Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) by Subject "Construction projects"
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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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Assessing the impact of cost control techniques on cost overruns of construction projects in Uganda.
(2020-12-18)The construction industry is one of the most important industries in Uganda, despite being affected by cost overruns on most construction projects in Uganda. This has affected the construction industry, thereby calling ... -
Assessing the impact of delayed completion of buildings on the cost of construction projects: a case study of the ministry of Education and sports.
(2021-02-26)Delay in construction projects is a condition where the project cannot be finalized within the planned time. It is a common issue faced in the construction industry all over the world especially in developing countries. ... -
Assessing the impact of using lumpsum contracts on the profitability of construction projects in Kampala.
(2021-10)The construction industry is one of the most significant industries that contribute towards socio-economic growth worldwide especially to the developing countries (Hussin et al, 2013). It contributes 5-10% of ... -
Assessing the implementation of quality control management techniques by contractors in building construction projects around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-02)In executing projects, it is mandatory for contractors to strictly adhere to set out quality requirements and standards. For this to be attained, construction processes have to be closely monitored or else projects risk ... -
Assessing the most effective Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation strategy in construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Construction projects are faced with a variety of challenges before during and after construction especially in relation to the project cost, time duration and quality of work produced. There are new technologies that are ... -
Assessing the relation between quantity surveyors and project manager's roles in cost control on construction projects in Kampala.
(2020-12-18)Cost control is a very important aspect of construction to ensure that the project cost is within budget after its completion. But this haven’t been the case with the cost control not being carried out effectively. The ... -
Assessing the risks leading to cost overrun on construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Cost performance is one of the basic criteria for measuring the success of construction projects. Despite its importance, it is very common to see construction projects failing to achieve their intended objectives within ... -
Cost control during post intended completion date of construction projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)Contractors earn a relatively larger profit when they manage to complete the construction projects before the expected completion date.In Uganda, most of the building construction projects are completed after the intended ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the effect of procurement procedures on performance of construction projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Purpose - Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of a construction project, precisely executed for all phases of any particular project. Therefore, this research project airned to ... -
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 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. ... -
An investigation into the causes and effects of project delays in construction projects in Uganda.
(2019-05-29)Building construction projects in Uganda’s construction industry are experiencing a wide spread of delays. The purpose of this study is to investigate causes of delays and their effects on building construction projects ...