School of Built Environment (SBE): Recent submissions
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Assessing land use development outcome and zonning compliance; case study of Bweyogerere Ward, Kiira municipality
(Makerere University, 2024-02-29)According to the Physical Planning Act 2010, the whole country was declared a planning area. This gives physical planners the mandate of spearheading the preparation of physical development plans in a participatory manner ... -
Analysis of the spatial distribution of petrol filling stations and their vulnerability to fire hazard using GIS along Kampala jinja high way, from city square to Kireka
(Makerere University, 2025-01-10)The rapid increase in rural urban migration and the consequent population and urban growth in the last two to three decades have necessitated the need for more automobiles to enable efficient movement of goods and ... -
Soil Salinity Mapping Using Sar Sentinel-1 Data and Machine Learning Algorithms in Mubuku Irrigation Scheme
(Makerere University, 2024-01-08)Soil salinity, which is exacerbated by climate change and rising sea levels, poses a significant natural hazard in coastal areas of tropical climates, severely impacting agricultural activities. This research aims to map ... -
Assessment of the Contractor Perceptions on Adoption of the 3r Concept of Construction Waste Management on Kampala Building Projects
(Makerere University, 2024-06-05)Construction waste management is a critical aspect of sustainable development, and the successful adoption of the 3R concept—Reduce, Reuse, recycle—is paramount in mitigating environmental impact. This research explored ... -
Exploring the role of social capital in securing mortgage financing to support real estate development
(Makerere University, 2024)In the global realm of real estate, the success story of Singapore stands out as a testament to the transformative power of understanding the intricate interplay between social capital and mortgage financing. Through ... -
Examining the application of building information modelling (BIM) in design conflict detection for building projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-20)The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers a transformative approach to addressing design conflicts in the construction industry. This study investigates the extent to which BIM is utilized in Uganda's ... -
Malaria risk modelling in Kampala - Wakiso District Uganda: using GIS and remote sensing techniques
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease which is caused by the bites of an infected female Anopheles mosquito and is an issue of grave public health concern. The control of malaria requires effective surveillance ... -
Urban heat island analysis in Mbarara city using Landsat 9
(Makerere university, 2023)Urbanization has been shown to have a substantial negative impact on regional weather and climate, with urban heat island being one of its consequences. As urbanization increases, these heat islands become more pronounced ... -
Work from Home: Examining the quality of space in the Home workplace environment.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-12)With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the ‘work from home,’ scenario has gradually been taken up as a more comfortable form of work in Uganda. But with aspects of flexibility and comfort being enhanced ... -
Analyzing the shortcomings of the residual valuation method in its application for the valuation of incomplete commercial buildings in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation analyzes the shortcomings of the Residual Valuation method when applied for the valuation of incomplete commercial buildings in Kampala, Uganda. The Residual Valuation method, widely used in real estate ... -
Examining the effectiveness of the national urban policy of 2017 in enhancing living condition of slum dwellers
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The need for policies to address slum issues worldwide is undeniable. Urban development policies are meant to be on the fore front in the bid to incorporate slum settlements into the process of urban development because ... -
Investigating the Effect of Social Safeguards on Road Construction Project Progress in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05-22)In Uganda, where a substantial portion of the budget is allocated to infrastructure projects with significant donor funding of about UGX 4 Trillion going towards supporting infrastructure. From this infrastructure budget(UNRA) ... -
Analyzing the Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Mitigating Construction Delays in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05-22)This research study investigates the critical role of stakeholder engagement in mitigating delays and enhancing performance in construction projects. The study focuses on the importance of involving stakeholders from the ... -
A critical analysis of accident and emergency (A&E) units’ design. A Case Study of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-12)The design of Accident and Emergency units significantly influences the quality of patient care and the overall efficiency of any health facility. More so than often, these act as the first point of call for patients that ... -
An investigation into the spatial needs of the Pentecostal religion in Uganda. (A case study of selected Pentecostal churches in Kampala)
(Makerere University, 2021-11-11)The Pentecostal religion in Uganda has experienced a rapid increase in the number of followers. This had led to many structures housing the religion being set up in a scattered and unregulated manner ranging from small, ... -
Evaluation of the impact of supply chain management on construction project success in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Supply chain management (SCM) was investigated as a critical aspect of construction project success in this research paper. Supply Chain Management involves the coordination of materials, resources, and information flow ... -
An investigation into the spatial needs of the Pentecostal religion in Uganda. (A case study of selected Pentecostal churches in Kampala)
(Makerere University, 2021-11-11)Space of significance to people is infused with meanings, feelings and thoughts. (Kokot 2006, 1020)This implies that space has a strong relationship with people. To clearly understand the relationship between space and ... -
Assessing the feasibility of making bio cement from rice husk ash and eggshell powder
(Makerere University, 2024)Despite its fundamental role in infrastructure development and economic growth, global cement production, accounting for approximately 7% of total anthropogenic CO2 emissions, remains a significant environmental concern. ... -
Assessing the fairness of district compensation rates and their applicability in the compulsory land acquisition process for public projects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)District Compensation Rates are the rates applied to crops, trees and buildings of non-permanent nature in compensation valuations. They are determined by District Land Boards (DLBs) and moderated by the Chief Government ...