Construction of a new aviation fuel depot and hydrant system at Entebbe International Airport

Abstract

This project report presents and gives details of the technical findings of the Construction of the Main building, Control room, and Gatehouses (2no) at Entebbe International Airport Fuel in which the author participated as the main contractor’s project manager managing the subcontractor’s works. Chapter One; lays out an introduction of the project, briefly discussing the background of the project, the scope, the funders, consultants, and other stakeholders. This project was among the civil deliverables of the main project titled Construction of a New Aviation Fuel Depot and Hydrant System which involved setting up a complete Aviation Fuel Farm Depot for Entebbe International Airport (EIA), Uganda, where JET A-1 is received, stored, and delivered to aircraft. Chapter Two; spells out the construction methodologies, activities, and contract administration procedures adopted during the execution of the project. The different tools and techniques used in the actual construction that took place on the construction site are all discussed in this chapter. Chapter Three; details the project management practices employed during the implementation and administration of this contract. The various project management aspects are explored in the context of the project, with significant emphasis accorded to cost, quality, time, scope, risk, procurement, human resource, and communication management. Chapter Four; is a run-down of the entire project in general and conclusion. It discusses some of the prevailing industry practices in the context of the project and makes a few recommendations on what could have been done differently to enhance the success attained on the project. During the management and execution of this project, the author appreciated that some project management practices such as time, cost, quality and procurement management were adopted. This report details the lessons learnt during project execution and the author gives conclusions and recommendations on how to manage such projects in the future.