Issue No. 15, August 2020

theme: covid-19 & construction safety: Keep your site safe during COVID-19 crisis COVID-19: Govt’s intervention to aid sector ’s recovery is crucial rules: Strict regulation key in eliminating shoddy work

COVID-19 effects on the construction industry

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The Contractor Magazine is a quarterly publication that acts as the voice for the leave you with AUTHENTIC ICON construction industry. We print and distribute The Contractor free of charge to UNABCEC many lessons members and all stakeholders in the construc- tion industry, international and local partners, am excited about this particular is- ministries, departments and agencies, works sue of The Contractor, you should and technical officers of all central and local I too, and this is why. Government entities, Members of Parliament, The lockdown was lifted and for banks, embassies, academic institutions and most sectors, work has resumed nor- the general public. We highlight issues and mally. Although operations of the con- possible solutions relating to the construction struction sector had not been halted as that usually happen at construction business community. Visit our website today to sites. Therefore, in addition to wear- access soft copies of the recent issues. part of measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic, operations were ing masks, do not downplay helmets, Call for articles made difficult by several restrictions, boots, reflectors and other safety gear. All articles on construction experiences, including movement of workers and More than this, insure your workers opinions on developing the industry, policy closure of material outlets. This is now against accidents like you will learn advocacy, promoting tomorrow’s construction over but with it comes a new normal in our article on insurance. You may professionals or technological advancement are which requires everyone to work under not avoid accidents sometimes, but it highly welcome. Email your article to: strict Standard Operating Procedures pays to know your workers can always [email protected] (SOPs). get a second chance because of insur- And this is why this issue becomes ance. The pandemic should not leave exciting to read. All the SOPs you will you the same but with lessons such as Project Leader need to run your construction site and how to shelter your business during NEW RANGE. NEW RULES. Elizabeth Muhebwa prevent your workers from contract- rainy days. Executive Director, UNABCEC ing COVID-19 are in here. Especially Arguably, the last six months have [email protected] for people visiting the site, ensure to been tough for all businesses, but for Customer success is at the heart bene ts to increase the operating fuel ef ciency, for example using +256 704 637049 check their temperature and do not those struggling to complete projects of everything that Cat and Mantrac ef ciency and safety and rewrite the less power for swinging and more for allow crowding otherwise you are put- because COVID-19 interrupted your does. That’s why Cat extended their rules of operation. From increased digging. 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UNABCEC President

oronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to temporarily close the sites until place/site Workers at Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies observing SOPs while in a toolbox meeting . pandemic is challenging the the situation allows. This, however, Where not possible to avoid, use of Cconstruction businesses in many has an impact on the timely deliv- public transport while complying with Reduce the number of people in and after using the facilities. the tap mechanism introduced. unprecedented ways. The disease ery of the project as well as financial the transport limitations attendance at site inductions and con- Enhance the cleaning regimes for Tables should be cleaned between has been reported in most countries obligations. There is a high likeli- Provide employees with information on sider holding them outdoors wherever toilet facilities particularly door han- each use. around the globe, Uganda inclusive. hood of bankruptcy of many firms the virus and precautions to take during possible. dles, locks and the flush. All rubbish should be put straight in The virus is thought to spread mainly which have contractual obligations travel such as: Drivers should remain in their ve- Where portable toilets are used, the bin and not left for someone else from person-to-person, including be- to deliver on schedule or risk incur- –If possible, maintain social distancing hicles if the load will allow it and must there should be frequent cleaning and to clear up. tween people who are in close physical ring significant financial penalties. (at least 2 m) between yourself and any- wash or clean their hands before un- emptying All areas used for eating must be contact (about 6 feet), through respira- But construction firms, if they are one else when travelling loading goods and materials. Provide suitable and enough rub- thoroughly cleaned at the end of each tory droplets when an infected person to continue operating, must ensure –Frequently clean hands by using alco- bish bins for hand towels with regular break and shift, including chairs, door coughs or sneezes and they land in proper safety and health of their hol-based hand rub or soap and water Risk: Poor Personal Hygiene on removal and disposal. handles, vending machines and pay- the soft parts (mouth, nose or eyes) of employees. –Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth sites ment devices. those nearby or possibly be inhaled This is why UNABCEC has come –Always wear a suitable face mask Mitigation actions: 2. Offices and canteens: into the lungs. It is also possible that a up to guide the sector on safe con- Cancel travel for employees experienc- Provide additional Mitigation ac- Risk: Inadequate Personal Protec- person can get the virus by touching struction site procedures during this ing symptoms of the virus hand washing tions: tive Equipment (PPE) facilities to the an infected surface or object and then crisis by outlining the best response Regular testing of body temperature The workforce touching their soft parts (mouth, nose plan to the various COVID-19 re- usual welfare should also be re- Mitigation actions: and eyes). lated risks, which if implemented Risk: Site access by employees and facilities in case quired to stay on No employee on will minimise the impact of the cri- non-employees of large spread site once they have site without adequate Effects on the workplace sis and ensure business continuity Mitigation actions: out of site or sig- entered it and not and relevant PPE. As a result of the virus, workplaces in the construction industry. nificant number of use local shops. Re-usable PPE may experience: Stop all non-essen- personnel on site. Dedicated eating should be thoroughly Absenteeism: Workers could be ab- Objectives of the SOPs: tial visitors. Ensure soap and fresh water is always areas should be identified on site to re- cleaned after use and sent because they are sick; are caregiv- To prioritise the health and safety All employees and readily available and kept topped up. duce food waste and contamination. not shared between workers. ers for sick family members; difficulty in of workers and of their surrounding non-employees to be Provide hand sanitizer where hand Break times should always be stag- Single use PPE should be disposed of transport to work; or are afraid to come communities; screened with non- washing facilities are unavailable. gered to reduce congestion and con- so that it cannot be reused. to work because of fear of possible To apply recommendations and contact thermometers on arrival at site Regularly clean handwashing facili- tact. exposure. best practices from the Ministry of Introduce staggered start and finish ties and check sanitizer levels. Hand cleaning facilities or hand Risk: Poor Ventilation Change in patterns of commerce: Health and World Health Organisa- times to reduce congestion and contact Provide suitable and enough rub- sanitiser should be available at the en- Mitigation action: Consumer demand for items related to tion to construction site procedures. at all times. bish bins for hand towels with regular trance of any room where people eat Increase ventilation in enclosed infection prevention (e.g., respirators) To establish and maintain a com- Monitor site access points to enable removal and disposal. from and should be used by workers spaces. is likely to increase significantly while mon COVID-19 Pandemic Response social distancing. Sites to have extra supply of soap, when entering and leaving the area. consumer interest in other goods may Plan across construction sites. Change the number of access points, hand sanitizer and paper towels and Workers should sit 2 metres apart decline. Construction services are likely either increase to reduce congestion or these will be securely stored. from each other while eating and avoid to be highly affected in this case. MITIGATION PLAN/ ACTIONS decrease to enable monitoring. Non-compliant employees will face all contact. Interrupted supply/delivery: Ship- FOR COVID-19 RELATED RISKS Remove or disable entry systems that disciplinary action in order to safe- Where catering is provided on site, ments of items from outside the coun- require skin contact e.g. fingerprint scan- guard. it should provide pre-prepared and try especially from countries severely Risk: Travelling to work – public ners or biometric system. wrapped food only. affected by COVID-19 may be delayed transport – exposure to the virus Require all workers to wash their hands Risk: Poor Hygiene for facilities Payments should be taken by con- Mitigation actions: or canceled with or without notifica- before entering or leaving the site. such as offices, toilets, canteens tactless card wherever possible. Office support tion. Allow plenty of space (two meters) be- Where only cash can be used, hand staff to keep 1. Toilets: These pose a very big threat to the tween people waiting to enter site. cleaning and with sanitizers or soap working from Mitigation actions: Risk: Site Meetings construction industry and the economy Regularly clean common contact should be observed. home Restrict the number of people using Mitigation actions: therefore an immediate response is re- surfaces at the reception, office, access Drinking water should be provided Contractors to toilet facilities at any one time. Only necessary meeting participants quired to protect both businesses and control and delivery areas e.g. scanners, with enhanced cleaning measures of the lives of staff and their family mem- camp site work- turnstiles, screens, telephone handsets, Employees to wash hands before should attend. bers. The best way to do this would be ers at a designated desks, particularly during peak times.

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UNABCEC Board of Directors 2019-2021

UNABCEC UNABCEC UNABCECUNABCEC Past Chairmen

UNABCEC Board of Directors 2019-2021 UNABCEUCN BAoBaCrdE Co fB Doiarredc toofr Dsi 2019-2021rectors 2019-2021 Attendees should be two metres apart and are clear on any relevant processes. Individuals who begin to dis- UNABCEC Mr. Francis Sybella Agaba UNABCEC Karuhanga Alice from each other. Individuals who have been potentially play flu-like symptoms on site Namirembe Edwin UNABCEC President Treasurer Bongyeirwe UNABCEC Director Director Rooms should be well ventilated / win- exposed to the virus, or who are exhibiting should be instructed to avoid Past ChairmeUnNABCEC dows opened to allow fresh air circulation. flu-like symptoms such as fever, tiredness, touching anything, take extra Past Chairmen UNABCEC BoHaonr. Edng .oDrf. D Daudiir Sesubci Mtoagerzis 2019-2021 Past ChUNaAiBrCmECe Bnoard of DirectorCHsA I2019-2021RMAN UNABCEC Consider holding meetings in open areas coughing, or congestion are instructed not care to contain coughs and R.I.P 1993 - 1995 where possible. to come to work, contact their supervisor sneezes, and return home im- UNABCECUNABCEC Response measures in case of a suspected and/or human resources department, stay mediately to undergo a 14-day Past ChairmPeasnt Chairmen case. at home and self-isolate; and contact the self-isolation period. Mr. Francis Sybella Mr. Francis Agaba Alice Make sure the Health and Safety Officer Ministry of Health on the emergency con- All areas on site potentially in- Karuhanga Mr. FrancisNamirembe Sybella Sybella Agaba Alice PresidentKaruhanga Edwin Agaba Bongyeirwe Alice KaruhangaTreasurer NamirembeNamirembeEng. JamesoneEdwin Mark Moses Agaba knows how to spot symptoms of COVID-19 tacts for further direction. fected by a confirmed or prob- President Director EdwinNsubugaDirector Bongyeirwe Tiberondwa PresidentHon. Eng. KatTreasurerwiremu TreasurerOlonya Director Bongyeirwe Collin Yorokam Bategana DirectorDirector Director Director able case should be barricaded Mr. Francis Director Director Director Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi CHAIRMANSybella UNABCEC Agaba Alice CHAIRMAHNo nU.N EAnBg.CDErC. Daudi Ssubi MagezMi r. Francis KaruhangaSybella 1995 - 1997 Agaba to keep individuals two metres Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi Namirembe Edwin Alice R.I.P 1993 -C 1H9A95IRMAN UNABCEC Karuhanga President Namirembe Bongyeirwe CHAIRMAN UNABCEC TreasurerEdwin away until the area is properly R.I.P 1993 - 1995 President Treasurer Director Bongyeirwe Director R.I.P 1993 - 1995 Director Director cleaned and disinfected. Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi MagezCiHAIRMAN UNABCEC Display the contacts of the CHAIRMAN UNABCEC R.I.P 1993 - 1995 R.I.P 1993 - 1995 company Health and Safety Of- ficer and the Ministry of Health Eng. Jamesone MarkGodfrey Zaribwende Moses Agaba emergency contacts. Eng. Jamesone CHAIRMAN UNAMarkBCEC Robert Moses Ronald Can. Eng. Jonathan Eng. JamesoneNsubuga1997 - 20 0 5 Mark Tiberondwa Moses Agaba Hon. Eng. Katwiremu Olonya Ssenozi MugabiCollin AgabaMwedde Yorokam BateHgoan.a Eng. Katwiremu Olonya Nsubuga Tiberondwa Collin Hon. Eng. KatwDirectoriremu Eng. JamesoneOlon ya DirectorMark NsubugaDirector Moses TiberondwaDirectorDirector Director CHAIRMAN UNAYBoCroEkCam Bategana Director Director Agaba Collin STAY SAFE UGANDA YorokamEng. Bateg aJamesonena Director Mark MosesDirector Agaba Director Director 1995 - 199C7HAIRMANH oUnN. EAnBg.C KEaCtwiremu Olonya Director Nsubuga Tiberondwa Director WHERE WE ARE CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Nsubuga Tiberondwa Collin Hon. Eng. Katwiremu1 995 - Y19or9o7kam Bategana Olonya Director Director Collin 1995 - 1997 Director Director Yorokam Bategana CHAIRMAN UNABCEDirectorC Director Director Director Galafi DJIBOUTI CHAIRMAN UNABCEC 1995 - 1997 KENYA 1995 - 1997 UNABCEC Secretariat 2019 Sponsors Freight In Time Limited (JKIA Office – HQ) 2nd Avenue, specialized cargo Jomo Wajaale SOMALILAND Kenyatta Int'l Airport ETHIOPIA P.O. Box 41852-00100 Nairobi Kenya Dr. Dan Tindiwensi Tel: +254 20 827 248/249/337; CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Dott Services Ltd Cell: +254 732 900 714 Addis Airport 2005 - 2007 Email: fi[email protected] SOUTH SUDAN Mota-Engil Engenharia E Construcao Africa S.A Freight in time drop off office (UPS) Juba Simba St, Nairobi, Kenya Godfrey Zaribwende NC Bank Email: fi[email protected] Nimule CHAIRMAN UNAGBoCdfErCey Zaribwende Mandera Godfrey ZGaoridbfwreendy Ze aribRobertwende Ronald Eng. Ronald Can. Eng. Jonathan Moyale SOMALIA God1f9r9ey7 Z -a r2i0bCw0He5ndAeIRMACNH UANIRAMABCNE UCNABCEC Robert RonaldRonald Eng. RonaldCan. Eng. Jonathan Diesel Pro Ltd Freight In Time Group (Westlands Office) CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Robert Can. Eng. Jonathan CHAIRMAN UNABCE1C997 - 20109597 - 2005 RobertSsenozi RobertRonald Mugabi Can. Eng.Ronald JonathanMwedde Can. Eng. Jonathan 2nd Floor Mara 3 ELDAMA PARK Peponi Rd. UGANDA KENYA MugabiMugabi 1997 - 2005 1997 - 2005 SsenoziSsenozi Mugabi Mugabi MweddeMwedde Tile Center /Eldama Ravine Drive Junction Kampala Mugabi Director Mugabi Malaba SsenoziDirector Ssenozi Director Mwedde Director Mwedde Airport Director Director Director Cell: +254 732 900 815 Director Director Director DirectorDirector Director Terrain Plant Ltd Email: fi[email protected] Liboi Director Director Mutukula Gatuna Nairobi Niletrac Limited Freight In Time Limited (Mombasa Office) Eng. 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Fast Moving Spare Parts Chemical/DGR Consumer Goods Logistics Supplies government-funded projects. The unfair fore, in order to build sustainable capac- Uganda Revenue Authority should relax tendency by Uganda Revenue Authority ity in the construction sector, govern- its punitive measures on tax defaulters, (URA) charging Value Added Tax (VAT) ment must support the industry. giving a grace period within which, the COVID-19: GOVT’S INTERVENTION TO on contractors’ certificates even before outstanding taxes shall be paid and waive they are paid has further affected busi- This is how penalties. Notwithstanding the need to ness cashflows. Government should move to reduce amend the tax laws to allow VAT be remit- AID SECTOR’S RECOVERY IS CRUCIAL The restriction on movement of la- the cost of financing capital which is ted when payments have been received bour and supervision staff even within now at about 20 per cent. This is nei- by the contractors. Elizabeth Muhebwa projects such as roads led to slow and ther affordable nor sustainable for local Government should also assist with the uneconomical work output rates. This content policy. Local service providers provision of financial assistance to con- Unabcec, Exective Director led to contract delays and cost over- accessing financing at such a cost can- tractors in form of guarantees (Letters of runs, which are potential contractual not compete with foreign providers Credit) as companies’ balance sheets are dispute areas that will need to be who access similar financing at cheaper currently severely weakened. Commercial resolved. Besides, closing of material rates from their countries of origin. Thus, banks and development financial institu- he breakout of COVID-19 and con- halt on most sector operations not long dominance of the sector. sources (hardware shops) meant that government should establish a Con- tions should institute payment holidays on sequently the measures various after the first case of COVID-19 was re- With the pandemic, the already ailing certain construction activities could not struction Industry Development Fund in existing loans and credit facilities to allow Tgovernments around the world put ported in Uganda, he allowed ongoing sector has been further hit hard. Before proceed. Uganda Development Bank dedicated companies recover. in place to curtail its spread, led to big construction works to continue. There the pandemic, most contractors were In addition to these, all procurement towards the development of the local Although COVID-19 poses a big threat challenges in many sectors and world was a shortfall in this directive because burdened by non-payment of arrears by processes which had started prior to the construction industry and support the to the economy, its effects on the con- economy. Uganda has not been spared anti-COVID-19 measures restricted move- ministries, departments, and agencies. onset of COVID-19 measures, were inter- economic empowerment of domestic struction sector are dire that if nothing is of these challenges and most especially ment of essential workers, disrupted sup- This situation was worsened by the pri- rupted leading to delays and increased contractors undertaking government done to revitalise the industry, we will find the construction sector. ply chains and non-payment of arrears, oritisation of resources to finance activi- costs to the contractors especially on projects. ourselves importing skills and knowledge We must keep in mind that the con- among others. ties related to COVID-19 control which bid security, among others. All these The government should prioritise for the development of our infrastruc- struction sector is an essential asset of resulted in non-payment of certificates disruptions, which led to stoppage of payment of all outstanding domestic ar- ture at a higher cost. But the proposed any country’s economy because of the Need for government support due to contractors, thus accumulation of works, loss of income and manpower, rears to contractors to enable continuity interventions, once implemented, will wide range of players the industry em- It should be noted that even prior to arrears. may lead to potential litigation issues of ongoing projects which will help im- see the construction industry developed ploys; from technical experts to wage COVID-19, our construction sector faced Subsequently, delayed contract pay- and business uncertainty, among oth- prove liquidity, alleviate failed contracts with a strong and sustainable sector, with earning labour and the fact that the significant challenges, including lack of ments has led to delayed/default on ers. arising out of insolvencies of service increased employment opportunities and industry serves both public and private a regulatory framework, lack of work, financing obligations by service providers It should be noted that any construc- providers, as well as keep hundreds of revenue. sectors. difficulty in accessing finances, delayed with financial institutions which are now tion firm that is not assured of business business alive and thousands of Ugan- Although President Museveni put a payment to contractors, as well as foreign risk averse, especially when financing tomorrow cannot sustain itself. There- dans in employment.

