Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) by Subject "Uganda"
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Application of GIS in crime prediction: a case study of burglary within Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-02)Crime is a common social problem that affects the quality of life and the economic growth of a society. Whether causing physical harm, psychological trauma or economic setbacks, crime affects everyone. In most developing ... -
A case for acceleration rather than extension of time on construction projects in Uganda.
(2011-09)The Construction industry in Uganda is one of the fast growing industries in the Economy due to the increased volumes of investment in the country. However like in many other construction industries world wide, the ... -
Construction of multi-purpose storey block (classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and toilet facilities) at Musima, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-20)While Construction projects regularly involve a variety of skills that originate from the diversity professionals, specialists and suppliers, Successful implementation of a construction project can only be achieved if ... -
Construction supervision of Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District
(Makerere University, 2022-09-10)This project report summarises the construction supervision of the works in Tochi Irrigation Scheme Infrastructure and Facilities in Oyam District. It specifically highlights the details of my input as a supervising ... -
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), ... -
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 ... -
How to plan and manage street vending activities in central division of Kampala City - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This was an investigation into how street vending can be planned for, practiced and managed in Central Division of Kampala City. It was inspired by the continuous conflicts arising from actors on street spaces. There is ... -
The influence of the urban heat island effect on urban thermal comfort in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), Uganda from 2002 -2020
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) as a central hub for industrialization and socio-economic activities has continuously led to land transformations and increasing temperature differences known as the Urban Heat ... -
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 ... -
Monitoring the spatial-temporal drought events and their impact on the productivity of selected major crops in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-15)Drought is a natural local, regional or global phenomenon that is caused by the lack of precipitation over a period. Drought in agriculture is ―shortage of water in the root zone, resulting in decreased crop yield‖ (Salekdeh ... -
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 ... -
Project report for construction of Kigarama Seed Secondary School in Sheema District
(Makerere University, 2022-09-19)This project report contains details of construction of Kigarama Seed Secondary School in Kigarama Sub County, Sheema District. Kigarama Sub County is in the north of Sheema District and boarders Masheruka Town Council and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 Masaka-Bukakata Road (41km) from gravel to paved (bitumen standard)
(Makerere University, 2022-09-22)Masaka-Bukakata road was a gravel road stretching from Nyendo town to Bukakata Landing site and Lambu fishing site. This presented a connectivity problem to the users with a lot of defects and challenges not limited to ... -
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; ...