ISU-QS Chapter DECEMBER 2015

1QS Chapter NEWSLETTER. Issue 7 December, 2015

December, 2015

Wembley Stadium

INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS OF UGANDA (ISU)

ISU QS Chapter

QS Profile: Mr. Philip Kaheru MRICS

InsideBackground & Editorial 2

Word from the Chapter Chair 3

Jokes 5

Emphasising Fundamentals 6

A glimpse into Public Procurement Reforms in Uganda 8

Factors contributing to improvement in current forms of construction contracts 10

Is there a case for International Construction measurement standards? 17

News Round-up 18

QS Members 23

QS Firms 25

List of Chartered Surveyors 26

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EditorialWe greet you from the QS Chapter and thank you for your continued support and participation in the Chapter activities, as well those of the Institution at large.

This year saw a successful hosting of an EXCO Meeting of the Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors (AAQS) on the 13th and 14th of August 2015, several CPD programmes , as well as the 2nd Joint SRB/ISU Workshop early this month. I should not forget to mention the launch of “The Surveyor” Magazine, which we hope will go a long way in promoting professionalism among members of the ISU.

As we come close to the end of the year and eagerly await the dawn of the coming year, we encourage you to look at this year’s achievements with gratitude and the failures as stepping stones into the New Year, with aspirations to improve in all aspects of our lives.May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.

We wish you, your families and loved ones,,, Season’s Greetings and the best for 2016!

Tom J. Mukasa

BackgroundThe Institution of Surveyors of Uganda was reconstituted in 2000 as a professional body with the mandate of ensuring the professional enhancement of the surveying profession in Uganda. This entails the promotion, advancement and safeguarding of the profession.

Furthermore, it aims at protecting the general public and consumers of surveying services from unscrupulous and fraudulent surveying practitioners through setting and maintaining basic education requirements for its members and the public.

ISU comprises three chapters

* Valuation Surveying* Land Surveying and* Quantity Surveying.

It is run by an Executive and Council.The Executive is comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Vuce Secretary, Treasurer and a Vice Treasurer. These are elected during an Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Council of the executive comprises of Executive Members, 3 Chapter Chairmen, Technicians representatives and Student representatives from the various academic institutions offering different surveying disciplines in Uganda.

Disclaimer:The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of ISU and, while every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all content, ISU will have no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content.

Editorial Team:Tom Joseph MukasaBarbara MugyenyiRebecca Tusiime

Design:May Senyondo

Contacts:[email protected]

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Word from the Chapter ChairDear members,

As Christmas and New Year approaches we are thankful of all the achievements of the year 2015 and look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ and embracing the New Year.

In 2016 it is my dream that members of the QS fraternity are proactive in uplifting standards in the industry or at the very least in participating in activities organized by the ISU which does add to the success of the ISU QS chapter each year.

A special thanks to all who have given their time and effort so willingly. Perhaps next year we should have awards acknowledging the efforts of individuals and firms.

Next year let us aim to have more of the following:

More QS lead ISU initiatives such as creating cost databases and QS technical publications

More CPD on topics suggested from members

Student participation in ISU activities

More panel debates on topics of interest to members

These are just some suggestions.

Sheila Kaijuka QS Chapter Chairperson Thank you once again.



A physician, a civil engineer, and a consultant were arguing about what was the oldest profession in the world.The physician remarked, “Well, in the Bible, it says that God created Eve from a rib taken out of Adam. This clearly required surgery, and so I can rightly claim that mine is the oldest profession in the world.”The civil engineer interrupted, and said, “But even earlier in the book of Genesis, it states that God cre-ated the order of the heavens and the earth from out of the chaos. This was the first and certainly the most spectacular application of civil engineering. There-fore, fair doctor, you are wrong: mine is the oldest profession in the world.”The consultant leaned back in her chair, smiled, and then said confidently, “Ah, but who do you think cre-ated the chaos?” Source: Internet

you ask the waiter what the restaurant’s core competencies are.

you decide to reorganize your family into a “team-based organization.”

you think that it’s actually efficient to write a ten page paper with six other people you don’t know.

you believe you never have any problems in your life, just “issues” and “improvement opportunities.”

you explain to your bank manager that you prefer to think of yourself as “highly leveraged” as opposed to “in debt.” Source: Internet

An economist and an accountant are walking along a large puddle. They get across a frog jumping on the mud. The economist says: “If you eat the frog I’ll give you $20,000!”The accountant checks his budget and figures out he’s better off eating it, so he does and collects money.Continuing along the same puddle they almost step into yet another frog. The accountant says: “Now, if you eat this frog I’ll give you $20,000.”After evaluating the proposal the economist eats the frog and gets the money.They go on. The accountant starts thinking: “Listen, we both have the same amount of money we had before, but we both ate frogs. I don’t see us being better off.”The economist: “Well, that’s true, but you overlooked the fact that we’ve been just involved in $40,000 of trade.” Source: Internet

Jokes


Introduction

1. Contract Documentation

2. Cost Database


What was understood about BIM?