10 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 11 my example to follow. My focus then and now is to have no From what you know about construction excuse for failing to try when opportunity Her take now, is it a career you would encourage comes and especially not to despise what women to embrace? Girl Power looks like a small or humble beginning. No A resounding YES. There are far too few one started at the top. Even those born On women mind- women in road construction. The few we into wealth and fame, must find value in set change have are doing an exceptional job and mak- integrity and hard work or risk losing what’s “In order for women ing us proud. In order for women to get into bequeathed to them. to get into construc- construction jobs, they must first overcome Allen Kagina I studied hard, got good grades and got tion jobs, they must the cultural barriers that reserve education for a shot at good jobs, but the beginning was first overcome the the male child, and then their own conviction indeed small. My first job was in my Senior cultural barriers that that the job is hectic and therefore not for Four vacation, I was an accounts clerk. In reserve education women. In many cultures, growing up, girls my S6 vacation I worked as a shop assistant. for the male child, are often shielded from the physically tough The salary wasn’t much in both jobs, but and then their own jobs and allowed to do the light jobs around Make recruitment the home, while the boychild is taught to be I learnt the value of work ethics that lead conviction that the to promotion. My first serious full-time job job is hectic and tough and brave harsh conditions in prepara- was after my first degree in 1986. I was a therefore not for tion to becoming a man. of girls in tutorial assistant at Makerere University. I women. In many This early childhood modelling tends to held this job for three years. At the end of cultures, growing confer a sense of superiority on the male and the three years, I joined civil service at the up, girls are often submission on the female. Unless the girlchild lowest level as an administrative assistant. shielded from the is reoriented as they grow older, the tough construction In 1991, I joined Uganda Revenue Authority physically tough training of the male is in their mind equated (URA) and again, at one of the lower levels. jobs and allowed to tough subjects at school, Mathematics and I rose through the ranks to become com- to do the light jobs Science. The girls study humanities. This, in missioner general. In 2014 I completed my around the home, my opinion and limited understanding, is why deliberate we have few women engineers and techni- term at URA and in the following year I was while the boy child appointed executive director of UNRA, a is taught to be cians. Thankfully, the tide is turning, slowly You are arguably one of the role models position I still hold. That is my career jour- tough and brave but surely. As more and more girls study sci- for the girl-child in the country. For the ney. harsh conditions ences, more and more are taking up available benefit of all the young and old girls in preparation to be- space in the construction industry. Deliberate that look up to you, tell us about your From being at the helm of a tax body coming a man.” affirmative action at recruitment is still neces- journey to the top. How did you get to leading a big construction authority, sary for women to occupy top positions in there? how has that switch worked for you? On men support the engineering fields and particularly in the I don’t know if I am at the top. That’s just In many respects, it was much the same “The men in con- construction sector. perspective. However, I do acknowledge because I left URA at the level of a CEO and struction have no in relative terms I am perhaps a few rungs joined UNRA at the level of a CEO. This posi- The number of girls pursuing construc- up the ladder with more to go. How did I reason to fear com- tion-related courses and subsequently tion is a leader-manager position. The prin- petition because get here? One step at a time, making the ciples of leadership and management do construction careers is still slim. What is it simply does not your advice to girls who are scared of tak- right decisions, making many mistakes but not change from job to job, because at this exist. There is ing on careers in construction? always going forward even when it was not level, your job is to show direction/vision space for comple- That’s exactly what it is. Fear. Address the easy. and to resource the journey towards the mentarity, not fear factor. What is it that they fear? Until I was fortunate to grow up in a large and vision. The difference between my experi- competition. The you address that, everything else is rhetoric. warm family environment, with parents ence at URA and my experience at UNRA is women engineers Sadly, the school curriculum as it is today is who believed in girl education and empow- the arena in which I operate. Whereas I led and technicians are focused on passing exams and not necessar- erment. I don’t imagine that it was easy for a team to collect resources in URA, I now not edging men out. ily at learning. Learning sciences should not our parents having to educate the 10 of us lead a team to fully utilise and be account- They are adding be an option. The problems we have is trying plus sons and daughters of relatives on a able for the resources given to us to de- their strength to to teach practical sciences at higher levels. It Saza chief’s salary. So, we did not live a life velop and maintain roads, bridges and fer- make the industry must be in the DNA of teaching and learning of luxury. ries. In URA, I was a mobiliser of resources. stronger. Everybody and if necessary incentivize science courses. I saw my parents work very In UNRA, I am a provider of connectivity wins. For the men, Secondly, a reservation scheme that targets hard to feed, clothe and edu- across the country. In both cases though, I who still harbour deliberate recruitment of female employees cate us and always doing so had to learn quickly the basics of the field fear, my caution to would give girls opportunity to enter the with unquestionable integ- I was and now in. I have been fortunate rity. I, therefore, had a strong 1991 them is that his- construction Industry. Thirdly, build the con- in both authorities to learn from the the year tory will judge them fidence of girls early. There are ample roles foundation, but building on teams I supervised. I have found that allen kagina harshly for failing to models in the industry to emulate. These have that foundation was my if a leader subjects themselves to be joined URA be counted when it a responsibility to mentor and train female choice to make. My par- taught by and from the expertise mattered most.” engineers and technicians. Ultimately girls ents’ lifestyle of hardwork of their subordinates, they tend to must want to join the industry. Therefore, and integrity became build strong and cohesive teams.

12 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 13 couraged to make space for mothers ties? to breastfeed their babies. There are really no two days alike but make the industry attractive to them. generally, I rise at about 5:30am (pre One of the major challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown and every- Role conflict and stereotyping is career women is juggling work thing related to it) and do my devotions a common hinderance for women and family obligations. How and get ready for work. I help my daughter in some careers. Any advice to the are you winning at this? How get ready for school too. In office I start men in construction about han- would you advise a young career with clearing mail that may have come in dling and embracing competition woman out there who is failing late the previous evening or early morning. from female counterparts? at this? I will then hold or attend meetings. Most I think modern, progressive men It really is a growing experience. work at my level in UNRA is managed via don’t have a problem with women You learn to make the right deci- meetings. These may be technical meetings participating in the construction sions with each challenge. Every to deal with project matters, or they may industry. We, however, have some home is unique and there is no be support services meetings related to pockets of old school mentality. These, blueprint for success. Even for the management of the staff and resources of fortunately are converting as more and women who seem to expertly UNRA. I will visit a project site or meet proj- more women prove themselves. The juggle home and work, there is an ect affected persons in their locality. I often Association of Women Civil Engineers equally frustrating story of failure rush to site in response to where we may is playing a critical role in incubating and frustration that you do not see. have washouts, collapsed culverts, slope the mindset change and must be ap- I have learnt that work-life balance collapse, landslides, bridges swept away by plauded. When change gains momen- is not 50/50. It is aiming to be 100% floods and other emergencies, to provide tum, those who embrace change ben- what you are supposed to be, where leadership to our teams. Also, on a planned efit from it. Those who resist change you are supposed to be. As close to schedule I will visit staff in their stations must either succeed at killing the 100% as you can, be a career woman to appreciate their work and resolve chal- change or die at it. at work. As close to 100% as you lenges. I, therefore, make several upcountry The men in construction have no can, be wife and mother at home. trips. reason to fear competition because it As you get older, you become more One of the reasons I love my job is the simply does not exist. There is space adept at this. The only sure formula number of opportunities you get to solve for complementarity, not competition. is when I ask for help from One who complex problems. It means the stress lev- The women engineers and technicians has never failed - God. els may be high for that reason, but it also are not edging men out. They are add- What is your day like in regards provides a sense of accomplishment when to the scope of your responsibili- ing their strength to make the industry a matter is completed successfully. stronger. Everybody wins. For the men, who still harbour fear, my caution to Given your very illustrious career, what them is that history will judge them Kagina tips on boosting female would you say is your greatest profes- harshly for failing to be counted when enrollment sional success story? it mattered most. 1. Learning sciences should not be Somehow, I think that story is yet to an option. The problems we have is be told. However, there are a number of This year’s Women’s Day theme is trying to teach practical sciences at milestones that come to mind. One is the Generation Equality, what mea- higher levels. It must be in the DNA restructuring of URA in 2004/2005 and the sures have you put in place at of teaching and learning and if nec- subsequent reform and modernisation UNRA to ensure both women and essary incentivize science courses. programme that allowed URA to meet and men enjoy equal opportunities? 2. A reservation scheme that targets surpass its revenue targets. What stands out a) At UNRA we deliberately encour- deliberate recruitment of female em- for me though are the leadership teams we age women to apply for jobs in the en- ployees would give girls opportunity built. The sustainability of any organisation gineering department when opportu- to enter the construction Industry. rests on the top team standing together, nity comes. This is because the women 3. Build the confidence of girls early. shoulder to shoulder. In UNRA, a similar numbers are still low. There will be a There are ample role models in the restructuring was done with similar results time when there is no need for such industry to emulate. These have a now anticipated. The foundation is in place deliberate encouragement. responsibility to mentor and train to make UNRA a formidable player in nation b) We have a gender and equity female engineers and technicians. building. committee that ensures we are com- Ultimately girls must want to join the pliant with regard to budgeting. Our industry. Therefore, make the indus- If you were to retire today, is this a job budget must be gender responsive to try attractive to them. you would be happy to have retired in? get it approved by Parliament. I would be happy to retire in this job. It c) We consider the unique roles of is a job that draws everything out of you women who are also young mothers and leaves you satisfied. Your efforts are re- and have provided for a lactating room warded when people prosper because you at headquarters. Stations are also en- Zakiat Nakabuuka, a surveyor at Arab Contractors (U) Ltd obtained her initial have connected demand to supply, talent experience through UNABCEC’s Graduate Training Program to opportunity, product to market.

