College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Determinants of cost and time overrun in Construction project: a case of construction of Boro Solar - Powered pipe water supply gravity flow system in Pakwach District.
(Makerere University, 2024-06-28)The construction industry contributes a lot to the development of a country. In the same way, the Ugandan construction industry is important and contributes to Uganda's development. Most construction projects experience ... -
Strategies for enhancing Mortgage Financing accessibility in Uganda: analyzing urban house developers awareness, challenges, and Bank credit professionals' perceptions.
(Makerere University, 2024-07-12)In Uganda, stringent mortgage eligibility terms impede access to housing finance services, deterring many prospective house developers from obtaining loans. Within a positivist research paradigm, this study investigates ... -
Characterization and cooking performance of charcoal briquettes made solely from matooke peelings
(Makerere University, 2023)Charcoal briquettes are an inexpensive alternative cooking fuel to wood charcoal and firewood, that can be made from loose biomass. Matooke is one of the most consumed foods in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region. It contributes ... -
Busia Neighbourhood Redevelopment project.
(Makerere University, 2024-02-17)Proposed design area is located in the heart of Wandegeya Parish. It is an area characterized by a lot student activity due to the high student population from the neighbouring institutions that is Makerere University and ... -
Trip generation modeling for forecasting travel demand of rapidly expanding Cities. A case of Lira City.
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Transportation planning which involves trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, and network assignment processes is very important in urban areas for matching travel demand and transport facilities. Most transportation ... -
Redevelopement of Teso bar neighbourhood in Adyel Division-Lira City West
(Makerere University, 2024-02)SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: To protect and realise the potential of Teso Bar Community as part of the Lira City Centre”. To maintain and enhance the open space at the heart of Teso Bar in a way that is commensurate with its ... -
Assessing the efficiency of indigenous soil and water conservation methods used in Mountainous regions of Uganda (case study of Nyamiyaga village Kisoro District)
(Makerere University, 2024-01-12)Water and soil are basic natural resources that support life in all forms. These resources are scarce to meet the increasing demands of man, which calls for their conservation. The purpose of the study was therefore to ... -
Proposed pharmaceutical warehouse and office construction.
(Makerere University, 2020-12)National Medical Stores (NMS) is an autonomous government corporation that was established in 1993 under Act of Parliament, Chapter 207 of the laws of Uganda by the Ugandan legislature. Its core mandate was to procure, ... -
Quantifying the contribution of distributed energy resources to power system resilience.
(Makerere University, 2024-03-11)In 2005, low rainfall levels resulted in a significant deficiency in generation compared to demand. Government policy thus prioritized the development of new plants and the diversification of generation to reduce the ... -
Up grading of Akasingenge neighborhood - Mbarara City.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)The study was carried out in Akasingenge neighborhood which is located in Mbarara city. The parliament of Uganda in 20220 uplifted Mbarara municipality to a city status. This implies that there is urgent need to address ... -
Redevelopment of Kiyindi Waterfront.
(Makerere University, 2024-02-17)Kiyindi has a landing site which is among the 52 designated landing sites in Buikwe district. Kiyindi gets its name from the owner of the land called Kiyindiru who donated it to one of the Kabakas of Buganda while he was ... -
Determining the Effect of Operational Constraints on the Reliability of a Power Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-11-08)Electricity-distribution network operators face several operational constraints in the provision of safe and reliable power given that investments for network area reinforcement must be commensurate with improvements in ... -
Redevelopment of Rushoroza Neighbourhood, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipal Council, 2023 – 2033.
(Makerere University, 2023)The project focuses on Redevelopment of Rushoroza neighbourhood located in Rushoroza Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division in Sheema Municipal Council is key to improve Connectivity, livability, environmental sustainability, ... -
Harnessing the Amabere Ganyina Mwiru cultural and heritage tourist site.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-17)mabere ga Nyina Mwiru as a tourist site lacks sense of a place. Apparently the site Is Under Increasing Pressure from Tourism and lacks adequate and planned facilities to serve the increasing number of visitors. For example: ... -
The use of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the evaluation of design and build road contractor’s bids: a case of UNRA
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Contractors and Stakeholders during a workshop organized by Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) in 2008 recommended that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority ... -
Analyzing the potential of Cycling in the CBD of Kampala City.
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The aim of this study was to analyse the potential of cycling in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kampala City. This research identified the factors affecting cycling, examined the city dweller’s perceptions on ... -
Improvement of health services at Mulago national referral hospital and the city of Kampala project (MKCCAP).
(Makerere University, 2023-09-03)This report thoroughly explains the construction practices that the author participated in as the main contractor’s Quantity Surveyor during the execution of construction works for the improvement of Health services ... -
Assessment of potential areas for eco-tourism development in Rakai district.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-25)Eco-tourism, a form of tourism that emphasizes sustainable practices and the conservation of natural environments, has gained global attention as a viable means of promoting economic development while preserving the ... -
Prediction of gravel road roughness propagation using the MarKov process
(Makerere University, 2023-03-30)Gravel roads comprise a big percentage of the road network in low and middle income countries. Their surface roughness always causes excitation of vehicle suspension systems thereby influencing comfort and safety of road ... -
Designing apparel for the global stage inspired by Bakiga proverbs to depict women’s social status.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-18)The Rukiga language is represented in an oral culture which manifests a propagation of art forms expressing the Bakiga’s wealth of music, dance, drama and other oral art forms(Kanyesigye, 2019). The Rukiga culture is ...