Before BIM, establish the fundamentals

These include:

Dr. John Muhumuza Kahitaki

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What is Public Procurement?

Public procurement is the process by which government departments or agencies purchase goods and services from

policies covering how the relevant decisions are made. The usual aim of such a system is to take advantage of competition between suppliers and service providers to achieve value for money, as well as minimise the risk of fraud and corruption.

Uganda.

A Brief History of the PPDA in Uganda

In 1964, procurement in Uganda was centralised and carried out by Crown Agents on behalf of government. In 1977, Central Tender Board Regulations were introduced, and 30 years later, public procurement reforms were initiated in 1997, culminating in the introduction of decentralised public procurement in 2000. Finally, in 2003, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and Regulations were introduced and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) was created.In 2006, there was an amendment of the Local Government Act and the introduction of the Local Government (PPDA) Regulations.In 2008, the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) was formed.

Objectives of the PPDA in Uganda

Since 2003, the PPDA Act has progressed from strength to strength, requiring all public procurement and disposal to be conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, accountability and fairness, in a manner that maximises completion and achieves value for money.

The law provides for each Procuring and Disposing Entity (PDE) to have structures that perform separate roles and

Negotiation Committee.

Advise government, local governments and other PDEs on procurement and disposal policies, systems and

Build procurement and disposal capacity in Uganda.The law is complemented by Regulations, Guidelines, Forms, Codes of Conduct, Standard Bidding Documentation (SBD) and Circulars. These serve to guide all stakeholders (PPDA, PDEs, Suppliers & Service Providers, and Civil Society) to effectively carry out their functions as required by the law and good practice.

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Public Procurement Reforms by the PPDA, Opportunities for Bidders

Although reforms in public procurement started as far back as 1997 and culminated in the PPDA Act of 2003, recently, there have been several amendments aiming to incorporate lessons learnt in the past and create more opportunities for bidders especially at the local and national level.

The PPDA Amendment Act and Regulations came into

by regulation of evaluation lead times and shortening other procurement lead times, as well as increasing procurement thresholds of the various categories procurement methods.

One of the key major reforms has been the communication of Procurement Plans to the public. It is now mandatory that PDEs display their procurement plans to the public on their notice boards, in the newspapers, on their websites, as well as the PPDA website. Previously, procurement plans were kept as a secret and were only shared to the chosen few. PPDA now requires PDEs to let the public be aware in advance of available procurement plans, including estimates, so that they can be able to plan for the provision of services which can genuinely add value for money. However, many PDEs are weary of the requirement to share estimates of their budgets with the general public, due to limitations in the accuracy of information. Although obtaining and sharing market rates before invitation of procurement could improve budgeting, cost projections and planning, this is only feasible for very simple procurements. When it comes to highly specialised works, obtaining market rates is a big challenge and the big variations are very likely depending on location, source of materials, type of contract, procurement strategy and prevailing market conditions.

Another recent development has been the introduction

portal, which was launched in June 2015. There are high

related to procurement shall be reduced, in addition to

equal opportunities for all bidders.

Having noted that procurement has become very expensive for the private sector, especially the Small to medium Enterprises (SMEs), procurements which do not exceed certain thresholds are now conducted without a need for Bid Securities, but instead the current procurement amendments have introduced Bid securing Declarations, where bidders undertake that they will not

change or withdraw their bids before the expiry of the bid validity period, which is much cheaper than bid securities.Other amendments which are worth noting are Preferential Schemes for National Contractors and Special Interest Groups over International Contractors, in an effort to increase participation of local content in public procurement.

Another recent reform is the introduction of Administration Reviews for those bidders who have complaints against the PDEs, and which are meant to clear grievances much faster than the court system.

It is also important to note that the amendments have given more power to the PDEs in the awarding process.

assessments of the market price prior to commencement or award of the contract to ensure value for money procurement is achieved, and to approve emergency and direct procurements without seeking a waiver from PPDA.

