Assessing the need for effective construction waste management in the construction industry of Uganda.

Abstract

This final year report is a compilation of the research done on the topic, “Assessing the need for effective construction waste management in the construction industry of Uganda. Construction waste is a major concern on almost all construction sites in Uganda which need special attention due to the adverse effects that come with it. These adverse effects are forcing construction stake holders to find solutions to the rising construction waste production and compilation and how best to handle it. Seventy-four (74) selected project clients, consultants and contractors in Kampala city were issued with well-structured questionnaires to get their views on the need for effective construction waste management in the construction industry of Uganda. The analysis of data was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, 2015 version). Descriptive and analytical scientific methods (frequencies and percentages) were as well used. This research basically analyzed field data to draw conclusions on the numerous methods available methods of construction waste management. The research highlighted the challenges basically faced during the implementation of construction waste practices in addition to identifying the benefits of the practice plus proposing possible ways to improve to improve construction waste management and ranked them. The research mainly focused on construction sites in Kampala city as a number of construction activities can vividly be seen in the city.