Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Tile impact of small community dams on arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) development. A case study of Gachoka division in Mbeere district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2001)Gachoka Division of Mbeere District is a semi arid area. Water is scarce in most part of the division. In 1970, the area was supplied with a piped water but due to mismanagement, the water supply is no longer functional. ... -
The Design and Use of AIDS- Posters in Kenya
(School of the Arts and Design, 2013)The hypothesis of this study is that differences in aesthetic and communication systems confound the efficacy of posters used in efforts to control IDV-AIDS in Kenya. The study is based on empirical observation of the ... -
An investigation into the provision of personal protective equipment (ppe) to construction workers and its Enforcement mechanisms. A case study of construction projects in Nairobi area
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estates and Construction Management, 2008)Adverse work factors and hazards on construction sites seriously threaten safety of construction workers. Provision and enforcement on use if personal protective equipments (PPE) as part of the safety management actions ... -
Project report day lighting performance of the light shelf
(Department of Architecture and Building Science, 2013)This report is a presentation on day lighting performance of a Light shelf as passive design solution to day lighting within a set of parameters. The objective of this report is to provide data that will help in making ... -
Towards a policy for better private sector participation in solid waste management in Nairobi city- Kenya
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2006)This study is an attempt to come up with comprehensive policy proposals aimed at improving private sector participation in solid waste management in the city of Nairobi. It was felt that by reconciling findings from the ... -
Managing the process of relocation and resettlement of informal settlements in urban areas of Africa: the case of Kaburini village, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2007)Nearly every industrializing country has faced the overwhelming demands for housing, employment, urban services and the problems of proliferating informal settlements. Different interventions have been employed including ... -
Improving financial accessibility to micro and small scale enterprises in Kenya: a case study of Gikomba and Kibera, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1997)Lack of access to finance has been identified as a major constraint on the ability of MSEs in Kenya to fulfil their potential for dynamic growth. This study investigates the high propensi ty of MSEs to identify lack of ... -
A study of knowledge management application in property management in Kenya
(Department of real estate and construction management, 2008)The business environment is constantly evolving, and this was especially evident in the late zo" century. The new business environment included changes like globalisation, increased use of technology, cultural and gender ... -
Rent control in middle income housing :a case study of Buru Buru housing estate, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1985)In Kenya housing remains a persistent problem, especially in the low and middle income housing categories. In trying to solve the housing problem, more emphasis has been on how to provide sites and services to cater for ... -
A study of factors causing inadequacy of production of building materials in Kenya
(School of the Built Environment, 1991)Many construction industries in developing countries are said to experience serious difficulties in their operations, with inadequate supply 01 building materials ranking high in the list of ills. In Kenya over the years, ... -
Building maintenance problems caused by trees: a case study Of buildings managed by Nairobi University SWA
(Department of Land Development , University of Nairobi., 1990-04)Since Ebeneger Howard's Garden City Concept housing estate has been punctuated trees, a pattern that landscape architects say portrays an art of relationship whose objective has been to give forth a healthy and pleasant ... -
The village polytechnic progress, prospects and problems, a case study of Nyandarua district
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1990-04)This project paper gives the overall findings of a study designed to assess the performance of village polytechnics in Nyandarua District in terms of the promotion of rural development, the attitude of trainees to ... -
Systems approach to building project management: Experience from Kenya
(School of the Built Environment, 1988)This report is an attempt to impress on managers of building projects the relevance and importance of the systems approach to management in their field. To achieve this aim the report has started by examining some common ... -
Impact of road re-alignment on market centres development and road functionality a case study of Nkubu-Thuchi road in Imenti south district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2008)The study seeks to find ut the impact of road re-alignment on market centres' development and road function using a case study of Nkubu - Thuchi road in Imenti South District, in the Republic of Kenya. The study further ... -
An evaluation of educational institution's facilities in supporting external users. a case study of the University of Nairobi, Main campus
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)This study sought to evaluate the facilities of educational institutions and to establish means by which they could be optimally utilized. The specific areas of interest were the suitability and requirements for ... -
Marketing of building consultancy services in Kenya: A case study of consulting engineering firms, quantity surveying firms and architectural firms
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1997)This thesis is a research on how building consultancy firms in Kenya carry out their marketing management in spite of the apparent inadequate knowledge. slowness and rigidity to accept changes by the consultants themselves, ... -
The relationship between the design and maintenance of buildings
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1986-04)As construction costs increase and the need for more buildings increases, it is important that the present stock of buildings is well maintained to ensure a long life span. But many buildings are not maintained to the ... -
Socio-economic characteristics and mobility issues of pedestrians in CBD and along Waiyaki way corridor, Nairobi
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 1998)This study focuses) on the socio-economic characteristics and mobility problems of pedestrians in the Central Business District and along Waiyaki Way Corridor in Nairobi. It looked at this in the study areas with a view ... -
An investigation into the factors that limit the use of timber as a roof covering material
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1996-07)The study tittle, An investigation into the factors that limit the use of timber as a roof covering material, investigated the factors behind the low level use of timber in roof covering. The researcher was interested ... -
Contracts and negligence in the building industry
(The University Of New South Wales., 1980)