14 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 15 THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE Form Contract 1999 and 2017 edition, Contract; (iii) having arisen, such Party contractors. PPDA Standard Conditions of Contract could not reasonably have avoided or among others. overcome; and (iv) is not substantially Invoking frustration in the absence COVID-19 EFFECTS ON the attributable to the other Party. of force majeure clause Invoking Force Majeure to suspend Clause 19.1 then goes on to give A party to a contract can only invoke execution of works some examples of events or circum- force majeure relief if the contract CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Unlike FIDIC standard form contracts, stances which may constitute Force Ma- provided for it. Bearing in mind that the other standard form contracts do jeure. Although epidemics like COVID some construction contracts do not not define “force majeure” and as such, 19 is not among the examples or events provide for force majeure, such parties Daniel Angualia do not provide explanation of events listed in the clause, it is my opinion that can make recourse to the doctrine of that may constitute it. For that reason, the measures imposed by the Govern- frustration of contract. Section 66 (1) Angualia Busiku and Co. Advocates I will rely on FIDIC Standard Form Con- ment to check the spread of the disease of the Contract Act 2010 provides that tracts to attempt to answer the above made it impossible for most contrac- where a contract becomes impossible questions. tors to execute construction contracts. to perform or is frustrated and where a cross the globe, the construction that were being used in the provision of had immediate cost implications on Under the FIDIC forms of contract, The measures under the Public Health party cannot show that the other party industry has been greatly impacted essential services. The Ministry of Works them. either Party may be prevented from Act are a force majeure or an ex- assumed the risk of impossibility, Aby the coronavirus. In a bid to and Transport also issued Standard Op- The impact of coronavirus raises many performance of its obligations under ceptional event. They were the parties to the contract contain and slow down the spread of erating Procedures (SOPs) for Building questions in the construction industry the contract by Force Majeure. For such enacted into laws which all shall be discharged from the disease, the government put up Construction Sites which required con- such as; (i)Whether a contractor can party to be excused from performance contractors are supposed the further performance restrictive measures under the Public struction sites to have in place COVID-19 invoke “force majeure” on ground of on the basis of force majeure, he must to abide by. of the contract. Section 7 Health Act notably, The Public Health guidance signage on the site, clinic, First COVID-19 in order to suspend execution 20Km first give notice evoking force majeure. Clause 62.1 of the PPDA (Notification of COVID – 19) Order, 2020, Aid room, among others. Construction of works and (ii) Whether a contractor Force majeure is addressed in clause Entitlement to an ex- stalled Kayunga- General Conditions of The Public Health (Prevention of COVID sites were required to ensure constant may be entitled to additional costs in- 19.1 of Red Book, Yellow Book, Silver tension of time Busaana rd due Contract for the Procure- - 19) (Requirements and Conditions of provision of water for hand washing or curred in the project in connection with Book 1999 edition. The relief available to to covid-19 ment of Works also pro- Entry into Uganda) Order, 2020, Public sanitizers while observing social distanc- the implementation of SOP measures in The 2017 revised edition replaced the affected party follow- vides that if the Contract Health (Control of Covid-19) Rules, 2020, ing. the construction sites? (iii) Can contrac- force majeure with Exceptional Event ing Force Majeure is among is frustrated by the outbreak and Public Health (Prohibition of Entry As a result of the above measures, tors invoke frustration in the absence which is defined under Section 18.1 of others, entitlement to an extension of war or by any other event en- into Uganda) Order, 2020. many construction sites and projects of force majeure clause in the contract? the Red book, Yellow Book and Silver of the time for performing the affected tirely outside the control of either the The regulations, among others, pro- had to stall or had activities suspended. This article attempts to answer the Book. The sub-clauses provide that a obligations under Section 19.4 of Red Employer or the Contractor, the Project vided for closure of hardware shops, Affected projects included; 20km Kay- above questions. “Force Majeure” or an “Exceptional Event” Book, Yellow Book and Silver Book 1999 Manager shall certify that the Contract required construction sites to provide unga-Busaana road, Hoima International The standard form contracts com- (depending on the edition of the book) edition, or Section 18.4 of Red Book, Yel- has been frustrated. accommodation for the employees at Airport construction, Kampala Fly over monly adopted in Uganda include; East means an event or circumstance which; low Book and Silver Book 2017 edition. If the construction contract became the site and prohibited employees from project among others. For contractors Africa Institute of Architects Form of (i) is beyond a Party’s control; (ii) the The time extension must correspond physically or commercially impossible leaving the site. It prohibited the use of that managed to continue with con- Contract, International Federation of Party could not reasonably have pro- to the period of the time for which the to perform, due to the SOPs imposed by public and private vehicles except those struction, implementation of the SOPs Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Standard vided against before entering into the party evoking force majeure was unable the government as a result of COVID-19, to perform. Both the employer and the the doctrine of frustration can be in- contractor may also choose to termi- voked to discharge the parties from nate the contract, depending on the their obligations. However, frustration period of the force majeure event. should only be invoked as a last resort because unlike force majeure which Entitlement to costs incurred in the would entitle the parties to an exten- implementation of SOPs measures sion of time, frustration would lead to Under FIDIC standard form contracts, termination of the contract which may the contractor is entitled to be paid for not necessarily be the intention of the Some construction costs incurred in the process of com- parties. sites like Queen’s way plying with the laws from time to time of Abubaker Technical under Section 13.7 of the Red Book, Conclusion Services have continued operating Yellow Book and Silver Book 1999 edi- There are many other aspects of con- amidst Covid-19 tion or under Section 13.6 of the Red struction contracts that may be affected pandemic. Book, Yellow Book and Silver Book 2017 or continue to be affected by the SOPs. edition. As pointed out earlier, the Pub- For that reasons, parties to the con- lic Health Regulations (law) imposed struction contracts need to constantly specific COVID-19 health and safety review it to ascertain their rights and measures by requiring Contractors to obligations to ensure they communi- among others; accommodate workers cate with each other whenever need at the construction sites, provide sanitiz- arises. Entitlements only arise where the ers, running water. It is my opinion that necessary notices have been given un- costs incurred in the implementation of der the subject contract and within the SOPs measures may be recoverable by stipulated time.

16 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 17 Mota-Engil Group Environmental Risks — Mitigation Measures

The Mota-Engil Group has a business record of more than 70 years, marked by a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in a constant search for new horizons. As a leader in Portugal with a consolidated position in the ranks of the 30 largest European construction groups, Mota-Engil is making its mark in 28 countries, in three distinct geographical areas – Europe, Africa and Latin America, with holdings in over 200 companies, Mota-Engil assumes a position in the market according to the values and cultural identity of the organisation, grounded in a unique and integrated strategic vision for the Mota-Engil of the future: a more international, innovative and competitive Group on the global scale. Africa is a natural market for the Mota-Engil Group due to its long-standing and acknowledged experience which began in Angola in 1946. With an unrivalled position in Africa thanks to an ongoing investment in its capacity for the mobilisation of resources for the completion of large-scale projects, Mota-Engil Africa has a strategic perspective in the long term and a broad horizon of action while it endeavours to establish ever closer partnerships in infrastructure projects in areas as varied as Transport and Logistics, Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining and the Environment. By expanding into new markets of the SADC space, Mota-Engil Africa holds the technical and financial capacity to develop projects tailored to its customers’ needs, bringing the African continent into line with its potentialities.

PROJECT: CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT OF THE KAMPALA NORTHERN BYPASS

The Kampala Northern Bypass (KNB) forms a 21Km European Union grant support and was opened to arc through the northern suburbs of Kampala City traffic in 2009 as a single carriageway road in most allowing traffic between the East, North and West of of its length. Since then, the city of Kampala has we move worlds the country to bypass Kampala without crossing the expanded due to its population's increase and the Centre. It starts at the Busega Roundabout and ends Northern Bypass became a very busy and at the Namboole Interchange on the existing congested urban road, not able to serve both the Kampala-Jinja road. local and the passing-by traffic. The Bypass is a vital core part of the Northern The current "Capacity Improvement of the Kampala transport corridor for Uganda and the region, Northern Bypass" includes widening of the road from connecting the port of Mombasa to the main capital 2 to 4 lanes and the construction of 6 fly-overs cities of Nairobi, Kampala and Kigali and at the same replacing the existing intersections. As the initial Mota-Engil: A World of Inspiration time, South Sudan and the Eastern border of Congo. construction’s stage the project is co-financed by the www.mota-engil.com The Bypass was originally constructed with the Government of Uganda and the European Union. 18 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 19 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS – WASTE MANAGEMENT

