College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Priority index for road maintenance interventions of greater Kampala metropolitan area based on rout choice.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-17)Road infrastructure requires timely maintenance interventions to serve through its design life. Literature indicates that natural and artificial phenomena like adverse weather negatively impact roads resulting into ... -
Construction project management practices for a four-classroom block: case Study Mukose Memorial Junior School-Bugiri Municipality, Bugiri District
(Makerere University, 2024-08)In this technical report, the author presents an analysis of the proposed construction of a 4 classroom at Mukose Memorial Junior School in Bugiri municipality on Plot 31 Katawo road at Busanzi Bwole Bugiri municipal ... -
Enhancing construction management in local government projects: analyzing site instructions impact on the Ndirindiri market project in Obongi District
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The research findings provide comprehensive insights into the impact of site instructions on the Ndirindiri Market Project in Obongi District, shedding light on opportunities to enhance construction management in Local ... -
Investigating the occurrence and sources of Microplastic contaminants discharged into Nakivubo Channel, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Microplastics (MPs) are microscopic and ubiquitous emerging organic contaminants with marked potential to bind, concentrate and act as carriers of other toxic compounds and pathogenic microorganisms. Whereas Microplastics ... -
Towards the improvement of thermal comfort in residential houses in Kampala City
(2024-08-01)Climate change and global warming continue to present several difficulties. Buildings used for business and residences consume a lot of energy. Due to the rise in human comfort needs and services, this consumption ... -
Reconstruction of Lubiri Ring Road (3.5KM) in Lubaga Division
(Makerere University, 2023)This project report entails the construction methodology used and aspects of construction project management practice exercised by the author while part of the supervision and construction team during the Reconstruction ... -
Techno-Economic and environmental assessment of Biogas digestate for solid biofuel production.
(Makerere University, 2024-07-29)This study evaluated the techno-economic and environmental viability of a briquette production project from digestate. The objectives were to assess the quality of briquettes, estimate the cost of production, determine ... -
Assessing the impact of scope adjustment on project cost as a measure of project success : A case study on the construction supervision of Kwik Residential Apartments in Mutungo, Kigo
(Makerere University, 2024)In the context of construction projects, a variation usually refers to any change or modification made to the original scope, design, or specifications of the project. Variations can arise due to various reasons such as ... -
Claims management on Masaka - Bukakata Road Project
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Claims, being endemic in nature, have the ability to define the success of a project. This research study was therefore conducted to analyze claims, their root causes and devise effective management techniques to counter ... -
Optimization and life cycle costing of a Hybrid power system for Waste management.
(Makerere University, 2024)The rising population and economic activities in Kampala have led to a surge in municipal waste production, presenting a pressing waste management challenge for the Bwaise market community. This study proposed a waste-to-energy ... -
The impact of compensation delays on water supply projects: case study of construction supervision of Kapchorwa Town Water Supply and Sanitation System
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Compensation of Project Affected Persons on water supply and sanitation projects can sometimes be unfair and delayed hence leading to protests from the affected persons and delays in the project completion. The study was ... -
Evaluation of the quality of bioethanol produced from various sweet sorghum stalks
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study assessed bioethanol production from sweet sorghum stalks in Uganda, aiming to provide knowledge on local sorghum varieties' potential for bioethanol production. The study identified sorghum varieties with potential ... -
The construction of subcounty administration block in KOCHEKA subcounty, Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2024)This report is about the Construction of the Administration Block for Kocheka Sub County in Bukedea District, under which the author participated as Project Manager on the Clients’ side. Detailed construction approach ... -
The construction of subcounty administration block in KOCHEKA subcounty, Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2024)This report is about the Construction of the Administration Block for Kocheka Sub County in Bukedea District, under which the author participated as Project Manager on the Clients’ side. Detailed construction approach ... -
An assessment of project variations in the construction of the Gulu logistics hub in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study evaluates the variations encountered during the construction of the Gulu logistics hub, aiming to identify variations incurred, analyze their effects, and recommend best practices for mitigation on construction ... -
Drivers of cost overruns on drainage construction of Nabulagala channel in Lubaga Division
(Makerere University, 2024)Construction projects form part of infrastructure projects, implemented with the primary objective of delivering value to society, and this has existed for ages. In the recent past, the construction sector has become leading ... -
Exploring Vertical Housing for Informal Settlements: A case of Kamwokya II in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-08)In Uganda, urban informal settlements pose significant challenges in terms of housing quality, density, and livaebility, especially in rapidly growing cities like Kampala. This study explores the plausibility of introducing ... -
Determinants of cost and time overrun in Construction project: a case of construction of Boro Solar - Powered pipe water supply gravity flow system in Pakwach District.
(Makerere University, 2024-06-28)The construction industry contributes a lot to the development of a country. In the same way, the Ugandan construction industry is important and contributes to Uganda's development. Most construction projects experience ... -
Strategies for enhancing Mortgage Financing accessibility in Uganda: analyzing urban house developers awareness, challenges, and Bank credit professionals' perceptions.
(Makerere University, 2024-07-12)In Uganda, stringent mortgage eligibility terms impede access to housing finance services, deterring many prospective house developers from obtaining loans. Within a positivist research paradigm, this study investigates ...