Browsing Academic submissions (CEDAT) by Issue Date "2018-05"
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Analysis of the underlying variations in the maintenance costs of rented properties in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)For any emerging economy, real estate is a major driver of economic development. Uganda is seeing a robust increase in infrastructure development for example roads, the railways, new power plants, energy infrastructure for ... -
Analyzing contractor procurement criteria as a key factor in the successful completion of road construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The construction sector is one of the key economic sectors in Uganda. It has experienced considerable growth in construction activities especially in Kampala city (Alinaitwe M.H, 2008). The sector is however faced with a ... -
Assessing the extent of security of customary land tenure on food security in Uganda: a case study of Patongo Sub County – Agago District
(2018-05)Progress towards improved food security continues to be uneven across regions in the world. Some regions have made remarkably rapid progress in reducing hunger, notably the Caucasus and Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Latin ... -
Assessing the significance of valuation data management
(2018-05)Valuation data management is an important pillar in the development of the valuation sector and the real estate sector at large. Data is a key component in carrying out valuation since it is the one that helps to arrive ... -
Co-digestion of wastewater sludge with different waste additives for biogas production;( A case study of the Bugolobi wastewater treatment plant)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Available data suggests that only 8% of the wastewater generated is treated in low income countries. This implies that the biggest population is not connected to the sewerage system despite the existence of sewerage ... -
Design of a community Irrigation scheme to serve five small holder farmers
(Makerere University, 2018-05)There is unreliability of food security in Uganda caused by over reliance on rain fed agriculture by the biggest percentage (97%) of households in Uganda. Prolonged droughts always lead to food scarcity in the country. ... -
Effect of client's Project Performance on the contractor's Project delivery
(Makerere University, 2018-05)This report contains information about assessing the effect of client’s project performance on the contractor’s project delivery. It has five chapters. First is the introduction which briefly describes the background of ... -
The Effect of Interest rates on the Supply of Real Estate Finance In Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The purpose of the study was to portray the effect of interest rate on the supply of real estate finance with a focus on Kampala. The real estate sector being one of the major sectors of the economy in Uganda has been ... -
Evaluation of material performance against causative agents of cracks in reinforced concrete structures in the tropics: A case study of fly ash and rice husk ash concrete
(2018-05)Reinforced concrete building structures are faced with numerous challenges with one of them being cracks. Several factors like carbonation, corrosion of reinforcements in concrete, moisture/water penetration, chloride ... -
Examining the effect of capital gains tax on real estate development in Uganda. ‘Case study: Nalumunye Wakiso District’
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Taxation of property transfer has become an issue of great concern in Uganda since it has significant fiscal and economic implication to the government. Most government problems are associated with the budget deficit since ... -
Identification and analysis of future land use conflicts in Wakiso district (land use conflict identification model-lucis)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Land use suitability analysis is a process of identifying the most appropriate location and distribution of future land uses (Collins, 2001; Malczewski, 2004). LUCIS is a goal driven model that attempts to derive probable ... -
Influence of building information modeling in the quantity surveying practice
(2018-05)ABSTRACT The need for increased productivity in the construction industry has become a great concern for industry stakeholders. Decline in productivity is induced by several factors resulting to increased wastage, time ... -
Investigating the responsiveness of residents in Central Uganda towards ecosan toilets. case study Zirobwe.
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The state of practice of value engineering and its relevance to Uganda’s Construction Industry
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Presently, Value Engineering is considered as a tool of construction management that can help companies to improve their procedures, services and final products regarding the client’s needs, as an end user, with respect ... -
Using Remote Sensing and GIS to Assess Forest Degradation Susceptability-Case Study of Mabira Forest
(Makerere University, 2018-05)