KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND BUILDING
ENGINEERING
BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL AND BUILDING
ENGINEERING
A PROPOSED RE-DESIGN OF THE EASTGATE CENTRE IN ZIMBABWE
HARARE, TO A SUSTAINABLE STUDENTS’ HOSTEL BUILDING AT
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY (UGANDA)
GROUP SIX MEMBERS
NAME REGISTRATION NUMBER SIGNATURE

1 RUHWEZA WYCLIFF 18/U/ECE/15104/PE

2 MPAIRWE CLIFFORT 18/U/ECE/15086/PE
3 YIGA AUGUSTINE 18/U/ECE/21996/PE
4 MAFABI ALI 18/U/ECD/9019/PD
5 KALEMBA MULUMBA 18/U/ECE/22251/PE

NAME OF THE SUPERVISOR: ...............................................................

A GROUP PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

CIVIL AND BUILDING ENGINEERING OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE AWARD OF BACHELORS DEGREE IN CIVIL
AND BUILDING ENGINEERING.
(December, 2021)
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................4

1.0 Introduction...........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Background of the study........................................................................................................4
1.2 Statement of the problem.....................................................................................................6
1.3 Objectives of the study..........................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Main objective...............................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Specific objectives..........................................................................................................7
1.4 Project justification................................................................................................................7
1.5 Scope of the study.................................................................................................................8
1.6 Time scope.............................................................................................................................8
1.7 Geographical scope................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW....................................................................................................9
2.0 Introduction...........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Theoretical review...............................................................................................................10
2.2 Actual literature...................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Site Reconnaissance.....................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Site Investigation.........................................................................................................10
2.2.3 Surveying.....................................................................................................................11
2.2.4 Geotechnical Investigation...........................................................................................11
2.2.5 Production of Drawings...............................................................................................11
2.2.6 Architectural Drawing..................................................................................................12
2.2.7 Structural Drawing.......................................................................................................12
2.2.8 Effectiveness of Solar Energy On The Project...............................................................12
2.2.9 Effectiveness of Biogas on The Project.........................................................................13
2.2.10 5 hostel requirements (everyone should modify these requirements to something
better) 13
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY.......................................................................................................15
3.0 Organization of project team...............................................................................................15
3.1 Topographical site survey....................................................................................................15
3.2 Architectural design.........................................................................................................15
3.3 Geotechnical investigation...................................................................................................16
3.4 Structural analysis and design..............................................................................................17
3.5 Bills of quantities.................................................................................................................17
3.5.1 Purposes of the BOQ....................................................................................................17
3.6 Data collection techniques..................................................................................................17
3.6.1 Interviews....................................................................................................................17
3.6.2 Questionnaire..............................................................................................................18
3.6.3 Observation.................................................................................................................18
3.6.4 Data analysis................................................................................................................18
3.7 Work plan............................................................................................................................18
3.8 Estimated budget of the project..........................................................................................19
 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction
Kyambogo university provides 5 halls of residence namely, nanziri, mandela, kulubya (male
students only), Pearl (female students only), and north hall, to which both government and
private sponsored students are attached.
The total number of rooms for students’ accommodation in Kyambogo University in all the 5
halls is 684. The total numbers of students that can be accommodated per semester is one
thousand four hundred forty-four (1,444). The total number of toilets facilities available in all
the halls of residence are One hundred sixteen (116) among which, 79 are for females and 37
are for males but are now in very bad condition since they are not even renovated.
Only 1513 students can be accommodated in the 436 rooms in all the university halls of
residence (Custodians report, 2018).

The student population is increasing but having the same accommodation facilities for
example, between 2003, where the population was about 6500 students and 2020/2021,
where the student population is over 51000, the same 5 halls of residence are in place. As a
result, the University resorted to offering accommodation services to a few governments
sponsored students, leaving the rest of the government students as well as the private students
(95.7% of the total students) residing outside the university.

Because of the ever increasing number of students in regards to the increasing number of
courses being introduced by the university administration, there is an urgent problem of
limited facilities and also inadequate sustainable environment for students at Kyambogo
University. Therefore, this proposal seeks to introduce the construction of a sustainable
student’s hostel building at Kyambogo University in accordance to Kyambogo University
master plan, 2030.

