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Challenges of subsurface drainage of urban roads in low lying areas : A materials perspective
(2019-06-13)The current pavement design criteria states uniform base course material for both low and high lying areas, which in practice experience different moisture during normal service. However, quite often, low lying areas are ... -
Long-life performance of biogas systems for productive applications: The role of R&D and policy
(Elsevier, 2019)In order to achieve the transformations required to realize sustainable development, the use of modern renewable energy has to increasingly take primacy. Biogas technology is one of listed modern RETs but despite its ... -
Enhancement of skills for ground water development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)It is Uganda Government policy (MWE, 2007) and (PEAP, 2004) to increase the number of citizens able to access clean water as a means of improving Public Health, and reducing cost of medical health care among many aims. ... -
Atc warehouse mazinnine floor
(Makerere University, 2018-07)This report details the execution and project management tools and practices that the author took part as the project coordinator representing the client (ATC) and ensuring all the interests of the client are met during ... -
Quality attributes and impact of poor quality in the public transport industry
(2019-03-26)Public transportation is a requisite organ that hugely affects the growth and development of the world today. It is considered the backbone of connectivity that ultimately strengthens productivity and global economic growth. ... -
Feasibility study, detailed design & construction supervision of an alternative water intake for Rukungiri water supply
(2016)The Government of Uganda is committed to a policy for the increased provision of safe water supply and adequate sanitation to the whole population. The Rural Water and Sanitation Investment Plan and Strategy aims at provision ... -
An investigation into the productivity of block laying on building sites in Kampala
(2019-04)On many public buildings, use is made of concrete blocks. Previous research shows that the productivity of workers is a major cause of poor performance of building projects in Uganda. As such poor productivity of block ... -
Examination of the quantity surveyor’s involvement in project execution with respect to cost control. A case study of Sama Plaza on Plot 4 Kyadondo Road
(Makerere University, 2018-07)This is a three chaptered report prepared for Makerere University based on work undertaken on Sama Plaza project located on plot 4 Kyadondo Road. It’s comprised of the roles of project Quantity Surveyor (QS) during pre and ... -
Renovation of Hoima Municipal Office Block
(2018-12-12)Hoima Municipality is located in Hoima district at an important junction between major towns which offers it great potential as a commercial hub. With the proper development of the area it may contribute to the local and ... -
Upgrading of Aston – Ntuha road 1.4km in Masindi Municipality
(2017-10-17)This report consists of activities of design and construction for Aston Ntuha road (1.4 Km) in Masindi Municipal Council Central Division upgrading from gravel to paved standard. The major objective of the projects is: ... -
Design review and capacity improvement Project Lot B, Kampala Northern Bypass
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The study was done specifically to this project to undertake a design review and construction supervision of the physical construction of the works on behalf of the Uganda National Roads Authority while ensuring that the ... -
Redesigning and construction of Kasana HC IV, Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Good health is instrumental in facilitating socio-economic transformation. Over the years, Uganda has made some progress in improving the health conditions of its population including the people of Luweero District. In ... -
Construction of the Basoga Nsadhu Memorial Technical Institute, Namutumba
(Makerere University, 2018-04)Basoga Nsadhu memorial technical institute is one of the nine vocational technical institutes that were set up in the different regions of Uganda. These institutions were set up to rekindle the knowledge of existence of ... -
A report on NUSAF 3 implementation status in Kole District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-02)The third Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF 3) project is a successor five – year project to NUSAF 2 that closed on February 29th 2016. The project was approved by Cabinet on 5th August 2015; approved by Parliament ... -
Propose office developement on plot 16, Army Avenue Road, Nakasero
(2017-08-24)This report consists of majorly four stages of implementing an office development on plot 16, Army Avenue road Nakasero Kampala. The stages include Concept Development, Study and design, Construction Information and construction. -
Evaluation of the extent of ICT use in the building industry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12)The construction industry has over the years been criticized for inefficiency and poor quality productivity. This situation has been associated to the industry’s ineffective communication and exchange of information and ... -
Assessing the extent to which value engineering is applied in the implementation of building construction projects in Uganda: Techniques and staging
(Makerere University, 2018)Value Engineering (VE) is an innovative service which involves an organized approach to the identification and elimination of un-necessary costs without loss of function, hence this study describes a Masters research based ... -
The effect of using upgraded biogas on generator performance
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Uganda is experiencing an energy crisis especially in the agro processing subsector of the economy. This is partly due to the small distribution network of the generated hydroelectric power which makes it inaccessible by ... -
A case study of the construction of the Faculty of Business Computing at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa Campus
(2018-12)The management of construction is an enterprise that involves many people with diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. The owner, the design professional and the Contractor comprise the primary triad of parties, but ... -
Assessment of the application of sustainability principles on bridge construction projects in Uganda: A case study of Nyawa Bridge
(Makerere University, 2018-06-18)ABSTRACT This report provides an assessment of the construction of Nyawa Bridge project, in terms of its sustainability performance. It presents the principles of sustainability, the general construction and implementation ...
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