Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) Collection by Subject "Buildings"
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Assessing the causes and effects of delays on the timely delivery of building projects in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-16)Building construction projects in Uganda’s construction industry are experiencing a wide spread of delays. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors causing delays and their effects on building construction ... -
Assessing the causes of external wall paint defects on building in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-11)The appearance of paint on buildings is of great value as it gives the first impression of the structure and creates value for the building. External wall paint defects affect the quality and value of the building, which ... -
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 building information modeling integration on maintenance programmes of buildings: a comparative analysis.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)This research report presents a comparative analysis of the impact of Building Information Modeling integration on building maintenance programmes. The study aimed to assess the impact of utilizing BIM technology to ... -
Assessing the reliability of building information models for maintenance scheduling of buildings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This research study investigates the advantages of using Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology for maintenance scheduling in the facility management industry. The study was conducted using a case study approach, ... -
An examination of the cultural responsiveness of the buildings on the Mabere Ga-Nyinamwiru heritage site
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)Cultural heritage sites in Uganda face a challenge as buildings rising around the sites hardly resonate with the immense cultural wealth that is packed in these heritage sites. This paper aims to examine the cultural ... -
Investigating the viability of air conditioning units in cooling buildings in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)This research paper presents the results of ventilation studies in naturally ventilated residential or commercial buildings and those that use mechanical ventilation (air conditioning units) in Kampala city, Uganda. Interview ...