School of Built Environment (SBE): Recent submissions
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Accessing the Sewer Infrastructure Susceptible to damage due to Flooding in Kampala Area
(Makerere University, 2023-06-22)Sustained periods of heavy rain can be more problematic than a few puddles, flooding is becoming an issue in several areas of Uganda. The changes in climate are causing increased storm surges and, as a result, an ... -
Constructions of Kyayi Seed Secondary School on block 33, plot 12, at Kyayi Sub-County, Gomba district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)This project report presents the technical findings and aspects of construction management practice exercised during the construction of Kyayi Seed Secondary School of Gomba District. This was through the Ministry of ... -
Modelling of Nickel Ore deposit in Opia village
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Nickel (Ni) ore deposits play a crucial role in various industries, and understanding their formation and characteristics is essential for exploration and mining activities. This research focuses on modelling the Ni ore ... -
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 ... -
Analyzing contributing factors to construction claims on water projects in Uganda using multivariate regression modelling
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Globally organizations continue to grapple with construction claims, which have contributed to the cost escalation on projects estimated at 28%. Construction claims on water projects in Uganda account for an average of ... -
Development of an improved patient stretcher for emergency care of road accident victims in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Road traffic accidents are the main cause of physical disabilities in the world and are ranked as the 8th leading cause of death globally. According to Uganda Road Sector Support Initiative, Uganda has the second highest ... -
Redevelopment of Wairaka-Nalubaale Landingsite, Wairaka ward, Kakira Town Council, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Objectives of The Study: This project is aimed at the redevelopment of Wairaka-Nalubaale landing site through interventions to transform the neighbourhood into a more sustainable one for its residents, neighbors and the ... -
A report on the design and development of Rubanda Public Square
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Main Objective: To ensure public open space provision with in Rubanda town that is sustainable and contributes to the wider planning and development vision of the District. Specific Objectives: • To prepare a master plan ... -
Conservation of traditional palaces of Zamfara State, Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-07)African countries are blessed with priceless heritage properties embedded with legacy and architectural values depicting a strong sense of heritage and cultural identity. These heritage properties deserve to be conserved ... -
The pattern language approach as a bridge connecting formal and informal urban planning practices in Africa
(Cogitatio Press, 2023)This article explores the use of the pattern language approach in bridging the gap between formal and informal urban planning practices in the African context. This study focuses on a case application within the urbanised ... -
Exploring the Spatial Hedonic Pricing Models for Determining Land Value in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-18)The existing traditional land valuation methods do not take into consideration spatial variations and influence of heterogeneous factors affecting valuation. This results in inflated and poor-quality land valuations that ... -
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 ... -
Upgrading Kafeero neigbourhood in Mulago II Parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Slum upgrading aims to integrate informal areas into the city and refers to any measure that improves the physical, economic and social environment of slum dwellers. -
Upgrading of Matyama local Service Centre North Ward, Namutumba Town Council, Namutumba District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-16)INTRODUCTION: Upgrading in a place consists of retaining many or most of the existing structures (streets, houses, natural landscape etc.) but organizing resources or incentives for improvement of those structures; ... -
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 ... -
Construction of office building and warehouse on plot 435, block 253, Lukuli, Kyadondo, Makindye division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-09-16)It is requiredof students who take up the Plan B option for the Master of Science in Construction Management Post graduate degree programme at the college of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology of Makerere University, ... -
A GIS based property tax spatial database and web application for Makindye division, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-09-12)Kampala is currently pressured by high urbanization rates that threaten their ability to address the basic infrastructure and social needs of citizens. Globally, property taxes are utilized as a tool to generate revenue ... -
Design and construction supervision of residential apartments in Ssonde
(Makerere University, 2022-09-26)This report gives an account of my involvement in the design and construction supervision of residential apartments in Ssonde, Mukono district. The project, whose total cost was Uganda shillings 845,520,800 (VAT inclusive), ... -
Project management of the design and build of Buhimba-Nalweyo-Bulamagi-Igayaza-Kakumiro roads upgrading project (93km)
(Makerere University, 2023)The report herein describes the Design, Design Check, and Construction Supervision of the Design and Build of Buhimba-Nalweyo-Bulamagi and Bulamagi-Igayaza-Kakumiro Roads Upgrading Project (93 KM), to Bituminous Standard, ... -
Proposed construction of residential house in Garuga - Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-09-10)This report details all Construction activities and Project management practices that the author participated in as the Project manager on the Contractor’s side during the construction of a Residential House in Garuga, ...