
name for the engineering profession. This can be seen everywhere in the society. So, when utilizing local and
foreign investments in development activities we must be alert to avoid any kind of corruption and waste.
What you have done so far as engineers for the development of this country is excellent. You deserve the
respect of the nation.
I noticed some issues raised by your president. As head of the state I clearly understand that engineers have
certain problems connected to their profession, salaries, allowances, privileges etc. I agree that your issues
are very reasonable. I hope we will be able to discuss these issues in future and agree to an acceptable
solution which will lead to mental satisfaction of you who are a team of professionals contribute
tremendously for the development of our country.
From Page No. 4
hoping to remind and refresh the mind of the President that he will pledge his support to promote the
Engineering Council Act. Last time he was with us. So I am sure he would support in the coming Parliament to
get this act through.
There are many talks about lack of skills development for the last several years. There have been several ADB
projects. Now there is even a World Bank project. But I sincerely hope that all these projects would not just
leave to buildings and equipment only but more skilled personnel.
Technically qualified personnel such as you all have great role to play to help the President of Sri Lanka for
national development as well as skill development. In particular, members of your Institution have much to
contribute for the future development and improvement of the technical and vocational training through
interaction.
I would like to mention at this stage that we all must get together, work together and rally round irrespective of
various differences to ensure national development and good governance.
Inco launching ceremony will be held in
November 2015
IIESL News Letter – September 2015
KEY NOTE ADDRESS
ENGINEER’S ROLE IN GOOD
GOVERNANCE
Eng. K. Ariyawansa, Immediate Past
President, IIESL delivering the Key
Note Address at the annual sessions of
The
Instution
of
Incorporated
Engineers, Sri Lanka held on 26th July
2015, mentioned that we all are aware
that there have been allegation
regarding
the
quality
&
cost
effectiveness of each & every project
done. He also questioned, why as
Engineers we allow this type of things to
happen.
Extract of his address is given below.
We as a professional body of Engineers
managing and operating Engineering
technology has the mandate to inculcate
and develop professionalism among our
member Engineers. During the rapid
development of technology at present we
find ourselves challenged more often. It is
a well known fact that the Engineers with
partnership
of
other
professionals
contribute very effectively in rapid
development of the country in view of the
continuous technological advances. The
Engineers & technologist who contribute
towards the backbone for development
have a major role to play in development
projects being done in the country.
Page No. 10
Our role on professionalism in achieving
the development goals of the government
is
really
impressive.
Successful
implementation of massive projects
undoubtedly requires professionals with
high
quality
professionalism.
Professionalism requires an individual to
have more than just specialized knowledge
& skills. The interest of the profession
should be kept a head of our personal
interests.
Engineering design is a powerful tool
used to make changes to environment
society & economies. Hence Engineers
are expected to have higest ethical and
professional conduct and agree to
accept responsibility in making
decision keeping in line with the safety
health and welfare of the public ,and to
disclose promptly features that might
endanger the public and environment
Don’t allow others to raise finger at your
work. You must have a backbone to come
forward & explain your views in respect of
cost and quality. Don’t try to work under
obligation. We must be able to tell at any
forum that estimated cost is this much and
the extra work to be done is this much. If
that happens politicians won’t argue on the
projects that had been done; even for
future projects, planned.
Engineers as creators who can change
the world have the ethical obligation to
strive to comply with the principles of
sustainable development in the
performance of their professional
duties. Future engineers must design
technology and economic activities that
sustain rather than degrade the natural
environment, enhance human health.
IIESL News Letter – September 2015
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