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Assessing the impact of labor productivity on the timely completion of a project.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, the successful and timely
delivery of projects is crucial to achieving organizational goals. The efficiency and output of
workers play a significant ...
Assessment of the impact of the piece wage and time wage systems on labour in terms of health, safety and wellbeing in the construction industry.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-15)
Construction work is known for its inherent risks and potential impacts on the health, safety, and well-being of workers. The choice of wage system, whether it be piece-wage or time-wage, can significantly influence worker ...
Assessing the impact of client micromanagement on the performance of contracting bodies on construction projects in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-05)
This research study aimed to assess the impact of client micromanagement on the performance of contracting bodies on construction projects in Kampala. Micromanagement was defined as excessive control or attention to detail ...
Investigating the impact of vehicle speed and traffic volume on headway along two-lane bituminous highways in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
Rear end accidents pose a significant challenge on two-lane bituminous highways in Uganda,
necessitating the thorough investigation of their causes and potential mitigation strategies. This
research aims at understanding ...
Assessing the collapse of buildings on the involvement of professionals in Kampala metropolitan city.
(2023-05-20)
Kampala is the premiere city in Uganda, a status it has possessed since independence in 1962. Given this strategic advantage as well as historical fame during colonial period, it has continued to be a magnet of Uganda as ...
Estimation of the international roughness index using structure from motion photogrammetry. Case study of a section of Busega-Mpigi Road
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
This report presents a detailed case study on estimating the International Roughness Index (IRI) of a section of Busega-Mpigi Road using Structure from Motion (SfM) photogrammetry techniques. The study aimed to assess the ...
Investigating the relationship between traffic loading on edge break for flexible roads in Kireka.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-14)
This research addresses the problem of road edge break, which poses a significant challenge
for road authorities in maintaining the safety and longevity of road infrastructure. The
deterioration of pavement edges can ...
Examining public private partnerships as a strategy to provide housing for the urban poor in Kampala
(Makerere university, 2023-11)
Kampala, the busiest and most populated urban centre in Uganda with a population of 3.65
million people as of 2022 has over 57 slums areas which has increased demand for basic
needs especially housing, sanitation and ...
Adaptive predictive neural network for brickwall production rates
(Makerere University, 2023-06-30)
The productivity of brickwork is an important factor in the construction industry, as it directly
affects project timelines and costs. In this study, we investigated the relationship between the
production rate of ...
Investigating the Effect of Road Gradient on Accident Occurence at Signalised Junctions in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11-13)
Road gradient is a geometrical design factor to be taken into account with road traffic accidents since it has been established that it can have an effect on the accident rates at signalized junctions. This is mainly due ...