MD Engineering Report

TECHNICAL AND CAREER REPORT ON PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING TRAINING
By
MAGALA DAVID
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for admission to Corporate Membership of the
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) and the Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
November 2017
c/o AZU PROPERTIES LIMITED
P.O. Box 12421
KAMPALA -UGANDA
Tel: +256-787-112783
Fax: +256-414-660012
E-mail:azupro2000@gmail.com
MAGALA.D Technical Engineering Training Report
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am Indebted to Azu Properties Ltd and the various Contracting firms that enabled me to receive
the basic training in acquiring skills to produce this report.
Special thanks go to Eng. Denis Magezi, Eng.Mpora Asaph, Eng. Were Happy Moses,
Eng.Mpango, Eng. J.Babanga, Eng.Edward Nyeko Bogere and MR. Waiswa Richard who gave me
the opportunity and guidance throughout my training, and Engineering practice. I take exception
for any over-sight of other members & Engineers whose inviolable contribution has led to the
success of my career.
Special thanks go to my family for the unreserved encouragement and support in carrying out the
above activities
MAGALA DAVID …….………………………

Signature
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PREFACE
This report describes works that I carried out during my engineering training on:-
1. Reconstruction of 2km in Jinja municipal council including Main street from Police round
about to town Hall, and Masese Road from Engineers Zikusoka way to Tip Top factory.
2. Rehabilitation of Rwambale-Bweramule Road (18.3km) in Ntoroko district all under CAIIP-
3.
Chapter 1: Contains brief description on my training and responsible experience acquired until
present.
Chapter 2: Describes the design review and revised cost estimates for rehabilitation Reconstruction
of 2km in Jinja municipal council including Main Street from Police round about to town
hall, and Masese Road from Engineers Zikusoka way to Tip Top factory
Chapter 3: Describes the supervision for rehabilitation of Rwambale-Bweramule Road (18.3km) in
Ntoroko district all under CAIIP-3.
Chapter 5: Contains the summary (observations and recommendations).
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ABBREVIATIONS
AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic

AASHTO American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials
ACE Associated Consulting Engineers
ALD Average Least Dimension
BCR Benefit Cost Ratio
BOQ Bill of Quantities
BS British Standard
DBST Double Bitumen Surface Treatment
FS& DED Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design
GoU Government of Uganda
HW Highway
IDA International Development Association
IRI International Roughness Index
NEMA National Environmental Management Authority
PMS Pavement Management System
CAIIP Community Agricultural Infrastructural Improvement Programme
AAMPS Area Agricultural Modernization Programme
VOC Vehicle Operating Cost
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Executive Summary
I have been involved in number of civil engineering disciplines ranging from feasibility studies,
construction to construction supervision of infrastructural works. My pupillage training started in
2003 after graduation with an Ordinary Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering (ODBC) from
Uganda technical Collage Lira and later a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Bsc.CE) from
Kampala International University in 2013, Post graduate Certificate in project planning and
management, Makerere university, Uganda,2013 ,Post graduate Certificate in project monitoring
and Evaluation, Makerere university, Uganda,2013 and Master of Science in Civil engineering
student of Makerere University in 2014 – to date. A copy of my degree and Diploma certificates is
herewith attached in appendix 1 and 2. Azu Properties Ltd engaged me as a civil engineer to
supervise a number of project.
In June/2003 to December/2005, I was involved as a Site Agent on the Rehabilitation of Area
Agricultural Modernisation Programme Roads in Kyenjojo, Sembabule and Kabarole District
(AAMPS) (66KM)– BATCH A
In January/2005 to March/2006, I was professionally involved as an site agent/site Engineer on the

