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An assessment of the impact of evolving quantity surveyor roles on the profession service delivery in Uganda
(Makerere university, 2023-05)The research aims to investigate the impact of the evolving roles of quantity surveyors on their profession's service delivery. The specific objectives of the study are to determine the level of awareness of the profession's ... -
An evaluation of the performance of Namirembe Road- Luwuum street non-motorized transport pilot corridor.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-25)Transportation in Uganda is to some extent more complete with the incorporation of non- motorized transport (NMT) facilities which ensure active and affordable transport, safety, convenience and reduced air pollution. ... -
An analysis of a building information modeling (BIM) based approach for optimizing the life cycle costs of buildings in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-25)The study aimed at investigating the importance of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis in selecting building materials for construction projects which involved the collection of quantitative data on various aspects of a ... -
Investigating the factors that limit performance of local construction companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Infrastructure is one of the essentials for a growing population in a community. Uganda experiences a rapid population growth at a rate of 3.2% by 2022. Infrastructure development is commonly carried out by construction ... -
Assessing the need for effective construction waste management in the construction industry of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)This final year report is a compilation of the research done on the topic, “Assessing the need for effective construction waste management in the construction industry of Uganda. Construction waste is a major concern on ... -
Evaluation of Parking Demand and Supply at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This research paper aims to evaluate the parking demand and supply at Makerere University, one of the largest universities in Uganda. The study employs a mixed methods approach to analyse the parking situation on campus, ... -
Development of prototype progress tracking software for construction works
(Makerere University, 2022-09-22)The current progress tracking techniques used in Uganda today are backward and require a lot of hardcopies of data collection and storage. This is very costly to the client and the contactor, and requires a lot of ... -
Optimization of biogas production from ethanol distillation waste stillage using molasses as the raw material.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-29)Background One of the final stages of ethanol production is distillation, in this process pure ethanol is separated from other by-products which are then disposed as waste. These contaminants are collectively known as ... -
An intelligent video analytics-based traffic lights system.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)This paper presents an innovative approach to traffic management through the development of an intelligent video analytics-based traffic lights system. With the ever-increasing volume of vehicles on roads, conventional ... -
Comparison between images taken using DIFIAL cameras and images taken using smartphone cameras by photography students at Margaret trowel school of industrial and fine arts.
(Makerere University, 2022)Smartphones are constantly developing and improving. The constant upgrades to the new models, the little device encases multiple functions in one. People are now able to pay bills on their phones, shop for groceries and ... -
Assessing the acceptability of integrated project delivery in the public construction sector of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-29)Integrated project delivery (IPD) is a collaborative approach to construction project management that emphasizes shared risk and responsibility and has been widely adopted in the private sector. However, its implementation ... -
Technology: how advancements have affected photography and photojournalism students at Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art.
(Makerere University, 2022)As cameras become more advanced, they are able to produce high quality images and do more than they used to do. Photography in itself has impacted different societies in many ways throughout it's long lifespan. Its use in ... -
Investigating the Impact of OHS Non-Compliance on Construction Projects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)Safety in the construction industry has always been a major issue. Non-compliance to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices has become a problem in construction sites since there is resistance from employers ... -
Artificial Neural Network Predictive Modelling for floor tiling production rate.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-28)Demand for tiling in the construction industry is at an all-time high and consequently, costs of labour on construction sites have exponentially increased. This only becomes profitable at an optimal production rate. ... -
Development of a biosensor system that tests For the levels of aflatoxin in groundnuts.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)With the discovery of aflatoxins, a lot of study has been done with the goal of identifying these toxins in contaminated food and feed because of their carcinogenic effect. The majority of traditional detection approaches ... -
A comprehensive study on the existence of valuation inconsistencies in developing countries
(Makerere University, 2023-06-14)The research examined the existence of valuation inconsistencies in valuation for secured lending in developing countries in a case study of GKMA Uganda. The works of various authors were examined in the debate on valuation ... -
Translating Makerere University at 100 logo into wood carving
(Makerere University, 2022-08-15)Besides wood being used domestically, wood is also the primary material of many creatives coming from Africa forests. Aboriginal art, for example, relies on wood as one of its primary mediums for expression, while Middle ... -
Investigating the influence of con-cob ash as a partial replacement of cement in pavers
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)Agricultural wastes are dumped in landfills or left on land which constitutes a nuisance. This study presents the results of the investigation of Corn Cob (agricultural waste) Ash (CCA) as a partial replacement of cement ... -
Examining the impact of client influence on valuation of residential properties in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08-02)This study examines the impact of such influence on the valuation of residential properties by taking into account the motives of the clients, the methods used by clients to exert influence, the extent to which this influence ... -
Investigating possible strategies for implementation of building information modelling in Uganda's construction industry
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study explores the potential opportunities and challenges associated with implementing BIM. The study further focuses on examining the possible strategies for implementing BIM technology in Uganda’s Construction ...
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