Issue No. 14, January 2020

theme: Partnerships and collaborations

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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 construction 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

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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 excited 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 savings 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 undertaken 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

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www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 3 President’sMessage How to get the construction sector working Invite domestic companies to the dinner table…

s we begin 2020, I am both ex- scheme that would see them par- are supposed to be at the table sharing the cited and saddened. I am very ex- ticipate more in the construction real meal or at least learning how to chew Acited about the future and where industry. the heavy meals. UNABCEC is headed as we continue to We finally got reservation guide- make strides on behalf of genuine con- lines in March 2017 when the Public To foreign contractors tractors in Uganda and our construc- Procurement and Disposal of Pub- Needless to say, UNABCEC has advocated tion industry as a whole. UNABCEC is a lic Assets Authority (PPDA) issued a for more domestic construction company member-driven organisation, wherein guide to all entities setting a reser- participation in our industry. We consider every member has an equal voice and vation threshold of and mandatory that this is not a focus against foreign- an opportunity to participate and make provision for subcontracting on proj- ers, nor some xenophobic tendencies. a difference. I would encourage all of you ects above the set thresholds. We trust that you appreciate that promot- to participate at whatever level you feel However, less than a year later, in ing domestic construction participation is is appropriate. The time you spend will February 2018, the same authority a serious measure meant to develop the be valuable to you, your company, and repealed that guideline. The thresh- domestic economy. our industry as a whole. old and mandatory subcontracting A hungry and poor man has no morals Last year, President Yoweri Museveni was retained but now opened to up to tie him down. Poverty makes him angry together with the Chinese deputy pre- to any firm that has been incorpo- and anger knows no bounds. If one has mier, Mr. Wang Yang, commissioned the rated in Uganda for at least two years not eaten for a long time and they see you UGX 1.7 trillion, 51-kilometer Kampala thus calling upon more foreigners to holding cakes in both hands, they will grab – Entebbe expressway constructed by compete for the small cake that was and take the cakes, even if it means cutting CCCC First Highway Engineering Com- meant for Ugandan citizen-owned off your hands. pany Limited which is an infrastructure firms. But that is not what we want. In order to construction business subsidiary of What this implies is that there is no promote satisfaction and inclusion, invite China Communications Construction reservation for a domestic firm. The us to dine with you. We do not need a lot; Company. new guideline repealed the former we need little by little that will enable us The road is the icing on the cake for before it was even tested. Most far grow with time. works being done by international con- east citizen-owned firms have and tractors who have dominated the con- will continue to incorporate subsid- To government struction industry in Uganda. Analysing iaries in Uganda and will be able to We continue to appeal to the govern- the data from UNRA’s annual report trade between themselves and con- ment to make deliberate efforts to build for FY 2018 - 2019, 72% of the signed tinue taking all the profits away from local capacity. It is untenable that a small contracts amounts went to foreign con- Uganda. population of foreigners should have the tractors and only 28% to national and lion’s share of the industry. We believe resident providers in terms of subcon- To domestic contractors that the following five interventions, once tracting and threshold system. Having mentioned it all, we can- implemented, will see the construction Nonetheless, Uganda’s taxpayers are not as Africans keep lamenting and industry developed with a strong and footing the bill and will be on the hook being prisoners of sorrow all the sustainable local construction sector, infor a growing debt being used to build time. We better use our minds and creased employment opportunities as well these roads. But the domestic construc- hearts to do things ourselves. Let us as increased revenue; tion industry is not getting a piece of the not wait to be invited; let us invite 1. To entrench the National Reservation action nor is it developing the capacity ourselves to the dinner table so that Scheme with exclusive thresholds in pro- to maintain these roads. Instead, most of we can be noticed. curement of works: UGX 25Billion for all the funding is going to foreign contrac- “A call for domestic contractors roads and bridge works and UGX 10Billion tors who have no interests whatsoever in and engineers to actively engage for all other works be given to companies developing Uganda but their countries. in the coming elections and talk 100% owned by citizens of Uganda (na- Part of the funds that build these roads to their elected leaders to put this tional providers) or East Africa (provided come directly from Uganda government sector demands in action. similar benefit is accorded to Uganda cit- coffers. Right now, people are on the table izen), UGX 25-50 billion for all road and National contractors lobbied the eating silos whereas we are under bridge works and UGX 10-20Billion for government for a national reservation the table fighting over crumbs. We continued on page 6

4 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 5 from page 4 empowerment of domestic contractors upgraded to 20km in the final year. Each undertaking government projects. If the batch shall have two additional domes- all other civil works be given to both construction levy is introduced, then the tic providers for establishing and run- national and resident providers (Resi- URA stamp duty of 1% on guarantees ning a stone quarry, and for design and dent providers shall be Incorporated in should be abolished. The fund would be supervision services. Uganda and operating with profit for managed by construction development OR: Initiate a 10-year strategic pro- minimum 7 years) and qualifica tion re- committee of the Ministry of Works with gramme with total of 1,850km as Af- quirements of annual turnover and simi- such financial institutions and fund man- firmative Road Development Pilot lar works previously executed ought to agers as the committee may appoint. Projects to deliberate training to prime be half of the expected value of works. The committee would establish criteria national providers for execution of real 2. To entrench sub-contracting up to for the application and disbursement of paved works thus reduce the unit cost 30% of actual works on all develop- money from the development fund. of paved roads. This would address the ment projects. To ensure that “foreign 5. EITHER: Initiate four batches of roads critical need for domestic paved roads service providers” ought to partner with totalling 600km to execute them by us- construction providers and impact to “domestic service providers” through ing the concept of technology transfer stimulate further investment in equip- “sub-contracting, or joint-venture” on all by management contracting Ugan- ment and human resource assets for infrastructure projects whose values are dan citizen companies as they build domestic contractors. Every year, you above national reservation threshold. their capacities. Government would would engage 8 firms each contracted The providers should be selected sub- engage an international construction for 5km in Level I, then graduated to contractors, who are solicited from a rec- firm for each batch of roads of 150km 10km in level II and finally 20km in Level ommended list in the tender documents and international firms would engage III. Promotion from Level I to III is based or nominated by the client or client’s certified domestic companies as sub- upon good performance that include agent to undertake specified aspects of contractors on the entire project tasks equipment owned and graduates and the main contract. while international firm concentrates youth trained and employed. 3. To entrench mandatory placement of efforts on managing project operations UNABCEC continues to be encour- graduate interns. This is aimed at trans- rather than employing direct labour and aged by the President and his NRM ferring skills to Ugandan youth by all equipment to undertake construction government’s commitment to improv- construction companies operating in work. The successful international firm ing our nation’s infrastructure and we Uganda. Award training points for each would be responsible for managing the look forward to working with them and graduate trained and registered in his project such as contract administration promote domestic construction partici- profession to the company as a prefer- with clients, project financing, imported pation to develop the local economy ence scheme during evaluation of bids. material and equipment procuring for through employment creation and for- 4. Establish a Construction Industry De- the domestic contractors and monitor- eign exchange retention. velopment Fund. The concept is to be ing the project progress. Accordingly, dedicated towards the development we propose to have four batches every of the industry for supporting the de- year each with five domestic firms each Francis Karuhanga velopment of broad-based economic responsible for 10km every year, then UNABCEC President

6 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Executive Director’sMessage “Make the most out of your association membership”

hen it comes to your company’s bottomline, your As an umbrella promise of quality service to members is the same promise our membership in UNABCEC pays dividends. These body of genu- members are encouraged to extend to their own clients so that Wvalue-added discounts will give you competitive ine players, they continue to distinguish themselves as paragons of quality advantage over your competition. At UNABCEC, one of our promise of service in the provision of construction services in our country. our mandates is to pursue collective bargaining on be- quality service I would like to welcome the following genuine players in the half of our members. We provide members access to to members is construction industry who have taken a perfect decision to join high quality services, latest technology and top-of-the- the same prom- the Voice of the Construction Industry in the last 3 quarters of line products. From discounts on heavy equipment to ise our mem- 2019; construction supplies and construction management bers are encour- • Mejaruda Enterprises Co. Ltd solutions, UNABCEC has partnered with some of the best aged to extend • Apomu International Ltd providers and signed memoranda of understanding to to their own • Build Base Associates (U) Ltd give you the best value for your money and improve clients so that • Crystal Consults (U) Ltd your business operations. they continue • Riteway Solutions Limited to distinguish • CMD Investments Limited Suffer no more themselves as • Shepherds Services (U) Ltd Enjoy the benefits offered by suppliers of construc- paragons of • Juscona Enterprises (U) Limited tion materials and equipment under the partnerships quality service • Continuum Engineering Limited that UNABCEC has secured exclusively for her members, in the provision • Nato Engineering Company Ltd including; of construction • Sarick Construction Ltd 1. A 5% subsidy on financing through NC Bank, a two- services in our • Kuka (U) Ltd year extended warranty, two free services, one-year com- country. • VCON Construction (U) Ltd prehensive insurance cover, complimentary mechanic/ • SBI International Holdings AG operator training in Nairobi for every JCB equipment • Uni Engineers Uganda Limited bought from Ganatra Plant & Equipment Ltd. • Measurement Solutions Limited 2. A 5% discount on locally manufactured products by • NSI Water Ltd Africa Road Furniture, which include; traffic control signs, • Mantrac Uganda Limited factory and institution safety labels, car reflector plates, • Fabrication Systems (U) Ltd screen printed products and concrete marker posts, • Achelis (U) Limited among others. • Davis & Shirtliff International Ltd 3. A 10% discount on tyres for 4X4 & SUV cars, 7% dis- • Ganatra Plant & Equipment Limited count on passenger car and truck tyres and 5% discount • Kansai Plascon (U) Limited on off the road tyres supplied by Tyre Express (u) Lim- • Yogi steels limited ited. • Stirling Civil Engineering Limited 4. A free Yamaha motorcycle and UGX3m worth of fuel for every 2.8cc Hilux double cabin purchased from To potential members Toyota Uganda Limited. Great things come to those who strive to make them hap- 5. 20% discount on safety footwear industrials (safety pen. Become a construction advocate by joining the bigger shoes and industrial gum boots) worth UGX2m and voice - UNABCEC today. Be part of the cause that will above or 25 pairs and more of the products from Bata shape the future of the construction industry by par- Shoe Company (u) Limited. ticipating in your association’s activities. Engage with a network of industry peers to address key To UNABCEC Members issues impacting you and your business. In this 2020, we promise improved service delivery as we strive to work in your favour. We are here To UNABCEC veterans to serve you. Make use of us. Take advantage of Return home. As the saying goes, there is the above and more services offered by your power in numbers. One bigger voice is better association. Reach out to the secretariat today than a million independent cries. Your voice in for more details on how your Association can the construction industry has a great impact. Your further help you with the daily running of your experience in the industry can help guide the poli- organisation as you concentrate on the core cymakers in government. Return home today under business with minimum disruptions. the Presidential Pardon, which waived subscription As an umbrella body of genuine players, our arrears of UNABCEC old members.

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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 Mr. Francis UNABCEC Sybella Agaba Alice Karuhanga Namirembe Edwin UNABCEC President Treasurer Bongyeirwe UNABCEC Director Director Past ChairmeUnNABCEC Past Chairmen UNABCEC BoHaonr. Edng .oDrf. D Daudiir Sesubci Mtoagerzis 2019-2021 Past ChairmenUNABCEC BoarCdHA oIRMf ADN UirNAeBCcEtCors 2019-2021 R.I.P 1993 - 1995 UNABCEC Past Chairmen Mr. Francis Sybella Mr. Francis Agaba Alice Karuhanga Mr. FrancisNamirembe Sybella Sybella Agaba Alice PresidentKaruhanga Edwin Agaba Bongyeirwe Alice KaruhangaTreasurer NamirembeNamirembeEng. JamesoneEdwin Mark Moses Agaba President Director EdwinNsubugaDirector Bongyeirwe Tiberondwa PresidentHon. Eng. KatTreasurerwiremu TreasurerOlonya Director Bongyeirwe Collin Yorokam Bategana DirectorDirector Director Director Mr. Francis Director Director Director Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi CHAIRMANSybella UNABCEC Agaba Alice CHAIRMAHNo nU.N EAnBg.CDErC. Daudi Ssubi Magezi MKaruhangar. Francis 1995 - Sybella1997 Agaba Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi Namirembe Edwin Alice R.I.P 1993 -C 1H9A95IRMAN UNABCEC KaruhangaPresident Namirembe Bongyeirwe CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Treasurer Edwin R.I.P 1993 - 1995 President Treasurer Director BongDirectoryeirwe R.I.P 1993 - 1995 Director Director Hon. Eng.Dr. Daudi Ssubi Magezi Hon. ECHngA.DIRrM. DAaNu dUiN SAsuBbCiE MCagezi CHRA.I.IRPM 1A9N9 3U -N 1A9B9C5EC R.I.P 1993 - 1995

Eng. Jamesone MarkGodfrey Zaribwende Moses Agaba 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 Yorokam Bategana DirectorEng. Jamesone Mark Director Moses DirectorAgaba Director 1995 - 199C7HAIRMANH oUnN. EAnBg.C KEaCtwiremu Olonya Director Nsubuga Tiberondwa Director CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Nsubuga Tiberondwa Collin 1995 H- Y1o9nor.9 oE7knagm. KBaattwegiraenma u Olonya Director Director Collin 1995 - 1997 Director Director CHYAorIoRkMamAN B UatNegAaBnCaEC Director Director Director Director CHAI1R9M9A5 N- 1U9N97ABCEC 1995 - 1997 UNABCEC Secretariat 2019 Sponsors

Dr. Dan Tindiwensi CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Dott Services Ltd 2005 - 2007 Mota-Engil Engenharia E Construcao Africa S.A Godfrey Zaribwende NC Bank CHAIRMAN UNAGBoCdfErCey Zaribwende Godfrey ZGaoridbfwreendy Ze aribRobertwende Ronald Eng. Ronald Can. Eng. Jonathan 1997 - 20C0H5AIRMACNGH UoAdNIRfrAMAeBy ZCNaE rUCibNwAeBndCEeC RobertRobert RonaldRonald Eng. RonaldCan. Eng.Can. Jonathan Eng. Jonathan Diesel Pro Ltd CHAIRMACNH AUNIRAMABCENC UNABCEC Robert Mugabi Ronald Can. Eng. Jonathan 1997 - 20109597 - 2005 Ssenozi Robert RonaldMugabiMugabi MweddeCan. Eng. Jonathan 1997 - 20015997 - 2005 SsenoziSsenozi Mugabi Mugabi MweddeMwedde Tile Center Director Ssenozi Ssenozi DirectorMugabiDirector MugabiDirectorMwedde Mwedde Director Director Director Terrain Plant Ltd DirectorDirector Director Director Director DirectorDirector Director Niletrac Limited Eng. Birantana Gumisiriza Elizabeth Muhebwa Nuwagira Jetty Flavia Kebirungi CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Moriah Media UNABCEC Se20c07 r- 20e13 tariat 201Ex9ec utive Director FSponsorsinance/Admin Administrator UNABUCNAECB SCeEcCr Seetcarreitaatr 2ia0t1 290 19 SponsorsSponsors Mantrac Uganda UUNABCECNABCEC SecretariatSecretaria t2020 2019 ManageSponsorsr UNABCEC Secretariat 2019 Sponsors Eco Concrete Ltd Dr. Dan Tindiwensi East African Piling Dr. Dan Tindiwensi Dr. Dan Tindiwensi Dott Services Ltd CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Dott Services Ltd Company Ltd CHAIRMAN UNADBr.C DE aCn TCHinAdiI2Rw0M0eA5n N-si 2U0N0A7BCEC Dott Services Ltd Dr. Dan Tindiwensi Mota-Engil Engenharia E 2005 - 200C7HAIRMAN UN20A0B5 C- E2C007 Dott Services Ltd Toyota Uganda CHAIRMAN UNABCEC Mota-Engil Engenharia E Dott Services Ltd 2005 - 2007 Mota-EngilConstrucao AfricaEngenharia S.A E 2005 - 2007 ConstrucaoMota-Engil Africa S.A Engenharia E ConstrucaoNC Bank Africa S.A Mota-Engil Engenharia E Steel & Tube Industries NC Bank Construcao Africa S.A Ltd NCDiesel Bank Pro Ltd Construcao Africa S.A Eng. 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n June last year, Uganda National Roads Usually most road construction ac- ernment and UNRA have committed a lot Authority embarked on a campaign to tivities cause the cutting of several of time to research and resources to come plant 1 million trees in the next two years. trees to pave way for the roads, is up with various solutions that can enable I there a way this can be minimized? The campaign named The Grow Green successful tree planting. We appeal for their Right Of Way (GROW) Campaign, targets a UNRA conducts the Environmental and support since most challenges such as total of 10 million trees along the national Social Impact Assessments on all proposed domestic-animal damage and tree-uproot- roads in a 10-year period. Every contractor road upgrade projects for the purpose ing come from communities where these is particularly encouraged to be keen about of identifying and analyzing all potential trees are left to survive after planting. We the campaign as per the excerpts below. impacts of the project on the environment. request the public to participate whenever Impacts with significant effects are miti- there is a call to plant and take care of trees. It’s been approximately six months gated while following the mitigation hier- UNRA has a lot of trees that can be given to since the Green campaign was archy, i.e, Avoidance, Minimization, Restora- community groups, youth groups and all launched, how far are you in tion and Offsetting. Much attention is put other stakeholders to plant along the road achieving the 10 million trees tar- on how to maintain the existing tree cover reserve in their areas. They should reach get in 10 years? alongside road construction. Sometimes out to the nearest UNRA stations on how In collaboration with the National For- for purposes of road safety and durability, to access and plant these trees. estry Authority (NFA), UNRA has established some tree cutting becomes unavoidable, Tree Banks across the country to generate however these are normally planned for What else would you like contrac- appropriate tree saplings (1.5m height, and replacement during restoration. tors/readers to know about the girth >2cm). Currently, there are 21 opera- UNRA has embarked on research on campaign? tional tree banks for the 21 UNRA stations how to transplant mature trees that have The kind of trees planted depend on the nurturing approximately 70,000 tree sap- existed for years within the proposed road nature of the sites along the road reserves. lings each rainy season. Only 200km was corridors. This will enable us to preserve Road reserve profiling and site-species planted for the last rainy season. and re-plant the same trees soon after road matching are always conducted to de- For the March-May rains of 2020, UNRA construction. termine the suitable trees to be planted. is planting 457km of roads including; Mba- Priority is always given to indigenous trees rara-Isingiro (16km), Kabale-Ntungamo- But also, what should contractors which are threatened in the wild due Ntungamo (80km), Mpigi-Lwera (50km), take note of when constructing to deforestation. The most tree species Arua-Koboko (50km), Jinja-Kamuli (60km), roads in order to preserve the planted include; Musizi, Muvule, Mahog- Masaka-Lwera (25km), Moroto-Akisim green cover? any, Entasesa, Tectona grandis, Musambya, (40km), Lira-Kamdini (30km), Masindi-Kafu All contractors are aware of the GROW Enongo, Mugavu, Musenene, ovacados, (25km), Tororo-Mbale (26km), Fort Portal- Programme and we urge them to prioritize Warbugia ugandensis, Senna siamea, Afze- Kyenjojo (30km), Mbale-Tirinyi (25km). tree maintenance since raising trees from lia africana, Terminalia species, Cendrella sp, For the Northern and cattle corridor, seedlings is a difficult task. Araucaria sp, Pinus caribea, Casuarina sp. research has just been concluded on among others. In addition, fruit tree species What should the public know about the right tree stem-cuttings that will be such as mangos are given to the commu- this campaign and how can they planted to counteract the seasonal fires nity members as a way of ensuring sustain- support it? and long dry spells. ability and support to the Programme. The public should know that the gov-

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 9 Girl Power Racheal Linda Babirye Purpose and self-drive are all girls need to succeed

By Desire Mbabaali

ne can tell how passionate Racheal Linda Ba- birye is about Civil Engineering from the way Oher face lights up while talking about the profession. The 23-year-old Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Leeds reminisces about how she fell in love with the profession when she was a young girl. “My father is a civil engineer. While growing up, he would take me to different sites and show me what he does which made me fall in love with the idea of creating things from your thoughts and putting them together,” she explains. To Babirye, it was clear from a young age that she would make a career in Civil Engineering. Ad- ditionally, her ability in Mathematics and other science-related subjects facilitated her passion.