Finally, the new regulations have addressed challenges with evaluations, which could take months before reports

the ethics of the evaluation teams. For example, for works procurements, the regulations now require an evaluation exercise within 20 working days for Open Domestic

working days for Restricted Domestic Bidding, 20 working Days for Restricted International Bidding, and 5 working days for Quotations. Failure to achieve the above targets

extensions of the evaluation periods.

Although the above amendments have been received with a lot of excitement among potential bidders of various categories, there is still need for capacity building in proper planning and contract management of projects to ensure that the procurement function is streamlined to reduce the frequently publicised shortcomings of public procurement which include unfair award of contracts, fraudulent

image associated with public sector procurements.

The Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU)

of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) was established to bring together both the public and private sector procurement professionals in Uganda in a form of an

that procurement professionals and practitioners in Uganda conducted themselves professionally and maintained best procurement practices in carrying out their work. IPPU was


incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on the 4th April, 2008, with the election of an Interim Council in May 2008.

the practice and conduct of members of the procurement profession and to promote procurement professional standards in Uganda.

A person who has undertaken procurement and supply chain management as a discipline either at Bachelors or Diploma level is eligible to join the IPPU. In similar fashion,

Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or NEVI (The Dutch Association for Purchasing Management), as well as students undertaking Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management are also entitled to join. Furthermore, those with an interest in procurement as a profession such as members of Contracts Committees,

Surveyors), Lawyers, Suppliers, Accountants, etc. are also eligible to join.

rank of membership), and Corporate Membership – for institutes or organisations which recognise the need for professionalism in procurement and supply chain management.

the QS Chapter, through the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda, where knowledge and experiences can be shared. Corporate membership can be gained paying a corporate annual fee, thereby opening another forum for members of the QS Chapter through invitations to participate in IPPU organised events. There is a lot to share and learn from each other, including discussions on topical issues in procurement such as Contract Management and Administration, Value For Money Case Studies, Stakeholder Management in Procurement, to mention but a few.

It is our hope at the editorial that this is one of the New

2016. A very merrily Christmas and a Prosperous 2016!

(Editorial)

FACTORS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED

TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF CURRENT

FORMS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Prepared By: Dr. M. Orando & Mr. K.B.C Thahetse with email addresses; [email protected] & [email protected] and landline number; +27 51 340 8240.

ABSTRACT

Key words:


INTRODUCTION

Good Payment frequency

Standardization



CONCLUSION


QS Profile: Mr. Philip Kaheru MRICS

INTRODUCTION

Mr Philip Kaheru MRICS is a Director at Ridge Consulting, a

Board of Uganda, and a Professional Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He has also served the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU) in various capacities, and he is actively involved in many programmes organised by the ISU. In this 7th Issue, we caught up with him at his workplace in Kololo, and what follows are the excerpts of what transpired.

Joyful, humble, and principled.

Well, initially all I wanted to be was a pilot, but I was discouraged by the requirement in those days to do geography

I was in high school, I was more inclined to science subjects

I completed in 1992, from Makerere College School. During my A level vacation, I met Mr. David Kyagulanyi Ntwatwa through my dad, who was a very prominent Quantity Surveyor (QS) at that time. He encouraged me to pursue Quantity Surveying as a degree course and invited me to his workplace to do basic tasks like squaring as an introduction to the profession. I am very grateful for his mentorship in those early days of my career.

in Quantity Surveying in the Class of 1995. I became a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in January 2002, who is a Professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), an international organization representing everything professional and ethical in land, property and construction.When I came back, I started with ROKO Construction Limited for about 3 years, then moved to Dudley Kasibante &


This is probably a case of perception of what a terminology means, but in my opinion, Building Economics is about sticking more to buildings in the construction industry, whereas Quantity Surveying

the building industry. As the RICS motto says, there is measure in all things (“Est modus in rebus”). For example, there is a friend of mine, a Quantity Surveyor by profession, who was made the project manager for the construction of a yacht. Quantity surveying professional services can range from the traditional cost planning and commercial management of building projects, and expand into procurement, dispute resolution, asset capitalization, risk management for a wide range of projects in different sectors of the economy.

The life of a true Quantity Surveyor is varied and challenging, diverse and exciting, giving you a chance to shape the world that we live in, with a role to measure,

However, besides the name what really matters is the content of the course, as it appears that the Quantity Surveying course among East African Universities (Kyambogo, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam) has been changed to Building Economics, which portrays a narrow scope for Quantity Surveying.

