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Assessing the risks leading to cost overrun on construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Cost performance is one of the basic criteria for measuring the success of construction projects. Despite its importance, it is very common to see construction projects failing to achieve their intended objectives within ...
Assessing the implementation of quality control management techniques by contractors in building construction projects around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
In executing projects, it is mandatory for contractors to strictly adhere to set out quality requirements and standards. For this to be attained, construction processes have to be closely monitored or else projects risk ...
Cost control during post intended completion date of construction projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)
Contractors earn a relatively larger profit when they manage to complete the construction projects before the expected completion date.In Uganda, most of the building construction projects are completed after the intended ...
Quantitative analysis of construction material wastage on construction projects in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)
Construction industry consumes a large part of raw materials and energy, and produces huge
number of solid wastes due to material wastage. It is assumed that wastes generated by construction
process have a significant ...
An investigation on the impact of risk management practices on the performance of construction projects in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-25)
Management of risks on construction projects should not to be given a blind eye because the measure applied in mitigation of those risks can have a profound effect on performance of a construction project. Risks in ...
Investigating the role of risk management techniques in construction project abandonment mitigation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Project abandonment is a serious problem that impedes the construction industry in developing
countries like Uganda. This can take up a nature of either temporary abandonment, prolonged
abandonment, or total abandonment. ...
Investigating impact of contractor related re-works on construction projects in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)
In construction industry, contractor related reworks are one of the major factors that affect the
success of a construction project. It decreases the quality and productivity, and increases the
cost and time of ...
Assessing the impact of construction disputes on time performance of construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-11)
The construction industry in Uganda is at a first growing rate, which means there is a lot of
business in the sector as it currently stands now. However, the sector is marred by conflicts and
disputes which in many ...
A cost-benefit analysis of safety training as a measure to reduce accident costs in construction projects.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-17)
Construction is one of the most dangerous land-based work sector in the world. Despite Uganda
experiencing an increasing trend in construction accident occurrences over the years, the cost of
these accidents hasn’t ...
Examining the occupational health and safety risks associated with the use of tower cranes on construction projects
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Construction in Uganda is rapidly increasing in urban centers especially involving high rise
construction. Tower cranes are thus increasingly and extensively used for hoisting materials in
high rise construction. The ...