Braving university But even with the passion, Babirye admits that it takes bravery to go above and beyond the tides that come in pursuit of one’s career path. And to her, things got real during her second academic year at university. “The course was getting more practical and tougher. Some of my friends were dropping out. I think this happens to everyone. You get to a point where you ask yourself why you chose such a course; but in life, there are always barriers and you have to just face the situation otherwise you will never do anything at all without such a mindset. I had to say; this is what I want and I will stick to it,” Babirye shares.

10 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG The dream... Facing stigma To the industry players, she says: “There But personal challenges were not the only should be female role models in the construc- stumbling blocks in her way. “Back at university, tion industry to speak to young girls in schools we had class group projects where we would to encourage them as role models.” She adds share ideas and contributions and male stu- 2019 that industry players should also set up differ- dents dominated these. They would not really ent programmes to help young girls, motivate treat your contribution as important. There were The when Racheal them because at the end of the day, everyone so many girls I knew who were struggling in graduated from needs hope. other groups, unable to even share their ideas. the University of To the young girls, Babirye says: “Do not Even when your idea was better than a boy’s, Leeds. mind what people say. Just focus on your goal. people would feel more confident to agree Someone will try to put you down by saying; I have seen people who do this and do not with his idea than yours,” she says. In addition, Babirye attended she was an African girl in a male-dominated make it. Engineering is about having a pur- Greenhill Academy for pose and a drive. Always encourage yourself field, in a foreign country. As much as demoti- primary education and vating as this was, she never allowed her voice by knowing that you are doing this for you, and thereafter King’s Col- not for anybody else.” to go unheard because she believed that her lege Budo for O-Level, ideas were as good as any boy’s ideas. She also encourages them to write down and A-Level at Galaxy their goals, and clearly know what they want. International School Coming back home In addition, they can watch videos of different Uganda. She later Now that she is back home, Babirye is as en- female engineers in the construction industry joined the UK for Foun- thusiastic as she can be because she envisages and see what they can learn from them. dation (summary of A- so much she can do. As she would later confide, “Look at the country and your surroundings Level) in 2014 for one her head is full of ideas and all she needs is a and ask yourself what you can do, because it is year after which she place to start. “I need to find a gap in the sys- not only men who are going to work on these joined the University of tem,” she excitingly shares. One of the things issues. As a woman, you can stand up and say, Leeds from where she she cannot wait to do is work on Uganda’s road ‘I can be a leader’. For instance be the project graduated in 2019. She system. “When I get into the construction sys- manager in that project,” Babirye asserts. returned to Uganda in tem, one of my big plans is to improve the road And as a matter of fact, the young engineer August 2019. system in Uganda so that we can have safer calls upon girls to speak to people, but most roads,” Babirye says. importantly, speak to the right people. “Go for When asked whether she plans on starting TED talks, meetings, seminars, anything that an own company or to going into employment, will get your mind sharp and keep you on the the young engineer says she believes that hav- right track. Surround yourself with motivating ing both can give her a wealth of experience. people, and most importantly, just do not lose “Currently, I represent my father’s company- focus,” she says. Roberts Engineering Services Ltd in Namasuba, Kampala and would want to take over in future. Getting her footing in the field However, I also want to work for Ministry of Having studied out of Uganda, when asked Works as well as companies such as Uganda how she compares the construction industry National Roads Authority because these are in Uganda to that of UK, Babirye admits that big and represent the construction industry in though our system is good and there are laws Uganda. I would like to see how they work, in place, it is the way that it is managed and what they lack as well as learn from them,” Ba- maintained that taints it. “For example when “Look at the country birye asserts. you look at safety issues, there are gaps in im- Though she has not been fully absorbed into and your surroundings plementation. I believe we should be stricter the civil engineering workforce, Babirye is do- and ask yourself what because construction is a sensitive field. If we ing something with her skills. Together with you can do, because are not strict; so many lives can be lost from her father, they have worked on some projects. it is not only men who the construction workers to the people around “Currently, we are working on a road project in are going to work a site.” Ibanda District in Western Uganda. I rarely go on these issues. Though she faced some challenges upon her return, Babirye now believes she is set to start there but I make BoQs [Bill of Quantities] with As a woman, you can her career here. “To be honest, the first months him. So, it is small hands-on work as I look for stand up and say, ‘I something bigger to do.” I got here, I was convinced I was not going to can be a leader’. For work here. I would tell my parents that I was instance be the Tips for the industry going to apply and return to the UK – because Babirye has a wealth of tips to share with project manager of the difficulties fresh graduates face in trying the industry and young girls who are scared of for that project.” to get work here. But now, I believe I will get pursuing a career in engineering. there.”

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social circle. Through sharing ideas, Bwongyeirwe saw a window of op- The accountant in love portunity to venture into engineering and providing services in a largely male dominated industry. with engineering “I used to rub shoulders with engineers and then realised there was a business opportunity despite not having an lice Bongyeirwe never stepped in In the genesis engineering background. The engineers an engineering class. Infact, she is After leaving her job as a district officer told me it was possible and with my a retired senior accountant. How- with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) A background in accounts and finance, it ever, today, she is scaling heights as a in Mukono District in 2005, Bongyeirwe was easy to handle,” she explains. top partner in Malt Uganda Limited, a never wanted to go for another job In 2006, she decided to set the busi- multi- million engineering firm, and sits search. “I wanted to go into private sec- ness idea in motion. But for every busi- on the board of Uganda National Asso- tor,” she says. ness to flourish, one needs capital. She ciation of Building and Civil Engineering At the time, she had developed close didn’t have enough capital then. She Contractors (UNABCEC). So how did her ties with engineers whom she had in- decided to sell the idea to a few col- journey to the top begin? teracted with while at URA. Infact, with leagues. Jovia Tushemereirwe and Ben time, she says, they became part of her

12 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG Turyamureeba bought her idea. After form- Advice to women Challenges ing a partnership, the idea materialised into Bongyeirwe describes delayed payments Malt Uganda Limited, an engineering firm. “Young engineers, in construction as a destroying factor. “We needed capital at the start and we especially women, “You get a loan and they take long to pay borrowed Shs 100 million from a friend. have a better future you yet the interest is plummeting through After getting the loan, I had to use friends because their in- the roof. And by the time you are paid, you with goodwill to contribute to my idea,” she tegrity is high. Girls realise you made losses because the interest notes. have chances but ate into your capital,” she says. After setting up the company, and get- they need to fight However, she is grateful to UNABCEC ting capital, the trio went about scouting fear because most which comes in to rescue its members with for construction projects with a specialty women I have met such challenges. in buildings and roads. Then, opportunity in engineering have “In case, you have a delayed payment, UN- struck in northern Uganda. She says this fear,” she says. ABCEC intervenes as an association and it was a time the region had got out of war “Female engineers becomes a bit easier to get paid,” she notes. and opportunities were in plenty. need to be more ag- Bongyeirwe cites manpower as a chal- Her vivid memory takes her back to Ad- gressive and asser- lenge. She says: “You hire a qualified engineer jumani District in West Nile where they had tive and know what but when it comes to the ground; some of their first two-year project comprising a 13- they want. The way them can’t deliver yet their curriculum vitae kilometre feeder road with a bridge. She we have been cul- is loaded. Yet during bidding, we are required says pulling off was not a mean feat. tured as women is to present qualified civil engineers.” “We had tipper trucks but we didn’t have different. Most wom- She notes that UNABCEC is addressing the a grader and people were so scared to go en don’t differenti- problem by training engineers from Kyam- and work there,” she narrates. To give them ate between being bogo and Makerere universities. And some- confidence, Bongyeirwe decided to go and humble and being times, the association encourages them to work with the group in Adjumani. assertive. Student have interns from universities so that when “In the morning, I would board a tipper engineers should they finish college, they have handson skills. truck with the workers to give them confi- improve their training dence because they had fear of rebels at so that by the time Achievements that time. People didn’t want to work and they graduate, they After almost 14 years in the engineering yet we thought porters would be sourced have the theory and industry, Bongyeirwe says the company’s es- from Adjumani,” she narrates. the real hands-on timated worth is UGX1.5 billion and the sky However, that wasn’t the case and she skills because it in- is the limit. was forced to get porters from Kampala creases on their mar- She says she has achieved a lot in terms of and transport them to Adjumani. “That time ketability and ability networking as a person and as a company. because of the war, they were not ready to to do business.” Serving on the UNABCEC board and her abil- work from morning to evening.” ity to impact on policy is a big achievement. In addition, Bongyeirwe says construct- “I am proud we have impacted on policy. I ing the bridges in the north was a chal- feel happy being part of the team.” lenge. “During the dry season, you don’t see The company has also acquired equip- any water, then later on, the water appears ment such as tipper trucks and bought land in rainy season. You have to stick to the in Kulambiro, Kampala, for future expansion. design; otherwise you may underestimate To keep the company moving, integrity and the water volumes.” understanding have been key components Despite the challenges, she explains that among the partners. The company also has business was good in northern Uganda be- three permanent workers. cause payment for projects was fast and timely, citing that delayed payments is one Future prospects of the major problems in the construction She says the future is bright for Malt as they industry which can reduce profit margins. get more projects and push for local content. After setting the pace in northern “You find that jobs will be easily got. If the lo- Uganda, she says they decided to bid for cal content says foreigners must subcontract more projects in the country. She says some 30%, it means almost each contractor will get of the districts include: Iganga, Luuka and work. Without the local content, we still have Mubende where they constructed schools, a problem of equitable distribution.” hospitals and roads. She says the projects in the above districts were not so lucrative but were good to take the company forward since the construction projects are far between.

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We can make an impact

By UNABCEC Staff writer tects, surveyors and engineers. These, already significant size when it comes in addition to their staff, friends and to voting. ver 16 million Ugandans have relatives, can make a constituency of Studies regularly show that the registered to vote in the upcom- over 3,000,000 voters most effective way to have a positive Oing general elections in 2021, influence on Members of Parliament including first-time voters. All in all, So what can the construction vot- is through in-person visits or personal the construction industry is ready to ers do this time to make an impact? letters from constituents. This makes participate and make an impact this With just months left before the 2021 sense if you think about it. time round. general elections, it is now or never Members of Parliament are in the It is a bitter fact that the construction for construction voters. Here are three house to represent their constituen- industry employs the highest number things we can do that could make an cies, and they truly care a great deal of voters in this country. The current impact in the general election in our about what their constituents want. UNABCEC membership is 278 compa- favour. And if they don’t, it won’t take long nies, with each averagely employing before they know what it is like to 200 voters and each employee has an 1. Have a positive influence on be a former Member of Parliament. average of 20 friends and/or relatives. Members of Parliament The ultimate power we wield is the This gives us 1,112,000 votes from con- Regardless of your political affliation, fact that each one of us is a constitu- tractors. the most important thing is that the ent. Call your Member of Parliament Apart from the contractors regis- construction industry’s voice will be but more importantly, visit them at tered with UNABCEC, the construction heard during the coming national elec- their home or in their offices. Tell them industry is composed of more stake- tion. Members of Parliament need to how regulations impact your business holders; consultants, suppliers, archi- know that our industry ramps above its and pro-growth policies. You have to

14 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG make yourself heard. Fortunately, none personal is political. Do you know where to vote from? of you is going to shy away from get- Climate strikers have been very good Find your polling station on www.ec.or. ting to know your Member of Parliament at sharing their commitment with ug/register and enter your detais. Find and visiting them often. Visit www.par- relatives, schoolmates, classmates and out early enough when your polling sta- liament.go.ug to get contact details of friends, as well as strangers. And they do tion will be open and closed. your Member of Parliament today. it by talking about their own personal Do you know how to vote? You feelings as well as the policy points. So don’t need a National ID neither do you 2. Vote and get others to vote we could apply their approach to this need your polling card. You just need to The future of this mighty industry is general election. turn up at the polling station. If you’re in our hands. Employers are encouraged Take a piece of paper and a pen, Write registered to vote, then your ballot will to provide time and talk to employees, a list of people you can contact – es- be there. Lots of people don’t know this, family and friends who are registered on pecially your friends, but also people so you can remind them. the national agenda about the issues we you have been to class with, or your Do you know when you will vote? are facing as the construction industry workmates and relatives. Next, contact Have a plan to vote either in the morn- that can be addressed by the leaders each of them in person, it’s worth the ing before you start work or at your and the need to vote those candidates effort. Failing that, a phone call is the break time. The evening (after work) is ready to develop the industry. Mobilise next best thing. Tell them you are a voter just as good. When you call your friends, them further to encourage their friends and if you can, tell them others are do- make sure you ask them if they have a and relatives to do the same. ing it too. A lot of people feel like their plan too. Find out what time they’re go- If we turn out in big numbers as vote doesn’t count but knowing others ing, and call to check up on them. If you construction voters, history will re- are voters too gives them a sense that are an employer, provide time for your member us for being part of the they’re part of something bigger. If you employees to go and vote. struggle that liberated our industry say: “I’m a voter, and so are Susan, John Do you know who to vote? The in- as we vote for leaders with common and Fatima, and you can be too”, that’s a dustry needs leaders who will focus on sense solutions to the development lot more powerful than asking someone developing the industry. None of us of the industry. to vote alone. lacks the intelligence to go out there We can learn from the climate change and vote in this national election. So, demonstrations, which blossomed so 3. Plan to vote and help others too remember every vote counts-make rapidly into a global movement last Making a plan means knowing the sure yours is one of them or don’t year. When building a movement, the facts. complain.

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 15 AN AUTHENTIC ICON JCB Uganda Launches Affordable Backhoe Loaders

anatra Plant & Equipment Ltd was Over the past 10 years Ganatra has suc- procuring a JCB Backhoe loader, JCB founded close to 40 years ago by cessfully sold JCB equipment through- hopes to: aid in mechanization to in- Gthe late Mr. Abdul Gafur Ganatra. out Kenya and are the market leaders crease productivity and target entre- The core business at that time was the in the sale of construction equipment. preneurs who can make high returns by rehabilitation and sales of used con- 2018 saw the opening of Ganatra’s sec- renting out the Backhoe. struction equipment. In 2010, Ganatra ond East African branch as dealers of JCB By providing a subsidy, JCBs hope is was appointed as the official dealer of Equipment in Kampala, Uganda. that customers who opt to purchase JCB construction equipment in Kenya Their latest plan is to now reduce the used equipment now consider new. and started dealing in the signature yel- cost of procuring the best selling yel- JCB has partnered with various banks low machines. low beast, the Backhoe loader, by almost to provide asset finance on sales during JCB is the world’s third biggest man- 20%. This machine is the most versatile, this scheme and cash buyers get a dis- ufacturer of construction machinery comes in two different models; the 3DX count upon purchase. and produced the world’s first Backhoe Super and the 3DX Standard. The back- This is an extremely exciting initia- Loader in 1953. Now JCB deals in the hoe loader can be used for a variety of tive by JCB and one which will see the sales and servicing of excavators, com- construction related tasks such as dig- world’s best Backhoe offered at the most pactors, wheel loaders and telehan- ging, loading, spreading and grading. competitive prices. dlers. By significantly reducing the cost of

Ganatra Plant & Equipment is located in Pioneer House, Jinja Road.

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UK: Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4NF, England www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 Uganda: Plot 88 Luthuli Ave, FIL Courts, Bugolobi, P. O. Box 11713, Kampala 17 Tel: +256 200 400 500, Email: [email protected] Digitisation and construction: How far are we?

