Building Committees: Custodians of safer buildings
By Rose Nansamba Lillian – Standards Officer, NBRB It is a bright morning in Soroti City, a group of engineers, architects, and local government
September 22, 2026
By Rose Nansamba Lillian – Standards Officer, NBRB It is a bright morning in Soroti City, a group of engineers, architects, and local government
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has launched the Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) Program for Earthquake Resilience, a government initiative aimed at
The Government of Uganda has rolled out reforms in the building sector following the amendment, assent, and commencement of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026,
The partnership brings national statistical capacity to a survey of 200,000 buildings, giving Uganda its first accurate picture of the safety and condition of the
By Dr. Morris Oleng – Senior Research Officer, NBRB Normally, earthquakes are not what most people worry about. Traffic jams, rent, flooding after heavy rain,
When the Building Control (Amendment) Act 2026 took effect on March 19, many people heard one message and stopped there. Then came a whirlwind of
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