Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) Collection by Type
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Analysis of the relationship between physical planning and physical developments in the suburbs of Masaka city.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study is on the relationship between physical planning and physical development in the suburbs of Masaka city via a case study of Nyendo ward and aimed at exploring the challenges of physical planning and development ... -
Analysis of the spatial distribution of commuter taxi stages in central business district of Kampala city.
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-03-31)Rapid urbanization in the world has increased the demand of public transport and for the case of Kampala city, there are different modes of public transport that are used namely; taxis, buses, boda bodas, railway however ... -
Analysis of theft and vandalism on road construction projects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)This dissertation investigates the effects of theft and vandalism on road construction projects in Kampala, Uganda. Through a detailed analysis of reported incidents, contributing factors and the effect on the predetermined ... -
Analysis of urban renewal processes and change in Kampala city: a case study of Kisenyi 111.
(2019-04-18)Urban renewal is often presented as a natural process through which the urban environment viewed as a living entity undergoes transformation. Urban renewal processes in Kisenyi III parish have been seen as an advocate ... -
An analysis of youth oriented built environment design in Uganda: The case of youth centres in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019)There is no universally agreed international definition of the youth age group. For statistical purposes, however, the United Nations—without prejudice to any other definitions made by Member States—defines ‘youth’ as those ... -
An analysis on the adoption of green technology on attaining sustainability in commercial properties.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-14)The study aims to investigate the impact of adopting green technology on achieving sustainability in commercial properties. The study will utilize a mixed methods research approach to collect and analyze data from ... -
An analysis on the implementation of property rates and its effect on property rent and values
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This report analyzes the implementation procedure of property rates in Kampala district. Using survey evidence, this paper identifies the policies and guidelines put in place to enforce tax assessment and implementation, ... -
Analyzing night time construction issues and their impact on project performance
(Makerere University, 2022)According to the International Labor Organization, night time work is the all work which is performed during a period of not less than seven consecutive hours, including the interval from midnight to 5 a.m. which is usually ... -
Analyzing pedestrian behavior on roads with pedestrian facilities in Kampala city; A case study of Makerere hill road and Bombo road.
(2021-02-22)This study was conducted to establish the pedestrian behavior in relation to roads with pedestrian’s facilities in Kampala city, cases in study being Makerere hill road and Bombo road. The research aimed at identifying the ... -
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 ... -
Analyzing the effect of various forms of motivation on workers' productivity on site.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)This study presents an analysis of the effect of various forms of motivation on workers' productivity on construction sites. Motivation is the internal or external drive that initiates, directs and sustains behaviour ... -
Analyzing the impact of traffic congestion on rental values of residential property: A case study of Kiwatule Parish in Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)Traffic congestion can be defined as a condition on road networks that results from increased road usage and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. It is caused by everyone ... -
Analyzing the performance of local housing policies in Masindi Municipality
(2019-05-18)Housing is one of the basic human needs that have an impact on the health wealth, welfare, social attitude and economic production of an individual. It is also an indication of an individual standard of living and his or ... -
Analyzing the performance of Urban Alleys in the Mbarara Central Business District.
(2021-01)The study explores the performance of urban alleys in Mbarara Central Business District and suggesting strategies and interventions that can be applied to improve the quality of alleys in the CBD. Literature was reviewed ... -
Applicability of integration of life cycle assessment into environmental impact assessment of buildings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-14)Life cycle thinking instead of determining the building impacts on the environment at a particular stage of construction is crucial to further the sustainability agenda of the built environment. This dissertation ... -
Applicability of international construction measurement standards in Uganda’s construction industry
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Inconsistency and uncertainty are the main drawbacks in Architectural Engineering and Construction industry globally because different areas around the world classify, measure and report costs based on the local standards ... -
Applicability of Performance-Based Contracts for road maintenance in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-18)This study assessed the applicability of performance-based contracts for road maintenance activities in Uganda. Specifically, to review the current forms of contracts currently used for road maintenance activities, to ... -
Applicability of the mixture of leftover paint and briquette Ash as a replacement of putty.
(2021-03-25)Putty is a fairly priced product widely used as an adhesive for fitting glass into frames. It is usually prepared from any limestone mixed with raw linseed oil before being applied in a paste like mass. Charcoal ash and ... -
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 ... -
Application of digital mapping techniques for evaluation and analysis of traffic flow pattern in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-10-12)The requirement for detailed and accurate travel time, vehicle speed and delay data is growing rapidly as analysis techniques and requirements change. Traditional methods of survey are time consuming, labor intensive and ...