Kyokusiima Babra (Quantity Surveyor)

igitisation is the process of Staad Pro, Mx Road HDM-4 model and Excel for measurement sheets, use of converting information from UKDCP, among others. software such CostX, Dimension X,CS Da physical format into a digital Digitisation in construction design Candy, Estimating, WinQS CataPro one especially to improve efficiency keeps redefining with introduction of MasterBill QS Elite Snape. and effectiveness of organisation Building Information Modelling (BIM) There has been digitisation of the processes. The construction industry programs, which use 3D Modelling land registry in Uganda where own- in Uganda can be divided into three to streamline planning and design of ership of land details are easily ob- major service groups; professional, buildings and infrastructure. In coun- tained, land surveying has greatly construction and support services. tries such as United Kingdom (UK) introduced automated total stations When it comes to digitisation, the and United States of America (USA), used on sites. construction industry in Uganda is it has become a requirement of con- slower than others to adapt and is tractors to use BIM. Also 4D, 5D BIM Digitisation of construction ser- sometimes termed as resistant to technology and other innovations vices change. Yet digitisation in forms of are being developed like the use of In Uganda, for construction com- software and other innovations are augmented reality to visualise proj- panies to obtain contracts, there is a developed and tested within the in- ects from ground before construction procurement procedure that is fol- dustry, notably almost every single even begins. lows and has its operation through year worldwide. Surveyors in the construction in- the gestation period in which con- The desire for construction compa- dustry have also embraced it, espe- struction services are offered. To be- nies to stay relevant and keep up with cially in handling of large volumes of gin with, while most tendering pro- emerging trends is in embracing digi- data that is relevant for decision mak- cedures suffice a bulky of hardcopy tisation in their day-to-day services. ing. The quantity surveyors improved documentations and responses, for the accuracy of their data and keep private procurement entities, mostly Digitisation of construction pro- records of costs of labour materials, will stay the same unless they are will- fessional services equipment in a way that information ing to adapt. With cloud computer emerging for is used efficiently thus improving Government is embracing digiti- most business operations worldwide, productivity and profit. sation, which eliminates paper and construction companies are integrat- This has been through shifting for manual processes throughout thus ing cloud-based software in their using paper takeoffs and records, to saving time and mitigating risks and professional services, which enables embracing use of Ms Office, especially errors. Therefore, there has been in- them to use the same sets of data troduction of the e-government across the office and field professional procurement system, which is a web- teams. based system and covers the entire In Uganda’s construction industry, procurement cycle , all procurement the traditional methods such as draw- record modalities and keeps record ings using specialised pencils and and audit of all procurement activi- large format papers is now irrelevant ties. for architects, civil and structural en- Therefore, contractors have to em- gineers. They have so far been intro- brace digitisation in form if the con- duced to modelling, designing and version of an item – printed text, a visualisation software which includes manuscript, an image, or sound, film Revit Architect, Revit Structural, Core- and video recording – from one for- lDRAW, AutoCAD ArchiCAD, Prokon mat (usually print or analogue) to

18 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG digital to be able to use the e-pro- ment in this technology through use of facilitates information flow between all curement system. drones covers more data/ information for business functions and manages con- Digitisation in construction services decision making regarding the progress nections to outside stakeholders. also get to improve project delivery of construction services. These have been procedures and thus increase their coupled with software such Ms Project, Future Outlook of Digitisation profit margins especially through ac- Primavera. Digitisation of information is becom- curacy of work quantities, precise exe- ing the norm and is here to stay though cution through digitised machineries Digitiation on support services or Ad- construction companies are challenged such that has replaced most physical ministration with high cost of investment in Digi- labour. Digitised fabrication is done The construction industry should also tisation, system and computer mal- with preciseness and to required stan- embrace business management system function and virus attacks, and high dards, which replaces the old fashion where reporting systems improve greatly cost of professionals to employ, work- of physical labour of which majority the efficiency of business decision making ing in isolation with other players in was not skilled, thus allowing projects with in the company. Enterprise Resource construction to be completed 30% to 50% sooner Planning (ERP) is one of them. Nether less Construction companies than traditional ones. ERP provides an integrated and con- should embrace the trends to achieve In project management of con- tinuously updated view of core business their objective of still being relevant, struction services, use of drones has processes using common databases main- efficient, effective, timely and accurate provided visualisation of both work tained by a database management system. in order to increase their profitability in in progress and work remaining, rapid ERP systems track business resources— their business gestation period. mapping of large areas, data collec- cash, raw materials, production capacity— tion from site to provide key safety and the status of business commitments: arrangements, thermal images and orders, purchase orders, and payroll. Ms Kyokusiima Babra, Bsc Build- heat maps among others. The applications that make up the ing Economics, MBA (Finance) This shows that as initially project system share data across various depart- PRINCE2 Foundation, Managing management especially supervision ments (manufacturing, purchasing, sales, Director, Silverstone Management Ltd. that is done manually, the develop- accounting, etc.) that provide the data. ERP

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 19 business ethics The role of CEOs in building an ethical organisation

By Prof Vincent Bagire Ugandan society is in. It is an intuitive skill & William Mugerwa Use authority for good setting, a personal choice and at times Makerere University Business School struggle to be ethical. Ethical leadership Truly, leaders possess requires an approach that embeds morals thical scandals in business, govern- authority because they into the process of decision-making and ment, sports, non-profit and even occupy positions of status action setting. Ethical behavior among Ereligious organisations are a usual relative to their followers. corporate leaders can be theorised. occurrence. The media, both electronic But modeled attractiveness The social learning theory explains that and print, are replete with actions of in- involves those leaders us- ethical leaders positively influence their dignity by institutions and managers. The ing authority and status for followers (See Bandura, 1977, 1986). This public is asking; “what is wrong with our the good of others. They is based on the idea that individuals learn leaders?” owe their power to control by paying attention to and emulating the Public outcry has often taken aim at ex- others in doing what ben- attitudes, values and behaviors of attrac- ecutive leaders’ willingness to tolerate a efits them, their institutions tive and credible models. culture of misconduct in their businesses. and others. Regardless of whether the chief execu- Models of guidance tive officers (CEOs) were personally in- Most individuals look outside them- volved or just turned a blind eye to abuses selves to other persons for ethical guid- in their organisations, the open image has ance. Ethical leaders are thus likely sources been tarnished. There is a realistic feel that through bad behaviour, there are many of guidance because of their attractive- unethical leaders are spared of legal con- who make effort to lead ethically, uplift- ness and credibility as role models. They sequences and at times instead rewarded ing the public’s confidence in corporate draw attention of their modelled behav- with handsome financial packages or culture. iour to others. simply transferred. Although some CEOs Achieving this positive image isn’t easy; For CEOs to develop that demonstrated sully the reputations of their companies we are aware of the moral decadence the behaviour that positively influences oth-

20 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG ers, they should first seek to appreciate the object of their authority, power and ethical behaviour is paramount. It is evident status. Unethical conduct in organisa- that CEOs in this sector, like their counter- tions seems to arise from the misuse parts in public institutions and other private of these elements. Equally, they are the “For CEOs: do the right thing players, have an enormous task in creating and nurturing ethical behaviour. sources of positive resonance among and do it in the right way. Talk organisational members. For CEOs, do the right thing and do it frequently about the company’s Truly, leaders possess authority be- in the right way. Talk frequently about the cause they occupy positions of status values in a way that appeals not company’s values in a way that appeals not relative to their followers. But modeled only to employees’ intellects but only to employees’ intellects but also to attractiveness involves those leaders us- also to their emotions. Many a their emotions. Many a time, CEOs know ing authority and status for the good of time, CEOs know the right thing the right thing to do, but sometimes it is dif- others. They owe their power to control to do, but sometimes it is dif ficult. They should not be led to short term others in doing what benefits them, their ficult! They should not be led benefits that will taint the long-term image institutions and others. to short term benefits that will of the enterprise. As the old adage goes, the Ethical CEOs should demonstrate care taint the long-term image of truth is never faulted; it remains the truth and concern; treat others fairly and gar- the enterprise. As the old adage and makes us free. ner positive attention. Credibility also goes, the truth is never faulted; enhances positivity. Ethical leaders are Create checks it remains the truth and makes credible because they are trustworthy Let us end with a scholarly argument and practice what they preach. As Ban- us free.” about ethics. By definition ethics is to do dura noted, “if models do not abide by what is right. But the argument reigns, what what they preach, why should others do is right? Is what is right universal? It does not so?” (1986: 344). Appreciate your status confine itself to criminality of an enterprise. In a corporate environment ethical be- Its biggest challenge is the relativism; it may haviour can get lost in packs of informa- For CEOs to develop that be different at personal level, institutional tion and drive to the bottom line (profit). demonstrated behaviour and societal. Some scholars argue that eth- CEOs should begin to inculcate ethics in that positively influences ics is idealistic; it is simply in our mind. As small ways. It may arise by a formal, ‘how others, they should first noted already, ethical sensitivity must go are you’ to the very junior worker. It may seek to appreciate the with moral awareness and identity. It should be just paying attention to individual object of their authority, be seen in corporate actions such as feed- problems even when the response will power and status. Unethical back, follow up, quality services, customer be negative. conduct in organisations care, employee respect, trust among top It builds on trusting others to do what seems to arise from the management teams. is within their ability; it spreads to ap- misuse of these elements. Principally, ethical CEOs must be within preciating the weaknesses and strengths Equally, they are the sourc- compliance of public and societal expec- of each individual and working to help es of positive resonance tations whether written or not. Institutions each other for the good of the organisa- among organisational mem- must live to be humane. Other than the tion. Ethical leadership draws attention bers. codes of conduct, CEOs may institute eth- on frequently communicating about ics committees, social audits, training programmes and judicial boards. The Objec- ethics. It is made a message and a behav- conduct whose content should be tive 1 of UNABCEC strategic plan 2020–24 ior across the organization. Its strength is in the discourse whenever managers strongly provides operationalisation of the in organisational beliefs and traditions. In interact with staff. In certain cases the code of conduct and ethics among mem- many cases ethics embeds in unwritten code of behaviour is like a litany, sim- bers. In an earlier section unethical behav- rules but widely observed in the organi- ply recited in the routine operations iour is listed among the weaknesses to be sational routines. of the organisation. The social learn- eliminated under this strategic plan. Ethical When CEOs set clear and high ethical ing theory already alluded to, assumes conduct will also be a tool towards quality standards for others they should follow that much learning occurs vicariously. membership. Corporate ethics should be these standards themselves; it becomes Employees can learn about what is ac- that particular moral behaviour of an en- part of the organisational culture. The ceptable or unacceptable by paying terprise. use of rewards and punishments to in- attention to how other organizational UNABCEC companies should find solu- fluence subordinates’ ethical behaviors members are rewarded or disciplined. tions towards certain unbecoming atti- will be normal and acceptable. In several For UNABCEC membership, the tudes, unlawful acts and conducts; honesty, cases, ethical expectations are contained foregoing raises critical points of de- healthy competition, morality of contracts, in written and circulated rules. parture. We know how the construc- marketing ethics, quality of materials and tion sector networks can, at times, be Code of conduct sharing of information. tempting. From openings of bidding Many organisations have codes of through the quality of the work, CEO

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 21 Uganda National Roads Authority Highlights from UNRA Progress Report at half FY 2019/20

It is 2020, a year that has started us off multi-year projects will be completed provide services. As you will notice in into a new decade. I am glad to inform including; upgrading of roads from un- this report, by the end of quarter two you that UNRA’s mandate of roads de- paved to paved bituminous standard, 14.92% of signed contracts worth UGX velopment will be even better this year. rehabilitating of the existing paved 101,390,242,044.43 were awarded to lo- We are committed to meeting our tar- roads, construction of new bridges and cal providers. gets in the National Development Plan. development of ferries. We are also in- In fact, in this FY 2019/20, a number of creasingly engaging local contractors to

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Overview of Vote expenditures (UGX BNs)

Budget Approved Released Spent by End Q2 % Budget % Budget % Releases type Budget by End Q 2 Released Spent Spent Development. GoU 1,724.552 1,003.177 983.593 58.2% 57.0% External. Fin. 2,176.065 603.657 256.269 27.7% 11.8% 42.5 % GoU Total 1,823.004 1,052.659 1,032.121 57.7% 56.6% 98.0 % Total GoU+Ext 3,999.069 1,656.317 1,288.390 41.4% 32.2% 77.8 % Fin (MTEF)

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2. PROGRESS OF ROADS AND BRIDGES DEVELOPMENT 2.2 REHABILITATION PROJECTS In its efforts to fulfil its mandate, UNRA continues to prioritise roads This reporting period, Rehabilitation/reconstruction of development and is committed to ensuring that the targets in the 346.5km of the national roads that have reached their ser- National Development Plan are surpassed. vice life continued and are at different advanced stages. In this FY 2019/20, a number of multi-year projects have will be 173km equivalents were achieved out of the 173km equiv completed. The major activities to be undertaken include: targeted in 6 months which represents 100% achievement. • Upgrading of roads from unpaved to paved bituminous stan- Important to note is that FortPortal- Kyenjojo road rehabilita- dard tion was completed during the reporting period • Rehabilitating of the existing paved roads • Construction of new Bridges • Development of Ferries Project Progress Progress as of June as of Dec 2.1 UPGRADING ROAD PROJECTS 2019 2019 UNRA is currently upgrading 23 road projects (new construction Nyega-Njeru (10km) 5% 96% and upgrading from paved bituminous standards) covering a total Kyamate town roads Procurement Under Pro- distance 1581.7Km. These last 6 months (July-Dec 2019), 204km (2.5km ) curement equivalents were achieved. This represents 102% achievement (Target Nakalama-Tirinyi (102km) 46% 77% =200km equiv in 2 qtrs.) Fort Portal- Kyenjojo (50Km) 92% 100% In this FY, 400 km equivalent are targeted to be achieved, in terms of physical progress on ongoing civil works. FortPortal-Hima (55km) 11% 52% Five (5) roads were planned to be substantially completed, adding Hima -Katunguru road 65% 97% 417km to the paved road network. These are: (60km) Ishaka-Katunguru 20% 75% Project Progress 30th Progress (58km) June 2019 31st Dec Nakawa-Seeta (9km) 5% 2019 80% Soroti-Katakwi-Aksim 100km 78% 95.5% Bulima-Kabwoya 66km 81% 88.7% 2.3 BRIDGES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Kyenjonjo- Kabwoya 100km 66% 76% UNRA, this reporting period, continued to work on work Mubende-Kakumiro-Kagadi 69% 73% on several bridges whose progresses are at different stages 107km and 5 of these are expected to be substantially completed Bumbobi – Lwakhakha (44.5 km 56% 80% by the end of this FY. These are

It should be noted during the first Half of this FY, Soroti-Katakwi- BRIDGE STATUS Aksim 100km was substantially completed adding 100km to the paved stock 1 Nsongi at Kasisi-Rutete-Kabata-Rwenkerizi- 87% The following contracts were awarded during the last six months Kyanga Road in Bunyangabu district. of the FY; 2 Mpondwe at Bridge on Kampala-Mubende- 80% i. Civil Works for Upgrading of Mbarara Town roads (20Km) to Bitu- Fortportal-Uganda/DRC border road. minous Standards. 3 Aji and Ora Bridges. 35% ii. Rehabilitation of Namunsi –Sironko- Muyembe Phase 2 (65Km). 4 Multi Cell Box Culvert at Ajeleik along Katakwi 33% iii. Civil works for the upgrade of the Mpigi Town roads (20Km) to and Amuria Road. bituminous standard. 5 Multi Cell Box Culvert at Opot connecting The 96% iv. Upgrade of Kaya- Yei Road Lot1 to A class Murram. bridge that connects Amuria,Otuke,Abim and v. Muyembe-Nakapiripirit ( 92km) Kotido.

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3. ROAD MAINTANANCE the period in preparation for the base Buhoma-Butogota-Hamayanja-Ifasha- The Uganda Road Fund indicated an IPF preparation activities. Procurement of 3 Ikumba (149.0Km); of UGX 270bn for the National Road Main- other sections is at initiation. 8. Ishasha-Katunguru (88.0Km); tenance Program including Axle Load and • Drainage Improvement of Low-Lying 9. Bunyonyi-Kabeho (7km); and, Ferries for the FY 2018-19. As at end of areas – Works on the improvement of 10. Access Road to Rushoroza cathedral Q2, UNRA had received UGX 134.901bn low lying areas in Jinja i.e. Kiko Swamp 1, (2km). representing 50% of the annual IPF. Kiko Swamp 2, and Nalwekomba Swamp PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE continued in the period. Procurement of Feasibility Study and Preliminary Engi- The road condition reduced due to the another 8 bottleneck sections is in ad- neering Designs to be completed by end heavy rains and floods dropped from vanced stages and most of them com- of FY 98% to 91.2% for paved roads and from mence in Quarter 3. 1. Karenga - Kapedo, (68Km), 90% to 87% for unpaved roads as at visual 4.2 Ferry Services 2. Kumi- Ngora-Serere-Kagwara, (95Km), inspection of December 2019. Although The Nine (09) ferries at Kiyindi, Mbulamuti, 3. Mayuge-Mbaale-Nakivumbi-Bugiri- the road condition meets the set target of Masindi Port, Laropi, Obongi, Kyoga 1, Namayingo-Lugaala (95Km), 85% for paved roads and 70% for gravel Kyoga 2, Nakiwogo and Bisina were fully 4. Kyenjojo(Kahunge)-Nyarukoma-Kig- roads, the rainy season affected the na- operational and are delivered the sched- arale-Rwamwanja-Kiruhura- Muhanga- tional roads network. uled trips. This FY, Sigulu Ferry that will Kisiizi-Rwashamaire (14 7Km), connect Namayingo district to the Islands 5. Kazo-Buremba-Kyegegwa, (82km). The physical performance did not match of Lolwe & Sigulu, is awaiting commission- 6. Koboko- Yumbe- Moyo (11.0Km), the planned output. In some cases, the ing after it was fully assembled and trials 7. Iganga-Bulopa-Kamuli (128), physical performance was more than the conducted. The vessel will provide safe planned output and in other cases, less means of transport to the communities of Rehabilitation Design Completed by end due to the following: Namayingo, Lolwe and Sigulu Islands at of the FY (420km) • Force Account works - there were no cost. Level of compliance to published 1. Kikorongo - Bwera - Mpondwe (38km); mainly grading and road opening activi- ferries schedules (Av. Ferry utilization) was 2. Jokers - Silver Springs, (6km): ties due to the heavy rains including in- 96.5 % above the targeted 95% 3. Busunju - Kiboga (72km): stallation of culverts at cut off sections. 4. Kiboga-Hoima (72km); • Routine maintenance by Framework 4. NETWORK PLANNING & ENGI- 5. Karuma - Packwach-Nebbi-Arua contracts – The contractors put in place NEERING (181km): continue to perform well although the Ongoing Detailed Design of Expressways 6. Kampala Northern Bypass existing car- rains affected the rather good works that to be completed by end of the financial riageway (21km): had been put in place. A few call-off or- Year (150km) 7. Kafu-Kiryandongo, (30km) ders were issued to the contractors in a 1. Kampala Bomba Expressway (50km) Periodic Maintenance Design completed bid to control the commitments and con- 2. Kampala Outer Beltway (100km) by end of FY (44km) trol accumulation of debt. Although no 3. Expressway Development Master Plan 1. Jinja - Kakira junction (12km) new invoices were paid in the quarter, the 2. Iganga - Nakalama junction (Skrn): and, contractors continued to deliver works as On-Going Feasibility Study and Detailed iii) Kakira junction - Iganga (27km). expected. Design for Road Upgrading Projects to be 3. Jinja - Kakira junction (12km) • Periodic maintenance – only works completed by end of FY on Spear Junction – Mukono were on- 1. Kalangala-Lutoboka (3.5km) 5. PROCUREMENT going. No new periodic contracts were 2. Kalangala town roads (7.5km); The total estimated procurement com- signed during the period. Payments were 3. 2No. Ferry Landing Sites at Luku and mitment for the FY 19/20 is UGX 5.82Tn/= only • Low cost seals – there were no Lutoboka. comprising of about 383 procurements. major activities on the on-going works 4. Kanoni-Misigi-Mityana (61.0km); Out of the total estimated procurement at Lweza- Kigo. The teams were waiting 5. Bombo-Ndejje-Kalasa (19.0 km) ; commitment, 4.07 Tn/= represents ongo- for the procurement of asphalt concrete 6. Nabumali-Butaleja-Namutumba (90.0 ing procurements carried forward from contract in order to commence base Km), FY 18/19 and 1.75Trn for newly initiated works. Only materials were procured in 7. Hamurwa-Kerere-Kanungu/Buleme- procurements.