In my working career, although it has been more of quantifying construction works on projects, quantity surveyors of today are supposed to undertake a spectrum of work ranging from dispute resolution (adjudication, arbitration and ADR) to construction project management.

I have also observed that quantity surveyors have begun to explore new roles in order to meet the changing scope of client needs. However, this requires one to continuously upgrade his professional skills through Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The traditional functions of measurement and valuation of construction works, where one starts with the Bills of

account, are now under threat, as these can easily be undertaken by any person (Architect, Engineer, etc.) or a machine capable of performing simple arithmetic calculations.

A quantity surveyor is now expected to contribute throughout the entire lifespan of the construction project and even beyond, in a more managerial capacity. Quantity surveyors have to diversify their roles to include investment appraisals, construction project management, procurement, whole life costing, value management, facilities management, dispute resolution, as well as risk analysis and management. Unfortunately, many of these skills cannot be acquired adequately during the basic training at the institutions of higher learning.

It has been predicted that those graduates who have a good technical understanding, a broader use of business skills and a commitment towards lifelong learning are likely to be in high demand in the near future.

I have known Ms. Sheila Kebirungi (business partner at Ridge Consulting) and her family since we were in high school, and by coincidence we ended up pursuing the same course at university in the UK. At the time that she was deciding to relocate back to Uganda, having worked in the United Kingdom for a number of years, I was also planning to leave Dudley Kasibante & Partners (DKP). We therefore combined resources and registered Ridge Consulting in late 2008. Some of the few projects we have worked on include the MTN Arena in Lugogo, the Church House (Structural frame), Jinja Market, and Petroleum Exploration and Production Department


Although I have served on the ISU council, I have never served as Chairman of the QS Chapter. My observation is that in most of the activities organized by the ISU, there is a certain group of constant faces who are always willing to participate and support the institution, and another rare group which only shows up at the Annual General Meetings (AGM). My wish is to increase the participation of fellows and professional members of the ISU in the running of the institution.

On the marketability of the Ugandan QS,

We are basically few in the country, and the amount of money available in construction is a lot compared to the number of registered surveyors. Therefore a high GDP to Surveyor ratio is strength. Whether or not we are fully maximizing this strength is a question for another day, but there seems to be work available.

The general public seems not to know what we

surveyor is. They just know “Surveyor” and “opening boundaries”. Even other close professionals seem not to appreciate our role beyond preparing Bills of Quantities.

Most construction projects are executed without taking recognition of the Quantity Surveyor, especially on Signboards.

Uganda quantity surveyors are not very visible in the region outside Uganda.

Although guidelines for professional charges for quantity surveyors exist, it is not clear if these have been harmonized and approved for use by all quantity surveyors in Uganda.

We have an opportunity to penetrate the neighbouring emerging markets in Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Congo.

We also have an opportunity to penetrate emerging infrastructure projects for roads, railways, as well as Oil & gas.

We have started seeing an increased presence of

jobs.

We have limited experience and skills, and may be unable to cope with big volumes of work.

Most quantity surveyors in Uganda do not subscribe to other professional institutions and therefore

to Uganda and a few neighbouring countries.

Uprooting corruption or upholding ethics and integrity.

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth

With family, friends and reading books. I spend most of my evenings at Christian Fellowships and once in a while I go for swimming.

JESUS CHRIST.

be something that you have a passion for.


Is there a Case for International Construction Measurement Standards?

consistency and benchmarking of capital projects.

of work elements and resultant assets from one geographical market to another, is no longer

may not be conceivable.

The way forward

Tom Joseph Mukasa


news Round-up

December 2015PPDA Launches Government Procurement Portal (GPP)

In June this year (2015), PPDA launched the Government Procurement Portal (GPP) that seeks to provide an online platform about all procurement and disposal opportunities and generation of reports by PPDA and PDEs. The

various sectors of government including procurement. To that effect, this is a government of Uganda project working with organisations in different implementation capacities.The Government procurement portal if used effectively will

Government Procurement Portal is useful to the following

the Private Sector, the Public and also the Procurement Regulatory body.

FINCA Uganda unveils new Head Office

On Thursday 12th November 2015, Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development and Prof. Emmanuel

Governor of Bank of Uganda

Acacia Avenue in Kololo, to the great excitement of staff

and guests. The Minister and the Governor were given a tour of the building thereafter.

