Research Laboratory

Construction Management, Surveying, Risk and Cost Innovation Research Laboratory

Overview

To advance innovative project management, risk assessment, and cost optimization strategies that enhance the successful delivery of infrastructure projects while improving productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Research projects

Ongoing project

Development of a Digital Construction Cost and Risk Monitoring System for Projects in Uganda

The study will develop and validate a digital platform integrating project cost, risk, schedule, and variation data, using predictive analytics to generate rea…

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Ongoing project

Development of a Digital Risk and Variation Management Tool for Real-Time Cost Control of Road Construction Projects in Uganda

The study will develop and evaluate a digital tool integrating risk identification, variation tracking, cost monitoring, and early-warning indicators. It will …

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Ongoing project

Development of an Integrated Risk and Cost Management Framework for Improving the Performance of Construction Road Projects in Uganda

The study will assess risks affecting road construction costs and performance in Uganda, evaluate existing management practices, and develop an integrated fram…

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Research team

Lead

Assoc. Prof. Ezekiel Nnadi

Team lead of two of the six research laboratories in the Department of Civil and Building Services Engineering under the FAST Research Agenda 2026-20…