School of Built Environment (SBE): Recent submissions
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Remodelling to the passenger terminal building at Entebbe International Airport
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This project report entails the construction methodology used and aspects of construction project management practice exercised by the author while part of the supervising consultants during the modification to the Passenger ... -
Construction of reinforced concrete tank stand development in Rwentuuha, Kyegegwa District, Uganda
(Kamoga, J.M. (2019). Construction of reinforced concrete tank stand development in Rwentuuha, Kyegegwa District, Uganda. Unpublished Master's dissertation. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2019-05)Throughout the execution stage of a project, measures taken to ensure project control and record keeping (data collection) become tools of utmost importance to managers and other stake holders in the construction process. ... -
Upgrading Balunywa Road (700m) in Iganga Municipal Council to Bitumen Standard using low cost sealing method
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The Project chosen for this report was the design and construction supervision of Balunywa road by upgrading it to Bitumen standard using low cost sealing method in Iganga District Uganda. It is situated in eastern Uganda. ... -
Proposed report on the design review and upgrading to bituminous standard of the Musita-Lumino/Busia-Majanji Road (104km)
(Makerere University, 2019-07)This was an experiential report which included activities and the management related issues undertaken by the Contractor and the Consultant from 15th September 2014 to 31st January 2018 on Musita - Lumino/Busia Upgrading ... -
Spatial based tax information prototype
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Tax compliance is a mandatory requirement for Taxpayers (Non individuals and Individuals). Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has a mandate to ensure Tax compliance for the declaration and payment of Taxes. In turn, a taxpayer ... -
Estimation of ambient outdoor air quality in data poor locations using open access data, a case study of Kampala.
(2020-12-30)Just like air quality monitoring stations, ancillary data are often lacking in developing countries and even where they exist, access to them is poor and their sparse distribution makes them insufficient for reliable ... -
Assessing the spatial relationship between recorded crime and its perception : a case study of Kawempe II Parish Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-11-30)Many studies have suggested a link between recorded crime and perception towards crime but few studies have been undertaken on the relationship that exists between recorded crime and its perception. The main goal of this ... -
Monitoring spatial-temporal changes of urban land transition using remote sensing : a case study of Lira Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-11-30)Lira municipality is one of the 14 pioneer municipalities earmarked by Uganda Government’s Vision 2040 to attain regional city status. The municipal’s population was reported to be at 99,551 in 2014 and projected to ... -
Construction of general surgical ward at Serere health center IV.
(2019)Project Management: Skills, Tools, methods and Knowledge required for construction Professionals to keep projects within objectives. Project managers have a major role in the construction and completion of projects. Much ... -
Construction of inland revenue department office in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
(2020-12-22)This report mainly gives an account of the procedures taken during design and implementation including environmental and health requirements of the Construction of Inland Revenue Department Office in Hargeisa, Somaliland. ... -
Development of a Mobile GIS Application for Urban Forestry Management – Kampala
(2020-11)Urban forests are important for their benefits which include mitigating temperature, decreasing pollution, protecting water run-off and erosion, as well as increasing quality of spaces. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ... -
Design and documentation for the extension of a piped water supply system in Bweramule sub county, Ntoroko district local government.
(2019-11-15)This report is a PGD industrial training Civil Engineering report comprising of the works that I practically trained in and summarized in three Chapters which are included in the Introduction, Documentation and Design ... -
Development of a health emergency reporting and response system.
(2020)Due to the absence of a formal Emergency Medical Service system (EMS) in Uganda, less than 7% of patients arrive at health facilities by ambulance. People at incident scenes lack an effective and efficient unified reporting ... -
Spatial modelling of flood impact and community resilience in Eastern Uganda
(2020-11-30)Since 1900 to date, increasing hydro-meteorological disaster events have often left lives and livelihoods in vulnerable communities affected by their impact. Far East Uganda i.e. Elgon, Teso and Bukedi sub-regions, has ... -
Spatial analysis of intermittent water supply in Kampala : a case study of NWSC – Kampala Water
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Intermittent water supply has been adopted widely as a measure for controlling water demand among consumers. In Uganda, NWSC is mandated to effectively provide continuous water supply to all Ugandans and is currently ... -
Development of a GIS-Based Municipal Address System (MAS) for Mukono Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The main objective of this project was to develop a GIS-based Municipal Address System (MAS) for Mukono Municipality. Residents and visitors in Mukono Municipality use the few available plot numbers, named roads and buildings ... -
Evaluating the impact of land cover change on land surface temperatures in Kira Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-11-17)Changes in Land Surface Temperature (LST) have often been linked to changes in land cover. There is however, lack of adequate accurate information regarding the impact of land cover change on LST especially in developing ... -
Exploring the use of earth observation techniques for monitoring outcomes of wetland restoration interventions : a case of Limoto in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)Monitoring outcomes of wetland restoration interventions can contribute to the improvement of restoration design and provide data to inform critical decisions such as prioritizing what actions to take, where, when and how ... -
The role of urban planning and design in the prevention of crime in Kampala City: A Case study of Kabalagala Commercial District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The present-day crime prevention measures embraced in Uganda appear to be unsuccessful in averting crime. These approaches comprise of the criminal justice system (courts), formal/organized surveillance, social crime ... -
An exploratory analysis of climate variability and its effects on community resilience in Nabiswera sub-county Nakasongola district-Uganda.
(2019-11-29)Climate variability and change has undoubtedly become a substantial global challenge. The impacts of climate change are felt by both the developing and developed countries, exerting a lot of pressure on the social economic ...