Designed by Symbion Uganda, and constructed by Seyani International, the building cost about UGX 4 Billion

rooms, cafeteria , training room , ample parking space

began in January 2014 and was completed in April 2015. It is one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the area.

Minister Pushes for Shorter Procurement Periods

The State Minister for Finance in charge of Planning, Mr David Bahati, is pushing for procurement reforms that will see the procurement period for government projects

minister said the prolonged procurement process is impacting negatively on government projects. Speaking during the 4th annual dinner of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) held in Kampala, Mr Bahati said it would be better to have a

be completed so that projects can get started instead of getting delayed by the lengthy procurement process.

Acting dean, School of Management Science Uganda Management Institute, Dr Gerald Kagambirew Karyeija,

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said the procurement reforms in Uganda are being driven by the World Bank, not government or professionals. “It is time to for the procurement professionals in this country to take lead in the reform process of procurement instead of leaving it to the World Bank.” The executive Secretary of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda, Mr David Nsamba Kalitani, told Daily Monitor the draft bill to reform the system is called Bill for The Institute of Supply Chain Management of Uganda. “It is meant to regulate procurement professionals and practitioners both in the public and private supply and management chain,” he said.

Mr Nsamba added that the need to professionalise the procurement industry is in response to the changes in

needs and changes in legislation. “The procurement profession in Uganda ought to rise to the challenge of professionalism and bring fresh thinking on structure, governance processes, skills and all it takes to bring about professionalisation of the industry,” he said.

Why few Ugandan Engineers work on big projects

The Chinese occupy 100 per cent of the managerial and 76 per cent of the engineering posts at the Karuma Hydro Power Project. Also, 75 per cent of foreman, 74 per cent of the geologist and 59 per cent of the site manager positions go to the Chinese. On the other hand, Ugandans take up 100 per cent of the casual jobs and 80 per cent of the machine operator positions. The same situation prevails at Isimba HPP where out of the 906 workers, 584 are Ugandans but 72 per cent of them do manual work.Different players in the electricity sector say this does not

since it gives no chance to local engineers to polish their skills on large renewable energy projects. However, one has to bear in mind that both Karuma and Isimba are largely Chinese–funded projects.

One of the provisions of the contracts on the projects was that more Ugandans should understudy the Chinese in order to polish their skills. To a large extent, the Chinese,

like the Japanese, work not simply for the salary but for

early as 6am to 6pm – with a two–hour lunch break in between – to meet a deadline. According to Song Yijun, Sinohydro the Karuma project manager, “Many Ugandan engineers do not like working in the countryside. They want to stay in the city to enjoy life. “Even fresh graduates from Makerere [University] we offer employment opportunities do not want to come to work here in Karuma.” Karuma is only 270 kilometres north of Kampala. Additionally, Song says, construction companies offer short–term contracts

want job security.

However, Christo Omara Balamoyi, a senior civil engineer

people,” and he offers himself as a Ugandan example enjoying work in the countryside.He says while still at university, many come to learn that many construction projects are implemented out of cities. But he acknowledges that the Chinese talk less and work more, unlike many locals and some workers from Europe. However, there have been challenges of pay and welfare,

A report titled, Realising Potential 2014 Sub–Saharan Africa Talent Trends and Practices Survey, says competitive pay helps to attract employees.

But it notes, “…factors relating to workplace environment (learning and development opportunities and the quality of management) are viewed amongst the most important factors for retaining staff.Others put it on low quality staff. However, Stephen Robert Isabalija, the chairman of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited and the numbers involved disqualify the argument.

According to the Engineers Registration Board, Uganda has 772 registered engineers though only 494 are in practice. It is not clear why the remaining 278 do not

hundreds of engineering students, thus mitigating brain drain – were it to be the reason there are fewer Ugandan professional engineers working in Uganda. To address the problem of having fewer Ugandan professionals employed,


government needs to enforce policies that demand use of more local labour where there are abundant skills.

This will make it harder for foreign companies to employ foreigners, especially if local talent is available. This is important since a report by Ernst & Young projects that

expect to recruit more expatriate managers, professionals, and technical workers.Government also needs to stop relying on work permits to check the problem since many work without them. It is also important for companies to reconsider welfare payment as they seek to encourage professionals to work in rural areas.

What UNRA mass restructuring will cost the taxpayer

The ongoing mass restructuring at the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is expected to bring reforms and

to the taxpayer. The authority seeks to nearly double the staff numbers and put in place a new salary structure that can compete in the market. Besides 80 senior managers who were sacked in June, another 890 staff were given notice of collective termination at the end of September. But the latter were told to reapply as the authority seeks to clean up and build a robust team of 1,736 staff.