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(i) In line with PPDA guidelines, we are fully enforcing the 5.1Performance of the Annual Procurement reservation schemes by threshold for all road construc- plan tion works below UGX 45 billion are awarded to local and By the end of December 2019, the Entity had implemented 11.16% resident providers. of its Annual Procurement Plan (APP) Budget implying that we (ii) Further to this, for all eligible contracts (other than have so far signed contracts with UGX 679,393,892,936.15 out of a the donor funded projects), we have included clauses total plan of Ugx 5,820Tn. for sub-contracting 30% of the works to local and/or The less than expected performance is attributed to two key pro- resident providers. Because of this, all road mechanized curements ( whose procurement process had been completed and periodic maintenance is contracted to local contrac- but were not signed due to unforeseeable challenges. This would tors. We also expect local and / or resident providers to have brought the performance of the APP to over 32.42% by end wholly benefit from the swamp drainage improvements of Q2 of FY 2019-2020. The details of the two procurements are and low volume roads seals contracts as these will be given below; packaged to fall within the thresholds for local firms. (iii) Application of margins of preference (7%) for works No Subject of Contract Reason for by Ugandan contractors hence increasing the competi- Procure- Amount (UGX) delayed tive advantage of local contractors against foreign con- ment contract tractors signature (iv) Deliberate actions have been taken to promote local 1 Oil Roads Pack- 483,766,518,409 Solicitor Gen- contractors. These include:- age 4: Lusa- eral has not (a) Packaging of contracts so as to fall within the thresh- lira – Nkonge cleared con- old of local firms; – lumegere tract pending (b) Waiving of the qualification requirement for experi- –Sembabule the submission ence of certain aspects of works for which local firms Road Upgrading of presidential Project (97km). directive letter. have limited experience or exposure e.g. surface dress- ing works; 2 Civil Works for 337,526,153,350 Lot 1 Draft Contract In the last two financial years 2017/18 and 2018/19, 24% Upgrading of cleared for Rwenkunye- 416,337,936,348.42 signing by (worth UGX 1,064 billion) and 28% (worth UGX 737 bil- Apac-Lira-Puran- Lot 2 sg. Pending lion) respectively, of all the contracts signed by UNRA ga Road approval of were awarded to local and / or resident providers. Islamic Devel- However, the efforts to promote local content have not opment bank. been without challenges. These include:- TOTAL 1,677,336,301,271 Represents • Limited capacity especially for financing and equip- 21.26% of ment among local contractors Implementa- • Lack of regulations to implement the local content tion of the guidelines. This leads to local contractors at times APP getting unfair sub-contracts from the international bidders. 5.2 Local Content & Reservations By end of quarter two (2) 14.92% of signed contracts worth UGX We look forward to the usual cooperation as we continue 101,390,242,044.43 were awarded to local providers through ap- to build and improve roads together. plications of the local content reservation schemes, accreditations for construction materials and margins of preferences in favor of the local and resident providers. Allen Kagina UNRA is the pioneer institution in implementing the reservation Executive Director. schemes for promotion of local content. Efforts in this direction include:-

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 25 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Crucial for sustainable growth How to make enabling environments that can foster effective partnerships, and inno- vative approaches of partnerships for sustainable growth

Joseph Muvawala (PhD) > ED National Planning Authority

ccording to the Africa De- Infrastructure deficit growth and economic development. velopment Bank, the African Although Uganda has made progress in in- The construction industry is a key Aannual infrastructure deficit frastructure development, the country still barometer of the health of an econ- has been pushed to $130 and $170 faces huge deficits across all sectors, includ- omy and has a strong linkage to output billion per year. The current housing in transport, energy, water and informa- fluctuations. The sector contributes di- ing backlog alone on the continent tion and communication technology that rectly to GDP by entering the national accounts for at least 51 million require financing beyond the public budget accounts as a component of fixed in- units, with large variations across ceilings. These deficits affect the business vestment. Fixed investment, in turn, countries. climate and increase the cost of doing busi- represents additions to the nation’s Uganda’s infrastructure gap re- ness with implications for enterprise growth capital stock. quires a sustained investment of and job creation. In addition, infrastructural Theoretically, therefore, construction almost US $1.4 billion per year in deficits exacerbate poverty and inequality. may play a dual role in the economy. the medium term to address. The construction industry in Uganda con- First, as part of aggregate demand, de- Overall, 17 African countries have tributes over 12% to Uganda’s gross domes- termining output movements in the housing deficits of more than 1 mil- tic product (GDP) and has witnessed and short run, and Second, by augmenting lion units including Uganda with an remained on a steady growth for the past 2 a nation’s stock of productive assets, estimated 1.6m housing backlog. decades, despite the recent upsurge in infla- construction activities are central to If nothing is done to dramatically tion. The industry plays an important role the determination of long run eco- change the situation, poor urban in the economy because of the immensity nomic growth. planning and inadequate hous- of its contribution to growth accompanied More broadly, the construction sec- ing supply will severely constrain by its interlinkages to other sectors of the tor establishes a number of inter sec- Africa’s structural transformation. economy. The economic impact of the ac- toral linkages with other sectors of the The shortage of housing will lead tivities of the industry is vital to the achieve- economy and produces multiplier ef- to an increase in slums, which are ment of national socio-economic develop- fects - creating much-needed housing, associated with a number of so- ment goals due to their relative dispersion improving public services, developing cial problems: overcrowding, poor across sectors from which they obtain their tourist sectors and transport links. Thus, sanitation, and high crime rates. outputs. Such sectors entail but not limited a vibrant and thriving construction sec- Beyond the social consequences, to Agriculture, Mining & Quarrying, Manu- tor could well proxy a healthy and well- housing shortages have economic facturing, Construction and Services, all of functioning economy. Among others, consequences. which have the potential to spur economic the construction industry helps to play a pivotal role in boosting an economy in the following ways: Table 1: Housing Backlog and Urbanisation in Africa Having a strong construction sector Country Housing Backlog Urbanisation Rate Urban with the right health and safety regulations can help to bring in foreign in- Share 2015 vestment. The health and safety regula- Burundi 30,000 5.75 12.1 tions give foreign investors the added reassurance that the project will get Kenya 2,000,000 4.36 25.6 completed ethically and with a mini- Rwanda 109,000 7 28.8 mum chance of any life-threatening incidents occurring. Foreign investors Tanzania 3,000,000 5.19 31.6 want to see their investments pro- Uganda 1,600.00 5.27 16.1 tected, and having a robust health and safety protocols is a step in the right Africa 50,562,000 3.5 40.4 direction. Property investment is big

26 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG business, no matter where in the world Important to note health care facilities you invest. • Access to safe water and sanitation re- Boosts Tourism - If you’ve ever seen im- • Civil Engineering Con- duces malnutrition and infant mortality ages of Dubai in the United Arab Emir- tractors and the construc- • Children of inadequately nourished ates, then you’ve probably seen the Burj tion industry at large is mothers are more likely to suffer from Khalifa. Now, the Burj Khalifa is the world’s key contributor to eco- health problems, and health in early tallest man-made skyscraper, standing at nomic development and childhood exerts a lasting influence on a whopping 829.8m. The Burj Khalifa is a their health is a key indi- health and other outcomes (earning ca- statement to the rest of the world, not just cator of the health of the pacity) in later life in terms of architecture, but to showcase economy. They have both • Economic Integration: Role of Regional Dubai’s ambition. macro and micro impact Infrastructure Spurs Growth for Other Sectors - No on the economy. • Attracts investments to the region matter what industry you work in, you can • While the industry is a • Contributes to poverty eradication rely on the construction sector for growth critical and is necessary • Promotes intra-regional trade and coop- in your sector. And it is having now ce- for development, the eration mented its status as the world leader in sufficient condition is offshore wind farms (probably thanks to healthy of the environ- Performance of the local construction our lovely wet and windy weather). ment in which they oper- Industry ate. The works and transport sector was di- Quality Infrastructure and Growth rected by the President to build the capacity • The quality of their prod- Infrastructure contributes to economic of local contractors to enable them compete uct is important for sus- growth by increasing the marginal pro- for jobs in roads, energy, water, etc so that tained growth. ductivity of private capital, which trans- they contribute to the development of the • Therefore, strategic lates into higher growth. At the microeco- country. The directive is in line with the Policy partnership is needed for nomic level, this occurs through: for Development of the National Construc- each to achieve their ob- Lower costs of production. Infrastruc- tion Industry which was approved by Cabi- jectives. In fact, the local ture improves profitability, levels of out- net in 2010. Furthermore, the Government content policy makes no put, income, and employment, particu- through the Ministry of Works and Transport sense if local contractors larly for small-medium scale enterprises. is developing a local content strategy. are not capacitated. Infrastructure also has an impact on the Over 70% of civil works contracts in • Government needs costs and service quality in international Uganda are undertaken by foreign compa- contractors to deal with trade, which determines competitiveness nies and a big portion of the road construc- infrastructure deficit. in export and import markets. Finally, it has tion requirements are imported. For-instance, Dealing with the deficit by an impact on domestic transaction costs in 2018/19FY only 28% of all road contracts government creates for and access to market information. were allocated to local contractors. However, businesses for you as the Structural impacts on demand and sup- this was slightly better than in 2017/18FY implementers. ply. Infrastructure contributes to diversi- where only 24% was allocated to local con- fication of the economy - in rural areas, tractors. for example, by facilitating growth of Conversely, even in the rare cases where alternative employment and consump- the contracts have been allocated to the lo- tion possibilities. Infrastructure (especially vironment, especially in urban areas. cal construction industry like in the case of oil telecommunications and electric power) Providing outputs - such as transporta- road projects, the contractors lack the techni- provides access to applications of modern tion and communication services, which cal, equipment, and financial capacity. technology in many sectors (e.g. banking are valued by consumers in their own right Regarding technical skills, the construction or healthcare), with possibility of leapfrog- as consumption goods; and by contribut- industry is faced with a challenge of weak ging historical handicaps. ing to improved personal health and well- regulation that has enabled non-existence It is also key to the economy’s ability to being, and national integration. Inclusive- of certification of artisans, technicians, tech- adjust the structure of demand and out- ness is enhanced by good maintenance of nologists thus allowing competition with the put in response to changing price signals. the asset (which leads to lower costs) and ‘jua kali’. Infrastructure also contributes to raising to the introduction of lifeline tariffs Additionally, Institutions such as technical the quality of life and increasing the in- Connecting people to markets - trans- colleges and polytechnics that were respon- clusiveness of growth in the economy by portation rural areas to integrate into the sible for training of technicians and technolo- creating amenities in the physical environ- economic fabric of the country and in- gists are being turned into universities. This ment - such as cleaner water, land and air; creases their economic opportunities. has resulted in more theoretical inclined edu- and by providing spatial order to human cation, training and fewer hands on/ practical settlements and public works. Improve- Infrastructure and Health work. This partly explains the current rampant ments in infrastructure are central to the • Better transportation networks allow cases of collapsing structures resulting in loss quality of life and enjoyment gained from for easier access to health care of lives and properties. both the natural and man-made (built) en- • Access to electricity is essential for the functioning of hospitals and other continued on page 30

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www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 29 FROM page 27 What are the facts? ment of the local construction industry. Furthermore, credit lines for local con- However, there are various challenges that • Africa still has substantial are still hindering its growth but notably tractors are expensive (due to high in- infrastructure deficits. terest rates on borrowing) which makes is the financial capacity that directly im- AfDB estimates it at 170 it difficult for them to compete with pacts on other parameters. It is therefore billion dollars per year. other contractors whose governments recommended that government should • Housing alone is esti- provide subsidies and other forms of consider the following: - mated to have a deficit of support. Unable to afford modern and • Set up a revolving equipment lease 51 million units. appropriate equipment, local contrac- fund for the local contractors to en- • Uganda’s infrastructure tors resort to using any available equip- able them meet the high cost of deficit is estimated at ment, for example the use of a wheel construction equipment. The interest about USD.1.4 billion per loader for opening a road. This leads rate of the revolving fund should be year. to inefficiency and early deterioration favourable to enable the contractors • In a related study, which of the road equipment. Consequently, operate business. I am about to release, the country is unable to develop a mini- • Establishment of mandatory training Uganda losses about 20% mum threshold of competent national of graduate interns. Each contractor of GDP per year due to expertise for construction, operation should be compelled to a given num- infrastructure deficits in and maintenance of national transport ber of interns per qualified employee. GKMA alone. infrastructure. In addition, delays in pay- This should be done to transfer skills • For Uganda to benefit ment of works certificates have led to to Ugandan youth by all construction from the regional inte- the collapse of some local contractors. companies operating in Uganda. gration, it must address Recently, the Ministry of Works and • Establishment of a specialised train- its infrastructure deficit Transport conducted the Uganda Road ing centre for plant operators and consistently. Contractor Registration and Classifica- mechanics. This category of people • Construction industry tion Registration exercise and of the requires special skills yet they do not contributes about 12% of over 1,000 contractors on the Uganda have a gazetted training centre. our GDP per year. Invest- Registration Services Bureau, only 81 • Initiate a 10-year strategic programme ment in infrastructure has (8%) applied for classification and regis- with total of 1,000km as Affirmative been at highest in the last tration as Road contractors and only 20% Road Development Pilot Projects to of these had the required qualifications. 10 years. deliberate training to prime national These results were presented to various • However, the “Uganda providers for execution of real paved stakeholders in a workshop held on 8th has a substantial imple- works thus reduce the unit cost of November, at Hotel Africana. Apart from mentation challenge. paved roads. This would address the most contractors being averse to disclo- • The quality of infrastruc- critical need for domestic paved roads sure of pertinent information, they did ture delivered in the construction providers and impact to not meet the eligibility and technical cri- country compromises stimulate further investment in equip- teria; Under eligibility, they lacked proper growth and returns on ment and human resource assets for annual returns and tax clearance, copies investment on these bor- domestic contractors. of identification documents, and powers rowed funds; • Strengthen the position of Chief Engi- of attorney, trading licences, certificates, • The capacity of the con- neer of government and ensure that incorporation, and being foreign compa- tractors is weak and the office quality controls all infrastructure nies. Technically, they didn’t meet mini- regulation regime is even standards in the country. mum requirements for the class applied weaker. • Institute an International certification and lacked the suitable key staff and ap- • The issue healthy and programme for all artisans in the con- propriate office/workshop premises. safe are not taken care of. struction company. The problems are further worsened • The affordable financial • Put a stop to transforming technical by lack of a central approving authority. unavailability is the bind- institutions and polytechnics to allow Unlike previously, where all projects of ing constraint. for adequate production of artisan to engineering nature were approved by • The construction sector address the regulation of Engineers the Engineer in Chief, each institution in the country is foreign to Artisan. prefers to have independent approvals denominated. • Institution mandatory practice of of their projects lately which compro- Certification of Safely protocol by all mises quality assurance. contractors with now of ensuring that healthy and safe protocols are in Conclusion place. The construction industry is key to the • Encourage local contractors to put in economy of the country as evidenced place acceptable governance struc- from its GDP contribution. Efforts have tures. been made to support the develop-

