Construction Contracts in Uganda
A construction contract is the written agreement between you and the contractor that says what will be built, for how much, by when and what happens if something…
Read moreEng. Derrick Bwanika Kakeeto
Eng. Derrick Bwanika Kakeeto is a Ugandan civil engineer. He is a graduate of Ndejje University and has worked with Building Construction Company Uganda for 10+ years.
Background
Derrick is a civil engineer and a graduate of Ndejje University. He builds in Uganda, across residential, commercial and institutional work.
Experience
Derrick has worked in construction as an engineer, a business owner and a company leader:
- Has worked with Building Construction Company Uganda for 10+ years.
- Managing Director of Tekla Structures (U) Limited.
- Founder of Defram-Tekno Building Contractors Limited, a construction company registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) in 2019 and based in Masaka. It builds family homes, warehouses, offices and agricultural and institutional buildings.
- Linked to Derek Engineering Group Limited, with offices on Kiwatule-Najjera Road in Kampala.
- Has worked with firms including Inyatsi Construction Company Limited, and has taken part in the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE).
Community and institutional projects
Projects Derrick has contributed to include:
- The main hall at St. Paul Kasasa Primary School.
- A coffee processing plant at Kyabakuza, Masaka.
- Community halls backed by KATKiDS and KAASO.
Why he writes for this site
The guides and cost articles on this site explain how building works in Uganda: how to choose a company, read a bill of quantities, get plans approved and budget for a house. Derrick writes them so owners know what to ask, and what to expect, before they sign a contract.
Articles by Eng. Derrick Bwanika Kakeeto
Questions to Ask a Building Contractor Before Hiring
The best way to choose a building contractor is to ask good questions and compare the answers. This list gives you a script for the meeting, grouped by…
Read moreConstruction Costs in Uganda
Construction costs in Uganda depend on what you build, how you build it, where the site is and when you buy the materials. A figure quoted without drawings…
Read moreHow to Build a House in Uganda
To build a house in Uganda, you secure the land, get drawings from an architect and an engineer, have the plans approved, price the work in a bill…
Read moreCost of Building a House in Uganda
The cost of building a house in Uganda depends on the size and design of the house, the finishes you choose, the site and the price of materials…
Read moreHow to Choose a Construction Company in Uganda
To choose a construction company in Uganda, check that it is registered, visit buildings it has built, compare detailed quotes priced from the same drawings, and agree everything…
Read moreCost of Building a 3-Bedroom House in Uganda
A three-bedroom house is the most common family home built in Uganda, but its cost is not fixed. Two houses with the same number of bedrooms can differ…
Read moreThe Construction Process in Uganda
The construction process in Uganda runs from site preparation to handover, in stages that each cover the one before. This guide follows the build on site, stage by…
Read moreBuilding Permits in Uganda
A building permit in Uganda is the formal approval of your building plans by the building committee of the area where you will build. The Building Control Act…
Read moreCost of Building a 4-Bedroom House in Uganda
A four-bedroom house adds space for a larger family, a guest room or a home office, and it usually costs more than a three-bedroom house. How much more…
Read moreBuilding Plan Approval in Uganda
Building plan approval in Uganda is the process of submitting your drawings to the building committee (KCCA in Kampala, or the local council elsewhere), having them checked against…
Read moreConstruction Cost per Square Metre in Uganda
Construction cost per square metre is the total building cost divided by the floor area. It is popular because it is quick, but it is only a rough…
Read moreBill of Quantities (BOQ) in Uganda
A bill of quantities, or BOQ, is a document that lists every item of work in a building project with its quantity, its unit and its price. It…
Read moreHow Long Does It Take to Build a House in Uganda?
How long it takes to build a house in Uganda depends on its size, its structure, how well it is funded and managed, and the weather. A small…
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