Relative to the existing staff, 1,736 is a big number and will take a chunk of tax money, but it is informed by

executive director Allen Kagina said. “The wage bill will be higher because we are trying to bring here some of the functions, such as supervision, design of roads and bridges...these were previously outsourced,” Ms Kagina told The EastAfrican.

budget, translating into Ush3.32 trillion ($910 million),

of budget allocations, but Ms Kagina also indicated that UNRA still needs to recruit and retain the best workforce

available in the market.

UNRA board of directors chairperson Angela Kiryabwire Kanyima, who signed the notice of comprehensive restructuring on September 29, said although the authority had since its creation in 2008 executed a number of good road projects, it needed to operate like a modern business.

Speaking to journalists in Kampala on October 5, Ms

UNRA that was attributed to, among other things, low

good engineer Ush4 million ($1,100) when his peers are earning three of four times more out there in the private sector,” she said.

For a long time, UNRA was the cause of concern among key donors of the road sector due to a high level of corruption in the award of tenders, staff working with

most dramatic was the tender awarded to a ghost American

The government gave Eutaw Construction Company Inc. a Ush24.8 billion ($6.8 million) advance payment before

bonds. Eutaw then illegally subcontracted 100 per cent of

Chongqing International, an investigation report revealed.

Firms hold off investment decisions as red tape delays oil projects in East Africa

money from the export of crude oil and natural gas before 2020, due to lengthy government procedures, lack of production facilities, and high transport and export costs.

of earning from these resources sooner have been further dented by the decline in global oil prices. “New exploration may slow down as prices fall and companies increasingly apply caution while investing in frontier markets with


nascent industries, poor infrastructure and long lead

RisCura.

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania boast large hydrocarbon

basin while Kenya reported six million barrels of oil in the South Lokichar basin in the northwest. Tanzania has found about 55.1 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore. These

companies, including Tullow Oil, BG Group, Statoil, Ophir Energy Plc, ExxonMobil and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

Tullow, which has exploration interests in Kenya and

for both countries by 2017 on commercial oil production.

2014 to about $40 early this year, before rising to about

their capital expenditure.

Total and Tullow are still waiting for oil production licences from the Ugandan government. Kampala has issued a production licence to China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The award of the production licences is expected soon as they were awaiting the inauguration of the National Petroleum Authority and National Oil Company board, which happened on October 23. “We anticipate that it will take at least three years to constitute the requisite upstream and midstream infrastructure. Like all infrastructure projects, these are best case schedule estimates and the timelines may shift when critical variables change,” said Tullow Uganda corporate communications manager Cathy Adengo.

Uganda is yet to decide on the route of the crude oil

route from Hoima in the west through Lokichar to Lamu on

Hoima through northern Tanzania to Tanga port. The route Uganda selects is expected to have a direct bearing on the structure of crude oil production in the South Lokichar

basin.

evaluate their growth strategy in East Africa. BG Group, Statoil, Ophir Energy Plc and ExxonMobil have vast natural gas interests offshore southern Tanzania, but they

the way for production, as Dar es Salaam has delayed approvals for the gas plant site.

World seals historic Paris deal to stop global warming

To rousing cheers and tears of relief, envoys from 195 nations approved an accord to stop global warming on the 12th December 2015, offering hope that humanity can avert catastrophic climate change and usher in an energy revolution. The French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius ended nearly a fortnight of gruelling UN negotiations in Paris with the bang of a gavel, marking consensus among the ministers, who stood for several minutes to clap and shout their joy.

rows between rich and poor nations over how to carry out

and deal with consequences already occurring. With 2015 forecast to be the hottest year on record, world leaders and scientists had said the accord was vital for capping rising temperatures and averting the most calamitous impacts from climate change. Without urgent action, they warned

well as rising seas that would engulf islands and coastal areas populated by hundreds of millions of people.

back or eliminating the use of coal, oil and gas for energy, which has largely powered prosperity since the Industrial Revolution began in the 1700s. The burning of those fossil fuels releases invisible greenhouse gases, which cause

system. Ending the vicious circles requires a switch to cleaner sources, such as solar and wind, and improving


pursuing nuclear power, which does not emit greenhouse gases.

