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Issue No. 14, January 2020 THEME: PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS 2021 ELECTIONS: Construction Votes can make an impact ETHICS: The role of CEOs in building an ethical organization BIDS: Preparation of a qualifying bid Strategic Partnerships Crucial for sustainable growth 2 SEPTEMBER, 2019 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Editorial The Contractor Magazine is a quarterly publication that acts as the voice for the construction industry. We print and distribute The Contractor free of charge to UNABCEC Together, contractors members and all stakeholders in the construc- tion industry, international and local partners, ministries, departments and agencies, works can do more and technical officers of all central and local Government entities, Members of Parliament, t is no doubt that the road infra- strengthening partnerships between banks, embassies, academic institutions and structure in the country has greatly international and local contractors. the general public. We highlight issues and possible solutions relating to the construction Iimproved. I was amazed to drive on And this is what our theme for this business community. Visit our website today to tarmac from Kampala to Moroto re- quarterly magazine calls for; partner- access soft copies of the recent issues. cently, with an exception of the ongo- ships and collaborations. ing road rehabilitation works on the In addition to collaborations, it is Call for articles Nakalama-Tirinyi-Mbale road. Whereas also important for companies to give All articles on construction experiences, this is evidence of a growing contrac- apprenticeship opportunities to grad- opinions on developing the industry, policy tor base in the country, the question is uates to boost their knowledge. One advocacy, promoting tomorrow’s construction how many of those road construction such recent graduate Mercy Alupo professionals or technological advancement are projects are being undertaken by in- shares with us how that opportunity highly welcome. Email your article to: [email protected] digenous Ugandan companies? has opened doors for her in the world During the UNABCEC guided media of work. tour to eastern Uganda projects, one You could be what that young engi- thing was evident; the big international neer needs to start their career in con- PROJECT LEADER firms were in partnership with national struction and like the saying goes, a Elizabeth Muhebwa contractors to accomplish their proj- candle does not lose anything in light- Executive Director, UNABCEC ects. In fact, Dott Services applauded ing another. [email protected] the excellent work done by the na- As usual, find this and more of our +256 704 637049 tional subcontracting company. well packaged articles in this issue of This is why during the members’ en- your favourite magazine. EDITOR gagement forum at the end of 2019, Asiimwe Peninah B contractors with one voice called on [email protected], Peninah +256 779 877744 GREATIVE DESIGN Mike Louboyera Musaasizi [email protected] +256 772 536 512 Advertising rates (10% discount PROOF READER exclusive to UNABCEC Members) Michael Agaba [email protected] SPACE (Adverts, Advertorials and Sponsored articles) RATE (Ugx) +256 782 384457 Centre Spread 5,000,000 CONTRIBUTORS Back cover page 4,700,000 Francis Karuhanga, Elizabeth Muhebwa, Can. Eng. Inside front cover or inside back cover page 3,650,000 Jonathan G. 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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not Ltd., Achelis Uganda Ltd. necessarily those of Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC). Whereas every care is taken in compiling the contents of this publication, UNABCEC assumes no responsibility for the statements made by the contributors or advertisers in this publication. www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG JANUARY, 2020 1 Contents HOW TO GET THE CONSTRUC- 48 TION SECTOR WORKING 4 As we begin 2020, I am both ex- cited and saddened. I am very excited about the future and where UNABCEC is headed as we continue to make strides on behalf of genuine contractors in Uganda and our construction industry as a whole. PURPOSE AND SELF- DRIVE ARE ALL GIRLS NEED TO SUCCEED 10 To Babirye, it was clear from a young age that she would make a career in Civil Engi- neering. 34 GENDER AND CONSTRUCTION 32-35 The issue regarding the limited economic engagement DIGITISATION AND of women in construction has been a concern for many years. The gender disparity has attracted stakeholders CONSTRUCTION: ‘attention. 18 Digitisation is the process of 46 converting information from a physical format into a digital SELF MADE SOLUTIONS IN one especially to improve CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY efficiency and effectiveness of 31 organisation processes. UNABCEC SACCO was established in 2017 with the objective of harnessing sav- ings to provide investments and affordable CAPACITY BUILDING AND financial services to the members of UNAB- PARTNERSHIPS CEC, their employees and family members. 43 The Uganda National As- 38 sociation of Building and CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING IS THE Civil Engineering Contractors BEST BUSINESS (UNABCEC) held the 26th Annual General Meeting. 38 Construction is one of the oldest industries that has 50 been entrusted throughout the generations with the task of transforming society’s ideas and needs into workable infrastructure solutions. Prior to the Indus- trial Revolution, each construction project was under- taken by a master builder who was tasked with both design and construction. 2 JANUARY, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Editorial Word from the This magazine is a publication of Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) Editor Dear reader, a lot has transpired since the release of The Contractor Magazine Issue 11. Several Project Leader mega-construction projects have since been completed Elizabeth Muhebwa or nearing completion. Also new projects are underway or Editorial Word from the Executive Director, UNABCEC in the pipeline. Editorial [email protected] WordEditorialEditorial from theWord from the +256772581633 This magazine is a publication of Uganda Word from the The highly anticipated Source of the Nile Bridge finally Editorial National Association ofWord Building and Civil from the opened to the public last year. 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