30 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG SELF MADE SOLUTIONS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 31 GENDER AND CONSTRUCTION: Enhancing gainful employment of female casual workers

f you look around you, in any part The findings underscore the need to sequence, choose alternative low paying of the country, there is a construc- lobby for and undertake appropriate ac- casual jobs in the construction sector. Ac- “Ition project going on. It may be a tion to leverage these women’s compe- cordingly, the past decade has witnessed road, shopping mall, school. The industry is tence for gainful jobs or high paying oc- more female join the industry and are a multi-disciplinary field which is relatively cupations and trades in the construction embarking on formerly male - dominated labour intensive with numerous potential industry. jobs- mining, painting, landscape garden- sources of income and livelihood for many ing, carpentry, stone quarry. workers. But to what extent has female Where are women in the industry? However, women are underrepresented workforce embraced the industry? Who There is evidence that more peri-urban in the construction industry. According to are the women currently engaged in the women have ventured into the construc- the National Labour Force Survey 2016/17, sector? Do they enjoy the promising gain- tion works. It is also argued that there is the construction sector employs 2.2 per ful employment within the sector? These a shift in women employment paradigm cent of total working persons in Uganda- are pertinent concerns that need to be because of reduced agricultural activities with a share of men workers put at 4.2 per- answered to in the construction sector. due to climate change. In addition, female cent and female at 0.2 %. The proportion The issue regarding the limited eco- farmers are struggling to make ends meet of the youth employment in the industry nomic engagement of women in con- because of the high cost and as a con- is 8.2% for men compared to 1.3 % of fe- struction has been a concern for many male youth. years. The gender disparity has attracted Few women have ventured into lucra- stakeholders ‘attention. CEEWA-U is cog- tive occupations in the construction indus- nizant of on-going efforts to enhance em- try. Evidence has shown that women tend ployability, economic engagement and to work in less risky jobs, that are more career advancement of women in the in- “I love painting houses as a likely to be informal due to flexible hours dustry. However, we are wary that majority second source of income to of work (EPRC, 2018). More men were in of women work force have remained in paid employment and were also likely to complement my catering low-paying stereotyped vocations (hair sa- be employers compared to women. In loon, catering) and neither fully accessed service. More so, in pursuit of addition, women remain a minority in the nor exploited the economic opportunities my painting career, I have executive and managerial positions in the in the most lucrative or fastest growing developed a great interest in sector. Men were found in more labour- sectors in development. Meanwhile, a sig- tilling which blends well with intensive industries of work (plant and nificant number of women, economically painting. But I have not been machinery and craft). engaged in the sector, have continued able to venture into the Nonetheless, the past decade has to serve in low paying jobs like sanding, occupation. Neither have I witnessed more girls and women join vanishing, porters, and lunch providers received any encouragement to the industry and embarking on former to male workers at the sites. There is also do so. The common responses male - dominated jobs- mining, painting, increasing attention to the emerging en- are ‘this is a male-dominated landscape gardening, carpentry, stone vironment issues or occupation hazards quarry. We are aware that women have, occupation’. But I will not affecting the female engaged in mining. traditionally, been fully responsible for Of particular interest, we undertook a relent. I will endeavor to acquire the construction of houses for the home- literature review on women’s involvement the requisite skills. When stead in Northern Uganda. In Rwanda, for in the construction sector in Uganda to I ventured into painting it was example, brick laying has been gradually validate our concerns. This was comple- a male dominated job and the handed over to women at the construc- mented by views of select employers and journey was not easy then. But, tion sites. employees in industry on the following now with assistance of the The construction industry is normally : (i) level of participation and interest of modern technology and tools I referred to as an unorganised sector with female casual in the industry; (ii) chal- do not regret.” no clear-cut employer-employee rela- lenges experienced by women employ- tionships and lacks most forms of social ers or employees, and (iii) training needs A small-scale protection. The female workers, like the to enhance their career advancement and entrepreneur men, are usually casual, contract, migrant, returns from the occupations. in Ntinda, Kampala home-based, own-account workers who

32 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG attempt to earn a living from whatever Women constructing a meager assets and skills they possess. Manyatta in Karamoja, They normally work for low wages. Northern Uganda Why the gender disparity? Despite the increase in the number of women being employed in the construction industry, they still constitute a very small percentage of the industry’s workforce, which is less than 10%. None- theless, it is a conviction among many stakeholders that while they may face many challenges and barriers, women can prove their ability and are competent to rightfully take up any position on-site within the construction industry. Therefore, the fundamental question is why women continue to keep away from the Industry? Cruz and Klinger (2011) argue that due to life-long discrimination and job stereotyping, most women work in low-paying and lower status jobs with little decision-making or bargaining power. It is also noted that generalisation about the difficulties or discrimination for women in a male dominated sector is not sensible without knowing where the discrimination is taking place. In Uganda, the major reasons are known but not systematically documented nor analysed to identify the extent of their impact on reducing gender inequalities in the Industry.

Key causes of gender inequality The predominant negative image of construction portrayed as requiring both brute strength and tolerance for hard conditions (outdoor conditions, inclement weather). For instance, the “image” makes both men and women uninterested in or reluctant to enter the industry. The perceived ‘image’ have had a major impact on passion, interest, selection, choice, and career advancement. This is unlike of the public’s perception of the services or social sector that is somewhat neutral – neither positive or negative. It is principally this image that discourages women from entering the industry (Agapiou, 2002). The use of gendered language in the construction industry perpetuates stereotyping and negative perceptions. ‘Caution: Men Working Overhead’ signs are found on most streets or road renovations – which uphold the perception that women in construction are a minority. This gender biased language needs to be altered. The culture of the industry is openly www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 33 Women and girls in a Stone quarry found in Bukasa, Makindye division. masculine which is exemplified by long scope and adoption of technology inno- It is also apparent that significant num- working hours, working away from home, vation which perpetuates the masculinity ber of women join the sector as so work- and stereotypical male jobs (labour inten- image. It is not yet common knowledge ers and remain unskilled till the end of sive). Women are seen as a weaker sex who that technology innovation will eventu- their working life span. However, there cannot manage the heavy machines in the ally reduce brute strength required to are greater chances of the men securing industry (UBOS 2019). Furthermore, the perform the tasks in the sector- making training and systematically upgrade their childbearing and childcare responsibilities construction jobs less taxing in the future. construction skills to graduate as masons, of women have continued to undermine More sensitisation is required to enhance supervisors and contractors. It would be their job security (Oxfam 2018). Within in- access and use of new technology so as helpful to document evidence, underlying dustry, the site-based environment is typi- to change the current mindset about the causes in Uganda and pursue affirmative cally seen as hostile to women, whilst the image of the sector. action to address the skill gaps. office environment is comparatively ac- There are major gender disparities commodative. In recent years, some con- within proportion of persons employed Underlying cases in Uganda tractors have demonstrated commitment in occupations requiring technical and Work - family conflict or inter-role con- to improve site conditions for women, but higher education qualifications. Uganda flict is a significant issue whereby job and these are sporadic. Bureau of Statistics, 2017 reveal that fe- family demands cannot be met simultane- General lack of knowledge and infor- male enrollment in technical and voca- ously. While men and women both need mation about the industry. The perceived tional training institutions is almost half to balance the demands of work and home masculinity and negative images of the that of male students (female at 14,227 life, women still bear the primary respon- sector are to a large extent attributed to and male at 24,485.). The share of male em- sibility for domestic duties, including child limited understanding of the sector and its ployees (production and other specialised bearing and care, in most households. job opportunities. Many persons have only managers) with a bachelor’s degree was The construction industry has a tradition a vague and superficial knowledge of the 42.4% compared to that women workers of working long hours, including routinely industry - which is limited to bricklaying, (27.9%). Meanwhile, 29% of these male working through weekends. Site-based joinery, and painting. workers had a master’s degree as com- employees, both professional and manual Apparent limited discussion on the pared to their female counterparts (13 %). workers, are usually subject to changing

34 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG work locations and travelling substan- reported a growth in private vocational tial distances and/ or long periods away training institutes that cater for skills from home, a situation which can present needs in building, painting and decora- serious difficulties in terms of transport “I am a proud employer and tion. However, many women causal work- and child-care. A lack of compliance with employee in the furniture ers can hardly afford to enroll for such pri- such cultural norms can adversely impact vate courses. industry but sometimes I feel promotion prospects and even future job security. neither an effective boss nor a Competence building creative worker. I have been It is the intention of CEEWA-U to pro- Breaking gender-biased barriers working in the industry for over mote employability of women for well- “It’s interesting that when you ask peo- 10 years – praying for paying occupations targeting women, es- ple about their perception of the industry, levitation of my status to a pecially the underserved. Our main thrust it is rooted in the past. Girls immediately greater and higher paying job. is to encourage women to move away think of bricklayers and have bricklaying As an employee, my task from “stereotyped female jobs” which are in mind when they answer the question.” s involve vanishing, painting not well paying to more gainful employ- ( Nicola Thompson,2009). The truth is and scrubbing. Meanwhile as an ment. for example, within the construc- that there’s so many jobs in the industry, entrepreneur, I have reasonable tion industry. most of which do not involve physical la- We are aware that meaningful progress number of customers at any bour, but rather, need a specific level of will only be achieved with a change in skill set or training or education and at- given time and employ perceptions of the industry - shifting from tention to detail. For those carrying out carpenters who are so loyal to the negative and masculinity image of the manual work, brute strength is no longer the enterprise. That aside, I industry to a lucrative sector for all gen- needed as advancements in engineering believe I have not performed to ders. We underscore a concerted effort and technology mean that machines can the best of my ability. There are to build awareness on the potential eco- now shoulder the majority of the work. so many women, like me, who nomic opportunities for women excellent There is a growing demand for female have a passion for the pay opportunities, benefits and career op- casual workers with vocational skills in occupation but lack sufficient portunities available in the industry. Fur- various trades. All the male- employer knowledge and skills to thermore, it is important to demonstrate respondents demonstrated that women leverage their status in either success stories of non-skilled women have a great potential for excellent per- engaged in the sector to motivate many economic engagement.” formance because they have the best at- women workers to venture into the op- tributes that include patience, neatness, A woman working in the portunities. good management and leadership skills. furniture mart in To respond to the desire to acquire ba- Their performance and potential career Kasanga sic vocational and business management development is currently constrained skills, we prioritise access access to affordable hands-on training programmes that by the fear of heavy machines and lack cies required to help them access more would help women: sufficient technical knowledge and skills lucrative occupations, pursue enhanced (i) Elementary vocational skills to en- - needed. productivity, and ensure generation of hance their understanding of the knowl- The respondents are convinced that, quality products with less costs. edge and concepts and equip them once women workers are given appropri- As a consequence, our respondents, with basic skills and techniques of the ate basic or elementary knowledge and female casual workers, yearn for basic respective trades in construction sector. techniques, they would effectively super- knowledge and skills for the industry. (ii) Basics business management and en- vise the employees and ultimately man- The representative from Directorate of In- trepreneurship skills to help them foster age the heavy machine-loaded sector. Ac- dustrial Training in the Ministry of Educa- sustainability and competitiveness of their cordingly, they underscored competence tion reported an increasing enrollment of own enterprises in the sector; (iii) Man- needs in the following areas: basic knowl- women for hands- on- training programs agement and supervision skills - that can edge and skills in the various occupations; in various vocations in the construction allow them to exploit their management heavy machine handling, understanding industry in Nakawa Vocational Training potential; and of occupational health hazards, as well as Centre in Kampala. This was further sub- (iv) Use of ICT in commodity or service management and leadership skills. stantiated by a respondent from Uganda innovation, business planning, marketing Majority of women respondents indi- Small Scale Industry Association. The and networking. cated that they value their occupations trend is that many women are running We are recognise that needs for the and the associated incomes. The women businesses in the various occupations women entrepreneurs or workers in the workers are engaged in painting and and would like to know more about the CI go beyond skilling to include: access to decoration, sanding, vanishing, cleaning underlying concepts and skills as well as credit through a special fund; incubation and serving food, landscape gardening, modern and cost-effective ways of deliv- centers; scholarship or affordable train- and others are entrepreneurs in furniture. ering the product or services. ing opportunities; and mentorship and Nonetheless, they decried the status-quo The respondents, especially the district internship opportunities. and the dearth of technical competen- community Officers in the three districts,

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 35 TAX AUDITS Embrace them, don’t “hate” them

By Albert Beine –CEO Global Taxation Services Ltd

s part of ensuring that taxpayers are some of the things that a taxpayer can timelines, the period to be covered and complying with tax laws and regu- do before the audit commences, during will advise accordingly. Secondly, having Alations of the land, it is a normal and after the completion of the audit. such an audit managed by a tax advisor practice for the Commissioner General of helps you to concentrate on your busi- the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to Preparation for ness. But most importantly, it helps to carry out tax audits on taxpayers. the tax audit ensure that issues are resolved quickly. These audits are carried out to ascer- Now that you have received the letter Remember, you may need to officially tain whether taxpayers are paying the of audit commencement, below is a list appoint your tax advisor for this assign- correct tax liability at the right time and of what I consider a taxpayer should do; ment and inform URA accordingly. in the right place. It is also important to note that it is during these tax audits, a. Don’t panic d. Prepare the relevant information URA officers sensitise taxpayers about As a matter of fact, it is now true that As earlier mentioned, the URA audit their rights and obligations. your organisation has been identified by commencement letter usually lists the The tax reviews can be in form of re- URA as one that has to be audited. Do nature of records to be availed. It is of turn examnations or comprehensive au- not curse your gods. Rather, look at it as the essence that at this time you pre- dits that would cover a number of years an opportunity to learn more about tax- pare ALL the information requested by and various tax heads. Whichever type of ation in Uganda. Do not panic. For God’s URA. However, if the timelines cannot tax review that a taxpayer is undergoing, sake, these URA officers are not coming allow, this should not stop the audit from it is important to know that URA is not with handcuffs. All they are carrying are commencing. It is most likely that URA necessarily doing this to punish you as tax laws, pens and possibly laptops. officers will allow to commence with the a taxpayer. available information/records as you pre- Rather, URA carries out the tax reviews b. Extension of commencement pare more records for them. date to ascertain your compliance levels and For some reason, should you not be advise you on your obligations. Definitely e. Inform relevant staff to avoid any ready to accommodate them on the if tax exposures are identified, URA will surprises suggested date of commencement, you compute both the principal and pen- To ensure that the audit goes on have the right to request for extension. alties in accordance with the relevant smoothly, it is vital that you inform the However, this right should not be mis- laws. relevant staff in your organisation about used to ask for unreasonable extensions. Therefore, tax audits by URA should the impending tax audit. These should Remember, the Commissioner General be looked at positively rather than as an probably be staff in your finance depart- has powers to access your premises, re- inconvenience to taxpayers. A compli- ment and possibly your human resource cords, computers without any prior no- ant taxpayer can use these tax audits to department. As these staff would be es- tice if necessary. As such, such a request gain more knowledge about tax issues sential during this audit, they need to be for extension of commencement date affecting his organisation. This helps in informed and guided on how the audit should be backed by genuine grounds ensuring that your organisation is fully will be handled. If possible, let your tax and should be reasonable. compliant. advisor talk to them before commence- But what should a taxpayer do when ment of the audit. c. Call your tax advisor to discuss & these tax auditors knock at the door? plan for the audit Ordinarily, URA will first send a letter of The audit process Not all of us are very comfortable with commencement to a tax payer. This let- Now the commencement date has tax laws and regulations in this country. ter usually indicates the period and the been agreed, records are ready, lights While your accountant could have been tax heads to be audited, the suggested are green. Below, we discuss some of preparing and filing all your tax returns, date of commencement and the docu- the things you need to do during the this could be the time to call on your ments/records to be availed. audit process. tax advisor to discuss and plan for this tax audit. Your tax advisor will look at In this article, we shall briefly look at the information required by URA, the

36 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG i. Invite your tax advisors for the open- possible. Again, this is very ok since portant that you inform the Commis- ing/kick-off meeting they are doing their job and they need sioner (or the person who has sent the It is a normal practice for URA audit to get as much information as pos- letter) about your inability to respond teams to have opening/kick-off meetings sible. However, if you are not in posi- within the timelines given. with management of the organisation be- tion to answer some questions, you ing audited. These meetings help the URA don’t need to. Some of these ques- c. Pay any tax not in dispute audit teams to understand much about the tions may be off-the cuff questions, Like we said earlier, these auditors organisation and how they do business. To technical questions, etc. Should you were not just visiting you for a cup of ensure that everyone is on the same page, not feel comfortable answering some tea only. Rather, they were looking at it is crucial that you invite your tax advisor questions, please ask URA to put them your organizations level of tax compli- to be part of this meeting. down and contact your tax advisor. ance. As such, if tax has been identified, it will be computed together with ii. Appoint one contact person in your vi. Invite your advisors for the exit penalties. Now, to avoid any further organisation to deal with URA audi- meeting accumulation of interest, please ar- tors If you choose not to involve your tax range to pay any tax not in dispute. To avoid giving duplicate records and or advisor throughout the audit process, However, it is also understandable information to the tax auditors, you need it is important that you invite your tax that an organization may be facing to appoint one contact person from within advisor for the exit meeting. This is to cash flow problems. Should this situa- your organisation who should directly deal ensure that any outstanding issues tion arise, you may approach the Com- with URA. It is important that you appoint and questions can be answered and missioner and request to settle the tax someone who has a wide knowledge about resolved amicably. not in dispute in installments. the finance function of the organisation, including record keeping, the nature of busi- After the audit d. Ensure objection (if any) is filed ness and tax issues of the organization. Now the audit is done. You may have within time agreed and disagreed on some issues. It is also very natural for human be- iii. Document information provided to That is very natural. The dust is a little ings to “agree to disagree”. If you have URA, date provided and date returned settled but not all is over. Below we received an assessment and you are As earlier mentioned, URA auditors will discuss some of the things you need not in agreement, you as a taxpayer have asked for some specific records in to do after the audit is completed. have the right to object to the assess- their audit commencement letter. However, ment. A tax payer who is not satisfied more information may be asked as the au- a. Follow-up with URA to issue with the assessment may within 45 dit progresses. To ensure that you monitor their official management letter days from the date of receipt of the records provided to URA, it may be neces- and assessments confirming the assessment lodge an objection to the sary that you document what records you position Commissioner as provided under 24 have provided to URA and the date pro- Once the audit has been completed, of the Tax Procedures Code Act. vided. If URA has carried some documents it is a normal practice for URA to com- to their office, you may ask them politely to municate their findings. However, if e. Appeals to Tribunal or High sign for the documents carried away and you have not received any official Court the date when they are returned. communication following the com- It is also very natural that some is- pletion of the audit, it is important sues may not completely be resolved. iv. Be cooperative that you follow up with the audit team As such, should you lodge an objec- These auditors are doing their job for and ensure that an official communi- tion to the assessment and the Com- which they are paid. The relevant tax laws cation of their findings is received. The missioner sends you an objection de- give them powers to carry out these com- communication should indicate the cision, you need to know that at this pliance audits. These are people like you. period and tax heads covered. point you still have an opportunity to They are at your premises not to crucify appeal the Commissioner’s decision you but to help you with your tax issues. As b. Respond to URA’s letters on to the Tax Appeals Tribunal. such, give them all the assistance required. timely basis Under the Tax Procedures Code Act, Fortunately, we Africans are hospitable If you have received URA’s letter you as a taxpayer has 30 days after people. of findings after audit completion, it service of notice of objection decision Please treat these auditors the way you is important that you respond on a to appeal this decision. At this point, would treat your visitors. Once this is done, timely basis on the issues you prob- it is advisable that you involve your you will learn much from them in terms of ably don’t agree with them. This en- tax lawyer to ensure that all the legal taxation issues in Uganda. able you to further resolve more issues procedures are followed correctly. before assessments are finally raised. v. Avoid off the cuff questions and con- More often, URA will write a letter and sult your tax advisors on queries you give you timelines for responding. are not sure of Albert Beine is the These timelines should be honored. CEO Global Taxation Ser- During such a tax audit, it is normal for However, if for some reason you are vices Ltd. URA auditors to ask as many questions as not able to respond on time, it is im-

