18 Oct 2026
Gee Sisila 2027 seat booking is open
Pick your seats on the hall plan, transfer the amount and upload your receipt. Every ticket supports a student scholarship.
Coming upEvery January · Music and charity
Sarasavi Gee Sisila
සරසවි ගී සිසිල
The landmark classical music evening of the University of Moratuwa. Every ticket supports a student scholarship.
Date to be announced · usually held in January
- Since
- 1993
- Proceeds
- Scholarships
- Started by
- 5th QS batch
Who we are
Connecting generations.Inspiring talent.Shaping the future.
The Building Economics Students’ Society is the undergraduate society of the Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa. It brings Quantity Surveying undergraduates together for academic development, professional exposure, welfare, creativity, sport and community.
- years of Quantity Surveying students
- 43
- years of Quantity Surveying students
- events that come round every year
- 6
- events that come round every year
- the first Sarasavi Gee Sisila
- 1993
- the first Sarasavi Gee Sisila
The year at BESS
Most of what we do comes round every year. Each event keeps its own record, year by year, with photos.
Jan
January
SpiritualPirith Ceremony
පිරිත් පින්කම
A traditional Buddhist chanting ceremony invoking blessings on the department, its staff, its students and the wider community.
Jan
January
Music and charitySeat booking is openSarasavi Gee Sisila
සරසවි ගී සිසිල
The landmark classical music evening of the University of Moratuwa. Proceeds fund scholarships for students of the department.
Mar
March
SportAnnual Cricket Encounter
Batches meet on the field in a spirit of friendly competition, teamwork and sportsmanship.
May
May
CommunityDansala
දන්සල
Led by the incoming first-year batch, serving food and refreshments to the university community.
Jul
July
CareerQS Careers Day
Undergraduates meet professionals from Quantity Surveying and construction, explore career paths and build industry connections.
Sep
September
TalentSithuwili
සිතුවිලි
A talent showcase for Quantity Surveying undergraduates: music, dance, art, photography and more.
Year
All year round
WelfareAcademic welfare
Printed copies of essential standard documents, so every student has equal access to the resources the degree requires.
43 years in the making
Read the full story1983
The department opens
The Department of Building Economics is established, and with it the Quantity Surveying Student Society.
1993
Gee Sisila begins
The 5th Quantity Surveying batch stages the first Sarasavi Gee Sisila.
2006
The society becomes BESS
Facilities Management students join, and the society becomes the Building Economics Students’ Society.
2022
Facilities Management moves on
A separate Department of Facilities Management is established.
2026
BESS today
BESS continues as the society of Quantity Surveying undergraduates in the Department of Building Economics.
