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The Civil Works Division at Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) is committed to ensuring the functionality, modernization, and sustainability of the institute’s infrastructure. The division plays a pivotal role in maintaining the physical environment of UIRI’s campus and supporting industrial development through innovative construction projects.

Responsibilities of the Civil Works Division

Infrastructure Maintenance and Renovation: The division oversees the maintenance of UIRI’s campus infrastructure, including routine upkeep, structural renovations, and improvements to ensure a safe and conducive working environment.

Design and Construction Management: The division is tasked with managing the design and construction of off-site production and processing facilities. This involves feasibility assessments, design planning, and quality assurance during construction.

Supervision of Contractors: Ensuring that construction works carried out by external contractors meet UIRI’s standards of excellence. This includes close monitoring of timelines, budgets, and compliance with specifications.

Accomplished and Ongoing Projects

The Civil Works Division has successfully implemented a range of impactful projects, contributing to Uganda’s industrial and economic development. Key projects include:

  • Bamboo Processing Facility in Kabale

  • Fruit Juice Processing Facility in Nabusanke

  • Mushroom Production Facility in Kabale

  • Eco-Gel Facility at UIRI

  • Peanut Butter Facility in Lira

  • Fruit Juice Facility in Arua

  • Gable Top Filler at UIRI

  • Boiler House at UIRI

  • Foundry Facility at UIRI

  • Potato Processing Facility in Kabale

  • Meat Processing Facility in Busia (Renovation)

Special Contributions

The Civil Works Division played a significant role in the supervision of the World Bank-funded Uganda Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) project. This initiative involved remodeling the institute’s Engineering Workshops and Microbiology Laboratory, showcasing the division’s capacity to deliver on high-profile projects.

Commitment to Excellence

The Civil Works Division at UIRI remains dedicated to advancing industrial growth by creating and maintaining infrastructure that supports innovation, production, and training. Through its projects, the division not only enhances UIRI’s operational capacity but also contributes to Uganda’s broader industrialization agenda.

Uganda Industrial research Institute

The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, specializes in value addition, product development, process design, technology sourcing, machinery fabrication, managing processing plants, SME outreach, and business incubation.

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