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The pension sector in Uganda; an analysis of the commercial viability of real estate investment opportunities.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-16)
In the traditional Ugandan society, aged parents look up to their children for support and this is
one reason that the average numbers of children in Ugandan homes are usually more than those
of their counterparts in ...
Assessing the impact of real estate agents (brokers) on land prices in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-13)
The study focused on the influence of real estate agents on land prices in Kampala, Uganda. It was carried out the central division of Kampala. The division comprises the central business district of the largest city in ...
Investigating the effect of improper design of septic tanks on construction costs
(Makerere University, 2019-04-04)
There has been an increased use of on-site sanitation technologies globally and more so in developing countries with the use of septic tank systems for wastewater treatment in dwellings without access to main drainage. ...
An assessment of the potential of tropical indigenous wood in Uganda’s construction industry: A case for the selected species
(Makerere University, 2019)
This study investigates extent to which indigenous wood and its various derivative forms and
methods of construction have been applied in Uganda‘s construction industry as much as
elsewhere alike.
The research originates ...
Evaluating management of occupational safety and health on construction sites in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-05-18)
The construction industry is an important part of the economy in many countries and is often
seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Owing to it’s
relatively labor intensive nature, ...
An evaluation of design-build as a procurement method for construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-18)
Design-build has become a popular mode of procuring construction work. It is now regarded by the majority of clients because it offers greater confidence to clients. Even most of the researchers have found that the ...
Investigating Prefabricated buildings and their contribution towards reduction of time overruns.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-15)
The primary success parameters of every project are time, cost and quality. The need to
control large quantities of waste is also an issue of great concern in the construction industry.
The adoption of new technological ...
Assessing the performance of oil interceptors at fuel service stations in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2019-04)
Globally, there has been an increase in the number of cars, which has led to an increase in the
number of fuel service stations, especially in Uganda and a question arises as to whether these
service stations have all ...
Phenomenology of music in contemporary architecture: a case of selected music performance venues in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2019)
The five Fine Arts, which are architecture, music, literature, painting and sculpture, share some common terminologies. These terminologies encompass; composition, proportion, scale, metre, pitch, rhythm, harmony, tactus, ...
An investigation on the quality of tenement housing in Soroti Municipality. Case study Moru Apesur Wari
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Housing is very critical issue that should be given attention and therefore it serves as the index
for development in all aspects of life for human beings. Currently in Uganda, physical (Physical
planning act,2010) and ...