1.1 Background of the study

Globally, a hostel is referred to as a place where student can stay when their residence is
located far from the educational institution and which is considered essential to students'
needs. It is built with some institutional or formal characteristics and where students have
access to the university recreational facilities (Khozaei et al., 2010).

It is essential for a hostel to provide the most important and basic infrastructure facility
needed by the student. Such facilities include, readily room, toilets, running water, electricity,
canteen, and a recreation area. Provision of these facilities in good working order is
something that is not always readily available (Abramson, 2009; Aluko, 2011).

Sustainable hostel life makes the students smart, active, disciplined, tolerant and socialized
with other students and roommates, sharing space and facilities (Khozaei et al., 2010).

Lynndsay (2015) mentioned that, sustainable hostels have been one of the biggest
developmental trends within the last decade.

Sustainability Development practices of hostels could make a long-term and wide

contribution to society by educating students, in addition to direct and short-term
contributions such as reducing waste and saving energy (Uehara & Ynacay-Nye, 2018).

According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Uganda, Goal 11 aims at making
cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Goal 6 is aimed at
ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Goal 3 aims
at ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages (United Nations
Statistics Division, 2016).

Many countries in Africa and the world at large have also embraced these global sustainable
development goals and this can been seen by the increased construction of sustainable
buildings around the world.

For example, in the University of Ghana, legon greater Accra region, Ghana, the studies of
Addai (2013:582), Bondinuba, Nimako and Karley (2013) and Nimako and Bondinuba
(2013) revealed some aspects of hostel management challenges such as noise and
environmental pollution, electricity supply problems, frequent water shortages and
unsatisfactory provision of bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and reading rooms. The University of
Ghana provided a hostel building with a green compound and environment for students’
comfortability. Lateef, Khimidi and Idris (2010) indicated that a conducive and adequate
environment that can stimulate and promote learning, teaching, innovation and research is
partly dependent on the functionality and the quality standards of university’s facilities. In
fact, achieving a high-quality education is doubtful in an unfavorable learning environment,
such as poorly maintained facilities (Al-Enezi, 2002).

Also, although largely made of concrete, the Eastgate Centre of Zimbabwe harare has a
feature that makes it truly sustainable. This building was built with a ventilation system that
operates similarly to the self-cooling mounds of African termites. Since it doesn’t use the
conventional air-conditioning or heating systems that most buildings have, the Eastgate
Centre is said to use only 10% of the energy that a conventional building of its size would
use. Owners of the building reportedly saved $3.5 million because of the use of natural
ventilation instead of conventional HVAC.  Tenants enjoy the same benefit as they pay 20
percent less of the rent that occupants of surrounding buildings would pay.

Kyambogo university hostels face many challenges which include; inadequate space,
increased costs of maintenance, increased power consumption, poor sanitation, noise
pollution and poor air circulation. There is need to design a building which can maintain a
sustainable environment so that there is a pure environment which is well preserved hence a
good and favorable place for all students to stay.

1.2 Statement of the problem.

The current infrastructure and facilities at Kyambogo University were designed for a much
smaller population and this can be evidenced in the feasibility report for master plan for
physical infrastructure which shows that very few buildings are in good physical condition
and majority of the facilities need immediate attention. (Lubega1, 2017).
Despite the reduction in the number of students given accommodation, each room is occupied
by 4 students which is leading to congestion hence discomfort in rooms, limited washrooms
for example in Nanziri hall and Mandela hall. 2 students are also for example in north hall but
the rooms are too small in that only beds fill up the entire room.
Poor sanitation in the washrooms as a result of blockage and leaking pipes, sinks and taps as
renovations aren’t done. Existence of exposed live wires in some halls like Nanziri, Mandela
also puts the students’ lives in danger.
This has created a congested and insecure environment around the hostels, resulting in
pollution of the hostel surroundings and subsequently increases the risk of diseases.
Namwano Mohammed, a government sponsored student left Nanziri hall, his hall of
residence and decided to stay home due to insufficient space in the rooms. Other students
reside in places like Banda, Kireka, Ntinda, Naalya, Mbuya where atleast there are only 1 or
2 students in a room. However, these places also have their own problems such as long
distances, insecurity especially in the night hours and high charges demanded by these
hostels.
This therefore necessitates another bigger and more secure hostel inside the premises of the
university to reduce on these insecurities and also provide enough space for more students
admitted into the university to improve on their general welfare.
1.3 Objectives of the study

1.3.1 Main objective

To design a five storied sustainable and energy saving students’ hostel in Kyambogo
University.

