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Civil and Building Engineering

Civil and Building Engineering

Under the civil and building engineering subsector, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, including, but not limited to; 

  • Building construction and architectural services,
  • Subsurface utility engineering,
  • Plumbing and HVAC systems,
  • Drainage,
  • Construction equipment,
  • Construction materials.

Building Construction and Architectural Services

Our building construction services begin with consulting services i.e. conceptualization, design, and development of building architectural plans, obtaining of permits and approvals, and construction supervision.

We undertake design, planning, and construction of various building structures and facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and building codes. These include;

  • Multi storeyed buildings,
  • Industrial warehouses,
  • Commercial plazas,
  • Container houses (repurposed shipping containers),
  • Prefab houses,
  • Steel frame structures,
  • Timber houses,
  • Uniports,
  • Giertsen hall systems,
  • Relocatable building systems,
  • Monuments, murals, and statues,
  • Swimming pools and water fountains.

 

Our building and construction services include;

  • Undertaking engineering surveys and geotechnical investigations,
  • Structural planning and preparation of architectural plans and drawings,
  • Technical guidance on interior design, sound proofing, landscape design, fire systems, plumbing, drainage and sewer systems, smart building management and monitoring systems, earthworks design, electrical and mechanical works, energy efficient systems, etc,
  • Quantity surveying (cost consulting) and preparation of confidential engineer’s cost estimates (BOQs),
  • Asset management and smart building control and management (building automation systems),
  • Construction management.
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Subsurface Utility Engineering

Utility mapping is the process of locating, identifying, and mapping underground utilities such as water and sewage pipes, electrical and communications cables, gas lines, and other infrastructure. The goal of utility mapping is to create an accurate and up-to-date record of the location and type of utilities in a given area, and to provide this information to contractors, engineers, and other professionals who need to work on or near these utilities.

Utility mapping is typically done using a combination of ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic location equipment, laser scanning, and other specialized tools and technologies. This information is then compiled into a detailed map that shows the location and type of each utility, as well as its depth and any other relevant information.

Utility mapping is important for several reasons, including;

Safety: Helps to prevent damage to underground utilities during construction, excavation, or other projects,

Cost savings: By accurately identifying the location of utilities before a project begins, utility mapping can help to minimize the costs associated with utility relocation and damage to underground infrastructure,

Improved planning: With an accurate and up-to-date record of the location and type of utilities in a given area, utility mapping can help to inform project planning and design, ensuring that projects are developed in a way that minimizes the impact on existing utilities,

Regulatory compliance: In some cases, utility mapping may be required by local or government regulations to ensure that projects are developed in a safe and responsible manner,

Overall, utility mapping is a critical aspect of many construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, providing valuable information to help ensure the safe and efficient development of these projects.

Plumbing and HVAC Systems

We offer plumbing, heating, and cooling related services as;

  • Installation and maintenance of sewer systems,
  • Clearing and unblocking of blocked sewers,
  • Installation of kitchen, toilet, and bathroom plumbing fixtures as toilets, handwash basins, bathtubs, jacuzzis, instant water heaters, solar water heaters, kitchen sinks, shower cabins, etc.
  • Repair of pipe bursts and leakages,
  • General plumbing repairs and maintenance services,
  • High billing investigations,
  • Installation of plumbing leak detectors,
  • Sewer rodding and unblocking, including supply of sewer rodding sticks,
  • Supply of odor control chemicals for septic tanks, pit latrines, and toilets,
  • Installation of ducting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Drainage

We supply a number of drainage products such as;

  • Catch basin filters,
  • Drainage cells,
  • Concrete culverts and armco steel culverts,
  • Channel gratings/grated drainage systems,
  • Double wall corrugated drainage pipes,
  • PVC and HDPE geomembrane liners (0.25mm-3.0mm),
  • Sewer inspection and cleaning robots,
  • Sewer jetting equipment,
  • Grease traps,
  • Sewer rodding sticks (drainage rods/unblocking sticks).

We offer drainage services as;

  • Drainage consultation,
  • Installation of french drains,
  • Installation of manholes and inspection chambers,
  • Unblocking of blocked drains and pipes,
  • Installation of grease separators (fat traps).

Construction Equipment

We supply a number of construction equipment, including;

  • Dump trucks,
  • Fork lifts,
  • Interlocking stabilized soil block (ISSB) press machines,
  • Plate compactors,
  • Tiles and stone cutters,
  • Self loading concrete mixers,
  • Air compressors,
  • Poker vibrators,
  • Scaffoldings,
  • Fuel tankers,
  • Demolition hammers,
  • Welding machines,
  • Mobile site compressors,
  • Site dumpers,
  • Sand blasting machines,
  • Tamping rammers,
  • Concrete pumps,
  • Vibrating steel drum rollers,
  • Excavators,
  • Pedestrian rollers,
  • Bull dozers,
  • Tipper trucks,
  • Dewatering pumps,
  • Crane mounted trucks,
  • Aerial working platform trucks (bucket trucks),
  • Scissor lifts,
  • Edging power trowels and walk behind power trowels,
  • Backhoes,
  • Plate compactors,
  • Concrete block making machines,
  • Hollow block machines,
  • Jumping rammers,
  • Asphalt concrete cutters,
  • Construction steel benders,
  • Round concrete mixers,
  • Block paver making machines.

Construction Materials

We supply construction material, including;

  • Solid and hollow concrete blocks,
  • Aggregate,
  • Sand,
  • Hard core,
  • Non woven geotextile membrane (100g/sqm-1,200g/sqm),
  • Red safety mesh/safety barricading net,
  • Construction safety net/safety debris netting/building construction green safety net,
  • Culverts,
  • Concrete fencing poles,
  • Kerbs,
  • Pavers,
  • Terrazzo,
  • Clay max pan blocks,
  • Water proofing chemicals,
  • Shutter rollers,
  • Escalators, elevators (passenger elevators and car elevators), travellators, and moving walkways.

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Sankofa Consulting Engineers

We are a premier engineering consulting firm based in Uganda. We offer services across a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines, such as electrical and power engineering, water and sanitation engineering, civil and building engineering, surveying and geomatics engineering, mining and petroleum engineering, among others.

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