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 37 Hilton Hotel under construction by Roko Construction Ltd. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING IS THE BEST BUSINESS and more stakeholders are involved, By Golooba Vincent the owner having to enter into individual contracts with each of the project par- technology has become a necessity on onstruction is one of the oldest in- ticipants – contracts that governed the jobsites and gives workers the opportu- dustries that has been entrusted specific role each would play in relation to nity to learn and apply new skills. For con- throughout the generations with the project execution. struction jobs, this means that workers C will have new opportunities to work with task of transforming society’s ideas and This approach continues today, with the needs into workable infrastructure solu- owner creating a mosaic of contracts that advanced technology firsthand. Some of tions. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, includes contracts with the financiers, de- the standard “tools” of construction now each construction project was undertaken signers, suppliers, insurance providers and, include mobile construction software by a master builder who was tasked with at the heart of this mosaic, the construc- and document management systems both design and construction; and as far tion contract – the contract between the and disruptive technology like BIM and back as Babylonian times, the relationship owner and the contractor. Construction drones. between the owner and the builder was projects can be differentiated from other Furthermore, skilled field workers are governed by a detailed code. The advent projects, such as manufacturing, and it’s now operating some of the most sophis- of specialization and freedom of contract, the best career a young person would ticated machines in the market making brought about by the Industrial Revolu- choose. construction sites look more like a futuris- tion and documented by economists Construction industry is not going tic scene than a jobsite. The good news is such as Adam Smith, resulted in owners away. The manual construction tools and that the future will continue to get bright no longer relying solely on the master processes of yesterday are very different with technology use on jobsites. The in- builder to take their project from concept from the highly-technical applications and dustry is just finally making the digital to completion, but rather on a cadre of devices emerging on jobsites today. As transition and construction professionals specialists. This development resulted in construction projects get more advanced are wising up on the improvements to

38 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG their bottom lines that they can only achieve You can begin with no money, no and skills, there’s a construction job with the help of technology. Even if you’re not need for a rich uncle and the only waiting for you to fill. committed to a long-term career in the building need is an understanding of the eco- A survey recently asked high school industry, a solid construction job in the short- nomics and construction craft skills. students to rank a list of 50 profes- term could provide you with the skills and com- There is shortage of people want- sions as to desirability. Do you know petitive edge to take with you to your dream ing/employed in this profession. The that construction business came as career later. labor shortage remains a massive no. 49, right next to farm worker!!!!!! Construction industry rewards hard work problem for those actually hiring We MUST stop this perception. We more than any other industry, it values on-the- with over 80% of contractors report- should communicate the facts to in- job training and employers put a lot of time into ing they can’t find the skilled workers terested parties. I challenge each of their staff. Construction is also home to many they need. With such a large percent- us in this field to promote our indus- self-employed people and you will have plenty age of young professionals refusing try. Let the truth be told. of opportunities to network and start your own even to consider a career in the in- business if you want to. dustry, the future of the labor short- Golooba Vincent, Its pays the 4th highest wage of all industries age continues to look bleak. But the Projects Intern, and its only utility and high voltage workers, good news is, with the right research UNABCEC oil industry, information/computer technicians who are better than the construction business. A large reason many generations aren’t entering the construction workforce is due to the idea that it involves extremely hard work for very little pay. Contrary to this myth construction salaries are on the rise. And as a whole, construction worker salaries are expected to continue to steadily rise in future years. If salary is an employment concern for you, construction offers more stability than many other industries with the opportunity to excel, with and without a four-year degree. It’s an owner/operator business and this translates into hundreds of thousands of family- owned businesses that will continue to operate as long as another generation is willing and able to take over. A construction company can be started any- where and does not need any port facility or wide open spaces to operate. Starting a Con- struction Company is one of the most exciting ventures you will ever be a part of. Some people have had a dream to start their own Construc- tion Company for quite some time, where others have just recently realized their entrepreneurial desire. Whichever one you are, the process and emotions will be the same. No college degree is needed. Majority of construction knowledge is earned while working, not studying. Someone who has owned and operated a construction business for 20yrs has a Ph.D. and No large capital investment is needed. www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 39 proof of ownership or lease agreement to mention but a few) preparation of 5). Finally, good evaluation criteria must examine the financial capacity of a company, be sure to present proof of a qualifying bid financial capacity in terms of cash, bank balance, volume of transactions and at bi-lateral protocols, legal require- ability to mobilise financial resources. What it takes? ments, host country trade policies, This can always be deduced from recent social requirements (By and large we audited books of accounts by calculat- ig projects here is used in the con- can examine: Certificate of Registra- ing accounting ratios text of big tender, big procure- tion/Incorporation, Memorandum and ment or big contract (Big roads, B articles of association, trading license, C. Financial Evaluation (Financial Big Bridges, Big Buildings, Big Water income tax clearance certificate, social Comparison). Projects, Big Supplies or big Consultan- security certificate, environmental re- Finally, the last stage of every good cies). It is every business’ dreams to win quirements, manufacturer’s certificate/ evaluation should look at financial that big life changing tender/contract, license to mention but a few, VAT reg- proposals. Here evaluation team will so, many Managing Directors and Mar- istration Certificate where applicable), examine arithmetic accuracies of the keting Executives have always given it meanwhile, bid prices proposed, checks any error their best efforts including doing the ii). Administrative Requirements of commission or omission. Two objec- ‘wrong things’ to make sure the win the should focus at bidding restrictions tives are sought here; ultimate corrected big tender/contract. (bid security/bid securing declaration bid process and ranking qualifying bids At tender advertisement, every com- and powers of attorneys) in order of the lowest priced bids being pany should stand equal chances of ranked in 1st position. winning a tender. Professionally, every B. Detailed technical and com- It is important to note that, if any er- procuring organization should declare mercial evaluation. ror is detected and corrected, the bid- their Bidding Requirements (Marking Here evaluation focuses at exam- der has to be informed and invited to Guide). In public sector procurement ining a bidders technical and com- counter sign his/her bid to agree to the in particular, declaring bidding require- mercial capabilities, good evaluation corrections made. This is critical because ments, evaluation methodologies and criteria will basically examine five fun- the corrected bid price ultimately be- criteria are mandatory and must be ad- damental areas here; comes proposed contract price. hered to during evaluation 1). Technical responsiveness of the Prior to contract signing, many pro- This piece attempts to guide compa- bids to Statement or Requirements curing organizations, given the level of nies on typical requirements that every (TOR or BOQ/ SOWs or Specification) faking and falsification of documents, good procurement process will test your whichever the case may be. have found it prudent to carry out post bids against for a decision. It attempts 2). Specific Experience of the com- qualification and due diligent to trian- to lay bare an evaluation process as it pany similar in nature and complex- gulate any document or information should be to enable companies ready ity to the project being applied for provided and more importantly to base themselves to meet evaluation require- (a minimum number and monetary contract award decision on reliable in- ments. worth could be considered) formation. Typically, every evaluation process 3). Technical qualifications and ex- Therefore, when a procurement pro- should be designed in such a way that perience of proposed project staff cess is handled professionally, when a it tests each bid against each pre-set (Be sure to propose highly technically bidder meets and follows the bidding and pre-communicated bidding re- competent staff, attach academic testi- requirement and quote the lowest price, quirement (evaluation criteria). A sec- monials, appointment letters, contacts it should not be a hustle to win big proj- tion of the tender document has to be and proof of experience) ects. I wish to sound a warning about dedicated to detailing the bidding re- 4). Proof of ownership or rights of the lowest price here, don’t just quote quirements and they have to be stated usage for relevant equipment. You for the sake of winning, at the end of in clear terms and English. should be able to propose equipment the day, it should carry business sense to Best practices prescribe that, we sub- relevant to project being pursued (Be win and undertake any project. ject each bid to three stages of evalua- sure to attach certificate of title or tion as discussed below; A. Pre-liminary Evaluation. Under this stage, each bid should be Patrick Odida (Mcips) examined against Eligibility and Vice Chairman Institute of Pro- curement Professionals of Uganda Administrative re- Vice President Chartered Institute quirements. of Procurement and Supply (UK- i). Eligibility Re- Uganda Chapter) q u i r e m e n t s Head Procurement and Disposal should focus Department at URBRA.

40 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 41 Reconciling vocational training to match work demands

Jalia Nassaza

or long, there have been reports food processing, livestock management involve the component of industry and of Uganda’s vocational and techni- or banana growing. also invite professional engineers to do Fcal colleges producing half-baked As we move towards these reforms, guidance. graduates. At Uganda Business and we are working with the world of work. In the past, some of our instructors Technical Examination Board (UBTEB), it In October 2019, our team of asses- had a problem since they were taught is a concern we cannot take lightly. Cur- sors and instructors took a study trip using a theoretical curriculum and there rently, we have different levels in voca- to Kakira Sugar Works in Jinja district to was no much practice. tional education and training and these understand what goes on in the field Therefore, as UBTEB, we shall assess levels have different admission criteria. of work. At Kakira, our team learnt key them according to what is in the indus- Primary Seven leavers do the Uganda values of an employee in the place of try. We have had several field trips to Polytechnic Community Certificate. For work. For instance, abiding with safety help our instructors the need to appre- O’ level, a student should have passed and company regulations, time manage- ciate fusing the workplace culture into physics, biology, mathematics and ment and flow of work. students learning. Recently, we had a chemistry, depending on the course However, during training of students, group of instructors we took to do weld- one has to do. some of these values may not be over ing. They were able to analyse a lot and Much as we consider these require- emphasised. As we develop our cur- judge for themselves their level of skills ments, our education system has a riculum, we have to train students on they had, compared to what they knew. small linkage between what someone such key values that are needed in the By training instructors, it addresses learn- is studying at secondary and what they world of work. Sometimes, employees ing problems in colleges. study at institutional level. That’s where complain about our graduates as half- Apart from training instructors, we the mismatch begins. Students taking baked because of trivial issues such as have developed a skills competition building construction find it difficult to time management and discipline yet among college students. Every year, relate the physics they studied at O’ level they possess the required skills. students compete in a given set of tasks with the physics required in vocational Safety and standards are key issues we to test their skills and competence after training. In vocational training, what is are addressing in our new TVET reforms. completing a level and this depends on required is applied physics, which is not Uganda is developing capacity to drill the course. These competitions are or- covered in O’ level. Sometimes, a lot of and refine oil and gas. At UBTEB, we are ganised at regional and national level. physics is covered in O’ level that a stu- developing capacity for our graduates to Our main challenge is limited training dent may not necessarily require. Also, handle safety in oil and gas. materials but we are creating a linkage the science and applications we do in Industries also have standards, for ex- between colleges and nearby workshops school may not be necessary in the ample, if we are supposed to fabricate for students to access. With the ongoing world of work; yet we are talking about a window, there are key specifications. reforms, it is a step in the right direction the world where a student should do an However, sometimes we use only books, to develop a skilled workforce that will occupational related course. besides some of the standards we fol- serve the nation but also compete at the To address this problem, we decided low in the text books are obsolete and international level. as UBTEB to design Technical and Vo- were abandoned long time ago and the cational Education and Training (TVET) world moved on. In our new reforms, reforms and these are occupational we are streamlining and harmonizing to Jalia Nassaza is the based. We are redesigning courses attach instructors to the industry to get Vocational Education manager at where students will specialise in a spe- rules and regulations and updated with UBTEB cific field. Agriculture as a course is wide new skills. and therefore, in our reforms, we shall Our assessors have benefited from require students taking it to specialise in this initiative. When training them, we

42 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG consortiums and press government for big contracts. “Many of our contractors Capacity building lack capacity. Our advice is that those who have substantial funds can come and Partnerships together and rally government. Some foreign contractors come and convince top agenda as contractors end 2019 government to give them jobs and finance them,” Munanura added. Moving forward, Munanura told stakeholders that it was a mistake to close the institute at By Chrispus Buule in case of any irregularities in regards to Kyambogo and turn it into a general uni- World Bank projects, stakeholders should versity. Today, the ratio of engineers to ar- he Uganda National Association report whoever mishandles the project for tisans has dwindled and this is a risk to the of Building and Civil Engineering World Bank to take the necessary action. sector,” Dr Muvawala stated. He cautioned TContractors (UNABCEC) held the According to Ms Elizabeth Muhebwa, that lack of capacity will have a direct im- 26th Annual General Meeting and end of the Executive Director of UNABCEC, stake- pact on the infrastructure that engineers year stakeholder’s Engagement Forum at holders’ engagement forums act as a high- come up with and this will probably com- Sheraton Kampala Hotel on November 27, quality platform for UNABCEC members to prise economic growth of Uganda. 2019. Under the theme, “Strategic Partner- share insights and discussions with other Mrs. Grace Munanura, the Senior Pro- ships for Sustainable Growth”, participants industry stakeholders on a number of is- curement Specialist at World Bank, who and stakeholders unanimously agreed sues pertinent to the construction indus- was also one of the Guest Speakers, ex- that creating partnerships is one of the try. plained that capacity is one of the core ways national contractors would use to In his remarks, UNABCEC president, Mr issues that has downplayed most local build capacity in order to compete favour- Francis Karuhanga, acknowledged gov- companies in the procurement process. ably with other firms. This was a continued ernment support for UNABCEC and called Munanura advised UNABCEC to rally call for inclusion in government contracts for a need to classify contractors to avoid low resourced local companies to form especially for the big projects. irregularities and also misappropriation of Hon. Dr Kasirivu Atwooki, the State contracts. Minister for Economic Monitoring and He also noted that there is a need to one of the Guest Speakers of the event Event Sponsors entrench the national reservation scheme, reaffirmed that government is seeking to • Stanbic Bank Uganda mandatory 30% subcontracting of actual implement the 30 per cent local contrac- • Achelis (U) Limited works on all development projects, setting tors’ arrangement and asked contractors • Mantrac Uganda Limited up a specialised training centre to train to pay workers well to avoid shoddy work. • Trade Development Bank heavy equipment operators and mechan- He further revealed that in case of delayed • Cost Uganda Chapter ics among other interventions required government payments, UNABCEC and • Victoria Equipment Limited from government to develop the industry. contractors should involve Ministry of Fi- • Ganatra Plant And Equipment “We are in a situation where a contractor nance insisting that government is always Limited who has never done a job of Shs100 mil- willing to pay. • Kansai Plascon Uganda lion in this country wins a project of Shs10 Another Guest Speaker, Dr Joseph Mu- Limited billion. That is a clear sign of corruption. vawala, the Executive Director of National • Statewide Insurance Company We need classification of these contrac- Planning Authority, noted that capacity Limited tors entrenched. People should move building should start with skilling and • Afri-White (U) Limited from class to class. We also need to train called on stakeholders to ask government • Bata Shoe Company (U) Ltd. more people in order to build more to equip the institutions more. “I think capacity,” he asserted.

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 43 Graduate training set me on my career path By Mercy Alupo, Quantity Surveyor was in Kyambogo University doing a Bach- elor of Science in Building Economics, also I known as Quantity Surveying. The course cuts across almost all the engineering sections. To break it down, we estimate how much it will cost to put up a structure right from scratch but also estimate the maintenance costs after construction. I graduated in December last year. For me after campus, I kept thinking, what am I going to do, where I am going to stay, where am I going to go? At first I thought I would go back to the Consultancy Firm where I did my internship from, but then again, I wanted something that would give me exposure, be on site and not just do office work. I was always on social media, so one day, I saw this advert of UNABCEC telling graduates to apply for Graduate training. I didn’t even know what UNABCEC was about, so I ignored the advert. However, someone from where I was doing my internship while in third year advised me to apply for the UN- ABCEC Training. They said, “You never know you might get an opportunity.” So, I applied. After sometime without feedback, I pushed that aside and applied for other things. After almost three months, I had given up, and since I was done with school, I decided to go back home - Kumi, that is when I received an email from UNABCEC that one of the member firms would call me and I had to let them know whether I am up for the training. But I still had little faith. But it was at that point where I had totally given up and taken a bus back to Kumi, six hours into my journey that this firm called me. The opportunity to do graduate training had come, and they needed me the following week. After sharing with my parents about it, they encouraged me to return to Kampala and take the opportunity. The company that had welcomed me was Dansem Construction Company. When I had a chat with them, they wanted to know about my experience throughout school

44 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG and the ideas I had in construction. They use the different software like, Microsoft hope. I had applied to places and there welcomed me with open hands and I Projects, Excel, Word which would defi- was no feedback. So what UNABCEC did started training with them. nitely reduce the work load, and increase was to put my name out there to the effectiveness in work and delivering. different organisations and I eventually The training I also had opportunities to attend site got something to do before I graduated. At first, I was scared. This was reality; meetings and bid openings. I had never Had I waited until graduation and not if there was any mistake, it was going been at a bidding in any of the big or- applied, I wouldn’t have got an oppor- to cost the company. After overcoming ganisations, but I got an opportunity to tunity for graduate training, and later a fear, the experience was wonderful be- do that as well, meet with people, make job. I also believe the opportunity has cause once in a while, we would have contacts given me skills and confidence and has people coming in to see my progress. Additionally, there was mentorship. I set me on a sharper edge when I start And the beauty about it was, the com- had a quantity surveyor in the company working. pany had several projects it was running, who was my mentor, and I had a lot to I believe I stand a better ground com- where I could go on site, see the work learn from him. He would guide me on pared to a fresh graduate who would progress and take measurements. These how things are done, he would then start from scratch. I have more confi- were all tangible projects and I had to give me time to do it. In other words, dence working in the real world of work put in the work to measure things. I had if I had work and I didn’t know how to because of the experiences I have been a supervisor who would go through my go about it, he would give me a hint on exposed to. In our profession, you need work before being forwarded to the top how to go about it, or show me how guidance, to see if you are doing things management. to do it. right, and the training helped me with I did this for about four months, from Even if I had a new question for exam- that. I will be doing quantity surveying August to January 2020, when a job ple, but I had a previous assignment to at Seyani Brothers starting January 13. opportunity came around from Seyani accomplish, he would want to see how My advice to graduates is; when you see Brothers Company. The training was still I have done the previous one before I such opportunities, apply for them im- ongoing but I had to stop the training went to the next. That helped me learn mediately, even before finishing cam- and take up the job. and accomplish tasks in time, not to pus. mention getting feedback in real time. Experience and competencies In school, we could manually do the How beneficial is graduate As narrated to Desire Mbabaali Take Offs, but in office, you just had a training? laptop and no paper involved. I had to Like I mentioned already, I had lost

UNABCEC GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM

The program aims at providing early experiences to young construction professionals, thus an important stepping stone into their careers.