1.3.2 Specific objectives

2 To determine the slope and topography of the ground to house the proposed
facility.
3 To produce the architectural drawings of the proposed structure.
4 To determine the suitability and bearing capacity of the ground to carry the
proposed structure.
5 To create a sustainable and comfortable environment for the students residing in
hostels.
6 To determine the strength, stability and serviceability of the proposed structure
and produce well detailed structural drawings.
7 To estimate the cost and financial impact of the proposed project.

1.4 Project justification

In Kyambogo University, in order to achieve the sustainable environment, double glazed
windows to cater for noise pollution and heat regulation and the use of solar energy to reduce
on power costs are to be installed on to the proposed structure. A very green environment is
also to be provided for air purification hence a very conducive environment for the students.

Other modifications on the structure to help mitigate the challenges students face are; An
emergency first aid center to cater any accidents like abrupt sickness for example in the
nights, before referral to the main university medical centre.

Self-contained rooms in order to reduce on congestions in the washrooms especially during

rush hours. A Dining room with in the hostels premises is also to be added into the structure
to prevent students moving long distances to reach the far away-dining rooms.

Solar panels and bio gas are to also be installed onto the structure so as to save power at the
facility.
Fig 1: Eastgate centre Zimbabwe, Harare.

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1.5 Scope of the study

The project scope will cover site surveying, production of architectural drawings,
geotechnical investigation, structural analysis and design, design of building services,
preparation of bill of quantities and project presentations.

1.6 Time scope

The project is to last for two semesters, which is semester 1 and 2, where all the project
works are to be executed.
1.7 Geographical scope
The proposed hostel design is expected to sit on Kyambogo University at the northern side of
the university opposite north hall of residence.
Kyambogo university master plan 2030 showing the proposed site location
 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
Reviewing of literature involves systematic identification, location and analysis of the
documents containing information related to the research problem being investigated.
(Mugenda & Mugenda ,1999:29). Our research is mainly concentrated on the construction
of a sustainable and an environmental friendly students’ hostel. This section is going to be
divided into sub sections which are going to be used to carefully analyse the existing
literature about our project.

2.1 Theoretical review

2.2 Actual literature

2.2.1 Site Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance is an integral part of site investigation and is carried out at the preliminary
stage before other stages are begun. Reconnaissance involves a field trip to the site where
further investigation is to be carried out. Observations made during site reconnaissance
involve the topography of the land including water bodies, reserved land and quarries. Slopes
angles and orientation, Presence of structures, heritage structures, trees, utility lines,
hazardous industries or waste disposal sites that could be a potential public health hazard,
Areas with loose soil, patches of soil discoloration, excess growth of vegetation and
Comparison of the previous plans with current situation i.e. addition of new structures or
utility lines The data derived from a reconnaissance survey enables engineers to design
feasible routes with proper line and grade. (Trenchlesspedia, geotechnical reporting,2021)

2.2.2 Site Investigation

Site investigation can be defined as the process of investigating a proposed construction site
for the purpose of collecting, assessing and reporting information and data regarding the site.
This collected information is then used to generate a report detailing the physical ground
conditions, topography, soil and rock properties and hazards that may present at the site. The
different stages of site investigation are reconnaissance, data and map study, in-depth or
intrusive site investigation, and laboratory testing. The ASTM’s (American Society for
Testing and Materials) geotechnical engineering standards are developed to aid in specifying,
testing and investigating the properties of surface and subsurface materials relevant to a
specific project. Boring, drilling, sampling, testing and non-destructive testing methods, as
required, are employed to conduct site investigation. Sampling and testing are done remotely
from the surface at some distance below the ground surface. (Trenchlesspedia, site
investigation, 2021)

2.2.3 Surveying
Dr. Ronald Sengendo, President Uganda Institution of Surveyors (ISU) defines surveying
as the science of delineating property boundaries and physical features of the earth; and
survey of mineral properties; and the computation of areas, volumes and other quantities; as
well as the preparation of maps and plans .Before constructing anything that is likely to
approach the property line, such as a fence, it is important to engage a surveyor to locate the
boundaries of the property on the ground, as described in your deed. Surveyors should be the
first people on any construction site to measure and map out the land. Architects then use
these primary measurements to understand and make the most of the unique landscape when
designing. Engineers use surveyors’ information to plan structures accurately and safely,
ensuring buildings are constructed to fit with the landscape.

