Understanding Building Fees
There have been numerous concerns over the building fees paid by a developer for building and occupation permits and for inspection of a building operation. Some developers have ended up paying less or more than the stipulated fees. Let’s start with the building permit fees; Under section 34(1,2) of the Building Control Act, 2013 a […]
Why We Should Embrace a “Digitized Building Sector”.
Last month, a two-floor building still under construction collapsed in Jinja City near Speke Courts Hotel, injuring a casual laborer who was on site. The findings of the preliminary investigations from the National Building Review Board (NBRB) a body mandated by the Building Control Act 2013, to monitor building developments revealed that the developer commenced […]
Minister Katumba Wamala launches the Building Industry Management System (BIMS).
The Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched the Building Industry Management System (BIMS) an online platform automating all the Building Control Services. With BIMS a developer can now apply for Building and Occupation Permits, Commit the Services of Registered Professionals Schedule for Routine Building Inspections, Pay Building Control Fees and […]
NBRB INSTRUCTS BUILDING COMMITTEES TO IMPLEMENT THE STEEL-TIMBER CONCRETE COMPOSITE BAN
The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has directed all building committees in urban and local authorities to identify and carry out structural integrity tests on all buildings constructed using the steel – timber concrete composite building method. In a legal notice issued by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala in consultation […]
Police issues fire safety guidelines to Education Institutions.
All Education Institutions must activate fire safety and security committees for staff and learners according to the new fire safety guidelines issued by police. All classes, departments and independent units must be represented on the committees. The major role of the committees will be to draw up and oversee implementation of safety and security policy […]
NBRB EQUIPS NEBBI MUNICIPALITY LEADERS AND STUDENTS WITH FIRE SAFETY TIPS
The Investigations Team from the National Building Review Board (NBRB) has engaged leaders of Nebbi Municipality and students of Sunrise secondary school on fire safety measures. On 31st May 2021, Nazareth House, a dormitory at Sunrise secondary school was razed down by fire leading to loss of school and students property. Investigations by the NBRB, […]
NBRB to Construct a Building Materials Research and Quality Assurance Centre.
The Ministry of Works and Transport alongside the National Building Review Board (NBRB) and National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC) has embarked on the construction of the Building Materials Research and Quality Assurance Centre at Lubowa along Entebbe Road. The facility expected to be complete with in two years will be a centre of excellence […]
Masaka launches bid to improve structures
https://youtu.be/iKE3hn5O3NsThe Masaka City leadership has set up a Building Committee to ensure better infrastructural building plans. Under the arrangements, poorly constructed buildings in the city are to be demolished.
Masaka City Building Committee Inaugurated.
Masaka City has received a nine-member committee to supervise all building developments in the city. Alice Nanungi, the Masaka City council works committee chairperson, chairs the committee inaugurated on 5th march 2022. Committee members include; Masaka City town clerk, Geoffrey Bemanyisa, the physical planner, Martin Kigozi, and the environment officer Christine Nabadda among other members. […]
NBRB to construct a Research Centre and Building Material’s Laboratory.
The Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala has witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Building Review Board (NBRB) and Uganda National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC) to construct a Research Centre and Building Materials Laboratory. NHCC is providing land at Lubowa, along Entebbe road in Wakiso District while […]