All genuine players in the construction industry are encouraged to support the program by taking up graduate interns for hands on training. As construction seniors, let us empower and guide the young professionals for they are the future of the beloved industry.

Choose yours from the list of shortlisted candidates available on our website or contact the secretariat and make a difference today.

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 45 Safety at site is very paramount

KENNETH MUMBERE

afety has always been a very impor- be for seen and managed before acci- relevant possible mitigation measures tant aspect of project and site man- dents emerge. Personnel are therefore for specific tasks and activities incor- Sagement. This has however over supposed to get well acquainted and porated in the specific project being the years lost ground and this is greatly be trained very well in relation to their undertaken. The safety personnel are attributed to a number of reasons but safety at their work stations and taught charged with the responsibility of devis- most of all being the degree of involve- of proper and safe working practices. ing means to ensure that the general ment of the relevant stakeholders in There are currently a number of ac- concepts of Health and Environmental fronting safety on a particular project. cidents, incidents and near-misses oc- safety are made part of the daily ex- With safety being categorized as both curring on different sites and these are ecution of works both in practice and Health and Environmental, the proper evidence that there is need for rein- in virtue by among others organizing running of a project can only be achieved forcement and improvement of the cur- trainings and retreats, providing writ- if and when they are carefully put in con- rently being practiced safety measures ten literature and clear signages on site. sideration and taken seriously. on these sites. These often occur due to Personnel are called to train in among It is every stakeholders’ mandate to be the negligence of hazards that are often others; first aid administering to prevent mindful and concerned about their own noticed ahead of time but undermined. unprecedented outcomes such as but and their fellows’ safety on site. Fronting The call for safety personnel (Health, En- not limited to permanent damage and “one’s safety is everyone’s responsibility” vironment Safety Officers) on sites is to even death. is set to entrench a mindset that every- ensure that the entire workforce is well As we pick on new and more efficient one ought to look out for each other vast and up to speed mostly through technology trends on site, a lot of heavy when on site to ensure that most of trainings with any possible hazards in equipment and machinery are em- the possible incidents and hazards can their respective works stations and the ployed on sites. Personnel are subject

46 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG to even more risks and hazards with key managers and work- derived from among others lack ers to establish safety objectives • Departmental safety drills (toolbox of proficiency in the operation of for one’s team. talks)-mostly conducted in the morn- the machinery and equipment, • Irrespective of the project size ing, should be adopted because they mechanical breakdowns, and and location, having Safety Per- bring to personnel’s notice the risks, malfunctions. Proper and constant sonnel on board is vital. hazards associated with the specific training of operators and mechan- • Conducting work place inspec- tasks to be undertaken and the miti- ics is in order but also ensuring tions to identify what could gation measures therein. that proper and timely servicing probably cause harm. of the machinery and equipment • Proactivity-Anticipating an acci- is done. dent before it occurs and trying MUMBERE KENNETH Work related accidents and inju- to avoid it, will help in prevent- Civil/Structural Engineer ries impact the work place in dif- ing most of the poor safety re- [email protected] ferent levels. Aside from the effect lated challenges on site. FENCON Consulting Engineers on employee’s health conditions, these incidents could create a huge dent in the overall productivity of the company. Ensuring safety on site is a team effort. Working at heights-given most construction projects in the city and the neighboring centers today, most of which are tall buildings call for adequate and appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment of Coveralls, safety shoes, helmets, gloves, glasses, ear plugs, safety harness etc. to ensure the safety of the personnel on those specific sites. With over 35 years of General and proper house- keeping should be done effi- Risk Management Solutions, ciently to ensure that all materials are properly place and organized we have the right cover for you too. not block movement and access on and around site. It is important that as we concentrate on making sure there is proper and utmost safety at site for personnel, the community in which the project is being executed and implemented is as Fire | Motor Vehicle | Marine| Bonds | Accidents minimally affected as possible by the ongoing works. It is sus- Worker’s Compensation | Travel Insurance | Plus Others ceptible and prone to motor accidents, unnecessary noises from heavy machinery, a lot of dust from speeding vehicles among others. These have to be discussed Our Branch Network Covers: and effective mitigation measures p JINJA p MASAKA p GULU put in place to avoid grievances HEAD OFFICE: Plot No. 1 Bombo Road, Sure House, p FORTPORTAL p MITYANA from the community and ensure P.O. Box 9393, Kampala-Uganda smooth running of the project. p HOIMA p MBARARA p ENTEBBE Tel: 0414-343403, p IGANGA p SOROTI p MBALE p LIRA Conclusively, it is important to Email: [email protected], p ISHAKA p ARUA p MASINDI note that [email protected] p MUBENDE p p MUKONO KASESE p • Safety at site is everyone’s re- Website: www.swico.co.ug sponsibility KABALE p TORORO • Planning for safety at site is vital-Scheduling meetings Statewide Insurance Company is regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 47 UNABCEC 26th AGM

Some of the Board Directors at the AGM.

UNABCEC President, Francis A Karuhanga calling the 26th AGM to order on 27th November 2019 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The members also enjoyed a sumptuous meal. End of year Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum 2019

Board Directors and guest speakers at the Forum pose for a group photo. Former Board Chairman Godfrey Zaribwende giving a vote of thanks at the end of the Forum.

Guest Speakers; L-R Dr. Kasirivu Atwooki, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Eng. Joseph Otim and Mrs. Grace48 Munanura. january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG UNABCEC MediaUNABCEC guided visit inEastern Eastern Utourganda

UNABCEC Projects’ Monitoring Unit pose for a photo with a team from Mota-Engil Engen- haria E Construcao Africa S.A on the maintenance project of Tororo- Mbale-Soroti Road on 7th October 2019.

Maintenance works on Tororo- Mbale-Soroti Road by Mota-Engil Engenha- ria E Construcao Africa S.A.

Equipment stationed at Dott Services’ camp site.

UNABCEC Executive Director, Elizabeth Muhebwa with the Project Manager of Dott Services Ltd. on the rehabilitation of Nakalama-Tirinyi-Mbale Road Project.

Mr. Ibrahim Kasiita, UNABCEC Membership Consultant briefing the Press on the aim of the visit- strengthening partnerships and collaborations among the genuine players in the construction industry.

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 UNABCEC Projects’ Monitoring 49Unit at a Civil Works project done by Terrain Services Ltd. in Soroti. media guided visit to the east International contractors encouraged to embrace national ones

By Anthony Mushoborozi counterparts but it also improves the other genuine international contractor relationship between these contractors with commendable experience world- s is the practice, the last quarter hence growing and strengthening the wide. The contractor appreciated the of 2019 saw the Executive Direc- sector. In her press briefing, Ms Muhe- role played by UNABCEC in developing Ator, Elizabeth Muhebwa, lead the bwa urged upcoming local contractors the construction industry of Uganda. UNABCEC Projects Monitoring Unit and not to look at foreign contractors as The last stop was made on a building a media team from NTV Uganda to visit competitors but as an opportunity to and civil works project in Soroti done projects executed by member contrac- learn and gain experience so that they by Terrain tors in the East and North eastern parts are able to deliver the same magnitude Services Limited. The project works of the country. The visit, which happened of work at a certain point in time. were smoothly ongoing and the excel- on October 7, was made to projects be- The first leg of the journey was ac- lent relationship between the prime ing executed by UNABCEC international complished by visiting the rehabilitation contractor and sub-contractors on this contractors who handle multibillion works of Nakalama-Tirinyi-Mbale road project was applauded by both parties. projects with an aim of strengthening project executed by Dott Services Lim- All these international contractors fur- partnerships and collaborations among ited. Here, it was noted that the prime ther pledged to continue working with the genuine players in the construction contractor was committed to complet- national contractors in a bid to develop industry. ing the 102km project in the scheduled their capacity and strengthen the indus- UNABCEC is a national trade asso- timeline. The contractor commended try at large. ciation of construction contractors in the excellent work done by subcontrac- UNABCEC continues to advocate for Uganda including both national and tors (national contractors) on theproject. the local content policy especially the foreign owned companies. The associa- Dott Services also recognises the need proper monitoring of the implementa- tion recognizes the need for capacity to train upcoming construction profes- tion of the 30% subcontracting guide- building of locally owned companies sionals which they exhibit in the civil line which provides for mandatory sub- through partnering with international engineering interns who were placed contracting of 30% of works on projects contractors in form of subcontracting on the project. won by international companies. This or joint venturing. The team proceeded to the mainte- will see a number of national contractors This not only enables national com- nance project of Tororo-Soroti road (Lot gain capacity and eventually develop to panies gain experience and capacity 1 - 150km) executed by Mota-Engil execute mega projects. through learning from their international Enghenharia E Construcao Africa S.A, an-

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A-1 FOREIGN CONTRACTORS

SBI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS (AG) UGANDA ARAB CONTRACTORS (U) LTD Plot 88, Luthuli Avenue, Fil courts Bugolobi. Plot 20 Upper Naguru East Road. P.O. Box 11713 Kampala, 0200 400500 RHINO INVESTMENTS LIMITED P.O Box 7289 Kampala [email protected] CEMENTERS UGANDA LIMITED Jocasa house, plot 14 Nakasero road, suite 3 0392 786340 or 0776 005624 Yaron Dunsky Plot 130, 6th Street, Industrial Area. 0414 230167 [email protected] P.O Box 22766 Kampala [email protected] Eng. Mohammed Tolba 0393 262168 or 0393 346847 Hope Mugyenyi [email protected] STIRLING CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Mr. Kartick Halai Plot 3, Buvuma, Port Bell Road P.O Box 796, Kampala Uganda CHINA WU YI CO LTD 0414504941/0712767066/0758767066 Plot 12, Naguru Drive Kampala [email protected] 0776327623 or 0783995862 Gennaro Sirgiovanni TERRAIN SERVICES LTD [email protected] Plot 93 Lubowa-Lweza, (next to Mild may), EXCEL CONTRUCTION LIMITED Wu Kaibing Entebbe Road Plot 43/45 Eng Zikusooka Way. P.O Box 1202, Jinja P.O. Box 23132, Kampala 0434122068/9 or 0414505959 or 0752229955 +256 392 177267; +256 752 720953 [email protected] [email protected] or paul.cockerill@ Satvinder Saini terraingroup.org COIL LIMITED www.terraingroup.org Plot 59 Katalima Road, opposite police Paul Cockerill headquaters, Naguru 0758 888001 CLASS A-1 NATIONAL AND RESIDENT KASESE NAIL & WOOD INDUSTRY [email protected] CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS LIMITED Pooja Dokwal Plot 936/970 Block16 Ndeeba Masaka road & Plot >>Annual contracts above 15Bn UGX 26/28 -2nd Street Ind. Area P.O.Box 103, Kasese 0752 244116 or 0772 244111 VCON CONSTRUCTION (U) LTD [email protected] or [email protected] Plot 7, Suna road – Ntinda, P.O. Box 20199 ABUBAKER TECHNICAL SERVICES Kampala & GENERAL SUPPLIES LTD Mr. Nsubuga Mark DOTT SERVICES LTD Kigombya Mukono. P.O Box 29087, Kampala 0759 445508 or 0414 258662 Plot 30, Bukoto Crescent, Naguru Hill. 0772-577781 or 0392-949990 [email protected] P.O.Box 20005, Kampala [email protected] Nitin Mavji Vekariya 0414-566140 or 0772-911207 Juma Kutakulimuuki NEW PLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED Mr. Maheswara Reddy Crusader house, 3 Portal Avenue. [email protected] P.O Box 7544, Kampala. 0758 372360 AMBITIOUS CONSTRUCTION [email protected] Eng. Kasingye Kyamugambi COMPANY LIMITED VEKSONS U LIMITED Plot 1, Swaminarayan Close, Wankulukuku Road, Suuna road, next to Uganda AIDs Commission EAST AFRICAN PILING COMPANY LIMITED Nalukolongo industrial area. Plot 93 Lubowa-Lweza, (next to Mild may), Entebbe - Ntinda Strecher. P.O Box 12452, Kampala 0414 258662 Road, P.O. Box 23132, Kampala 0414 273453/4 PIONEER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 0783 742920 [email protected] [email protected] Plot 2B 5th Street Close, Industrial Area. Hitesh Hirani [email protected] Parsant Ramji Patel P.O. Box 21160 Kampala, Uganda Kevin Bradshaw 0393 261427 or 0392 658774 [email protected] Sarah Bantebya ARMPASS TECHNICAL SERVICES Plot 1243/4 Block 228 Kyadondo, Mbalwa- MOTA-ENGIL ENGENHARIA E Namugongo CONSTRUCAO AFRICA S.A P.O. Box 33204, Kampala PRISMA LIMITED Uganda Branch: Plot 2, Park Lane 0392 944975 Plot 22 ssemawata place. P.O.Box 8453, Kololo - Kampala, Uganda [email protected] P.O. Box 34764, Kampala +256 (0)312 203 031 www.armpass.co.ug 0772708200 [email protected] Peace Agnes, General Manager [email protected] www.mota-engil.com Olul Francis Mauro Ventura

BABCON UGANDA LIMITED ROKO CONSTRUCTION LTD SEYANI INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD Plot 30 kome Crescent Luzira Plot 160 A & B Bombo road Kawempe. Plot 125/6/7 Bombo Rd. Kawempe next to shell. P.O Box 2100, Kampala PO.Box172 Kampala P.O.Box 23067, Kampala 0414 220327 or 0772755011 0414 567305/331 or 0393 203110 0414566309 or 0756222760 or 0772 222760 [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Godfrey Zaribwende John Bosco Adroni Nimesh.Kwww.unabcec.co.ug Seyani UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 51 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 >>Annual contracts between 5Bn and 10Bn UGX AZU PROPERTIES LIMITED Plot 6-13 Kirinya road, Jokas Hotel, Top floor, AFRO BUILD (U) LTD KIRU GENERAL SERVICES LTD SARICK CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Eastern Block, Bweyogerere. P.O Box 12421 Kampala Plot 63 Ntinda -Kisasi road. P.O Box10736 Nsubuga Kakembo drive, off Kiwatule Plot 5641 Kitende – Wakiso district. 0414 660012 Kampala -Ntinda road. 0772663217 [email protected] 0782600748 Plot No. 2568 Buye Ntinda [email protected] Waiswa Richard [email protected] P.O Box 3463 Kampala Okurut Samuel Rajesh Kumar 0414 574505/ 0414 672318/ 0414 289803/ 0772 401781 [email protected] or [email protected] BCR GENERAL LIMITED 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 0392 725709 ENTERPRISES LTD 0772365536 [email protected] Plot 1 Kataza close 11, City Royal Hotel, [email protected] John Rubooga Bugolobi Eng. Jemba Seezi Nicholas 0414572485 [email protected] KUKA (U) LIMITED [email protected] Plot 8B, gov’t road, Booma East, Christine Wasua Fort-portal municipality Kabarole District. CGH ESTABLISHMENTS LTD 0788 762087 STONE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Plot 5 Ring road, Kibuye-Kampala [email protected] Plot 244 Kajjansi, Near Kajjansi Airfield 0772 687683 or 0772 452469 Busingye Donald P.O.Box 26443, Kampala, Uganda. [email protected] 0752-732-373 or 0703-045-370 Eng. Mubiru Charles or Gertrude Nakitto ASSURED ENGINEERING [email protected] SERVICES LIMITED Gopal D Vekaria. Plot 3-5 Baines Terrace, Masaka. P.O. Box 1066 Masaka 0772 425658 MUMA CONSTRUCTION LTD [email protected] Ntinda- Kulambiro Road Benon Mugarura P.O Box 91 Kampala CONTINUUM ENGINEERING LIMITED 0772 431806 Plot 9 Mukono town, 1st floor, Equity Bank building. [email protected] 0772 405127 Tiberondwa Moses [email protected] Enoch Kalema

NICONTRA LIMITED Plot 32 Martyrs way, Ntinda P.O Box 5588, Kampala 0392 716055 or 0772 821 874 or 0414 286261 [email protected] or [email protected] Byengoma Nicholas

KARK TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD Plot 1100, Bulabira road, Najjera, Kira Municipality. EPSILON UGANDA LTD P.O. Box 12087 Kampala Plot 1413 Kibuli-Mbogo Rd [email protected] ROCKTRUST P.O.Box 12647 Kampala Mugolo R. Kapiriri – 0754 459547 CONTRACTORS (U) LTD 0414 252076 Dr. Dan Tindiwensi – 0772 791098 Plot 150 Nile Road Njeru town council 0772 353981 0392 944516 [email protected] [email protected] or Moses Kitaka [email protected] Ssembatya Francis

RODO CONTRACTORS LTD FALCON ESTATES LIMITED Kayanja close - Mbuya 11 zone 1, Plot no : 1111, Kansanga Nabutiti Old kireka road P.O.Box 34725 Kampala Uganda P.O Box 28505, Kampala [email protected] 0392 940788 or 0773138719 0772202444 or 0414270088 [email protected] Hassan Alwi Wamimbi Robert