2.2.4 Geotechnical Investigation

An important basis for the planning and construction of building and infrastructure projects
comprising various types of structures such as foundation and excavation pit .For this
purpose, the geotechnical investigation with its respective services shall be carried out. Their
nature and extent depends on the type of the structure, the difficulty of the structure and the
expected ground conditions.  geotechnical engineering provide services which include; Data
Collection, Geotechnical Investigation Programme, Field Investigation and Sampling,
Laboratory Testing and Geotechnical Investigation Report. (Gbc-engineers gmbh, 2021)

Various laboratory tests are to be carried on both disturbed and undisturbed soil samples
collected from various trial pits on numerous points of the proposed site. The results from
these tests are supposed to be analyzed and used in classifying the soil as well as determining
soil strength parameters. The services for the geotechnical investigation will be provided and
implemented with strict adherence to international standards and guidelines in order
guarantee and assure the highest level of quality for your project.

2.2.5 Production of Drawings

Different types of drawings are used in construction such as architectural drawings,
structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings. These drawings provide layout plans
and details for construction of each and every part of the building. Drawings plays an
important role in the construction field to convey the ideologies and perspective of the
designer to the layman at site. The drawings may be used to indicate the overall
appearance, inside or outside the structure, or they may be used to indicate precise
measurements and other details for construction. There are different types of drawing used
for the construction process. Depending upon the purpose they serve, construction drawings
are divided into 5 types which include;

2.2.6 Architectural Drawing

Architectural drawing can be termed as the mother drawing for all the other drawings used
for construction. It contains all the details of the project such as location site plan, setting out
plan, elevations, sections and other details.

2.2.7 Structural Drawing

Structural drawings can be termed as the backbone drawing of the building. It consists all the
information about the structural intervention that are coming on a building. It contains many
types of drawing with very minute details and descriptionn such as Excavation Drawing,
Column Layout, Plinth Beam Layout, Lintel Beam Layout, Roof Beam and Shuttering
Layout, Roof Slab Layout. This is more from the code and by laws of the buildings. No
drawing is found in these codes, but the details of all the structural drawings are mention in
this such as concrete mix, lapping length, curing time, abbreviation, codes and other work
procedures.

2.2.8 Effectiveness of Solar Energy On The Project

Solar energy has incredible potential to power our daily lives. Researchers suggest that the
amount of sunlight that strikes the Earth's surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle
the entire world's energy consumption for a full year. Solar power system is one of the best
renewable energy technologies which is not only cost effective but environment friendly as
well
Solar energy is the most abundant form of energy available to us. It is approximated that
10000 TW worth of solar energy is incident on earth’s surface in a day (Bosshard, 2006).
According to a report, the world energy consumption in 2015 was 17.4 TW altogether (Seger,
2016). There has been a minimal increase in the energy consumption every year,
approximately 1-1.5% annual growth. The world’s total energy consumption is expected to
grow by 56% by the year 2040 (U.S Energy Information Administration, 2013).
Comparing current consumption, projected growth in two decades, and the amount of solar
radiation received in an hour we can just imagine the potential solar energy holds. The total
energy consumed is not small fraction of what we receive in an hour. Despite this energy
potential available to us the current utilization of solar energy is less than 5% globally