Reconstruction of 2km in Jinja municipal council including Main Street from Police round about to
town Hall, and Masese Road from Engineers Zikusoka way to Tip Top factory.
In May/2015- Aug/2016, I got involved as the Project Engineer on the Rehabilitation of Rwambale-
Bweramule Road (18.3km) in Ntoroko district all under CAIIP-3.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1
PREFACE 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
CHAPTER ONE 7
TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE 7
1.1 Introduction 7
1.1.1 Personal Details and academic background 7
1.2 Workshops training and Professional Development 8
1.3 Industrial Training Experience 9
April/2006 to June/2007 9
January/2008 to March/2009 10
April/2009 to May/2010 11
June/2010 to May/2011 13
May/2011 to January/2012 15
FEB/2012 to JUN/2012 19
JULY/2012 to JULY/2013 20
JAN/2013 to AUG/2014 21
1.3 POST PUPILLAGE ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE 22
1.3.1 Introduction 22
1.3.1 23
Sept/2015-June/2016 23
1.3.2 24
Sept/2015-June/2016 24
MAY/2015-AUG/2016 27
OCT/2015-MAY /2016 29
Rehabilitation of Bundikuyali – Hakitara Junction Road (3.6km), Bundikuyali Ps. Butoonge Road
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(4.6km), Kisubba – Kahimbi Road (3.6km) all in Bundibugyo district under CAIIP-3 30
CHAPTER TWO 35
APPENDICES 36
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CHAPTER ONE
TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes my pupillage engineering training experience which started in 2003 after
graduation. I have trained in different areas in road and building construction as detailed in the
respective sections of the carrier report. This report covers the following aspects of my career and
training experience acquired in accordance with the requirements of UIPE as set out in its
guidelines:
 Description of the Tasks on which I was employed
 Clear explanation of the precise positions occupied together with the degree of
responsibilities assigned to me.
 Explanation of any special problems met and on any areas where I obtained extensive
experience where appropriate;
 Indication of size and cost of works;
 Major Challenges experienced;
 Principle lessons learnt from the major challenges;
 An indication of photographs taken during and/or after execution of project works.

1.1.1 Personal Details and academic background
Name: MAGALA DAVID
Date of Birth: 17 October 1972
Period Professional Qualifications Institution Award
2000-2002 Ordinary Diploma in Building Uganda technical pass

and Civil Engineering Collage Lira
(ODBC)
2009-dec 2013 Bachelor of Science in Civil Kampala International Second lower

Engineering (Bsc.CE) University
2013 Post graduate Certificate in Makerere university distinction

project planning and
management
2014 Post graduate Certificate in Makerere university distinction

project monitoring and
Evaluation
2014-update Master of Science in Civil Makerere university Research on going

engineering (MSC. Highway
engineering)
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A copy of my degree certificate is herewith attached in Appendix 1.
1.2 Workshops training and Professional Development

 Certificate of Participation in “Stakeholder Management: Key To The Success Of
Engineering Projects” Uganda Institution Of Professional Engineers, APRIL 2017
 Certificate of Participation in Contract Management For Engineer And Other Infrastructure
Professionals ( National and International), Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers,
AUG 2016
 Certificate Of Participation in Environment Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement
Action Planning (NCF-8 Training), Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers, 2016
 Certificate Of Participation Basic First Aid At Workplace Uganda Safety Holdings March
2015
 Certificate Of Participation Occupational Safety And Health Sensitization Training
Federation Of Uganda Employers September 2015
 Certificate of Training in Dam Construction. Manitoba Hydro international and NIPPON
KOEI UK international consulting engineers Dec 2010
 Certificate of Training in Introduction to Hydrology. Manitoba Hydro international and
NIPPON KOEI UK international consulting engineers Dec 2010
 Certificate of Hand Pump Mechanic Training course Busoga Trust MAY 2003
A copy of my training certificates is herewith attached in Appendix 2.
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1.3 Industrial Training Experience

