Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) by Subject "Construction industry"
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An appraisal of technological innovation levels in Uganda’s construction industry
(Makerere University, 2023-06-01)This study focused on the appraisal of technological innovation levels in Uganda's construction industry, with a specific emphasis on identifying the technological innovations being used and evaluating their impact on ... -
Assess the implementation of Quality Management Systems by construction contractors in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Contractors are obliged to demonstrate conformance to set quality requirement and standards. An increase in non-conformance to quality requirements as well as construction standards on construction projects has been noted. ... -
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 ... -
Assessing unethical conduct of professionals in construction industry in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)In spite of its contribution towards achieving social and economic development objectives, the construction industry is plagued with a number of problems. One of these pressing problems is the unethical behavior of ... -
Assessment of the awareness of the existence and use of building sustainability rating tools in the construction industry; case of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-28)Building sustainability rating tools are systems that direct the planning and decision-making processes towards achieving sustainable development (Edum & Price, 2009). They are intended to measure objectively a project’s ... -
Assessment of the barriers to the adaptation of green building technology in the construction industry of Uganda case study Kampala central division
(Makaerere university, 2022-10-10)Green Building involves the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life cycle from planning to design, construction, ... -
Assessment of the impact of the last planner system on waste management in Uganda’s construction industry
(Makerere University, 2020-10)The study intended to study the impact of the Last Planner System in Uganda’s construction industry. Different specific objectives were used that is to say; determining the percentage of wastage in the construction industry ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of the potential of tropical indigenous wood in Uganda’s construction industry: A case for the selected species
(Makerere University, 2019)This study investigates extent to which indigenous wood and its various derivative forms and methods of construction have been applied in Uganda‘s construction industry as much as elsewhere alike. The research originates ... -
Examining the rate of attrition of female quantity surveyors from the Ugandan construction industry.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-23)This study aimed to examine the rate of attrition of female surveyors from the Ugandan construction industry, identified the underlying factors contributing to attrition, and proposed strategies for promoting gender ... -
Experimental study on the deterioration of concrete with age on the different buildings in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The deterioration of concrete with age in buildings is a common issue at forefront of many engineering professionals. This may be in form of cracking of the structural members, spalling and corrosion of reinforcement among ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the initiatives that can enable local contractors improve on their capacity to win large projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Foreign contractors continue to dominate Uganda’s construction industry. The government of Uganda is currently executing or has lined up massive projects for execution from high roads, electricity generating dams, mega ... -
Investigating the relevance of quantity surveying profession in the ever-changing construction environment
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The construction industry has been regarded as one of the important national economic growth indexes. Customers' requirements in the construction industry have become more complex and demands for innovative technologies, ... -
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. ... -
Investigation into the impact of supply chain management practices on overall time performance in the construction industry
(2021-02-06)Supply chain management (SCM) has been stressed as a remedy to many of the underlying issues in the construction industry. However, the positive examples where SCM has been successfully utilized and diminished the lingering ... -
The role of human resource management practices in enhancing productivity in the construction industry in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023)The construction industry has employed various human resource management practices among which include; training, compensation and awards, health and safety, employee engagement and supervision to ensure that workers are ...