2.2.9 Effectiveness of Biogas on The Project

Biogas contributes to the technological and economic advancement of an economy by
reducing energy cost and contributing to the social structure. It is an alternative source of
energy in many countries of the world. Apart from the great potentials, it does not contribute
to global warming Biogas production takes different time depending on the temperature, and
process adopted. All types of organic wastes are suitable for producing biogas by the process
of anaerobic digestion in a bio plant. Animal waste, poultry waste and so on are easier
converted into biogas. Eze et al., (2009) says, the organic materials sourced from human,
animal and plants wastes, reduced to 3-6mm in size for adequate digestion. Also, water is
needed in the bioconversion process. It enables quicker decomposition and fermentation of
the wastes. It is sourced from the streams, ponds, rain and underground sources. In recent
time, the provision of adequate and readily available power supply has been a major concern
in this country.
The major means of generating power supply presently is through Hydro- electric source.
Biogas is a suitable, affordable and alternative source of energy, as it entails conversion of
waste to wealth, easy and simple to generate without necessarily requiring high skilled man
power for its operation. Lack of biogas industry increase in fuel prices and availability of
waste makes biogas inevitable. With the incessant felling of trees which does not promote
environmental aesthetic and wild life reserve, there is the need for an alternative source of
energy. Thus, they increase the availability of oxygen in the air and reduce the effect of
carbon on the ozone layer. The extraction of crude oil from earth crust has increased natural
disaster such as earthquake, fire outbreak and so on. This design provides a lot of benefits
economically and technologically. In the rural sector, biogas finds great application in
cooking, lighting, and power generation

2.2.10 5 hostel requirements (everyone should modify these requirements to something

better)
Many hostels are being operated without clearance from the necessary authorities and do not
conform to the standards required or expected of them. By this, many do not avail the
necessary services to the students who reside in them. Some of the requirements as per
KCCA requirements in Student hostels and Dormitories Ordinance are stated below
(Kampala City Council, 2006);
a) A person, firm or organization shall not operate or maintain a hostel without license
issued by the Authority.
b) The City Education Officer and the team have liberty at any time during day to visit
any hostel for inspection and make any recommendation of closure if it does not
conform to the standards.
c) Every hostel/ student hall of residence shall have first aid facilities availed or establish
a separate room to act as a sick bay for any kind of emergence.
d) Separate hostel sections for male and female students shall be considered and where
not possible to separate, the hostel shall be licensed for only one sex.
e) The design of the hostel shall have places of convenience (water borne toilets) well
designed and maintained for health measures. Pit latrines shall not be constructed in
the premises of the hostel except with permission from the Authority.
f) The hostel owner shall organise cleaning arrangements to ensure good hygiene in the
hostel and have a warden employed. Further recommends the warden to be of the
same sex as the students occupying the hostel.
g) A hostel owner shall ensure security of the students through fencing the hostel and
providing a security guard(s).
 CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY.
This involves the various procedures in achieving the set objectives of the study and it
includes the following;

3.0 Organization of project team

For the better organization, efficiency and success of the project, team members were
assigned responsibilities depending on their capabilities. They include;

Team leader: organizes, schedules and chairs the team meetings

Assistant team leader: deputizes the team leader by assisting in organizing and guiding of
meetings

Coordinator: responsible for communication with group members and other contact
persons.

Treasurer: solicits, keeps and accounts for funds collected.

Secretary: takes minutes and keeps records of all meetings and documentation

Time keeper: ensures time is kept for each and every activity

Chief whip: maintains discipline among members and ensures their attendance.

3.1 Topographical site survey

A topographical survey shall be carried out in order; to establish the boundaries of the site
and to identify site features e.g. access roads, overhead features, drainage, existing structures.

This will be carried out using a GPS. The results will clearly and accurately be recorded.

The results will be analyzed to obtain the area contours and reduced levels for all the details
at site using AutoCAD 2009 software.

A topographical map will be developed using the analyzed data showing clearly the site
boundaries, contours and the site details.

3.2 Architectural design

This architectural design will be based on the information that will be collected from the site,
which includes size and shape of the plot, nature of the structure and expected number of
occupants, as well as economical and aesthetic considerations.

The development of the drawings will follow the procedure below;

Conceptualizing the proposed design of the project

Sketching different ideas to develop a suitable design

The architectural drawings will be drawn to scale using the computer soft wares such as
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and Arch Cad.

Consulting the project supervisor on the produced design and later plotting of the
architectural drawings on A1 and A3 papers.

3.3 Geotechnical investigation

This is the study that involves the determination of the nature of the soil and arrangement of
soil layers below the ground surface. (Murthy, 2002)

The major objective for carrying out soil investigation is to determine the bearing capacity of
soil to enable effective and economical design of the foundation for the proposed students’
hostels.

Methods to be employed in collecting the soil samples are:

Excavation of the trial pits to a depth of 1.0-1.5m below the ground surface using hoes,
spades and pick axes.