ENGINEERING FIRM Axis Lines Ltd
Duration April/2006 to June/2007
Project Emergence Repairs of Kagoma-Luwero road
Supervisor Engineer ENG Denis Magezi
Senior infrastructure Engineer CAIIP
0772485554/0701485554
enismagezi@gmail.com
Position Held Site agent/ Site Engineer
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: Delineate and cut potholes in
rectangular shapes, provide and lay 6% lime treated premixed gravel, prepare
surface and provide, heat and spray MC-30 cutback bitumen, provide and lay
asphalt concrete on primed surface, full width repairs of 7m wide road, Deliver and
install 600mm diameter concrete culverts.
Responsibilities  Planned for the works execution.
 Mobilized and supervised workers on site.
 Prepared progress reports.
 Ensured that safety measures were observed on site
 To provide overall technical supervision of all projects.
 To coordinate all project resources i.e. time, labour, machines and money;
to ensure value for money.
 Mentor staff in project management skills
 Planning and undertaking site inspections and assessment of company
projects in relation to the client’s needs.
 Developing and implementing operational strategies and plans for
company projects
Challenges  Equipment break-down
 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted into
slow progress of the contractor
 Road Safety
 Improving HSE awareness of staff
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Engineering Firm
Axis lines ltd
Duration
January/2008 to March/2009
Project Construction of Rugarama, Road one & Road two under phase two in Kabale
Municipality.
Client Kabale Municipal Council
Supervisor Engineer ENG Denis Magezi
0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Site Agent,
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract included: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for
drainage structures, provide, lay and join culverts of 450mm, 600mm and 900mm,
construction of solid masonry cement headwalls, wing walls and outlet structures.
Sub base and base construction with stabilized class D gravel.
Responsibilities  Plan the day’s works to be executed.
 Mobilize and supervise workers on site.
 Prepare daily progress reports.
 Supervise concrete works for the tower bases.
 Prepare weekly progress reports of the works.
 Ensure that safety measures are observed on site.
 To prepare bill of quantities and specifications of works.
 To assist in the cost control during the contract period and cost planning
before the contract period.
 To ascertain values of variation. Preparation of budget estimates.
 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted into slow
progress of the contractor
 Road Safety
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Engineering Firm Thita Engineering (U) Ltd
Duration
April/2009 to May/2010
Project construction of a staff house and a dormitory at Jinia collage Centre
Client Jinja College School
Supervisor Eng. Muhamadi Saidi
Position Held Site Engineer
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes:
 setting out of the column kickers, foundations of housing blocks,
 Measurement of works to facilitate material procurement.
 General supervision of work execution on site.
 Supervision of Earth works; and
 Supervision of road drainage works
Contract Price 845,123,900/=
Responsibilities  supervising the construction of staff and dormitory at Jinia collage Centre
and sitting out of 2-storeyed dining hall and also
 Carried out geotechnical investigations for its foundations and supervising
all the construction work up finishing and handle over.
 Ensure that specific projects that I am working on are delivered within
planned budget, time and scope.
 To provide overall technical supervision of all projects.
 To coordinate all project resources i.e. time, labour, machines and money;
to ensure value for money.
 Mentor staff in project management skills
 Planning and undertaking site inspections and assessment of company
projects in relation to the client’s needs.
 Developing and implementing operational strategies and plans for
company projects.
 Developing and preparing construction cost estimates for company
projects.
 Supervising the performance and development of staff of the Engineering
department.
 Coordinating work with project consultants and specialist subcontractors
such as architectural, mechanical and electrical.
 Organizing, drafting, and coordinating technical documents.
 Organizing site meetings and other relevant monitoring and supervision
meetings.
 Supervising engineering tests and preparing reports and necessary
graphics.
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Challenges  Planned for the works execution.

 Mobilized and supervised workers on site.
 Prepared progress reports.
 Ensured that safety measures were observed on site
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Engineering Firm
Hibo Construction Ltd
Duration
June/2010 to May/2011
Project Rehabilitation of Eden Road (1.0km) in Jinja Municipal
Client Jinja Municipal Council
Supervisor Engineer Eng. Muhamadi Saidi
Position Held Site Engineer
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes; widening of road formation,
alignment re-design, Scarification of existing pavement, dumping of CRR
gravel material for base reconstruction, swamp treatment, laying of asphalt
wearing course(bitumen grade 60/70),reinstatement of drainage network and
installation of drainage furniture. Scarification of existing pavement layers,
Granular Sub base and base, and Bituminous carriage way and shoulders.
Responsibilities  Preparation of project status and quarterly reports for the Engineer.
 Ensuring quality control on materials and construction processes.
 Review of contractors’ works programme.
 Carrying out road inventory so as to instruct the contractor.
 Production of as-built drawings and material investigations on site.
 Carrying geometric design works on the project.
 Overall on-site supervision.
 Determining the value of approved works for payment.
 Checking inspector’s daily reports and any progress related

information,
 Monitoring equipment deployment,
 Making design amendments and costing them,
 Measuring and certifying approved works for payment,
 Preparation of progress information and general contract

management.
 Preparation of Minutes for the monthly site/progress review meetings.
 Responsible for Supervision, Management and Coordination of onsite
activities, involving road sealing and road base works;
 Responsible for determining, the invert levels of drain lines, ensuring
that these drains are laid to specified gradients and carrying out tests
on the newly laid drains to confirm functional requirements;
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 Also, responsible for determining the most economical and efficient

route of laying supply and drainage pipes.
 Responsible for requisitioning for materials required in addition to
checking for the standards of the materials used for the project,
 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted

into slow progress of the contractor
 Road Safety
Lessons learnt.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is adequate for the day’s work
 Daily work plan discussed and understood by team
 Risk assessments and control measures have been reviewed and

where amendments required, these have been
communicated/agreed
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Engineering Firm
Thita Engineering Uganda Ltd
Duration
May/2011 to January/2012
Project Drainage construction sites in Jinja municipal council. Works included: Stone
pitching works at Kate road in Walukuba Masese division.
Position Held Site engineer
Scope of Work The Works contracts included stone pitching works.
Responsibilities  Plan the day’s works to be executed.