Construction waste and overburden dumped in drainage, as it can easily clog and block streams and road-side spring wells pose public health risks to channels. During storms, water that could have been communities which has the potential to cause water drained flooded the city's informal settlements. This scarcity in some urban communities which may not combination of waste, precarious housing near by have alternative sources of water. As mitigation the Kampala Northern Bypass and stronger storms measures Mota-Engil has put in waste management will leave the poorest residents of Kampala procedures to avoid impact to local water sources. increasingly exposed to flash floods during the rainy Waste may be reused or valued at the worksite. season, risking cholera and diarrhea. The mixture of Moreover, materials or products removed from the garbage and water that the population is consuming worksite may be reused for safety and public health definitely increases the chances of waterborne reasons provided that they comply with technical so illnesses, it is a cycle in which one vulnerability leads Mota-Engil has in place a sensitization program of to another impact and brings more negative impacts. workers about potential for environmental Mota Engil is aware of this situation and is helping contamination due to improper waste management KCCA collecting the community waste along the practices ant it also ensures there are adequate Bypass and engaging all the stake holders so that sanitary facilities. At the site we also implement they are also giving their contribution for a better life plastic campaigns which every worker is entitled to of the Kampala communities. collect 5 items or pieces of plastic and to put them in the garbage bin. After that a sensitization is given by the environmental and Health officers talking about the negative aspects of having plastic on the floor and water lines. One of the important environmental and health risks that are increasing during the development of this project and for nearby future when it will be concluded it is the community waste rather than the construction waste. Residents along the Kampala Northern Bypass have few options for disposing of waste and sewage. The garbage collection points, are now being at the side of the road at nearby ENVIRONMENTAL exploitation of borrow areas, is that when one neighborhood. Residents wait at night, when it is section has been exhausted, it has been restored at dark, and leave the garbage on the side of the road IMPACTS – BORROW PITS the same time as a new section is being opened, all and sometimes in the drainage channels. Kampala in accordance with the overall planning of the road collects between half and two thirds of the waste it During the construction of the road, lateritic material works, the access has also to be restricted and the creates and transports it to the city's only legal was required for the road works. As a result of this spoil has been used in landscaping/rehabilitating of landfill: Kiteezi. Occupying an area of 14.5 hectares, construction work, Mota-Engil acquired borrow pits the borrow pits. the mountains of Kiteezi waste grow between 1,000 and 1,400 tons per day. to supply lateritic material to the road construction On completion of road construction and extraction of works. Before a borrow area is exploited an excava- the material, Mota-Engil is required to restore the The Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) says tion and reinstatement plan submitted detailing the site to as near as its original status. The restoration the landfill to be overflowed should have been closed aspects the contractor has deal with. of borrow pits is required by the National Environ- a decade ago. The Kiteezi dump is at a dangerous The excavation and reinstatement plan consists of mental Act, 1995 as part of environmental mitigation intersection between urbanization and climate the Location (chainage) of the borrow area the type measures when the borrow area it is no longer change. As Kampala grows and the poorest and quantity of material excavated, the Biophysical required. Mota- Engil environmental team started the residents settle in swampy areas at the base of the and Social Baseline information, a working plan for operation of seed planting of the grass species hills, the city loses the natural drainage systems that exploitation, a restoration plan, giving details of final Choris gayana in order to minimise the erosion of the used to absorb rain. The World Bank estimates that grading, drainage and sediment control, re-soiling slopes holding the soil and reducing the water flow. the Kampala wetland area dropped from 18% to 9% and vegetation measures and design after use. The This species was chosen because of having strong between 2002 and 2010, leaving the water with mitigation measures to be implemented in during roots and also for being a good pioneer species and fewer places to drain. But waste stored in open landfills or left on the ground also poses a threat to 20 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ugfacilitator for other species.UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 21 sued. If anything does not meet the stan- Responsibilities dard, the section is not approved, and if is not approved, no certificate is is- To break them down: sued for the section, which means that The biggest part of my work I cannot be paid. That is why I have to is interpreting drawings from ensure that our work is up to standard, the consultant and where so that it passes the test. there are discrepancies, we Additionally, while doing our work, communicate with the consult- there could be changes in the plan. ing team for change. I then For example, the directions may be to oversee the implementation of excavate 200m to remove soil. As a site the drawings. engineer, I may see that the intended result has not been achieved, so I have Organising and coordinating to consult again with experts for clari- the teams on site for work and fication or different instructions. see to it that the work meets My duty then becomes passing the required standards. on that information to the team on ground. But this does not deter me Together with safety of- from ensuring the day’s work proceeds ficers, I make sure that we as planned. comply with the safety mea- It is also important to note that I do sures. For example, if there is not work alone. On most projects, I a new activity that is going to work with site surveyors, consultants, take place, I call meetings on safety officers, environment officers, ground (toolbox meetings) for foremen, and mechanical engineers, the teams going to work there, Typically, when working on a project, I also start the day by assessing myself. among others. let them know the involved we make daily, weekly and monthly work- Did I achieve what I had planned to do yesterday? If I did, how much cost was However, on some projects, I am risks, the precautions they A day in the life plans and these become the mirror and supposed to reside on site because I must take and how to over- timelines for the day’s programme. While incurred for the work and how much did I gain from it because it is from this am the major consultant making it dif- come the risks. planning, therefore, I start by looking at ficult to delegate. of a site engineer priority areas, and especially where I have that I earn. And if I did not achieve my day’s target, what made me fail, and If the worst comes to the worst, I As a site engineer, I am also run short. can delegate to someone trust- Joseph Muhonga Tembo overseeing the construction process. how am I going to overcome it? the time and production man- It is usual in our work to get hindrances worthy, with whom I have Site engineer, Rodo Contractors Ltd. I have been a site engineer on road con- When I get to the site be- ager. I assess how much work that bar us from accomplishing the set had a good working rela- struction sites for the past 15 years. On tween 7:30am and 8am, has been produced within a work. You may, for example, face inconve- tionship for a long time. average, my day starts at 6am when I wake I start playing my moni- given period of time. niences beyond your control such as rain. In other words, I don’t ite engineers are an integral part of up, spend 10 minutes on personal admin- toring role. This includes It may spoil the completed work or just just drop materials on the construction industry, and on any istration, have breakfast in 10 minutes and distribution of resources Additionally, I coordinate make you halt the work for some hours 15 site and go away, I see construction project and whereas head out to work at 6:30am. such as machinery, man- number of the different teams to produce S or days. how the work is go- their roles and responsibilities are wide, Before leaving the workplace every power and ensuring that years as site work. For example, we have Therefore, when planning my day, I ing and, in most cases, the major responsibility of a site engineer evening, I ensure that I know how much everyone is already sta- equipment on site and it is have to plan on how I am going to catch engineer delve into the work and is to read and understand the plan, and we have accomplished and how much tioned at their section. under the mechanical engi- up with assignments lagging behind and do things like setting out see to it that it is implemented correctly. is pending so that I know where to start I also have to monitor that the neer. If there is a problem at the same time, accomplish the set work and the layers. They spend most of their time on site, from to prepare for the next day’s work. for that day. manpower has all they need; in terms with the equipment, I have to of gadgets, materials, water, protective In the event that I am overseeing coordinate with the mechani- gear as well as briefing everyone on our more than one project, I must dele- cal engineer so that it is fixed Skills a good site engineer must have day’s plan. gate someone I trust. But again, if you to enable production to take Then I embark on supervising the have developed good teams of people place. who know what to do and what the Good AutoCAD skills - software other different entities on the proj- dard and special specifications. work to ensure everything is being company stands for, it makes the work used for drawing. ect. Special specifications are unique to implemented according to plan. Sometimes when I am not in easier. Normally my work day ends at Good analytical and operating Good listening skills to complaints a project while standard specifica- We work under instruction and as a the field, I also do some work 7pm, though it can stretch upto 8pm skills in drawing together with good that arise between different entities/ tions are general. A site engineer site engineer, I have to ensure that ev- at the office such as drawing in some cases. skills in interpretation of drawings sections on the project. should be able to read and imple- erything is done per the instructions so programmes, doing a compu- because all the work to be done is The ability to interpret, analyse ment the two. that when a section is tested (by the tation of volumes done, draft on drawings and hence ability to and make decisions that you see fit Good command of language; it is contractor’s team and the consultant/ progress records that include interpret them is important. for the requirement at the time. necessary that one understands the supervising teams) it passes the test. For work produced, obstacles met Good communication skills in The ability to read, understand project language - English, French a section to be completed, the levels and solutions employed. passing on information to subordi- and analyse the specifications. etc since one has to understand and the Field Density Test (FDT) results As narrated to Desire Mbabaali nates and superiors together with There are two specifications; stan- what they are going to implement. must meet the set standards and then it can be approved and a certificate is-

22 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 23 Construction votes 2021 UGANDA BUILDING AND CIVIL WORKS CONTRACTORS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

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MISSION: To potential members of the SACCO the time is now To provide effective financial solutions by ensuring to take the step forward as we stamp our authority in the high quality, prompt and affordable credit facilities to financial world hence mitigating the challenges faced by members those winning contracts and the employees of the com- panies. As we continue to register steady progress and In the efforts to meeting our vision and objectives we hitting our goals, it’s important to note “Opportunities are appreciate all our beloved members for the continued utilized to the maximum by those that are prepared.” support by recommending the SACCO’s services and products to other partners in the Contraction industry. Registration fees for individuals and companies stands In order to qualify for joining the SACCO, one needs to at UgShs. 50,000 and 100,000 respectively, stationery be under a company fully registered by Uganda National fees are 20,000 and 50,000 for individuals and companies Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors respectively, the share value is at ug shillings 20,000 with (UNABCEC) these may include a company or an indi- a minimum of 3 shares and 50 shares to be held by indi- vidual, a close family member of a company’s director or viduals and companies respectively. a staff for the UNABCEC Secretariat. An individual or company is free to acquire shares above the set minimum number of shares. Among the various financial products and services The minimum amount for deposit is ug shillings 50,000. It’s now or never extended to our clients/ members are; We Save Together and By UNABCEC Staff writer national political, economic and regu- ing significant challenges, including Grow Together. latory policy. Regardless of who wins lack of work, poor access to finances, Providing an opportunity for mid the coronavirus pandemic, the next elections, if the construction lack of capacity in terms of financial members to save, their savings public polling places present industry doesn’t turn out and vote in and equipment, late and non-payment yield better returns as inter- Aa threat to public health. But large numbers, we will have a lot to of contractors and professionals, lack of est and dividends. avoiding to vote threatens the health lose. a regulatory framework, foreign domi- of the Republic of Uganda. Now that The ultimate power we wield is the nance, to mention a few. If the status the government has decided to go fact that each one of us is a constituent. quo remains unattended to, we risk on with the General Elections in 2021, Politicians ought to know how regula- losing most construction businesses the construction industry plus all its tions impact your business and pro- which are on the verge of collapsing, stakeholders who care a great deal growth policies. Don’t waste your vote plus all upcoming firms. about the leadership of this country on candidates with selfish motives. The UNABCEC advocates for a number are ready to participate and make an industry needs leaders who will focus of interventions to be addressed by impact against all odds. on its development. Fortunately, none the government in order to introduce of us lacks the intelligence to get out and run effective contractor develop- To construction voters there and vote in this national election. ment programs that shall promote a With just months left before the 2021 So, remember every vote counts-make sustainable construction industry. Get General Elections, it’s now or never for sure yours is one of them or don’t com- in touch with us to have these incorpo- construction voters. All politicians are plain. rated in your manifesto and be assured preparing. These coming elections are of construction votes. particularly vital for our construction To Politicians industry. The outcome of these elec- Uganda’s construction sector is fac- tions will have a significant impact on

24 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 25 include the clients, contractors and the market regulation as the conditions tions are most effective if their roles are regulators also. Where there are high which have to be satisfied to gain a embedded in law. What has become levels of informality, poor enforcement ‘license to operate’ in the sector. The apparent to me from my 40 years of ex- Strict regulation key in and large numbers remain outside of purpose of market regulations is to set perience in the construction industries the regulatory framework, standards of out the minimum financial, managerial of Europe and sub-Saharan Africa is that construction appear to be worse and the and technical capabilities expected of a clients and contractors will continue to eliminating shoddy work ability to improve those conditions relies firm that wants to provide construction flaunt standards unless there is compre- far more on spreading the regulatory net services to clients. There is often a regis- hensive regulation and effective enforce- than improving the standards. ter of contractors kept by public sector ment across the technical, market-entry By Alan Gilham bodies who commission construction and professional standards. What goes wrong works but rarely anything which provides What is also apparent to me is that PhD FCIOB Applicable to construction industries the same sort of assurances for private competent, law abiding and profession- throughout the world, I see regulation sector clients. ally-minded construction sector clients, coming in three forms: The third component of the regula- consultants and contractors have noth- (i) the technical standards to which tory framework is professionalism. What ing to fear from any kind of regulation, as buildings and structures must be de- does this mean and how is it regulated? long as it is enforced properly. signed and built, I look at professionalism as the ‘glue’ that Not only do they reduce the inci- (ii) regulations that govern the quali- holds the rest together. It is the unspo- dences where clients are tempted to ties of those who can enter the market, ken behavioural code which is upheld by flaunt the rules and contractors are and individual practitioners. tempted to cut corners but they create (iii) professional standards and ethics. the ‘level playing field’ sought by clients Taking the first of those, the failure to Role of professional bodies and contractors in which they can oper- adopt technical standards is probably the Even the best regulations in the ate with confidence. And we all know, most obvious failure suffered by clients world will be ineffective if they are not don’t we, that confidence and trust are at and users of buildings. The worst-case respected and enforced, and in my opin- the heart of any successful business. scenarios leading to building collapses, ion, this comes down to professionalism. deaths and injury. It is probably fair to say In this case it is the professional bodies that the least regulated countries suffer and trade associations such as UNABCEC, Gilham is a chartered Construc- the most severe building collapses and UACE and UIPE who play a significant tion Manager, Fellow of the UK’s failures. role, setting and enforcing competency Chartered Institute of Building The second, but less obvious is the and ethical standards for their members. and an independent consultant role of ‘market’ regulations. Think about Professional bodies and trade associa- for performance improvement and institutional reform.

ganda’s construction industry is clients, contractors and practitioners. perhaps illustrated by the UK govern- faced with the challenge of shoddy Research done in the UK during the ment’s recent crackdown on ‘shoddy Uworks, which sometimes arises from 1990s concluded that regulations and housebuilders’ . contractors who would like to make clients are the two most influential driv- Having spent the last 20 years working profits out of the project at the expense ers of quality and performance in the in Sub-Saharan Africa, I can see the same of quality. And sometimes contractors construction industry. It was determined problems occurring in every country embark upon projects for which the cli- that around 80% of construction stake- where I have worked. ent does not have the necessary finances. holders were driven only by regulation. The conclusion I draw from my experi- How can these situations change? The remaining 20% were striving for stan- ences in building research and construc- Ideally, these problems appear solely dards that exceeded regulatory standards tion practice, is that good regulation and upon contractors to solve. However, and these were driven by client demand. its consistent enforcement is probably the solution lies in a combination of Despite many efforts to improve the most influential factor in pushing up improved and consistently enforced performance in the UK’s construction standards and performance improve- regulation, improved management and industry, starting with initiatives such as ment across the industry. supervision by clients and increasing ‘Constructing the Team (Latham 1994), Of course, that always assumes that professionalism throughout the industry. and ‘Rethinking Construction (Egan regulations are respected by construc- Changes have to be made by regulators, 1998), I see the same problems persisting, tion industry stakeholders, in this I

