Insights
Building knowledge, shared.
Practical guidance on costs, contractors, design and materials — written for people planning serious projects in Uganda.
- Construction Costs · 6 min read
How much does it cost to build a house in Uganda?
What actually drives the cost of a home — and why a rate per square metre only tells part of the story.
- Building Advice · 5 min read
What to know before starting construction
The decisions made before breaking ground determine how smoothly the rest of the project runs.
- Building Advice · 5 min read
How to choose a building contractor
What to look for beyond the quotation when you are appointing a contractor for a major investment.
- Project Management · 6 min read
Design & build vs traditional construction
Two procurement routes, two very different experiences of risk, cost certainty and coordination.
- Construction Costs · 7 min read
Understanding your construction BOQ
How to read a bill of quantities and use it to control your project.
- Construction Costs · 5 min read
How to control construction costs
Cost control is a design-stage discipline long before it is a site-stage one.
- Materials · 6 min read
Choosing the right finishes for your home
Balancing appearance, durability and maintenance in the Ugandan climate.
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