 Mobilize and supervise workers on site.
 To assist in the cost control during the contract period and cost
planning before the contract period.
 daily work plan discussed and understood by team
communicated/agreed
Engineering Firm Thita Engineering Uganda Ltd
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Duration FEB/2012 to JUN/2012

Project Construction of 4- class block at main street primary school and re-
roofing of 4-class room block at Masese co-education Centre, Jinja.
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: the scope of works involves
Construction of 4- class block at main street primary school which involves
doing the following works: preliminaries works, partition walling and beams,
ramps and steps, roofing, fixtures and fittings, ceiling construction, wall and
floor finishes, electrical installations, water supply and drainage and lightning
protection and re-roofing of 4-class room block
Contract Price 187,675,357
Responsibilities  Mobilize and supervise workers on site.

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 To assist in the cost control during the contract period and cost
planning before the contract period.
Challenges  Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted
 Weather
Engineering Firm Building products and services
Duration
JULY/2012 to JULY/2013
Project The construction of 3-storeyed Jinja central division office block.
Position Held Civil Engineer,
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: the scope of works involves
complete construction of the main Administration Block 3 wings and council
chambers which involves doing the following works: preliminaries works,
excavation for foundations, plinth columns, column base, steel fixing ,walling
and beams, ramps and steps, roofing, fixtures and fittings, ceiling
construction, wall and floor finishes, electrical installations, water supply and
drainage and lightning protection
Responsibilities  Monitoring work done by the contractor to see to it that it is done as

specified by the contract drawings i.e. Architectural and Structural.
 Communicate and work hand in hand with the project consultants in
case of any issues or changes to be made.
 Study contract bills of quantities and specifications carefully.
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 File daily site report activities.

 Paid particular attention to testing of concrete especially the random
casting of concrete.
 Inspect and ensure that materials brought on site by the various
suppliers are of good and specified quality.
 Make weekly reports to the client on the progress of the works,
establish the causes of defects on building.

 daily work plan discussed and understood by team

communicated/agreed
Engineering Firm Kabbs Technical Services Ltd
Duration
JAN/2013 to AUG/2014
Project Construction of FUFA technical Centre and setting out the pavilion. Also
carried out geotechnical investigations for the foundations. Paid
particular attention to testing of concrete especially the random casting
of concrete.
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Client FUFA
Supervising engineer ENG dawuda

infra-tech consult
0772206796
Position Held Civil Engineer

Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes:
 Construction of FUFA technical Centre
 Construction of Pavilion
 Construction of Additional perimeter wall around he Centre
Contract Price $ 564,652
Responsibilities  Carried out geotechnical investigations for the foundations.

 Pay particular attention to testing of concrete especially the
random casting of concrete.
Challenges  Use of PPE was problem in that work wear them on seeing
Supervisor
 Rainfall has been big problem during execution of the above
works
Progress Photographs
Fumigation for termites around and inside FUFA Technical Centre

foundation of technical centre
1.3 POST PUPILLAGE ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
1.3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes my post pupillage engineering experience following the successful
completion of pupillage engineering training in 2015. As for section 2 before, this section 3 includes
the description of the Tasks on which I was employed; Clear explanation of the precise positions
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occupied together with the degree of responsibilities assigned to me; Explanation of any special
problems met and on any areas where I obtained extensive experience where appropriate;
Indication of size and cost of works; Major Challenges experienced; Principle lessons learnt from
the major challenges; An indication of photographs taken during and/or after execution of project
works. All management of my post pupillage experience has been done with AZU group of
companies i.e. Net World (U) Ltd, Nippon Parts, Trace Mark (U) Ltd and Azu properties ltd. It should
be noted that as contract manager I was required to work with a number of companies under Azu
1.3. Engineering Firm M/S NET WORLD (U) LD

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Duration
Sept/2015-June/2016
Project Rehabilitation of Bweramule-Kyapa Road (2.4km), Kabimbiri –Haibale