26 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 27 Similarly, large-scale infrastructural Practice and Ethics, and Disciplinary cally dedicated to that purpose (whistle- projects face related challenges as Procedures), that govern construction [email protected]). evidenced in the infamous Mukono– practice. iii). The Public Procurement and Dis- Kyetume–Katosi–Nyenga Road scandal Unfortunately, the prevalence of posal of Public Assets Authority discour- Business ethics of 2014 in which it came to light that Eu- chronic malpractice speaks to a weak ages unscrupulous tendering practices by taw Construction Limited (EUTAW) which link in implementation. Ethics cannot blacklisting contractors and suppliers who Avoid backdoor deals in the construction won the bid for the above road project, be implemented with force as they are are found to have used bribes, kickbacks was not the company implementing the born out of conscience and value sys- and other underhanded methods in their works. Instead the actual project work tems. However, they can be encouraged, bids for government tenders. The black- Juliet S. Namitala-Kirwana was being carried out by Chongqing praised and rewarded arm-in-arm with listed companies face bans from submitting International Construction Corporation the law. After all, actual physical public tenders for government work ranging from Partner, AKN Advocates (CICO); contrary to the contract between safety and environmental protection rely a few months to several years. More aware- EUTAW and the Uganda National Roads on them. A few pointers to boost ethical ness about such remedies can empower Authority which forbade subcontracting. morale of the construction businessman construction businessmen who are honest n an economy steeped in several forms the end goal of both actions is to influ- sastrous effects such as non-supervision, Additionally, it was discovered that are indicated below: in their dealings. of unethical practices among profes- ence the decisionmaker to issue a decision intimidation, conflict of interest, loss of EUTAW was merely a briefcase company i). Adequate punishment for offend- iv). Conducting all tendering processes Isionals, the key stakeholders in the in the favour of the one who has offered it. confidence in the profession, poor quality that had no actual physical address in the ers – after due process of the law. Pun- with fairness, honesty and transparency at Ugandan construction industry are not The slight difference is that bribes are works, illogical contractor selection USA where it was purportedly registered. ishments should be proportionate to the all industry levels to build the trust and con- immune to the common unethical prac- characteristically one-time pay- and in the worst case, building Investigations into this matter uncovered gravity of the offence; to deter copycat fidence of stakeholders in the contracting tices which include kickbacks, bid rigging, ments whereas kickbacks are and infrastructural accidents/ bid-rigging and massive pay-offs to indi- offenders. The prosecution of offenders systems. When the public trusts that tender- fraud, bribery, bill inflation, breaches of often spread out over the damage. viduals in key decision-making positions whose violations of good construction ing processes are fair, they are deterred from environmental protection laws, among duration of the contract. Numerous construction which explains how a briefcase company practice results in the death and injury making offers for bribes and kickbacks. others. Kickbacks have become 2014 accidents have been re- year of Mukono– with no capacity to build a road won a of others, loss of property and environ- v). Sourcing independent procurement However, kickbacks and the acceptance normalised by profession- ported in Uganda over the bid and even received advances to the mental degradation of the environment audits to check the authenticity of public of bribes/gifts are the most common als who dress them up Kyetume–Katosi– past decade and in most of tune of more than Shs20,000,000,000. should not only be severe but swift to procurement processes. forms of unethical practice in the Ugan- in clever expressions like Nyenga Road the cases the Physical Plan- encourage fellow practitioners to uphold It is the work of all the stakeholders in the dan construction industry. It is apparent ‘facilitation’ and ‘handshakes’. scandal ning Department of KCCA Encouraging the construction busi- good practice. construction industry to change public per- that while the academic and practical The stages in construction and other local government of- nessman to practice ethics ii) Encourage whistle-blowing on ception and eradicate the status quo which training of construction professionals is projects at which kickbacks are fices have cited neglect of construc- It is not in dispute that there are sev- parties taking part in any conduct which leaves a lot to be desired. Engineers, archi- rigorous and lengthy, there is not much offered include expression of interest, tion guidelines, alteration of approved eral laws (the Physical Planning Act, 2010; gives one party an inappropriate benefit tects, quantity surveyors, project managers, emphasis on the importance of ethical proposal, bidding, awarding, intervention, plans without the consent of authorities, The National Environment Act, Cap 153; over another as opposed to assessment designers, and contractors must believably practice as there is on the technical study monitoring and evaluation. night-time construction by individuals The Uganda National Roads Authority based on merit. The Uganda National demonstrate that honesty and merit are areas. The ripple effect of kickbacks and bribes without approved plans to avoid detec- Act; The Uganda National Roads (Gen- Roads Authority calls on the public to core values of their practice. The inevitable adverse effects of those is evident in the failure of the recipients tion/arrest and refusal to comply with eral) Regulations, 2017; The Public Pro- whistle blow through an address specifi- This will give a fair chance for profound disreputable practices are often exposed to supervise and quality-assure con- orders to review structural processes. curement and Disposal of Public Assets quality to become the norm in structural when unfortunate incidents occur. These struction plans submitted for approval. Act, 2003 and the regula- and infrastructural projects. They must dem- include terrible accidents resulting from Kickbacks further allow for unregistered A summary of the accidents and sus- tions thereunder) and onstrate their willingness to be accountable the collapse of buildings/infrastructure and incompetent ‘engineers’ to supervise tained causalities/deaths is provided codes of conduct (the to the public and their professions before erected negligently, and clients’ loss of construction projects which has had di- below; Engineers’ Code of Pro- they can earn from them. Finally, the faith in the construction industry. The fessional public must witness a system that need for engineers, architects, quantity works to punish, blacklist surveyors, project managers, designers, and shame those who and contractors to practice strict adher- bring disrepute to ence to ethical behaviour is therefore an the construction urgent one. industry. The stakeholders in the construction in- dustry must recognise that the rewards of implementing construction projects up- rightly are further-reaching than those of Tips on how to boost ethics in the construction sector business obtained through underhanded means. Adherence to ethical codes can Punish the offenders – after due ate benefit over another as opposed for government tenders. foster an environment where construc- process of the law. Punishments to assessment based on merit. Conduct all tendering processes tion businessmen realistically compete for should be proportionate to the grav- The Public Procurement and with fairness, honesty and transpar- work based on merit. ity of the offence and should be swift Disposal of Public Assets Authority ency at all industry levels to build to encourage fellow practitioners to discourages unscrupulous tendering the trust and confidence of stake- Kickbacks and bribes uphold good practice. practices by blacklisting contractors holders in the contracting systems. Kickbacks are defined as bribes paid Encourage whistle-blowing on and suppliers who are found to have Source independent procurement incrementally by contractors to those in parties taking part in any conduct used bribes, kickbacks and other audits to check the authenticity of charge of contract awarding decisions. which gives one party an inappropri- underhanded methods in their bids public procurement processes. Kickbacks are no different from bribes as

28 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 29 insurance financial assistance is provided Insurance helps to mitigate loss, financial growth. Employment opportunities are to the family of the insured on death. stability and promotes trade and com- increased by such big investments. Thus, In case of others, insurance security is merce activities, which result in eco- insurance has become an important source provided against oss due to fire, marine/ nomic growth and development. Thus, of capital formation. Insurance goods in transit, personal accidents, ac- insurance plays a crucial role in sustain- Statewide Insurance Co (Swico), a mem- cidental damage and loss, burglary/theft able growth of an economy. ber of this association, has many insurance A must have in construction all of which incidentally can affect con- products among which is the professional struction assets and human resource. Medical support indemnity insurance policy that can be tai- A medical insurance is considered lored to meet your particular circumstances JAGGWE RONALD MUYINGO. | 0752328759 | 0772328759. Spreading of risk essential in managing risk in health. Any- in the event of such liability, Contractors Li- Insurance facilitates spreading risk one can be a victim of critical illness un- ability Insurance (CAR), that covers much of assistant manager marketing, Statewide Insurance Co Limited from the insured to the insurer. The basic expectedly. And rising medical expense the projects under taken by the contractors. principle of insurance is to spread risk is of great concern. Medical Insurance is This is so because it covers employees among a large number of people. A large one of the insurance policies that cater under worker men’s compensation, ma- posing themselves to liabilities may be described as a social uite often when people are asked number of persons get insurance policies for different types of health risks. The chinery breakdown, contractual works and that could curtail their services device to reduce or eliminate who in their opinion needs insur- and pay premium to the insurer. When- insured gets medical support in case of it is needed at the contract signing as a fall which is called The Contractors risk of loss to life and property ance, some of the answers will be: ever a loss occurs, it is compensated out medical insurance policy. back for the government (principal) in cases Q All Risks Insurance (CAR). in general. ‘the rich, for they have lots of assets to of funds of the insurer. where projects backfire. The realisation is that those Insurance contributes a lot to protect.’ “With the Life insurance encourages savings As contractors, it would be beneficial to engaged in the provision of the general economic growth While others will say: ‘business men increasing Generates Financial Resources Insurance does not only protect take advantage of these covers under the services are at the same time of the society by providing sta- and women’ who have businesses and competition Insurance generates funds by collect- against risks and uncertainties, but also umbrella of the association for ease of mon- employing a number of others bility to the functioning of pro- property at risk. Well, both answers ing premium. These funds are invested in provides an investment channel too. Life itoring and administration or to encourage from big thus contributing to the reduc- cess. The insurance industries are not wrong, certainly property and government securities and stock. These insurance enables systematic saving due various individual members to take variety players in the tion of unemployment in the develop financial institutions businesses are always exposed to risks, funds are gainfully employed in industrial to payment of regular premium. Life in- policy covers for their business. This insur- construction country. Any sober government and reduce uncertainties by which if not protected could cause development of a country for generat- surance provides a mode of investment. ance can be arranged with individual and industry and would certainly be interested improving financial resources serious financial/stress setback to the ing more funds and utilised for the It develops a habit of saving money by group limits per event and an aggregate the quest in seeing to it that continuity and stability. owner, the employees and the govern- economic development of the country. paying premium. The insured gets a limit of cover that may be agreed upon be- for global of these sectors is protected ment at large (loss of tax). Employment opportunities are increased lumpsum amount at the maturity of the tween the association and the insurer. and put measures in place to Provide safety and security However, the broader picture is standards, it by big investments, leading to capital contract. Thus, life insurance encour- prevent them from collapse or Insurance provides financial that we all need insurance protection, will not be formation. ages savings. closure due to liability risks that support and reduces uncertain- depending on our circumstances to long before Large funds are collected are insurable. ties in business and human life. mitigate risks and losses or liabilities government Promotes economic growth through premium. These It provides safety and security rising from our area of operation and enforces Insurance generates significant impact funds are utilised in the Why is insurance crucial? against particular events. There profession. on the economy by mobilising domestic industrial development risk manda Insurance has evolved as a is always a fear of sudden loss. The main task of the risk manage- savings. Insurance can turn accumulated of a country, which ac- insurance is essen- tory minimum process of safeguarding the Insurance provides a cover tial in managing ment is to ensure an optimal risk- coverage to capital into productive investments. celerates the economic return relation through a variety of interest of people/organisations against any sudden loss. risk in health protect both available risk management methods. from loss and uncertainty. It For example, in case of life Risk retaining traditionally occurs as the public and a supplement to the transfer of risk professionals to the insurance companies such as against expos SWICO and this form of hedging is ing themselves applicable in situations where the to liabilities possibility of risk and intensity of the that could adverse consequences are small. curtail their As contractors and engineers, you services which render a very noble and crucial service is called The to the community and in particular the Contractors All government and all its parastatals be- Risks Insurance cause some of you are entrusted with the finances of the country, which calls (CAR).” for the highest duty of care as you go about your professional duties. With the increasing competition from big players in the construction industry and the quest for global standards, it will not be long before government enforces mandatory mini- mum coverage to protect both the public and professionals against ex-

30 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 31 to work with different people because when you get employed, you start deal- Graduate training ing with people from different back- grounds and you ought to be prepared to deal with them. An opportunity every student must seize Most importantly, graduate training gives you humility. Since you join the organisation at the lowest level, it puts Silver Joner Lukalu you in a humble position to learn. You do everything you are asked to do, which Perfect Multiple Engineering and Consultancy Services Ltd improves your skills, but also puts you in a position of serving others before you are served . onths before I graduated from months. I spent the the first my next assignment. In fact, it You also understand where you are, Kyambogo University with a two being oriented on how to made me better. and where you are not. It opens your MBachelor’s degree in Civil and merge the theoretical aspect of Going forward, I kept receiv- mind to what you should learn so you Building Engineering last year, I saw the profession with the practi- ing more of such assignments don’t assume you know much when you a post on social media by UNABCEC. For any cal aspect. I was being shown but another memorable one actually don’t. It was inviting students for graduate student out how the company runs, with the happened between August Everybody is welcome training. there, there is different departments and how and September last year. I was However, graduate training is not just This was my last semester, I didn’t reason to seize they work with each other. I was assigned to manage a roofing for students, university graduates, too, want to go back home after my studies being taught how to develop project in Kampala, near Min- such can benefit from it. It is very painful for and frankly speaking, I had a convic- quotations and as time went by, istry of Health offices. Here, I opportunities a parent to see you at home everyday tion to apply. I was scared of applying I learned how to come up with learnt many more lessons. when they when they expect you to have started and not make it through, so I delayed bills of quantities. This became a I had to manage the site, deal come. work. Graduate training is something to but later, I took a leap of faith and sub- routine task. with workers, prioritise what From my consider while waiting for a job opening. mitted a week before the deadline day. As contractors, we receive to do depending on the funds My humble request to companies is to I sat back and waited. Three months experience, quotations from clients, price we had. Yet, I had to do all this open their doors for students but also to later I received a call from Perfect graduate them and submit them for bid- under minimal supervision. all train them in a variety of skills so that we Multiple Engineering and Consultancy training opens ding. We also carry out surveys these were exciting projects for create people who can do everything. I Services Ltd. up your world as requested by the client. This is me which made me learn and implore companies to allow trainees to The human resource officer told me and gives you what we do on a daily basis, and before I knew it, the training pe- bring in ideas into the existing system they had seen my name at UNABCEC a certain level in case we receive a project, we riod had elapsed. because as the sector evolves, so does and wanted to see whether I could be discuss internally as a depart- of experience knowledge and sometimes, these train- part of their team. When I replied in ment and then proceed with After the training and edge over ees from school have that knowledge. the affirmative, I was asked to come in the execution. After learning all I was, however, told (albeit your colleagues This does not necessarily mean that we the following week - on a Tuesday for this, I was sent on my first field verbally) to come back and work even before you must agree, but let those ideas be shared interviews. assignment to Kabale District to with the company. I am still with graduate. instead of just pushing them away. Only three of us sat the interview; survey a health centre deep in them to date. I receive pay at Additionally, if/when you find interest including one male student and a fe- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. the end of the month and costs in a trainee and want them to stay, com- male. Contrary to what I had expected, I was supposed to visit the incurred while doing the com- mit to them with a legally binding docu- the interviews were oral and had two site, make a report for the client, pany work, are met. ment for the sake of both the individual aspects: personal questions and the see the problems on-site and For any student out there, and the company. other about developing bills of quanti- offer solutions. This is when the there is reason to seize such Over and above all, my sincere grati- ties and quotations. real work started. My supervisors opportunities when they come. tude goes to UNABCEC for the graduate I went back home with a promise wanted to assess how much I From my experience, graduate training initiative, but also for the care. that I would be called again. A few had grown and on returning, I training opens up your world They kept calling me to know how ev- days later, a call came in inviting me had to work on quotations, do and gives you a certain level of erything was going and asked about my for further interviews. This interview the drawings, basically, all the experience and edge over your wellbeing to the smallest detail. As for was oral, too, and the three of us, like necessary aspects for a project colleagues even before you the company that gave me an opportu- last time were present. This time while to kick off. graduate. nity to work with them, thank you for this sending me off, I was told to come I gave the report to my super- The training boosted my con- once in a lifetime opportunity. back the following week and start visor when I returned and he fidence in the engineering field. work. And on July 31, 2019, I joined gave me feedback, correcting It showed me the path to take the team. me where I was wrong and af- and by the time I graduated, I firming me where I was right. knew what I wanted to do. The training Although doing this assignment Even better, graduate training As narrated to Desire Mbabaali The training was going to last three was challenging, it set pace for gives you a chance to learn how