Logging which involves picking of soil samples.

Coring to obtain the undisturbed soil samples, the materials and tools to be used are: hoes,
pickaxes, core cuter and spades.

The tests that will be carried include; Natural moisture content, specific gravity test, Sieve
analysis, Atterberg limit tests, Bulk and dry density test, Drained shear box test.

The results from the different tests will be analysed and a geotechnical report will be written.

The samples obtained will be further tested in the laboratory to be able to know the type of
soil present, arrangement of soil particles as soil grain, soil profile/soil layers up to a depth of
1.0-1.5m, bearing capacity of soils present and the ground water conditions, the water table of
an area.

The preparation of the soil and testing will be done in accordance to BS 1377: Part2 1990
“Method of Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes, central materials laboratory manual (CML),
(Anon., 2000)
3.4 Structural analysis and design
This will involve the following;

Determining the best structural system to fit the architect’s concept which is the ultimate
limit state design.

Idealization of the structure into load bearing frames and elements for analysis design and
estimation of loads based on materials and use of structure.

Analysis to determine the maximum moments, axial forces, shear and torsional forces, and
deflection for design

3.5 Bills of quantities.

These are issued to tenderers for them to prepare a price for carrying out the works. The Bills
of Quantities (BOQs) assists tenderers in the calculation of construction costs for their tender,
and, as it means all tendering contractors will be pricing the same quantities (rather than
taking-off quantities from the drawings and specifications themselves), it also provides a fair
and accurate system for tendering.

The BOQ will prepared by first making the take off list for all the items such walls windows
among others. Then we will carry out the actual taking off.

Then we shall do the billing which involves transferring of values from the dimension sheet
to the BOQ.

3.5.1 Purposes of the BOQ

After being priced it provides a good basis for a cost analysis, which subsequently will be use
on future contracts in cost planning work.

It enables all contractors tendering for a contract to price on exactly the same information
with a minimum of effort.

3.6 Data collection techniques.

This included the specific techniques used in the collection of data. The methods employed to
collect primary data included: interviews, questionnaires, surveys, observation, and document
review.

3.6.1 Interviews
Interviews were conducted orally whereby we interviewed 50students (20non resident and 30
residents). Questions were about the conditions of the existing hostels such as sanitation,
security and the hostel fees. From the results obtained, it was discovered that conditions in
most of the hostels were in an alarming state.

3.6.2 Questionnaire
As far as data collection was concerned, the conduction of the research involved the use of
semi-structured questionnaire, which we used as an interview guide. The questionnaires were
prepared to guide us towards achieving our objectives. Quantities data was the fundamental
data being aimed at gathering.

Using this approach, we were able to gather numeric information from the Kyambogo police,
the guild president’s office and the office of Dean of students.

3.6.3 Observation
Using this method, we gathered first-hand information from our sample area on the patterns
or process being studied and we approached the events the way they are occurring naturally.
Observation method can further be divided into participant, non-participant and contrived
observation.

In our case, we used both participant and non-participant observation because we are directly
affected by the situation and as well watched the situation of other students openly, the
situation being the state of accommodation facilities in and out of the university.

3.6.4 Data analysis

Once the data is collected through the questionnaires and interviews, it will systematically be
arranged and organized for analysis using software packages like MS excel

3.7 Work plan

This is a schedule of activities covering the period over which the project proposal will be
implemented with due regard to budgetary considerations.
Period/months June November December January February March April May

Description
of Works
Review of
literature
Research title
submission
Proposal
development
Experiment
and
observation
Proposal
submission
Data
collection
Analyzing and
Interpreting
the output
Draft report
writing
Final report
submission
Presentation

3.8 Estimated budget of the project

No. ACTIVITY AMOUNT (Ushs.)

1 SITE SURVEY 500,000
2 GEOTECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION AND TESTS 500,000
3 ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS 1,000,000
4 COMMUNICATION 100,000
5 CONSULTATION FEE 200,000
6 TRANSPORT 100,000
7 PRINTING WORKS 150,000
8 MISCELLANEOUS 150,000

TOTAL 3,200,000

The above budget is meant to cater for expenses we anticipate while designing the project with
allowances made for the unpredictable economy of Uganda.
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