School of Built Environment (SBE): Recent submissions
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Estimation of tea yield using multiple linear regression modelling, A case Study in Kakonde Tea Estate.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In Uganda, tea is the third most agricultural foreign exchange earner following coffee and fish although it is performing below its expected potential compared to other tea growing countries like Kenya. Various government ... -
Influence of real estate development on settlement patterns. A case study of Wakiso Town Council in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Real estate is the land consisting of permanent structures attached to it whether natural or artificial including buildings, trees, minerals, water and minerals. Real estate also includes all artificial structures permanently ... -
Assessing the impact of financial literacy in proper utilization of compensation Aawards by PAPs in compulsory acquisitions in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-05)This study addresses the pressing issue of the impact of financial literacy on the effective utilization of compensation awards in compulsory land acquisitions in Uganda. With rapid infrastructure development leading to ... -
An investigation into the level of fire safety preparedness in selected commercial buildings in Nabweru division, Nansana municipality.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-12)Introduction and Background: Fire safety preparedness is one of the four steps of fire emergency management. Occupational Safety and Health Act Part X of 2006 of the Laws of Uganda dictates that every workplace should ... -
An investigation into the design of innovation hubs for startups in Kampala. A case study of the hive collaborative spaces.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-22)Currently in Uganda, there is a growing trend in innovation where we are experiencing growth in the startup community mainly in the capital, Kampala. This study is done in particular fulfilment for the award of a ... -
The impact of architecture on the creation of paintings: a case study of Makerere University industrial art studio spaces.
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Since throughout history, man kind has been using different pigments, paints and media to paint on rocks, walls, paper, easel and more so as to communicate something. Overtime, the concept of painting evolved from just ... -
Crop Yield Prediction For Maize Using Machine Learning Case Study Asili Farms Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2023-06-19)Agricultural production is an outstanding source of income for Ugandans, especially small-scale farmers, and has contributed to their daily living. However, due to certain seasonal changes attributed to climatic conditions, ... -
An investigation on the conservation of wetlands. A case study of lubigi wetland
(Makerere University, 2023-12-31)Uganda’s National Policy for conservation and management of wetland resources (1995) defines wetlands as areas where plants and animals have become adopted to temporary or permanent flooding. It includes permanently ... -
The impact of government intervention on affordable housing in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-07-26)The availability of affordable housing is a pressing issue that is affecting individuals and communities in developing countries. Government intervention plays a big role in addressing this challenge by implementing policies ... -
Characterization and functionality analysis of roadside taxi stages along major roads surrounding Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This report provides details of the research study on Roadside Taxi Stages and their resulting impact on Traffic flow. It has been broken down into four chapters whereby; - Chapter one describes the nature of the paratransit ... -
Investigating health and safety problems in relation to training and recruitment of workers on construction sites.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-27)A sociological aspect and further literature of the construction industry tend to characterize its labour market as hazardous, if not the main source of accidents and requiring reforms through formalization(Irumba, ... -
Evaluation of occupational injuries among building construction workers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)Occupational injuries pose major public health and socioeconomic developmental problems. The rate of injuries is low in high-income countries than in middle and low-income countries (LMICs) despite the low rate of reporting ... -
An investigation into the ease to access mortgage financing for real estate development in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)The study was carried out in Uganda with a research topic, “An investigation into the ease to access mortgage financing for real estate development in Uganda” taking Kampala central division as the case study. The study ... -
Analyzing the contribution of dead capital transformation to the property market in Kampala. (a case study of Kampala central division)
(Makerere University, 2023-06-01)Dead capital transformation is a strategy that is aimed to boost the property market by unlocking property (land and any other property on land) which is informally held, is not legally recognized and it can hardly be ... -
Assessing space utilisation and passenger experience in Kampala new taxi park
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)The study was about assessing space utilization and passenger experience in Kampala New Taxi park. The objectives of the study were to find out the location and state of Kampala New taxi park, to assess the utilization ... -
Assessing the impact of urbanization on rental values of residential space in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-02)Kampala experiences an average annual population growth rate of 5.6% mainly due to rural-urban migration which creates an increase in demand for affordable housing. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that employed ... -
Assessing the impact of service accessibility on the market rent of residential properties: case study: Kampala city: Namungo.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-02)This study assessed the impact of service accessibility on the market rent of residential properties in Namungona Parish, which is in Lubaga Division, Kampala city, Uganda. The study used a mixed-methods approach, including ... -
Architectural [PHYSIO] therapy.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-02)The body has an amazing ability to heal itself after illness and injury- Dr. Aditya Physiotherapist. Physiotherapy facilities are not providing patients with appropriate environments for physical healing. By isolating ... -
Comparative analysis of the life cycle cost of different roofing systems.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-23)This research aimed to provide a comparative analysis of the life cycle costs of three different roofing systems with different roof coverings including iron sheets, clay tiles and grass thatch with the objectives to develop ... -
Performance assessment of Public- private Partnership Projects in Kampala A Case study of performance of waste management project in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-06-29)This research study focuses on the performance assessment of public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Kampala, specifically examining the case of the Kiteezi waste management project. Public-private partnerships ...