32 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 33 sector has always been on the receiv- tract. Usually clients agree to 30% of seeking for funds to finance certain ing end of SME ire because of the high the contract sum upon presentation of activities or capital investments. These interest rates. We shall briefly discuss a guarantee. activities may include acquisition of some of the factors that influence construction equipment or working Know how to finance your interest rates in the subsequent para- Trade credit capital requirements. graphs. The second source of funds for a project and stay in business contractor is trade credit, which refers The risk Consider other financing options to the credit a contractor gets from For a long time, banks have con- Many contractors are always quick suppliers in the normal course of busi- sidered the construction industry a James otto to run to the bank for a loan whenever ness. As a rule of thumb, contractors high-risk sector for well-known reasons they have a contract to execute. How- should build win-win relationships with that result from delayed milestone pay- Investment Manager Infrastructure, Uganda Development Bank ever, as a rule of thumb; the contractor their preferred suppliers so that they ments from their clients that lead to should only consider approaching the do not have to pay cash immediately many contractors defaulting on their bank after other cheaper financing op- for purchases made. loan repayment obligations. he construction sector represents country focuses on building its capital foreign contractors and local contrac- tions have been exhausted. Under normal circumstances, sup- Furthermore, many contractors the backbone of most develop- stock, to address infrastructure deficits tors are left to fight for the Government This is because the bulk of the fi- plier payments should only be done cannot demonstrate the long-term Ting economies, as it provides the to lower the cost of doing business and reserved contracts worth Shs10 billion nancing needed in the construction upon receipt of milestone payments sustainability of their business which foundation for infrastructure develop- facilitate the exploitation of the coun- and below and the mandatory PPDA sector goes towards meeting the day- from the client. Where applicable, con- limits their ability to qualify for long ment, and it is therefore a multiplier try’s oil resource. requires that 30 per cent of the value to-day working capital needs such as tractors should also consider the use term facilities. For example, whereas a for all other economic sectors that rely Despite the surge in activities, the of procurement contracts above Shs45 payment of wages, salaries and suppli- of accrued expense where routine ex- contractor may ask for a seven-year as- on such infrastructure. Estimates from industry still faces major challenges billion by foreign companies be re- ers which may account for as much as penses such as wages, salaries are dif- set finance facility, they will struggle to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS which hinder its competitiveness and served for local suppliers. 60 per cent of the total funds required. fered and paid at the end of the month demonstrate that they can consistently 2018) suggest that the construction growth. Among the challenges is the A recent survey by a Makerere Uni- The first source of funding which rather than daily. get work for the next seven years to sector directly contributes to approxi- weak local contractor capacity (finan- versity student to determine the im- every contractor must consider is the The aim is to try and synchronise service the loan. mately 7 per cent of gross domestic cial capacity, equipment capacity and pact of financing on the competitive- Mobilisation Advance Payment (MAP) payment of expenses with receipt of The process of re-risking the con- product (GDP). human resource capacity), weak regula- ness of local construction companies which is the payment made by the cli- milestone payments from the clients. struction industry calls for a joint effort This growth in the construction sec- tion, delayed payments, presence of in Uganda, revealed that of the 36 con- ent to the contractor for initial expen- These sources of funds should off-set from all interested stakeholders, includ- tor is largely attributed to the acceler- briefcase companies, corruption in pro- tractors interviewed, though there was diture in respect of site mobilisation, the amount of financing the contractor ing financial institutions, government ated rate of execution of public and pri- curement and contracting processes access to credit facilities, financial insti- and a fair proportion of job overheads should seek from the bank. regulator, UNABCEC, suppliers, PPDA, vate investment in infrastructure. The among others. tutions provided financial tools that do or preliminaries. However, given the capital-intensive MDA among others to ensure transpar- contribution of the construction Because of these, the not meet the needs of the industry and During negotiation and contracting nature of the construction industry, ency. sector to the GDP is further construction industry the terms were not favourable. with the client, every contractor must contractors will at one point or the expected to increase as the 7% today is dominated by This is not surprising as the financial insist that MAP is included in the con- other find themselves in the bank construction contribution to gdp

Research more Many contractors are also naïve nature of the project. This is because about the different types of financial DFIs are set up to provide risk capital institutions that exist in Uganda and for economic development projects on the different financial solutions that ex- non-commercial basis. ist for the construction industry. In Uganda, the national DFI is the In a nutshell, there are two distinct Uganda Development Bank. However, types of financial institutions that con- there are also some other international tractors must consider approaching DFIs that operate in Uganda such as when in need of finance; Development the East Africa Development Bank, Financial Institutions (DFI) and Com- Africa Development Bank, and World mercial Financial Institutions. Since we Bank, among others. are all very familiar with commercial Owing to the economic importance banks, I will spend the next paragraph of the construction industry, some of explaining the later. the DFIs have now started supporting DFIs are often established by govern- projects in the construction industry ments to provide funds for projects that and eligible contractors must take ad- would otherwise not get funds from vantage of this opportunity. commercial lenders due to the risky

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TASKFORCE ON COVID-19 PRISMA LIMITED SBI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS Plot 22 ssemawata place. he government of Uganda insti- However, President Museveni, through National Taskforce on COVID-19 by the ARAB CONTRACTORS (U) LTD (AG) UGANDA ARMPASS TECHNICAL SERVICES P.O. Box 34764, Kampala Plot 20 Upper Naguru East Road. Plot 88, Luthuli Avenue, Fil courts Bugolobi. Plot 1243/4 Block 228 Kyadondo, Mbalwa- tuted anti COVID-19 measures to the Office of the Prime Minister, launched board director, Eng. Jamesone Olonya, Namugongo 0772708200, [email protected] P.O Box 7289 Kampala P.O. Box 11713 Kampala, 0200 400500 Olul Francis Tguarantee the safety of its citizens launched a fundraising drive aimed at and the projects officer, Mr Mike Serunk- 0392 786340 or 0776 005624 [email protected] P.O. Box 33204, Kampala soon after the first case was reported in obtaining resources from different enti- uuma. In addition to foodstuffs, one of [email protected] Yaron Dunsky 0392 944975 the country. These included closure of ties and individuals to aid in the fight the members - Measurement Solutions Eng. Mohammed Tolba [email protected] www.armpass.co.ug schools, places of worship, airports, bor- against COVID-19 effects. In response to Limited offered free calibration of in- ROKO CONSTRUCTION LTD Peace Agnes, General Manager ders, business, hangout venues, ban on the presidential call, UNABCEC, through frared thermometers to the Ministry of Plot 160 A & B Bombo road Kawempe. STIRLING CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED public transport and limiting personal her Corporate Social Responsibility, mo- Health currently being used at Mulago PO.Box172 Kampala Plot 3, Buvuma, Port Bell Road 0414 567305/331 or 0393 203110 interactions by ensuring only essential bilised her members and raised 43 met- National Referral Hospital. CHINA WU YI CO LTD P.O Box 796, Kampala Uganda [email protected] staff report to work, among others. This ric tonnes of maize flour and 14.2 metric UNABCEC continues to represent gen- Plot 12, Naguru Drive Kampala 0414504941/0712767066/0758767066 John Bosco Adroni 0776327623 or 0783995862 [email protected] caused disruptions in trade networks tonnes of beans worth Shs125,690,000 uine players in the construction industry, BABCON UGANDA LIMITED causing shortage of food to many ur- as part of the efforts to support the who have a sense beyond business, and [email protected] Gennaro Sirgiovanni Wu Kaibing Plot 30 kome Crescent Luzira ban poor, and job loss to several daily COVID-19 response in Uganda. care for humanity. P.O Box 2100, Kampala wage earners. The food was handed over to the 0414 220327 or 0772755011 RHINO INVESTMENTS LIMITED [email protected] or [email protected] Jocasa house, plot 14 Nakasero road, suite 3 Godfrey Zaribwende 0414 230167 REDCO DEVELOPERS LIMITED [email protected] COIL LIMITED Plot 3 Parlimentary Avenue Hope Mugyenyi Plot 59 Katalima Road, opposite police 3rd Floor office 52, Raja Chambers headquaters, Naguru P.O Box 21642, Kampala, Uganda Genuine Contractors under their Umbrella body; 0758 888001 CEMENTERS UGANDA LIMITED 0775193339 Plot 130, 6th Street, Industrial Area. [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] Pooja Dokwal P.O Box 22766 Kampala Mesfin Fisseha 0393 262168 or 0393 346847 [email protected] TERRAIN SERVICES LTD Mr. Kartick Halai Plot 93 Lubowa-Lweza, (next to Mild may), Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Entebbe Road Contractors (UNABCEC) P.O. Box 23132, Kampala DOTT SERVICES LTD +256 392 177267; +256 752 720953 have donated 43 metric tonnes of Maize Flour and 14.2 metric tonnes of Beans that shall serve 7100 heads Plot 30, Bukoto Crescent, Naguru Hill. THE ARAB CONTRACTORS OSMAN [email protected] or paul.cockerill@ as part of the GoU Feed the Vulnerable Compaign during COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis P.O.Box 20005, Kampala AHMED OSMAN & CO. EXCEL CONTRUCTION LIMITED terraingroup.org Plot 43/45 Eng Zikusooka Way. P.O Box 1202, Jinja www.terraingroup.org 0414-566140 or 0772-911207 Plot 20 Upper Naguru East Road. Mr. Maheswara Reddy 0434122068/9 or 0414505959 or 0752229955 Paul Cockerill [email protected] P.O Box 7289 Kampala [email protected] 0392 786340 or 0776 005624 Satvinder Saini [email protected] Eng. Mohammed Tolba

Arab Contractors Uganda Ltd UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING (U) LTD EAST AFRICAN PILING COMPANY LIMITED Plot 113, Namugongo Road Plot 93 Lubowa-Lweza, (next to Mild may), Entebbe KASESE NAIL & WOOD INDUSTRY P.O. Box 71470, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 23132, Kampala LIMITED CLASS A-1 NATIONAL AND RESIDENT +256 774520090; +256 783280660 #STAYSAFEUG 0783 742920 Plot 936/970 Block16 Ndeeba Masaka road & Plot [email protected] [email protected] CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS 26/28 -2nd Street Ind. Area Agaba Tomson Kevin Bradshaw >>Annual contracts above 15Bn UGX P.O.Box 103, Kasese 0752 244116 or 0772 244111 [email protected] or [email protected] Mr. Nsubuga Mark ABUBAKER TECHNICAL SERVICES & GENERAL SUPPLIES LTD MOTA-ENGIL ENGENHARIA E Kigombya Mukono. P.O Box 29087, Kampala VCON CONSTRUCTION (U) LTD CONSTRUCAO AFRICA S.A 0772-577781 or 0392-949990 Plot 7, Suna road – Ntinda, P.O. Box 20199 Uganda Branch: Plot 2, Park Lane [email protected] NEW PLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED Kampala P.O.Box 8453, Kololo - Kampala, Uganda Juma Kutakulimuuki Crusader house, 3 Portal Avenue. 0759 445508 or 0414 258662 +256 (0)312 203 031 P.O Box 7544, Kampala. [email protected] 0758 372360 [email protected] Nitin Mavji Vekariya www.mota-engil.com [email protected] Mauro Ventura Eng. Kasingye Kyamugambi AMBITIOUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Plot 1, Swaminarayan Close, Wankulukuku Road, Nalukolongo industrial area. SEYANI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD P.O Box 12452, Kampala PIONEER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED VEKSONS U LIMITED Plot 125/6/7 Bombo Rd. Kawempe next to shell. 0414 273453/4 Plot 2B 5th Street Close, Industrial Area. Suuna road, next to Uganda AIDs Commission P.O.Box 23067, Kampala [email protected] P.O. Box 21160 Kampala, Uganda - Ntinda Strecher. 0414566309 or 0756222760 or 0772 222760 Parsant Ramji Patel 0393 261427 or 0392 658774 0414 258662 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 36 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Nimesh.Kwww.unabcec.co.ug Seyani UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Sarah Bantebya Hiteshaugust Hirani , 2020 37 Genuine players in Uganda’s Construction Industry you can trust

