Browsing by Subject "Road construction"
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Analysis of road asset management systems in Uganda: The case of Mount Elgon Region
(Makerere University, 2014-09)This research was carried out in the Mount Elgon region of Mbale specifically to determine the principal causes of road assets deterioration and the reasons the problem has become so widespread. The study describes some ... -
Analysis of the delay factors in land acquisition for road construction in Uganda: a case study of the Kampala northern by-pass under Uganda national roads authority (UNRA)
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This study analyzed the delay factors in land acquisition for road construction in Uganda while using Kampala Northern By-pass Project under Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). The study was guided by objectives which ... -
Analysis of the local content policy in Uganda: A case study of UNRA
(Makerere University, 2019-12)The study aimed at analyzing the local content policy for road construction projects in Uganda; with particular emphasis on the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). The objectives of the study were; to examine the ... -
Assessing causes of cost variation in road construction projects in post-conflict South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Management of variation orders (VO) in construction projects is one of the most important aspects of the contract administration and management. In the construction industry, the variation orders bear great importance ... -
An assessment of the causes of cost and time overruns in road construction projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Improved road Infrastructure provides enormous benefits to economic development. However, time and cost overruns are a worldwide phenomenon and pose a serious threat to the development of transport sector, which is important ... -
Assessment of the effectiveness of the Mbarara regional feeder roads mechanical workshop operations for the period 2000 to 2006.
(Makerere University, 2014)Mbarara Regional Feeder Roads Mechanical Workshop, also referred to as the “Workshops” in this report because it comprises of individual specialized shops-car, auto electrical, engine, heavy plant, service and tyre repair ... -
A case study of the effect and significance of project management on the construction of Vehicle Inspection Station in Mbale Municipality
(Makerere University, 2018)This project report entails the construction methodology used and aspects of construction project management practice exercised by the author while part of the construction team during construction of vehicle inspection ... -
Civil works for the rehabilitation of Ishaka-Katunguru road (58KM)
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the author’s role and observations as an on-site Contracts Manager; a sub-role to his appointment as a Project Quantity Surveyor on the Civil Works for the rehabilitation ... -
A comparative assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of local and foreign road contractors in project management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-06)Over the last 15 years, the Uganda Government has prioritized infrastructure development in the Roads, Railways and Energy sectors. With the increased level of prioritization and investment in Uganda`s road construction ... -
Comparison of district roads geometric and pavement structural elements integrity attained independently during road construction by equipment-based and labour-based technology: A case of eastern Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2011-02)This research compared district roads geometric and pavement structural elements integrity attained independently by equipment-based and labour-based technology during road construction. By Labour-based technology, hand ... -
Comparison of three performance prediction methods for bituminous road infrastructure
(Makerere University, 2015-09)Prediction of pavement condition or performance is one of the most important issues in pavement management systems. Pavement performance is defined as the evaluation for how pavements change their condition or serve their ... -
Completion rate of road construction projects in Tanzania: A case study of Ruvuma Region
(Makerere University, 2014-06)This study aimed at investigating the factors affecting road projects completion rate in Tanzania. Specifically, the objectives were to identify the factors affecting road projects completion rate in Tanzania, to analyse ... -
Design review and capacity improvement Project Lot B, Kampala Northern Bypass
(Makerere University, 2018-08)The study was done specifically to this project to undertake a design review and construction supervision of the physical construction of the works on behalf of the Uganda National Roads Authority while ensuring that the ... -
Development of a decision support tool for certification of road contracts in Uganda: a case study of the Central Region
(Makerere University, 2008-10)This dissertation entails information about a Master’s Research work in Construction Management on Development of a Decision Support Tool (DST) for Certification of Road contracts in Uganda. The researcher undertook an ... -
Donor Influence and the Effectiveness of Road Construction in Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala Northern Bypass
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The main objective of the study was to examine the donor influence on the effectiveness of road construction in Uganda guided by a new agenda to enhance management of effectiveness of aid. This agenda contained in the Paris ... -
The effect of environmental factors and traffic volume on the performance of low-volume labour-based roads
(Makerere University, 2008-08)In road works labour-based technology refers to the appropriate and efficient use of labour in construction and maintenance, with equipment only playing a supportive role. The technical specifications related to the ... -
Effect of grade and climbing lane length on performance of heavy trucks on two lane rural roads in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10)The grade and length of climbing lane affect performance of heavy trucks, leading to significant speed reductions, safety risks due to increases in passing manoeuvres and a reduction in the quality of traffic flow due to ... -
Effect of road construction on plant communities: a case of selected roads in the Albertine rift, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10)The discovery of oil and gas in Uganda has increased road infrastructural development within the Albertine Rift. This development is known to cause changes in plant species composition, structure and diversity of the ... -
Effectiveness of national local content policies in road construction : a case study of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
(Makerere University, 2022)This study examined the effectiveness of National Local Content Policies in Road construction: A Case study of UNRA. The study was guided by objectives which included examining the extent to which local people are employed ... -
ESIA of the proposed upgrade for Bombo-Ndegye-Kalasa road
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The government of Uganda through Uganda National Roads Authority plans to upgrade the existing Bombo-Ndejje-Kalasa road from gravel to bitumen. In accordance with the requirements of the Third Schedule of the National ...