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Investigating the use of reclaimed asphalt along foundry sand in making pavers.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
Ideally, today there is an increase in reclaimed asphalt produced during construction of roads and
this material has been mishandled with other waste (George B, 2013). To the present day, there are
many roads being ...
Corporate real estate management in the public sector: A gap analysis of the performance of public buildings
(Makerere university, 2023-05)
Corporate real estate management (CREM) plays a crucial role in optimizing the performance and value of real estate assets. In the public sector, effective CREM is equally important to ensure the efficient utilization of ...
Investigating the effect of horizontal road curvature on gravel loss of unpaved roads in Uganda (a case of Wakiso district)
(Makerere University, 2023-06-12)
Unpaved roads are a critical transportation infrastructure in Uganda, particularly in rural areas where they provide access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities. However, these roads are susceptible to various ...
Assessment of the spatial accessibility of secondary schools in Sironko District using the three step floating catchment area method.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)
The main objective of the research study is to assess the spatial accessibility of secondary schools by students in Sironko District. The district has registered one of the worst performances in the last five years in both ...
Investigating the perception of high land registration costs in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)
Land registration is a very crucial factor for any country to manage its land and land resources. With its various benefits such as increased tenure security, improved investment on land related activities, land registration ...
Analysis of theft and vandalism on road construction projects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)
This dissertation investigates the effects of theft and vandalism on road construction projects in Kampala, Uganda. Through a detailed analysis of reported incidents, contributing factors and the effect on the predetermined ...
An assessment of the application of investment appraisal techniques in development of commercial real estate in Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
This research study aimed to assess the application of investment appraisal techniques in commercial real estate development in Kampala Central Business District. The study collected both quantitative and qualitative data ...
Investigating construction industry carbon footprint in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere university, 2023-06)
The construction industry world over has grown over a prolonged period of time with design and technological improvements all brought about by increased and changing demand requirements of both the end users and the service ...
An investigation into the lack of adherence to building regulations in the self-build housing model for peri-urban areas: the case of Masooli village at Kyambogo, Wakiso district.
(Makerere university, 2023-06)
In an attempt to achieve building regulations, countries have adopted various regulations including building regulations, transfer of development rights and zoning to manage physical growth. However, adherence to these ...
Feasibility of project bank accounts as a strategy of curbing the culture of late payments to contractors in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-05)
Uganda’s construction industry has long been plagued by destitute payment practices perceived for decades. The construction industry's payment problem is characterised by delayed periods between supply of work/goods and ...