Road (4.0km) and Kabimbiri –Bugando Road (5.0km) all in Ntoroko
district under CAIIP-3.
Client Ntoroko district local government
Supervising engineer ENG Denis Magezi

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Contract Manager.
Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: site preparatory works, setting
out and site clearance works, drainage works, and gravelling plus
planting of trees. The works involved heavy excavation to level of filling
of low spots with both local and imported materials by side borrowing
and river training.
Contract Price 1,291,264,112/=
Responsibilities
 Ensured proper setting out of works;
 Supervised the performance of works to ensure that the road
rehabilitation, and that the materials used were in accordance
with designs, industry standards and specifications of the
contract.
 Monitoring work done by the contractor to see to it that it is done
as specified by the contract drawings i.e. Architectural and
Structural.
 Communicate and work hand in hand with the project
consultants in case of any issues or changes to be made.
 Paid particular attention to testing of concrete especially the
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Challenges  Inadequate quantities allowed for in the works BoQs for some of
the work items like culvert installation.
 Frequent equipment break-down.
Comment: Project was successfully completed but Bweramule-Kyapa Road (2.4km), Kabimbiri –
Haibale Road (4.0km) was not gravelled upon because of lack of enough funds.
1.3.2 Engineering Firm M/S TRACE MARK (U) LIMITED

Duration
Sept/2015-June/2016
Project Rehabilitation of Katiri-Kibandama Road (10.65km) in Kasese district

under CAIIP-3.
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Client Kasese District Local Government

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Contract manager.

Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: site preparatory works, setting
out and site clearance works, drainage works, and gravelling plus planting
of trees. The works involved heavy excavation to level since it was done
is the hilly areas of Kasese, training. Opening , massive excavation to
level through Rwenzori ranges, rock excavation, filling low spots ,shaping
,graveling and culvert installations
Responsibilities  Ensured proper setting out of works;

rehabilitation, and that the materials used were in accordance with
designs, industry standards and specifications of the contract.
Structural.
 Communicate and work hand in hand with the project consultants
in case of any issues or changes to be made.
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1.3.3 Engineering Firm M/S NIPPON PARTS (U) LTD

Duration
MAY/2015-AUG/2016
Client Ntoroko district

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Project Engineer

Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: Site clearing and excavation of
top soil, grading and proper compaction of sub-base course, Adding
marrum to wearing layer, Grading and proper compaction of wearing layer
with cambered formation, Rehabilitating / constructing / installing proper
drainage systems: circular culverts, side ditches, lateral water outlets,
Construction of protective and anti-erosive works (stone pitching),
Restoration of borrow pits. Drainage improvement works by constructing
25m span encased steel culvert at Kyobe steam

Structural.
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25m span encased steel culvert at Kyobe steam
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1.3.5 Engineering Firm M/S AZU PROPERTIES LIMITED
Duration
OCT/2015-MAY /2016
Project
Rehabilitation of community access roads in Nyakiyumbu sub-county -
Kasese District namely; Kakone - Muhindi Road, Kalongoire - Katoho
Road and Musyenene – Nyakasojo road totaling to 15.1 Km plus a 6m
span bridge in Kasese district under CAIIP-3.
Client Kasese district
Supervising Engineer ENG Denis Magezi

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Highway Engineer.

Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: opening, gravelling, drainage
construction on the 15.1km road and construction of 6m span bridge

Structural.
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1.3.6 Engineering Firm M/S TRACE MARK (U) LTD
Duration MAY/2015-JUN/2016
Sept/2015-June/2016
Project Rehabilitation of Bundikuyali – Hakitara Junction Road (3.6km),

Bundikuyali Ps. Butoonge Road (4.6km), Kisubba – Kahimbi Road
(3.6km) all in Bundibugyo district under CAIIP-3
Client Bundibugyo district under CAIIP-3

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Project Engineer.

