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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 ...
The application of BIM technology for clash detection on building construction projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)
The study aims to investigate the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Technology for clash detection in Uganda's construction projects. Specifically, the study aims
to classify the various clashes ...
Assessing the effect of rework on cost performance on building construction projects.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-19)
Rework is considered as a significant figure in influencing the final construction cost of a given
building project in Kampala. Yet little is known about it causes and challenges and therefore it
remains an innate ...
Assessing the awareness of building information modeling in scheduling of construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-12)
The potential of BIM is generally recognized in the construction industry, but the practical
application of BIM for management purposes is, however, still limited among contractors. The
objective of this study is to ...