Browsing by Subject "Construction"
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A case for acceleration rather than extension of time on construction projects in Uganda.
(2011-09)The Construction industry in Uganda is one of the fast growing industries in the Economy due to the increased volumes of investment in the country. However like in many other construction industries world wide, the ... -
The causes of collapse of reinforced concrete multistoried structures during the construction phase; a case of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Despite the efforts put in to improve standards of construction within Kampala, this has not fully yielded positive results since the problem of collapsing reinforced concrete structures during the construction phase has ... -
Construction of an office building for Insurance Regulatory Authority
(Kampala, Makerere University, 2020-05)This project report contains details about the construction of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Office Building, located at Plot 10 Lumumba Road on Nakasero Hill, in the Central Division of Kampala, as of May ... -
The construction of exclusion of girls with disabilities in schools: A case study of Naguru Preparatory School
(Makerere University, 2010-10)This study aimed at examining how exclusion of girls with disabilities is constructed and illustrated in various forms of power differences within selected primary schools in Kampala district. The schools included Hill ... -
Construction of HSC two storied block at St. Mary's College Kisubi (SMACK)
(2019-09-09)Having completed the Project titled, “Expansion of HSC Two Storied Classroom Block at St Mary’s College Kisubi’ as a Project Engineer under Bucons (U) limited. Being part of the Project Team I was responsible for managing ... -
Construction of one laboratory and lecture block, one library block and renovation of existing workshops for Busitema University at the main Campus, and one new laboratory block, and renovation of existing laboratory block at Nagongera Campus.
(2019-07-24)This project report entails the construction methodology used and aspects of construction project management practice exercised by the author while part of the construction team during the infrastructure improvement of ... -
Construction of the proposed Kitgum main market in Kitgum municipality, Kitgum district - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)This project report presents and gives details of the technical findings of the Construction of Kitgum Main Market in Kitgum District in which the author participated as the main contractor‟s Quantity Surveyor and Project ... -
Design review and construction supervision of Kakooge Town water supply system in Nakasongola District.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-09)This report is written in partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to the award of a Master of Science in Construction Management of Makerere University. The main aim of the project was to provide clean and safe ... -
Development of a model to predict construction Cost Over-Runs of building projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-08-03)Cost contingencies that range from 5% to 10% in budgets of construction projects in Uganda are routinely exhausted before projects are complete necessitating mobilization of more funds that results in cost over-runs. The ... -
The effect of COVID-19 preventive measures on performance of building construction projects in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)COVID-19 caught the world unawares as it spread from one continent to another, killing millions of people, without any immediate cure. This resulted in various governments putting in place lockdowns and other restrictions ... -
Energy Management Practices on Construction Projects in Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2019-07-06)Energy is one of the largest requirements in the execution of construction projects. However, there is barely any literature as to how or whether the energy in use is properly managed. This report documents the findings ... -
Evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis crystal (CRY6A) and carica papaya cystatin toxins against the banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) using a novel diet and construction of a plant transformation vector with two stacked toxin genes
(Makerere University, 2011-10)The banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) is a major pest of banana, plantain and Ensete. Despite the existence of control strategies that combine cultural, biological, use of botanical extracts and chemical control methods, ... -
Investigation into the engineering properties of marble dust and river sand stabilized black cotton soil for subgrade construction
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Expansive soils such as black cotton soils undergo volumetric changes when exposed to moisture variations consequently resulting into premature failures of civil engineering infrastructure founded on them. To avert this ... -
Investigation of variations in paved road construction unit rates: A case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)The global economic situation that has affected all sectors of economies has seen widespread variations in prices of many sectors including construction. In Uganda, the road sector has seen an upward trend in the prices ... -
Macro-economic variables and construction material prices in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Owing to the government’s deliberate policy to drive infrastructure development, and the increasing trend in provision of National housing, there is no doubt that many investors are attracted to the construction sector ... -
The modelling of masculinities and the construction of fatherhood in contemporary Uganda: A case of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2009-09)This study was conducted to contribute to a significant gap in development research by investigating how intra-household relations could help reduce unequal development. The aim of the study then was to determine how the ... -
Project report for construction of Mparo seed secondary school in Kyenjojo district.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-18)This project report contains details of construction of Mparo Seed Secondary School in Kyembogo Sub County, Kyenjojo District. Kyembogo Sub County is in the north of Kyenjojo Distict and boarders Kagadi district. Mparo ... -
Redevelopment of the Kyabazinga's Palace at Wanyange Hill, Igenge
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The project that was selected for this [was] the Re-Development of the Kyabazinga’s Place at Wanyange – Igenge in Jinja District. The project involved the following components; • Re-furbishment and extensions to the existing ... -
Technical project report for the construction of the new office block in Pallisa Dlg, Pallisa district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-22)Makerere University requires Post Graduate Diploma students of Construction and Project Management at the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology to participate in internship and write-up a technical report about ... -
Technical project report for the construction of the proposed Kireka Adventist Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-08)This project report contains details about the construction of the Proposed Kireka Adventist Hospital in Wakiso District as of January 2021. The report focuses on construction project management and contract administration, ...