The Paris accord sets a target of limiting warming of the planet to “well below” 2.0 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) compared with the Industrial Revolution, while aiming for an even more ambitious goal of 1.5C. To do so, the emissions of greenhouse gases will need to peak “as soon as possible”, followed by rapid reductions, the agreement states. The world has already warmed almost 1C, which has caused major problems for many people around the world particularly in developing countries, such as more severe storms, droughts and rising seas, according to scientists.

Environment groups said the Paris agreement was a turning point in history and spelt the demise of the fossil

the 1.5C goal. “That single number, and the new goal of net zero emissions by the second half of this century, will cause consternation in the boardrooms of coal companies

International chief Kumi Naidoo said.

Developing nations had insisted rich countries must

climate change as they emitted most of the greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. The United States and other rich nations countered that emerging giants must also do more, arguing developing countries now account for most of current emissions and thus will be largely responsible for future warming.

to muster at least $100 billion (92 billion euros) a year from 2020 to help developing nations. However, following US objections, it was not included in the legally binding section of the deal. Ahead of the talks, most nations submitted voluntary plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions from 2020, a process widely hailed as an important platform for success. But scientists say that, even if the pledges were fully honoured, Earth would be on track for warming far above safe limits. In an effort to encourage countries

yearly of their pledges starting from 2023.

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Proffesional Associates1. Mutalya Hudson2. Wamalwa Emmanuel Mumu3. Tayebwa Duncan4. Akule George Ndei5. Owori Dan6. Kalyebi Jonathan7. Machuki Anganyoh Nicholas N.8. Luwa Geoffrey Loum9. Lukanga Richard10. Sabiiti Spencer Oyes11. Namuswa Doreen Kagoda12. Emer Stephen Ray13. Kengingo Viola14. Kabuye Emmanuel15. Tusiimire Maurice Baitwababo16. Ssemadaali Nalwanga Annet17. Ashabahebwa Brian Pliers18. Sande William19. Akankwasa James Ravens20. Mugisha Julius Andrew21. Atwine Davis Baryahika22. Kateregga Denis23. Irumba Leonard Reagan24. Tabaruka Robert Jessy25. Tamale Diana Nagawa26. Allan Timothy Kisawo Lwanga27. Precious Zumbika Lwanga28. Natukunda Elizabeth Mwebesa29. John Muhumuza Kakitahi

Graduates1. Kigambo Alex Daniel2. Habyarimana Paul3. Biko Ismail4. Mwinyi Hassan5.Muhumuza Irene Peace Bakubi6. Kato Peter

Fellows1. Paul Byoma Byabagambi2. George W. Kasibante Lukwandwa3. Nathan R. Behangana4. Abel Bikandema5. Virgil Omeke Idusso6. Cyprian Inyangat Igulot7. Marcellus Orando8. Abraham Rugumayo9. David W. R. Rwanika10. Emmanuel Male11.Ssekayiba S. B. Nyanzi12. D. K. Ntwatwa13. William Kiwagama14. Charles Muganzi15. Victor Odongo16. Mulindwa Ibrahim17. Kaheru Philip18. Tom Senfuma19. Roger Allen20. Okello Mathew21. Sheila Kaijuka22. Patricia Musisi23. Eridad Nyanzi24. Henry M. Kibunja25. Giles Okot Odongo26. Charles Mpwabe27. Manyansi Joab Barudi28. Mpagi Richard Mugera29. Banyanga Raymond

Professional Members1. Mungati Maery Bisiikwa2. Bayo Eric Samuel3. Mukasa Philip Arthur4. Kiwu Ben Rogers5. Sendikwanawa Wilson John6. Kato Patrick7. Walubi Oscar8. Bakayana Abby9. Kibwami Nathan10. Mpaata Philly11. Kaigia Solomon

7. Ddembe Ismail8. Abalo Irene Khauka9. Batange Jonathan10. Mukasa Tom Joseph11. Tumusiime Rebecca12. Muhenda George Bigyega13. Nalwoga Joanitor14. Muwooya Daniel15. Muguwa Deogratias16. Emilu Martin17. Anguyoz Francis Boroa18. Semanda Julius19. Olwenyi Jude20. Masambu Hillary21. Byekwaso Pius22. Kidega Emmanuel23. Musiimenta Dickson24. Mutyaba Francis25. Lutaaya Cynthia Kabiite26. Lugaajju Nalumansi Milly Claire27. Olobo Samuel28. Kabita Geofrey29. Kyeswa Simon30. Nambi Susan31. Nalule Racheal Pamela32. Egwar Moses Ogwal33. Ngumisirize Fredrick34. Angulo Okiring35. Kanagwa Pamela36. Mulindwa Joseph37. Okello Thomas38. Kyokusiima Babra39. Nakabinga Ritah40. Birungi Rachel Grace41. Mujunga Cornelius James42. Mwebaze Edson43. Mukwana Ronald Samuel44. Edweu Patrick45. Isingoma Maurice46. Ayebare Tom Rukundo47. Dr. Sengonzi Ruth Nakayiki48. Tugumenawe Isaiah49. Mugume Nicholas50. Kakumba Moses

