Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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An assessment of the factors that influence construction cost fluctuations of private projects in Kampala
(2018-05-23)Many projects experience cost fluctuation and thereby they are either below or exceed initial contract amount. In Kampala, the number of public building construction projects is increasing from time to time. However, it ... -
Investigating the effect of cost control on the success of a construction project
(2018-06-22)In construction industry today, the functions of design and production are generally separated. At the design stage, the designer may not know the methods and equipment available to the contractor who may ultimately build ... -
Effective procurement of construction materials as a cost control method on construction sites in Uganda
(2018-05-12)Procurement management in sustainable construction involves the processes required to acquire all necessary resources needed for the completion of a project from outside the project construction team. However, poor control ... -
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. ... -
Sorption of heavy metals from wastewater using ash from Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes)
(Makerere University, 2018)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive aquatic weed that covers surface of freshwater lakes and rivers in the world. Due to the plant’s high rate of reproduction, it forms large colonies or mats on freshwater ... -
Design and improvement of an intelligent passenger information system for passenger service vehicles
(Makerere University, 2018)This project proposes the design and construction of an Intelligent Bus Stage Name Display and voice Announcement System for public vehicles on Kampala-Northern bypass route. The research seeks to create awareness to public ... -
Investigating the impact of civil engineering activities on the social life of people living within the vicinity of Entebbe Express Way
(Makerere University, 2018-05-24)This research looked at the negative impacts of civil engineering activities on the social life of people living within the vicinity of project areas. Entebbe Express Way was the case study which starts from Busenga Trading ... -
Analysis of the streets of Kampala City to meet the needs of pedestrians: A case study of Central Division
(Makerere University, 2018)The study is about analysis of streets of Kampala city to meet the needs of pedestrians in central division. The research will basically look at street infrastructure that are viable for all pedestrians including those ... -
Design of a web based (IoT) battery monitoring system for a power distribution substation
(Makerere University, 2018)Battery management system (BMS) forms a crucial system component in various applications like DC source for power substations, electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), ... -
Development of composite briquettes from agricultural waste materials
(Makerere University, 2018-02-06)The composite briquettes were developed from ground nut shells, rice husks, coffee husks and cassava binders as sustainable fuels. This is because the above agricultural waste materials can easily be obtained locally since ... -
Development and characterisation of carbonized briquettes made from organic waste
(Makerere University, 2018)Woody biomass is used for cooking, production of electricity and heat for industries and production of liquid biofuels all over the world. It accounts for over 10% of all energy supplied annually in the world[1]. In Uganda, ... -
Analysis of the procedures of compulsory land acquisition and compensation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-01-29)Provision of public facilities and infrastructure that ensure safety and security, health and welfare, social and economic enhancement, and protection and restoration of the natural environment leads to a sustainable ... -
Assessing pollution levels from Boda Bodas and their potential environmental impact
(2018-06-27)The boda boda sector in Kampala aids and facilitates growth and development. The sector has been largely favored by the rapid increase in Kampala’s population. This increase in the number of motorcycles has brought about ... -
Assessment of factors affecting performance of Makerere University Sewerage system: Case study of Nsibirwa Hall of residence
(2018-06-19)The aim of this research was to investigate the factors affecting performance of the Makerere University sewerage system which could lay a ground for future development of its infrastructure and also be used to solve all ... -
Assessing corporate real estate management strategies and their impact on corporate development: A case study of Kampala City, Uganda
(2018-06-30)An organized approach to Corporate Real Estate (CRE) decisions that is; a CRE strategy may add value to a company in many ways. The decision to own or lease is a vital part of the strategy. What factors are decisions to ... -
Design and fabrication of an aloe vera gel extraction machine
(Makerere University, 2018-07)Transformation of local agricultural produce helps in enhancing profitability. Several fruit juice extractors have been developed but herbal medicine extractors have not been considered greatly thus the need to make available ... -
Improving the efficiency of steam systems for process heating: a case study of Century Bottling Company Limited, Namanve Plant, Uganda.
(2018)Introduction: The fuel used in the boilers at CBC is furnace oil. The efficiency is measured as a ratio of the amount of product produced to the amount of fuel used. This method of efficiency calculation is not accurate ... -
Design and construction of a bean threshing machine
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The implementation of building regulations in Uganda; "An analysis of compliance"
(Makerere University, 2018-07)In any city, the pattern and form of the build environment is determined by the established planing, design standards and building regulations. Building regulations provide means through which development authorities can ...