Creating innovative solutions for the construction industry in Uganda and beyond.

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Joined December 2021
The Drainage Dilemma: Why Uganda Keeps Flooding the-concrete-corner.beehiiv.…
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Issue 007 of The Concrete Corner explores why Uganda keeps flooding, examining urban drainage, climate resilience, wetlands, geotechnical engineering, and sustainable flood management solutions for resilient infrastructure.
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Every assumption we make should be tested. That’s true in engineering, and probably in life too. Before concrete becomes part of a structure, we need evidence that it will perform as designed, for decades to come. Thats where trial mixing comes in .
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Today is National Cleaning Day 🧹🇺🇬 Cleaning is maintenance. And maintenance is one of those things we only appreciate once we’ve ignored it for too long. Which is why this Issue of The Concrete Corner, is worth a read today. Pick up a broom. Then pick up this newsletter.
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Discover insights on bridge durability, scour, climate change, preventive maintenance, localized design standards, and safeguarding Uganda's transport infrastructure.
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Would you build a house without knowing what’s beneath it? A geotechnical investigation is the step that answers that question. ………… 📞 +256 393 240 090 | 0781 994 833 📧 [email protected]
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It tells you what kind of soil you’re building on, how much load it can carry, where the water table sits, and if you need special foundation design before construction begins. We carry out geotechnical investigations to give you the data your design should actually be based on
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What if your contractor, supplier, and lab were the same company? 🏗️ At Eco Concrete Ltd, that’s exactly how we work. We deliver full-cycle construction under one technical roof. Design. Structure. Finish. MEP. 1/3
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We also manufacture precast concrete - on your site. Our mobile production fleet delivers 10,000+ blocks daily, plus pavers, kerbstones, pipes & fresh concrete. No transport costs.Production goes where the project is. ecoconcrete.co.ug 2/3
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And we run an accredited construction laboratory. Certified material & concrete testing to Ugandan, BS, EN & ASTM standards. With the Building Control (Amendment) Act 2025 making QA mandatory for occupation permits, we’re the industry’s compliance partner. 📞 +256 393 240 090
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Have we been loud enough about the amendments to the Building Control Act? While the Protection of Sovereignty Bill has dominated conversation, changes that directly affect how we design, approve, and build have passed with far less attention. 1/2 monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/co…
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A recent Daily Monitor piece by @BenMisagga reflects on what these amendments could mean for practice , clearing stating the role of proffesional bodies like UIPE, ERB , and NBRB. Worth a read for anyone in the built environment and for anyone invested in how Uganda builds
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