Issue 008 of The Concrete Corner, Building on Uncertain Ground, Why the Ground beneath every project matters
We explore site investigations, groundwater, weak soils, slope stability and resilient foundation design.
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The Drainage Dilemma: Why Uganda Keeps Flooding
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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 .
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.
Built to Last: The Bridges that Connect Uganda the-concrete-corner.beehiiv.…
Issue 006 of The Concrete Corner explores the engineering behind resilient bridges and their role in connecting communities and sustaining economies.
Would you build a house without knowing what’s beneath it?
A geotechnical investigation is the step that answers that question.
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The Maintenance Paradox: The Economics of Keeping Your Assets Alive the-concrete-corner.beehiiv.…
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.
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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.
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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.
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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





