CLASS A-2 CONTRACTORS >>Annual contracts between 10Bn and 15Bn UGX CLASS A-3 CONTRACTORS CLASS A-3 CONTRACTORS >>Annual contracts between 5Bn and 10Bn UGX >>Annual contracts between 5Bn and 10Bn UGX AZU PROPERTIES LIMITED Plot 6-13 Kirinya road, Jokas Hotel, Top floor, TECHNICAL MASTERS LIMITED CRYSTAL CONSULT (U) LIMITED Ntinda Kigoowa road. Plot 582, opposite Power Trust AFRO BUILD (U) LTD KIRU GENERAL SERVICES LTD SARICK CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Eastern Block, Bweyogerere. P.O Box 12421 Kampala Plot 568 Rubaga road. P.O. Box 3131 Kampala. HEBRON INVESTMENTS LTD. Plot 63 Ntinda -Kisasi road. P.O Box10736 Nsubuga Kakembo drive, off Kiwatule Plot 5641 Kitende – Wakiso district. 0414 660012 Solar, 0772 700206 0414 271170 or 0775 660746 Plot 433 Jinja Road Kampala -Ntinda road. 0772663217 [email protected] GESES UGANDA LTD [email protected] [email protected] Plot 4 Pilkington Road Kazinga Bweyogererre 0782600748 Plot No. 2568 Buye Ntinda [email protected] Waiswa Richard Mwanja Joseph www.crystalconsultgroup.com 0772 422359 [email protected] P.O Box 3463 Kampala Okurut Samuel Kampala Uganda, P.O BOX 30315 Kampala Bbale Robert 0752 092788 [email protected] Rajesh Kumar 0414 574505/ 0414 672318/ 0414 Samuel Kibbe 289803/ 0772 401781 [email protected] CLASS A-4 CONTRACTORS Ampaire Michael [email protected] or >>Annual contracts between 1Bn and 5Bn UGX [email protected] BCR GENERAL LIMITED DANSEM CONSTRUCTION Eng Kiberu George Patrick SPIDER CONTRACTORS LIMITED Plot 3/7, Spring road - Bugolobi, off Old Portbell road. AMUGOLI GENERAL Kiwatule – Najjera road. Plot 1634, Block 217 COMPANY LTD 0392 725709 Plot 163 Ntinda-Naalya road, Mt. Olive ENTERPRISES LTD 0772365536 [email protected] HOME BUILDERS LTD Plot 1 Kataza close 11, City Royal Hotel, [email protected] GABIKAN ENGINEERING LTD building. P.O Box 29552 Kampala John Rubooga APOMU INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 0701 510877 Plot 640, block 195 kyanja - gayaza rd Bugolobi Eng. Jemba Seezi Nicholas Mukono - Kawuga road Makanga house 3rd Floor, Masaka road, 0414 389122 or 0752 667123 0414572485 0782315707 [email protected] Nalukolongo. P.O. Box 910, Mbarara. Wadda Fred [email protected] or aloysius. [email protected] KUKA (U) LIMITED [email protected] 0787 401218 or 0772 208067 [email protected] [email protected] Plot 8B, gov’t road, Booma East, MubabiMugabi Ronald [email protected] Alosyius G. Lubowa Christine Wasua Fort-portal municipality Murungi Maria or Odongo Charles Kabarole District. CGH ESTABLISHMENTS LTD KENVIN COMPANY LTD 0788 762087 STONE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Plot 5 Ring road, Kibuye-Kampala KENVIN COMPANY LTD [email protected] Plot 244 Kajjansi, Near Kajjansi Airfield DYNACO LTD Plot 8/10 Kampala road. Uganda House 0772 687683 or 0772 452469 Plot 251 Kyebando-Kisalosalo road, Bukoto Plot 8/10 Kampala road. Uganda House Busingye Donald P.O.Box 26443, Kampala, Uganda. [email protected] Building, Third floor. 0772 630834 or 0414 691834 0772Building, 594960 Third floor. or 0782 604047 0752-732-373 or 0703-045-370 Eng. Mubiru Charles or Gertrude Nakitto HEAAT GENERAL ENGINEERS 0772KINGSTONE 594960 orENGINEERING 0782 604047 AND ASSURED ENGINEERING [email protected] ADAPT TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD [email protected] [email protected] CONSULTANT SERVICES LIMITED & CONTRACTORS LTD Eng. Jonathan Tugume [email protected] Gopal D Vekaria. Agalani House, Makindye Opposite Military Barracks, Plot 13, block 204 Kawempe Nayabarema(KECCO LTD) Vincent Plot 3-5 Baines Terrace, Masaka. P.O. Box P.O.Box 21064, Kampala AhabweNayabarema Keneth Vincent P.O. Box 2885 Kampala. orPlot Ahabwe 832 Namanve Keneth Industrial Park. P.O. Box 1066 Masaka 0414 575437 or 0752 754060 or 0772 708200 8062 kampala 0772 425658 0772 328110 MUMA CONSTRUCTION LTD [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] 0782264288 [email protected] Ntinda- Kulambiro Road Mrs. Hellen Aiko Ssenozi Robert / Olul Francis [email protected] Benon Mugarura P.O Box 91 Kampala CONTINUUM ENGINEERING LIMITED ETA ENGINEERING WORKS Muhumuza Michael 0772 431806 Plot 9 Mukono town, 1st floor, Equity Bank building. LUSA CONSTRUCTION AND & SUPPLY CO. (U) LTD 0772 405127 KINGSTONE ENGINEERING AND [email protected] COMPANY LTD Plot 01/03, Barya plaza. P.O. Box 191 MEJARUDACONSTRUCTIONKINGSTONE ENTERPRISES ENGINEERING CONSULTANT AND Tiberondwa Moses [email protected] Plot 173- 174 Ring Road Lubiri Mbarara/ 36276 Kampala Enoch Kalema COMPANY(KECCOCONSTRUCTION LTD) LTD CONSULTANT KATO (Bell depotCONTRACTORS building) LIMITED ARS CONSTRUCTION 0772 638445 RwenzoriPlot(KECCO 832 School Namanve LTD) of Nursing Industrial Building Park. P.O. Box CORONATION DEVELOPERS (U) [email protected] LIMITED Plot0784 1305 923209 Roche Closeor 0705 Muyenga. 553311 COMPANY (U) LTD. Plot8062Plot 123-129 832 kampala Namanve Kabarole Industrial Road Park. P.O. Box Plot 171, Mutesa II Road. Ntinda. [email protected] Box 29727, Kampala. Block 110 Plot 1174, Jinja road- opposite Kituyi Evelyn 0772337176/0702693995/0702407822642888062 kampala P.O Box 5696, Kampala 0772Musinguzi 664374 Herbert Memarito hotel, Bweyogerere. [email protected] 0414699084 [email protected] P.O Box 613, Kampala, Uganda [email protected]@yahoo.com Michael [email protected] NICONTRA LIMITED Jackson Kato 0782 319214 MulhumbiraMuhumuza MichaelDavid Mahinder Singh Channa Plot 32 Martyrs way, Ntinda [email protected] or MASON CONSULT LTD [email protected] P.O Box 5588, Kampala SHEPHERDS SERVICES P.O Box 37322 Kampala Bweyogerere Stephen Antonetti MEJARUDA ENTERPRISES 0392 716055 or 0772 821 874 or 0414 (U) LIMITED COMPANYKito zone LTD 286261 0772392817 MG ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS LTD UMA Showgrounds, VIMTO building, room 2. Rwenzori School of Nursing Building [email protected] or [email protected] P.O Box 1132 Kampala [email protected] 123-129 Kabarole Road Byengoma Nicholas Prisma hotel – suite 112/113. Plot 1307/8 MUGOYAPLUS TECHNICAL Kyebando – Nsooba road. P.O. Box 25809 Kampala. 0772/0712457348 0772337176/0702693995/07024Edimu Ivan [email protected] 63339SERVICES LTD 0776/0701 924640 BOLT CONSTRUCTION Plot 112 Akamwesi complexi room E43 KARK TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD [email protected] COMPANY LIMITED Nicholas Masete [email protected] Mulhumbira0703397796 David or 0414340362 Plot 1100, Bulabira road, Najjera, Kira Kyobe Luke Inyensiko Cynthia house Kawuku, Kisubi Entebbe Road [email protected] Municipality. EPSILON UGANDA LTD P.O Box 10462, Kampala Uganda Atwine Eliud P.O. Box 12087 Kampala Plot 1413 Kibuli-Mbogo Rd 0772466390 [email protected] MUGOYAPLUS TECHNICAL ROCKTRUST P.O.Box 12647 Kampala a_mukiibi@hot,mail.com SERVICES LTD Mugolo R. Kapiriri – 0754 459547 CONTRACTORS (U) LTD 0414 252076 Mukiibi Andrew GAT CONSULTS LIMITED. Plot 112 Akamwesi complexi room E43 Dr. Dan Tindiwensi – 0772 791098 Plot 150 Nile Road Njeru town council 0772 353981 MUGA SERVICES LIMITED Plot 205 Hills House, Entebbe Road 0703397796 or 0414340362 0392 944516 [email protected] MUGOYAPLUS TECHNICAL Kireka, Kabaka’s road. P.O Box 13130 Kampala. P.O Box 37067, Kampala [email protected] INTERNATIONAL LTD LIMITED [email protected] or Moses Kitaka 0772 539106 0414 580472 or 0772438420 PlotAtwinePlot 57112 Sixth AkamwesiEliud Street complexiIndustrial room Area –E43 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kampala0703397796 or 0414340362 Ssembatya Francis BUILD BASE ASSOCIATES (U) LTD Mr. Mugizi Leonard Ibanda Isaac Plot 724/5 Theta building – Mawanda road [email protected] or 0772687477 0772 609863 or 0772 186595 [email protected] Eliud [email protected] Duncan Mwesigwa Asaba Stephen Irumba FALCON ESTATES LIMITED PRUTAZ CONSTRUCTION & RODO CONTRACTORS LTD NATO ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD Kayanja close - Mbuya 11 zone 1, Plot no : 1111, Kansanga Nabutiti CMD INVESTMENTS LIMITED GEOMAX ENGINEERING LTD VOCATIONAL TRAINING (U) LTD P.O.Box 34725 Kampala Uganda Plot 56 Bombo road, Kalmax Building, office C10 – 11 P.O BOX 74710 Kampala, Seeta Bukerere rd. PROVIDETooro Diary INTERNATIONALbuilding, Plot 16B Rukidi LIMITED 111 Old kireka road 0414 235984 or 0701 676767 or 0713 752575 Plot 28, Kimera road, Ntinda. P.O Box 28505, Kampala [email protected] P.O. Box 8141, Kampala next to Seeta playground Plotstreet 57 P.O Sixth box Street 81 Fortportal Industrial Area – 0772202444 or 0414270088 [email protected] 0779963000 or 0700243813 Kampala0772494288 0392 940788 or 0773138719 Twikirize Eliot Bigira 0414 697448 or 0704 495658 [email protected] Hassan Alwi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or 0772687477 [email protected] Wamimbi Robert Sebyala Moses Kiwanuka Nabaya Silver Kisembo Robert Apuuli Duncan Mwesigwa

