ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo has been honoured with the ‘Sustainable Smart Building of the Year’ award at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards (SSA) 2026 held on 11th July, in conjunction with the 14th World Construction Symposium (WCS) 2026 in Colombo.

Recognised as Sri Lanka’s leading smart building, ITC Ratnadipa stands as a benchmark for responsible luxury, integrating advanced technology, sustainable design, and environmental stewardship. The achievement reflects the hotel’s commitment to creating a future-ready destination that balances luxury with sustainability.

Guided by the ethos of responsible luxury, ITC Ratnadipa’s LEED Platinum certification and innovative approach to sustainable development continue to redefine the future of responsible hospitality in Sri Lanka.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka’s banking sector by being ranked the No. 1 banking brand in the Service Brands category for the third consecutive year in LMD Magazine’s 2026 Most Loved Brands survey, while also being placed second among all service brands in the country.

The survey, conducted by PepperCube Consultants among LMD’s readership, assessed brand affinity across 45 sectors, spanning corporate, product, service and new brand categories. Within the banking sector, which is segmented into private and state institutions, Commercial Bank emerged as the clear favourite among private sector banks.

Commenting on this latest recognition, Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO of Commercial Bank said: “To be consistently recognised as a ‘most loved’ brand is both humbling and deeply significant, because it reflects an emotional connection built over time through trust, reliability and meaningful engagement with our customers. In an environment where expectations are constantly evolving, we have remained anchored to our core purpose while continuously adapting to understand and serve our customers better”.

Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC, Sri Lanka’s pioneering aluminium extruder, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA), recently facilitated a full-day visit to its aluminium extrusion factory in Ekala, Ja-Ela. The factory visit was arranged as one of the programmes under the “Specification Writing for Architects” programme, which was initiated by the President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects – Ms. Dilumini De Mel, who also joined the visit with a group of senior architects.

Lanka Aluminium will continue to organize similar programmes to raise awareness of aluminium extrusion-based products and solutions for government institutions, supplementing the many similar programmes already carried out.

“We have the in-house knowledge and expertise to assist the architects and consultants in choosing the most appropriate systems. This is essential for the success of any installation, to ensure optimal performance and value. For example, an over-specified window system will unnecessarily increase costs, while an under-specified system will result in poor performance,” stated Dinal Peiris, Chairman – Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC.

The pioneer in the aluminium extrusion industry in Sri Lanka, Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC is a BOI-approved public quoted company specializing in the manufacture of high-quality aluminium extrusions for architectural, hardware, transport, and specialist applications. It has over 40 years of experience providing aluminium extrusion solutions of the highest standards and quality for buildings and high-rises. Some of these have been recognized with international awards. The leader in innovation and design, their products are manufactured to meet British and other international standards while keeping abreast of the latest industry trends.