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TECHNICAL MASTERS LIMITED CRYSTAL CONSULT (U) LIMITED Ntinda Kigoowa road. Plot 582, opposite Power Trust Plot 568 Rubaga road. P.O. Box 3131 Kampala. HEBRON INVESTMENTS LTD. Solar, 0772 700206 0414 271170 or 0775 660746 Plot 433 Jinja Road GESES UGANDA LTD [email protected] [email protected] Plot 4 Pilkington Road Kazinga Bweyogererre Mwanja Joseph www.crystalconsultgroup.com 0772 422359 Kampala Uganda, P.O BOX 30315 Kampala Bbale Robert 0752 092788 [email protected] [email protected] CLASS A-4 CONTRACTORS Samuel Kibbe Ampaire Michael >>Annual contracts between 1Bn and 5Bn UGX DANSEM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD Plot 163 Ntinda-Naalya road, Mt. Olive HOME BUILDERS LTD GABIKAN ENGINEERING LTD building. P.O Box 29552 Kampala APOMU INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 0701 510877 Plot 640, block 195 kyanja - gayaza rd Mukono - Kawuga road Makanga house 3rd Floor, Masaka road, 0414 389122 or 0752 667123 0782315707 [email protected] Nalukolongo. P.O. Box 910, Mbarara. Wadda Fred [email protected] or aloysius. [email protected] 0787 401218 or 0772 208067 [email protected] MubabiMugabi Ronald [email protected] Alosyius G. Lubowa Murungi Maria or Odongo Charles KENVIN COMPANY LTD DYNACO LTD Plot 8/10 Kampala road. Uganda House Plot 251 Kyebando-Kisalosalo road, Bukoto Building, Third floor. 0772 630834 or 0414 691834 0772 594960 or 0782 604047 HEAAT GENERAL ENGINEERS KINGSTONE ENGINEERING AND ADAPT TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD [email protected] [email protected] CONSULTANT & CONTRACTORS LTD Eng. Jonathan Tugume Agalani House, Makindye Opposite Military Barracks, Plot 13, block 204 Kawempe Nayabarema(KECCO LTD) Vincent P.O. Box 2885 Kampala. P.O.Box 21064, Kampala AhabwePlot 832 KenethNamanve Industrial Park. P.O. Box 0772 328110 0414 575437 or 0752 754060 or 0772 708200 8062 kampala [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] 0782264288 Mrs. Hellen Aiko Ssenozi Robert / Olul Francis [email protected] ETA ENGINEERING WORKS Muhumuza Michael LUSA CONSTRUCTION AND & SUPPLY CO. (U) LTD KINGSTONE ENGINEERING AND COMPANY LTD Plot 01/03, Barya plaza. P.O. Box 191 MEJARUDACONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES CONSULTANT Plot 173- 174 Ring Road Lubiri Mbarara/ 36276 Kampala COMPANY(KECCO LTD) LTD (Bell depot building) ARS CONSTRUCTION 0772 638445 RwenzoriPlot 832 School Namanve of Nursing Industrial Building Park. P.O. Box 0784 923209 or 0705 553311 COMPANY (U) LTD. [email protected] Plot8062 123-129 kampala Kabarole Road [email protected] Block 110 Plot 1174, Jinja road- opposite Kituyi Evelyn 0772337176/0702693995/070240782264288 Musinguzi Herbert Memarito hotel, Bweyogerere. [email protected] P.O Box 613, Kampala, Uganda [email protected] Michael 0782 319214 Mulhumbira David [email protected] or MASON CONSULT LTD [email protected] SHEPHERDS SERVICES P.O Box 37322 Kampala Bweyogerere MG ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS LTD Stephen Antonetti Prisma hotel – suite 112/113. Plot 1307/8 (U) LIMITED Kito zone Kyebando – Nsooba road. P.O. Box 25809 Kampala. UMA Showgrounds, VIMTO building, room 2. 0772392817 0776/0701 924640 P.O Box 1132 Kampala [email protected] 0772/0712457348 MUGOYAPLUSEdimu Ivan TECHNICAL [email protected] SERVICES LTD Kyobe Luke Inyensiko BOLT CONSTRUCTION [email protected] Nicholas Masete Plot 112 Akamwesi complexi room E43 COMPANY LIMITED 0703397796 or 0414340362 Cynthia house Kawuku, Kisubi Entebbe Road [email protected] P.O Box 10462, Kampala Uganda Atwine Eliud 0772466390 MUGOYAPLUS TECHNICAL MUGA SERVICES LIMITED a_mukiibi@hot,mail.com SERVICES LTD Kireka, Kabaka’s road. P.O Box 13130 Kampala. Mukiibi Andrew GAT CONSULTS LIMITED. Plot 112 Akamwesi complexi room E43 0772 539106 Plot 205 Hills House, Entebbe Road 0703397796 or 0414340362 [email protected] P.O Box 37067, Kampala [email protected] INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Ibanda Isaac 0414 580472 or 0772438420 PlotAtwine 57 Sixth Eliud Street Industrial Area – [email protected] Kampala BUILD BASE ASSOCIATES (U) LTD Mr. Mugizi Leonard Plot 724/5 Theta building – Mawanda road 0772520268 or 0772687477 0772 609863 or 0772 186595 [email protected] Duncan Mwesigwa NATO ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD [email protected] Plot 56 Bombo road, Kalmax Building, office C10 – 11 Asaba Stephen Irumba 0414 235984 or 0701 676767 or 0713 752575 PRUTAZ CONSTRUCTION & [email protected] CMD INVESTMENTS LIMITED GEOMAX ENGINEERING LTD VOCATIONAL TRAINING (U) LTD Tooro Diary building, Plot 16B Rukidi 111 Twikirize Eliot Bigira Plot 28, Kimera road, Ntinda. P.O BOX 74710 Kampala, Seeta Bukerere rd. P.O. Box 8141, Kampala next to Seeta playground street P.O box 81 Fortportal 0414 697448 or 0704 495658 0779963000 or 0700243813 0772494288 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sebyala Moses Kiwanuka Nabaya Silver Kisembo Robert Apuuli www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 53 Genuine players in Uganda’s Construction Industry you can trust

CLASS A-4 CONTRACTORS CLASS A-5 CONTRACTORS >>Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX

AL-MUBARAK CONTRACTING ETABCO PANAFRICA LIMITED PRUTAZ CONSTRUCTION & PLOT 1021 Bweyogerere-Kirinya road Plot 209, Old Kira road, Bukoto Kampala KAVCON (U) LTD VOCATIONAL TRAINING (U) LTD 0704 603198 P.O Box 819 Kampala Lugalama Shopping Centre, Ntinda. P.O.Box Tooro Diary building, Plot 16B Rukidi 111 [email protected] 0779079883 28785, Kampala street P.O box 81 Fortportal Jesse Otwane [email protected] 0393514613 or 0772 507560 0772494288 Khaled Al Alem [email protected] [email protected] Andrew Kavuma Kisembo Robert Apuuli

BAKHIT BUILDERS LTD FLEXIHOME LIMITED Plot 49B, Arua - Pakwach Road. Plot 15 Ntinda complex, Ntinda Road. P.O Box 679 Arua, 0772374727 P.O.Box 36582, Kampala LUBBE CONTRACTORS LTD [email protected]/ [email protected] 0414-690798 or 0782-454041 Plot 1021, Bweyogerere-Kirinya road RITE WAY SOLUTIONS LIMITED Owachigiu Abdurahman [email protected] 0704 603198 Plot 143, Busiro block 342 – 344, Nab- Aaron Ahikiriza [email protected] bingo, Wakiso District Jesse Otwane 0782 725324 [email protected] Mutabazi Maurice FRIENDSHIP (U) LTD CME ENTERPRISES LIMITED P.O Box 57 Gulu ROBERTS ENGINEERING Plot 1 Akabwai Road Lira, Weite Ojok Lane. 0779937284 MALT (U) LTD SERVICES LTD [email protected] Plot 1547 Block29 100m off Mawanda P.O Box 948 Lira Road Kawempe Division Plot 3580 Block 273 Nakinga Movit Road 0772 446135 Okidi Charles Namasuba Wakiso District P.O.Box 21058 Kampala – Uganda [email protected] 0701-661293 0772457605 Eng. Ojilong Charles [email protected] [email protected] Robert Rwanga Alice Bongyeirwe

MBAFAKOKI PRODUCE ENTERPRISES LTD P.O Box 4 Karuguuza Kibaale CRISP CONTRACTORS LTD 0751295530 SANIX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED Plot 57 Bandali rise - Bugolobi [email protected] 0777 147607 or 0772212100 House No. 16, Charles Lwanga Road, Zziwa Joseph Ministers Village - Ntinda [email protected] P.O Box 70287, Kampala Francis Kazinduki 0782728994 or 0787552279 [email protected] Nicholas Mwesigye HEAVY INVESTMENT LIMITED MOLECULE INVESTMENT (U) LTD P.O Box 551 Kakumiro P.O Box 1667, lubiri ring road DA TRACK LIMITED 0783689997 or 0772434689 0772680420 Plot 932, Block 223. 2 floor Ebenezer house [email protected] [email protected] Kireka- Namugongo Rd. Opposite Uganda Nassiri Fatuma Ndiwalana Peter martyrs hardware 0772978870 SEMEO ENTERPRISES LTD [email protected] Plot 831 Bombo Road 2nd Floor Nissi House Katongole Christopher Makerere Kavule 0772 498527 or 0777 728115 PERFECT MULTIPLE ENGINEERING & [email protected] JAMI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD CONSULTANCY SERVICES (U) LTD Vvuuma B. Cyrus Plot 954 Kintu Road, Kitintale. P.O Box 2359, Namanve Industrial Park, Kampala Plot 2420 Jinja road DACOSI LIMITED 0772494329 0776 744885 Plot 2602, Block 216 Ntinda- Kulambiro Road [email protected] [email protected] 0752636110 or 0754535204 or 0392002613 Can. Eng. Jonathan Mwedde Nkooka James [email protected] WIM SERVICES LIMITED [email protected] Kisozi house, Plot 8 Kyaggwe road, P.O. Box Paul Kishaija 30582, Uganda 0782 454568 [email protected] or info@ REENBOOG CONSTRUCTION JUSCONA ENTERPRISES (U) LTD SERVICES LTD wimservices.com Kagadi Isunga road, Kibaale. Katumba Allan 3rd Floor Krish Mall. P.O Box 27 Kagadi P.O Box 35879, Kampala 0785 100678 0759653705 [email protected] [email protected] Nakamya Scovia Mariam N. Kabanda

54 january, 2020 www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG CLASS A-5 CONTRACTORS CLASS B-1 CLASS B-2 CLASS C-1 >>Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX >>Manufacturers of construction materials >>Mechanical & Electrical contractors. AnnualAFRICA ROADcontracts FURNITURE above 1Bn LTD UGX SEMWO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD Plot 2065, Kasokoso road, Kireka. Faibah Plaza, Luwumu Street Mubaraka’s Build- HARDWARE WORLD LIMITED P.O. Box 23545 Kampala ing. Kihihi Town Council, Kanungu District Plot 712, Kiira road, Ntinda, 0704786454 or 0772611816 SANITATION0392 944595 AFRICA or 0702 333006LIMITED or PRAMUKH STEEL LTD P.O. Box 3074, Kampala. [email protected] AFRICA (U) LIMITED Plot0782 1 lourdel 434660 Road, floor 6 Nakasero Plot 2/20 Kayunga road - Njeru - Jinja PlotJesse 4725 W. Kisota Emuge Road, Kisasi P.O Box 8588, Kampala 0776 706666 or 0434 251712 0772 708135 [email protected] [email protected] 0772 712812, [email protected] +256Semwogerere 707 792488 Moses [email protected] SerunkumaCLASS C-1 Herbert [email protected] Ronald Ssemuli David Odiama Samuel Malinga >>Mechanical & Electrical contractors. Annual contracts above 1Bn UGX KYELIMA GENERAL HARDWARE LIMITED UNI ENGINEERS CO. (U) LIMITED SEMWO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD P. O Box 30756 Plot 289, Block 221, Nakoosi – Mukono. FaibahS-M CATHAN Plaza, Luwumu PROPERTY Street Mubaraka’s CONSULT Build- STEEL AND TUBE INDUSTRIES LTD P.O. Box 16731 Kampala. 0414 572012 or +256 786 289992 ing.SKAS Kihihi house, Town plot Council, 180, Namuwongo Kanungu District road Deals house, Mukabya road - Nakawa industrial area Zana,MANTRAC Entebbe UGANDA Road LIMITED 0772520781Plot 17/41, 7th Street Industrial Area. [email protected], AFRICA (U) LIMITED www.uniengineers.co.ug 03920414375797 944595 or 0702 333006 or 0312261283 or 0414 287950 PlotFrancis 4725 Otim Kisota Road, Kisasi [email protected] 434660 [email protected] [email protected]. Box 7126 Kampala 0772 712812 [email protected] Turyahikayo Allan Aloysius Ntambi Njagala0312 330600 Mohammed or 0756268722 [email protected] Semwogerere Moses [email protected] or Serunkuma Herbert [email protected] www.mantracuganda.com RONTECHCLASS GROUP C-2 LIMITED TEDMACK ENG WORKS LTD YOGI STEELS LIMITED MANTRACBuhweire Elizabeth UGANDA LIMITED Musoke zone LC I – Nateete, Rubaga Division Plot 1996 Block 192 Buwate Kiira Municipal Council Plot 270, Njeru – Kayunga road, Malindi. P.O Box 2207 Jinja. >>Mechanical & Electrical contractors. S-M CATHAN PROPERTY CONSULT Plot 17/41, 7th Street Industrial Area. P.OAnnual Box 12414, contracts Kampala, below 0773429419 1Bn UGX PlotSKAS 243 house, Mubangizi plot 180, road Namuwongo – Ruharo Mbarara road branch. 0752 289841 P.O. Box 7126 Kampala [email protected], [email protected] 07820414375797 475620 or 0701 475620 [email protected] 0312 330600 or 0756268722 Kibuuka Charles [email protected]@gmail.com Patel Alpesh AgabaMugisha Edwin Turyahikayo Allan [email protected] or [email protected] UGANDA LIMITED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED www.mantracuganda.comPlot M424 Factory road - 1stCLASS Floor, Konkomebbi C-2 house, Kibumbiro trading BuhweireHenley business Elizabeth park - Ntinda Industrial area centre, Busega, Kampala. CLASS B-2 >>Mechanical0772 951371 / 0772 & Electrical 427193 contractors. 0414505777 Annual contracts below 1Bn UGX TEDMACK ENG WORKS LTD [email protected] / [email protected] >>Agents & Suppliers of construction [email protected] Kokunda Barbra Rhona / Simon Rwashana Plot 1996 Block 192 Buwate Kiira Municipal Council Ali Mohamed Plot 243 Mubangizi road – Ruharo Mbarara branch. materials and equipment 0782 475620 or 0701 475620 [email protected] NILETRAC UGANDA LIMITED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED Agaba Edwin Plot M424 Factory road - UNI1st Floor, ENGINEERS Konkomebbi CO. house, (U) KibumbiroLIMITED trading PANAFRICAN TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT (U) LTD Plotcentre, 289, Busega, Block Kampala.221, Nakoosi – Mukono. Henley business park - Ntinda Industrial area 0772 951371 / 0772 427193 Namanve0414505777 industrial park, next to Toyota Uganda P.O. Box 16731 Kampala. ACHELIS (U) LIMITED [email protected] 572012 or +256 786 / [email protected] 289992 Plot 55 William Street, P.O Box 7198 Kampala. [email protected] 215685 Kokunda Barbra Rhona / Simon Rwashana CLASS B-1 [email protected] [email protected] 0414 344442 or 0752 778899 Ali Mohamed www.uniengineers.co.ug >>Manufacturers of construction materials [email protected] Paul Ssali Francis Otim www.achelis.net Hans Georg Hinterberger VOLCOM TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD Najjera Kiwatule Road NSITILE WATER CENTRE LIMITED LTD 0776153606VOLCOM TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD KAMPALA CEMENT 7th Street Industrial Area Najjera Kiwatule Road Plot 114, Block 165, Namataba, Jinja Road Plot 91-93 6th street industrial area Kampala Uganda [email protected] Penn station Building, Suite 11 & 12 Mwebaze0776153606 Emmanuel 0200-999888 DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF INTERNATIONAL P.O Box 4009 [email protected] [email protected] P.O0758898736 Box 73500, Kampalaor 0414345350 Uganda LIMITED [email protected] Mwebaze Emmanuel or Tom Ndawula S.S Baryan JR Complex. Plot 101 Jinja road. P.O.Box 22824 [email protected] or [email protected] CLASS D-1 [email protected] Jjuuko Kampala Amen Bulwadda CLASS D-1 0414 346335/8 >>International Associate Members [email protected] www.davisandshirtliff.com THERMOCOOL UGANDA LTD KANSAI PLASCON UGANDA LIMITED Sunday Anywar Plot 15/17 2nd street industrial area. P. O Box 31542 Plot 28 Kyaggwe, Block 112, Kolo, Mukono. TILEKampala CENTRE LTD MUA INSURANCE UGANDA LIMITED 0414 342070/1 or 0755 987891 Plot0312263711 91-93 6th or street 0393 industrial 263711 area Kampala Uganda 9th Floor Workers House Pilkington Rd [email protected] [email protected] Box 4009 0414349659 www.kansaiplascon.co.ug 0758898736 or 0414345350 [email protected] Samallie Nankanja FABRICATION SYSTEMS (U) LIMITED Karim Lalani Plot 1457 off Jinja road, Banda – Kireka. P.O. Box 22631 [email protected] or [email protected] Mukasa Latimar Kampala. 0752 344449 Henry Jjuuko [email protected] CLASS D-2 Kalpesh Mehta >>Local Associate Members AFRIMECH (U) LTD Plot 31 Ntinda Road Complex Building Block A MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES LTD FloorAFRICA 1 ROAD FURNITURE LTD Plot 13/23, 8th street industrial area. P.O Box 20166 Plot 2065, Kasokoso road, Kireka. Kampala. GANATRA PLANT & EQUIPMENT LIMITED 0772 515865 OR 0705 382993 STATEWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD [email protected]. Box 23545 Kampala, 0704786454 or 0772611816 Plot 1 Bombo Road Sure House 0414 236021/22 Plot 28, showroom 4, Pioneer House, [email protected] Jinja road. 0790 202006 [email protected] [email protected] W. Emuge Plot 63 Masindi Port Road or [email protected] [email protected] Charles Kavuma 031 2262119 Dipanjan Ray www.gpe.co.ke [email protected] or [email protected] Ashiana Jivraj Joseph W. Kiwanuka

www.unabcec.co.ug UNABCEC UNABCEC_UG january, 2020 55 UPcoming events Exclusive events, Priceless memories

UNABCEC’s Events calendar 2020 Event Dates Participants GUEST SPEAKER UNABCEC Eng. Reuben Tumwebaze 1 1st CEO Social Evening 26th Members only Director Roads Infrastructure March Protection, UNRA 1st CEO 2 National Construction 25th June All Industry Social Evening 2020 Symposium Stakeholders

3 2nd CEO Social Evening 24th Sept. Members only On 26th March 2020 At Silver Springs Hotel Bugolobi 3:00pm 4 End of Year Stakehold- 3rd Dec. All Industry ers' Engagement Forum Stakeholders 5 UNABCEC 27th AGM 3th Dec. Members only

All UNABCEC events are free of charge Contact the secretariat on 0392 795036 or [email protected] for sponsorships and more details Theme: Awareness on Vehicle dimensions and Load control

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