Scope of Work The scope of the works contract includes: opening, massive earthworks
of ETL, gravelling, drainage, and construction of a bridge on the 11.8 km
road

Structural.
 Mudslide and caused repeated removal of falling materials
 Weather conditions.
 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done, this
resulted into compensation events.
Comment: Project was successfully completed but with extension of time.
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1.3.7 Engineering Firm M/S NET WORLD (U) LD
Duration Nov 2016-JAN 2017
Project Rehabilitation of 40.1 km Mukono district and Buikwe district. The project
roads in mukono include: Namirembe – Magadda – Natyole Road
(2.7km), Nakaseeta I – Nakasenta II – Namirembe – Ndeeba Road
(7.72km) in Nagojje Subcounty, Nsagi – Kibbuye – Gimbi II – Lugala
(8.4km), Kitale – Butwala (6.0km) in Seeta Namuganga Subcounty.
Project roads in Buikwe include Kikusa - Kiwale – Namaseke –
Lubogo Road (15.3km).
Client Mukono district and Buikwe district

0772485554/0701485554
Position Held Project Engineer

Scope of Work  The scope of the works contract includes: Site clearing and
excavation of top soil, grading and proper compaction of sub-base
course, Adding marrum to wearing layer, Grading and proper
compaction of wearing layer with cambered formation,
Rehabilitating / constructing / installing proper drainage systems:
circular culverts, side ditches, lateral water outlets, Construction of
protective and anti-erosive works (stone pitching), Restoration of
borrow pits.

construction, and that the materials used were in accordance with
Structural.
Challenges  Frequent rainfalls that always interfered and slowed the rate of
works progress.
Lessons learnt. Culvert invert should not exceed depth of side drain to avoid de –stilting
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Namirembe – Magadda – Natyole Road (2.7km) Kitale – Butwala (6.0km)
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CHAPTER TWO
TECHNICAL ENGINNERING REPORT
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Appendices
Appendix 1
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Appendix 2
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Appendix 3
Final bill of quantities
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Appendix 4
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Appendix 5
Appendix 6
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Appendix 7
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Appendix 8
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Appendix 9
Appendix 10
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Appendix 11
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Appendix 12
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Appendix 13
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Appendix 14
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Appendix 15
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TECHNICAL AND CAREER REPORT ON PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING TRAINING

c/o AZU PROPERTIES LIMITED

P.O. Box 12421

MAGALA DAVID …….………………………

Chapter 5: Contains the summary (observations and recommendations).

AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic

In January/2005 to March/2006, I was professionally involved as an site agent/site Engineer on the

TRAINING AND RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE 7

1.1.1 Personal Details and academic background 7

1.2 Workshops training and Professional Development 8

1.3 Industrial Training Experience 9

1.3 POST PUPILLAGE ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE 22

 Indication of size and cost of works;

 Major Challenges experienced;

 Principle lessons learnt from the major challenges;

 An indication of photographs taken during and/or after execution of project works.

Date of Birth: 17 October 1972

Period Professional Qualifications Institution Award

2000-2002 Ordinary Diploma in Building Uganda technical pass

2009-dec 2013 Bachelor of Science in Civil Kampala International Second lower

2013 Post graduate Certificate in Makerere university distinction

2014 Post graduate Certificate in Makerere university distinction

2014-update Master of Science in Civil Makerere university Research on going

A copy of my degree certificate is herewith attached in Appendix 1.

1.2 Workshops training and Professional Development

A copy of my training certificates is herewith attached in Appendix 2.

1.3 Industrial Training Experience

Challenges  Planned for the works execution.

 Ensuring quality control on materials and construction processes.

 Review of contractors’ works programme.

 Carrying out road inventory so as to instruct the contractor.

 Production of as-built drawings and material investigations on site.

 Carrying geometric design works on the project.

 Overall on-site supervision.

 Determining the value of approved works for payment.

 Checking inspector’s daily reports and any progress related

 Monitoring equipment deployment,

 Making design amendments and costing them,

 Measuring and certifying approved works for payment,

 Preparation of progress information and general contract

 Also, responsible for determining the most economical and efficient

 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted

 Daily work plan discussed and understood by team

 Risk assessments and control measures have been reviewed and

Contract Price 56,234,400/=

Responsibilities  Plan the day’s works to be executed.

Engineering Firm Thita Engineering Uganda Ltd

Duration FEB/2012 to JUN/2012

Client Jinja Municipal Council

Supervisor Eng. Muhamadi Saidi

Responsibilities  Mobilize and supervise workers on site.

Engineering Firm Building products and services

Client Jinja Municipal Council

Supervisor Eng. Muhamadi Saidi

Position Held Civil Engineer,

Responsibilities  Monitoring work done by the contractor to see to it that it is done as

 File daily site report activities.

Challenges  Equipment break-down

 Non/delayed payment to the contractor of works done ,this resulted

 daily work plan discussed and understood by team

 Risk assessments and control measures have been reviewed and

Engineering Firm Kabbs Technical Services Ltd

Supervising engineer ENG dawuda