38 august, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG august, 2020 39 Genuine players in Uganda’s Construction Industry you can trust SANITATION AFRICA LIMITED Plot 1 lourdel Road, floor 6 Nakasero CLASS A-4 CONTRACTORS CLASS A-4 CONTRACTORS >>Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX P.O Box 8588, Kampala CLASS+256 707 A-5792488 CONTRACTORS CLASS B-1 CLASS B-2 CLASS C-1 [email protected] >>AnnualSamuel Malinga contracts below 1Bn UGX >>Manufacturers of construction materials >>Agents & Suppliers of construction >>Mechanical & Electrical contractors. HARDWAREAnnualAFRICA ROADcontracts WORLD FURNITURE above LIMITED 1Bn LTD UGX ROVA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEMWO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD materials and equipment Plot 2065, Kasokoso road, Kireka. PIERA HOUSE ENTERPRISES LIMITED PlotP.O. Box 712, 23545 Kiira road, Kampala Ntinda, DA TRACK LIMITED FaibahS-M CATHAN Plaza, Luwumu PROPERTY Street Mubaraka’s CONSULT Build- HARDWARE WORLD LIMITED P.O. Box 3074, Kampala. Plot 5 Lapori, Moyo road – Moyo District Plot 4614, Valley View Lane, Kyanja – Kampala JUSCONA ENTERPRISES (U) LTD ing. Kihihi Town Council, Kanungu District Plot 712, Kiira road, Ntinda, 0704786454 or 0772611816 Plot 932, Block 223. 2 floor Ebenezer house REENBOOGSKAS house, plot CONSTRUCTION 180, Namuwongo road SERVICES LTD PRAMUKH STEEL LTD 0772 708135 0772845017 or 0779572019 P.O Box 33679, Kampala Kireka- Namugongo Rd. Opposite Uganda Kagadi Isunga road, Kibaale. 03920414375797 944595 or 0702 333006 or KAMPALA CEMENT P.O. Box 3074, Kampala. [email protected] AFRICA (U) LIMITED [email protected] 3rd Floor Krish Mall. PlotPlot 114, 2/20 Block Kayunga 165, Namataba, road - Njeru Jinja - Jinja Road [email protected] 4725 W. Kisota Emuge Road, Kisasi 0774983365 martyrs hardware P.O Box 27 Kagadi [email protected] 434660 0776 706666 or 0434 251712 0772 708135 Drichi Robert [email protected] Box 35879, Kampala, 0759653705 0200-999888 0772David 712812, Odiama [email protected] [email protected] 0772978870 0785 100678 [email protected] Turyahikayo Allan [email protected] [email protected] (U) LIMITED Apondo Ronald Semwogerere Moses [email protected] SerunkumaCLASS C-1 Herbert [email protected] [email protected] Mariam N. Kabanda S.SRonald Baryan Ssemuli DavidPlot 55 Odiama William Street, P.O Box 7198 Kampala. Katongole Christopher Nakamya Scovia 0414 344442 or 0752 778899 >>MechanicalKYELIMA GENERAL & Electrical HARDWARE contractors. LIMITED Annual contractsP. O Box 30756above 1Bn UGX [email protected] GENERAL HARDWARE LIMITED UNI ENGINEERS CO. (U) LIMITED TEDMACK ENG WORKS LTD www.achelis.net PlotZana, 289, Entebbe Block 221, Road Nakoosi – Mukono. PRUTAZ CONSTRUCTION & Plot 1996 Block 192 Buwate Kiira Municipal Council P. O Box 30756 VOCATIONAL TRAINING (U) LTD WAKO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED S-M CATHAN PROPERTY CONSULT STEEL AND TUBE INDUSTRIES LTD HansZana, EntebbeGeorg Hinterberger Road P.O.0772520781 Box 16731 Kampala. 0414 572012 or +256 786 289992 PlotSKAS 243 house, Mubangizi plot 180, road Namuwongo – Ruharo Mbarara road branch. Deals house, Mukabya road - Nakawa industrial area MANTRAC UGANDA LIMITED [email protected] Tooro Diary building, Plot 16B Rukidi 111 Plot 36/F Katalemwa, Mpererwe – Gayaza road. SEMWO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD 0772520781Plot 17/41, 7th Street Industrial Area. [email protected], AFRICA (U) LIMITED www.uniengineers.co.ug 07820414375797 475620 or 0701 475620 KANSAI0312261283 PLASCON or 0414 UGANDA 287950 LIMITED PlotFrancisNjagala 4725 Otim Kisota Mohammed Road, Kisasi street P.O box 81 Fortportal P.O Box 40338, Kampala [email protected] Plaza, Luwumu Street Mubaraka’s Build- [email protected]. Box 7126 Kampala DACOSI LIMITED [email protected] Kihihi Town Council, Kanungu District [email protected] 28 Kyaggwe, Block 112, Kolo, Mukono. 0772 712812 0772494288 0779769222 KAVCON (U) LTD AgabaMugisha Edwin Turyahikayo Allan 0414Aloysius 342070/1 Ntambi or 0755 987891 Njagala0312 330600 Mohammed or 0756268722 [email protected] [email protected] Plot 2602, Block 216 Ntinda- Kulambiro Road 0392 944595 or 0702 333006 or [email protected] 0752636110 or 0754535204 or 0392002613 Lugalama Shopping Centre, Ntinda. P.O.Box 0782 434660 [email protected] [email protected] & SHIRTLIFF INTERNATIONAL or Serunkuma Herbert Kisembo Robert Apuuli Akona Robert 28785, Kampala [email protected] www.kansaiplascon.co.ug [email protected] [email protected] Samallie Nankanja [email protected] 0393514613 or 0772 507560 Semwogerere Moses www.mantracuganda.comJR Complex. Plot 101 Jinja road. P.O.Box 22824 CLASSMANTRAC C-2 UGANDA LIMITED [email protected] BuhweireKampala Elizabeth RONTECHPlot 17/41, GROUP 7th Street LIMITED Industrial Area. Paul Kishaija TEDMACK ENG WORKS LTD YOGI STEELS LIMITED MANTRAC UGANDA LIMITED >>MechanicalMusoke zone LC I &– Nateete,Electrical Rubaga contractors. Division CLASS A-5 CONTRACTORS Andrew Kavuma Plot 1996 Block 192 Buwate Kiira Municipal Council Plot 270, Njeru – Kayunga road, Malindi. P.O Box 2207 Jinja. Plot0414 17/41, 346335/8 7th Street Industrial Area. P.OP.O. Box Box 12414, 7126 Kampala, Kampala 0773429419 RITE WAY SOLUTIONS LIMITED 0752 289841 [email protected] Annual0312 330600 contracts or 0756268722 below 1Bn UGX Plot 143, Busiro block 342 – 344, Nab- >>Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX Plot 243 Mubangizi road – Ruharo Mbarara branch. P.O. Box 7126 Kampala [email protected], [email protected] 0782 475620 or 0701 475620 [email protected] 0312www.davisandshirtliff.com 330600 or 0756268722 [email protected] Charles or bingo, Wakiso District [email protected] CATHAN PROPERTY CONSULT Patel Alpesh [email protected] SKAS house, plot 180, Namuwongo road [email protected] Anywar or 0782 725324 Agaba Edwin MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES LTD www.mantracuganda.com 0414375797 [email protected] UGANDA LIMITED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED [email protected] ETABCO PANAFRICA LIMITED Plot 13/23, 8th street industrial area. P.O Box 20166 CLASSBuhweire C-2 Elizabeth Mutabazi Maurice Plot 209, Old Kira road, Bukoto Kampala LUBBE CONTRACTORS LTD [email protected] Kampala. www.mantracuganda.comPlot M424 Factory road - 1st Floor, Konkomebbi house, Kibumbiro trading ABOYE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Plot 1021, Bweyogerere-Kirinya road Mugisha Turyahikayo Allan 0414 236021/22 BuhweireHenley business Elizabeth park - Ntinda Industrial area centre, Busega, Kampala. P.O Box 819 Kampala CLASS B-2 >>Mechanical0772 951371 / 0772 & Electrical 427193 contractors. Angwee South, Abim Town Council – Abim District 0779079883 0704 603198 [email protected] 0414505777FABRICATION SYSTEMS (U) LIMITED Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX or [email protected] Plot 1457 off Jinja road, Banda – Kireka. P.O. Box 22631 [email protected] / [email protected] 0772845735 or 0751845735 or 0774666322 [email protected] [email protected] TEDMACK ENG WORKS LTD >>Agents & Suppliers of construction [email protected] Kokunda Barbra Rhona / Simon Rwashana [email protected] Plot 1996 Block 192 Buwate Kiira Municipal Council Dipanjan Ray AliKampala. Mohamed 0752 344449 Khaled Al Alem Jesse Otwane materials and equipment [email protected] ROBERTS ENGINEERING Eng. Oyoo Eliseo Plot 243 Mubangizi road – Ruharo Mbarara branch. NILETRAC UGANDA LIMITED SERVICES LTD 0782 475620 or 0701 475620 Kalpesh Mehta Plot M424 Factory road - [email protected] NILETRAC UGANDA LIMITED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED Plot 3580 Block 273 Nakinga Movit Road UNI1stHenley Floor, ENGINEERS Konkomebbibusiness CO.park house, (U) - Ntinda KibumbiroLIMITED Industrial trading area Namasuba Wakiso District Agaba Edwin Plot M424 Factory road - PANAFRICANHenley business TRUCKS park - Ntinda & EQUIPMENT Industrial area (U) LTD Plotcentre,0414505777 289, Busega, Block Kampala.221, Nakoosi – Mukono. 0772457605, [email protected] FLEXIHOME LIMITED Namanve industrial park, next to Toyota Uganda [email protected] Box 951371 16731 / Kampala. 0772 427193 Plot 15 Ntinda complex, Ntinda Road. ACHELISPRAMUKH (U) STEEL LIMITED LTD 0414505777 [email protected] / [email protected] Robert Rwanga MALT (U) LTD Plot 2/20 Kayunga road - Njeru - Jinja [email protected] 215685 PLANT & EQUIPMENT LIMITED 0414Ali Mohamed 572012 or +256 786 289992 P.O.Box 36582, Kampala Plot 1547 Block29 100m off Mawanda CLASS B-1 Plot 55 William Street, P.O Box 7198 Kampala. Plot 28, showroom 4, Pioneer House, [email protected] Barbra Rhona / Simon Rwashana BYGRACE CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL 04140776 706666 344442 or or 0434 0752 251712 778899 [email protected] Mohamed AL-MUBARAK CONTRACTING 0414-690798 or 0782-454041 Road Kawempe Division [email protected] Jinja road. 0790 202006 www.uniengineers.co.ug PLOT 1021 Bweyogerere-Kirinya road ENTERPRISES (U) LTD [email protected] [email protected] Ssali Francis Otim [email protected] P.O.Box 21058 Kampala – Uganda >>ManufacturersKirombe North ‘A’ Adyel of constructionDivision, Lira Municipality materials Ronald Ssemuli 0704 603198 Aaron Ahikiriza www.achelis.net www.gpe.co.ke 0701-661293 P.O Box 902, Gulu Ashiana Jivraj [email protected] [email protected] 0782612047 Hans Georg Hinterberger VOLCOMNSI WATER TECHNICAL LIMITED SERVICES LTD SANIX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Jesse Otwane Alice Bongyeirwe [email protected] or [email protected] Najjera7th Street Kiwatule Industrial Road Area House No. 16, Charles Lwanga Road, Kana John Bosco NSITILE WATER CENTRE LIMITED LTD 0776153606VOLCOM TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD STEEL AND TUBE INDUSTRIES LTD 7th Street Industrial Area NajjeraPenn station Kiwatule Building, Road Suite 11 & 12 Ministers Village - Ntinda Deals house, Mukabya road - Nakawa industrial area Plot 91-93 6th street industrial area Kampala Uganda [email protected] Box 73500, Kampala Uganda FRIENDSHIP (U) LTD MBAFAKOKI PRODUCE Penn station Building, Suite 11 & 12 0776153606 P.O Box 70287, Kampala FULL DOSE ENGINEERING LTD 0312261283DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF or 0414 287950 INTERNATIONAL P.O Box 4009 [email protected] Emmanuel P.O Box 57 Gulu ENTERPRISES LTD Aliker Road, Gulu Municipality [email protected] P.O Box 73500, Kampala Uganda [email protected] 0782728994 or 0787552279 BAKHIT BUILDERS LTD LIMITED 0758898736PRAYOSHA orENTERPRISES 0414345350 LIMITED [email protected] Emmanuel or Tom Ndawula [email protected] Plot 49B, Arua - Pakwach Road. 0779937284 P.O Box 4 Karuguuza Kibaale P.O Box 721 Gulu, 0782172689 Aloysius Ntambi [email protected]@tilecentre.co.ugPlot No. 642, Block 33, or Off [email protected] Mutundwe road, [email protected] 0751295530 [email protected] JR Complex. Plot 101 Jinja road. P.O.Box 22824 [email protected] AmenCLASS Bulwadda D-1 Nicholas Mwesigye P.O Box 679 Arua, 0772374727 Kampala HenryNalukolongo Jjuuko Industrial Area. CLASS D-1 [email protected]/ [email protected] Okidi Charles [email protected] Kidega Michael Wilberforce AmenP.O Box Bulwadda 12452 Kampala, Uganda. Zziwa Joseph 0414 346335/8 >>International Associate Members Owachigiu Abdurahman [email protected] +256414273461 [email protected] YOGIwww.davisandshirtliff.com STEELS LIMITED THERMOCOOL UGANDA LTD Plot 270, Njeru – Kayunga road, Malindi. P.O Box 2207 Jinja. Ramji Swaminarayan TILE CENTRE LTD Sunday Anywar Plot 15/17 2nd street industrial area. P. O Box 31542 Plot 91-93 6th street industrial area Kampala Uganda RIM – NJEE BUILDERS LTD 0752 289841 TILE CENTRE LTD SEMEO ENTERPRISES LTD [email protected] Kampala MUAP.O Box INSURANCE 4009 UGANDA LIMITED Plot 831 Bombo Road 2nd Floor Nissi House Bunyonyi Drive, Kataza – Bugolobi, Kampala Plot0312263711 91-93 6th or street 0393 industrial 263711 area Kampala Uganda 9th Floor Workers House Pilkington Rd P.O Box 4301, Kampala Patel Alpesh P.O Box 4009 0758898736 or 0414345350 Makerere Kavule HEAVY INVESTMENT LIMITED MOLECULE INVESTMENT (U) LTD [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] CME ENTERPRISES LIMITED P.O Box 551 Kakumiro 0772500830 or 0752515518 0758898736 or 0414345350 [email protected] 0772 498527 or 0777 728115 P.O Box 1667, lubiri ring road FABRICATION SYSTEMS (U) LIMITED Karim Lalani Henry Jjuuko Plot 1 Akabwai Road Lira, Weite Ojok Lane. 0783689997 or 0772434689 [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] Mukasa Latimar [email protected] P.O Box 948 Lira 0772680420 Plot 1457 off Jinja road, Banda – Kireka. P.O. Box 22631 Vvuuma B. Cyrus [email protected] [email protected] Njenga James Kampala. 0752 344449 HenryVICTORIA Jjuuko EQUIPMENT LIMITED 0772 446135 Plot 105B/106, 5th Street – Industrial Area. Nassiri Fatuma Ndiwalana Peter [email protected] CLASS D-2 [email protected] Kalpesh Mehta 0414256025 Eng. Ojilong Charles [email protected] >>Local Associate Members AFRIMECHRaymond Kyazze (U) LTD AFRICA ROAD FURNITURE LTD WIM SERVICES LIMITED Plot 31 Ntinda Road Complex Building Block A Plot 2065, Kasokoso road, Kireka. ZILLON INVESTMENTS LTD FloorAFRICA 1 ROAD FURNITURE LTD P.O. Box 23545 Kampala, 0704786454 or 0772611816 Kisozi house, Plot 8 Kyaggwe road, P.O. Box Plot 2065, Kasokoso road, Kireka. 30582, Uganda PERFECT MULTIPLE ENGINEERING & Kabowa (church zone) Gwekolobodde Close GANATRA PLANT & EQUIPMENT LIMITED 0772 515865 OR 0705 382993 [email protected] INSURANCE COMPANY LTD JAMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD P.O Box 4301, Kampala [email protected]. Box 23545 Kampala, 0704786454 or 0772611816 PlotJesse 1 Bombo W. Emuge Road Sure House 0782 454568 CONSULTANCY SERVICES (U) LTD Plot 28, showroom 4, Pioneer House, [email protected] Jinja road. 0790 202006 [email protected] or info@ CRISP CONTRACTORS LTD Plot 954 Kintu Road, Kitintale. P.O Box 2359, Namanve Industrial Park, [email protected] [email protected] W. Emuge Plot 63 Masindi Port Road wimservices.com Plot 57 Bandali rise - Bugolobi Kampala Plot 2420 Jinja road Muwonge Robert Kyazze [email protected] Charles Kavuma 031 2262119 0777 147607 or 0772212100 0772494329 www.gpe.co.ke [email protected] or [email protected] Katumba Allan 0776 744885 Ashiana Jivraj [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Joseph W. Kiwanuka Francis Kazinduki Can. Eng. Jonathan Mwedde Nkooka James

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