51. Semugenyi George52. Byaruhanga Stuart Robert53. Watera Catherine Mugenyi54. Ainebyona Wilfred Wils55. Kiiza Semu Smith56. Owor John Onyango57. Nyanzi Robert58. Biira Jackline59. Menya Ronald60. Rujumba Mark61. Wamala Collin62. Walakira Alex63. Okello Mathew64. Kiiza Ivan Buhiinza65. Kiberu Godfrey66. Twena John Wycliff67. Tumwesigye Amelia68. Alowo Namulembwa Patricia69. Onen John Norbert70. Karwani Kevin Katuramu71. Makubuya Samuel72. Nansamba Rose Lilian73. Nasaazi Amina74. Ndagire Tina75. Kyozira Diana76. Naluwairo Francis Mugabi77. Senoga Gerald78. Oparok Daniel Herbert79. Ssenyondo Tom80. Ainobushobozi Antony81. Jude Abuche82. Tumwebonire T. Dickens Technicians1. Mukyetema Moses Peter


A Brief Introduction to HYDRAFORM

Hydraform was established in 1988 with the goal of providing the developing world with a high-quality and cost effective building solution. The Hydraform Group sells a range of block, brick and tile making machines in over 70 countries worldwide. One of the products of the Hydraform technology is the Hydraform Interlocking Soil Block, which is an interlocking earth block used in many African countries for construction purposes. It is made from soil-cement, which is a mixture of soil, cement and water, and is hydraulically compressed to form a high quality interlocking soil block.

Hydraform Blocks are an attractive option for low income construction due to cost savings that arise from a very minimum requirement for cement in mortar and blocks since the construction process heavily relies on the interlocking nature of the stabilised soil block. The blocks are produced with local soil (laterite) and about 5 – 10% cement, wet cured for a period of about 14 – 21 days, before they

available labour to make the blocks as well as do the construction, an easily adaptable building process, and community involvement and participation which encourages skills and technology transfer to local communities.

When it comes to sustainability and green technology, a major feature of Hydraform blocks is that they are produced under high compression from local subsoils, without need for wood, gas or coal to burn

clay face or burnt clay bricks. This results in the Hydraform Blocks having a lower embodied energy content than many alternative building materials, resulting in a lower CO2 footprint and therefore making the Hydraform blocks more desirable for Green Projects.

ordinate training, supply spares and provide back-up and support, striving to deliver solutions for Governments, NGO’s, Private Investors, Property Developers, International Agencies, Mining Operations

Over the course of next year (2016), the QS Chapter intends to interact further with the Hydraform Team and communicate more details about the technology and products of Hydraform available on the

and Products. One such event took place on Wednesday 28th October 2015, during one of the CPD sessions organised by the QS Chapter, where Mr. Herbert Mugisha, a Sales and Marketing Consultant for Hyfraform (U) Limited made presentations and engaged us in more details Q&A sessions related to

general public.

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1. BARKER, BURTON AND LAWSON (BBL)

2. BIKANDEMA AND PARTNERS

3. BUILDCOST ASSOCIATES

4. BUILD ECON EAST AFRICA

5. CONSULTING QUANTITY SURVEYORS

6. C & Q ASSOCIATES

7. COSCO ASSOCIATES

9. DEC CONSULTANTS

10. DUDLEY KASIBANTE & PARTNERS LTD

12. INFRUSTRUCTURE COST & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

13. J.R. CONSULTANTS

14. KIWAGAMA KIWANUKA & PARTNERS

15. ORION ASSOCIATES

16. QS-PARTNERSHIP

17. QUANTUM BUILD & ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS

18. RIDGE CONSULTING

19. SIGMA IMMOBILI

20. SURVECON LTD

21. TS CONSULTANTS

22. YMR PARTNERSHIP

23. TURNER & TOWNSEND

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