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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 ...
Examining benefits of force account modality in district urban and community access roads maintenance: A case of Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2016-10)
Road sector accounts for 80-90% of cargo freight and passenger traffic in sub-Saharan Africa and 90% in Uganda. Out of 78,000KM of road network in Uganda, 57,000 Km are District, Urban and Community Access Roads (DUCAR) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Procurement management for road construction in Luwero District local government
(Makerere University, 2013-11)
The study examined the procurement management process for road construction in Luwero District Local Government. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of the procurement system for road construction in ...
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 ...
Time overruns for road infrastructure projects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-08)
This research investigated the time overruns in road construction projects in Uganda. It studied the severity and frequency of occurrence of the causes, effects of delays and also sought for ways of mitigating the problem. ...