National Building Review Board

Eid Mubarak

Shaping the future of the building sector starts with you. Submit your abstract for the State of the Building Sector Conference before 30 April 2026 via conference.nbrb.go.ug. @MakCEDAT @Makerere @UCUniversity @kyambogou @UIPE_Uganda @SRB_Uganda @SurveyorsofUG @ARBUganda @ERBUganda @UgArchSociety @uonbi

@SaabweAlekc Kindly share details of your challenges with the system. Thank you

@NBRBug Naye system yammwe leero ekoze etyaa. ( BIMS)

Dear developers, temukola error building with the Steel Timber concrete (STC) composite method. It's unsafe and illegal. Mwebereremu.

4⃣ Safety aspects have not been considered in design and implementation of this technology such as the fire risk and earth quake resistance; 5⃣For the sites that were inspected, none of the drawings were endorsed by professionals and neither was building permission obtained from the local authority. (4/4)

2⃣ Timber, one of the materials being used is currently not graded and its quality parameters are unknown; 3⃣ There are no design standards/ guidelines to support the technology both during design and implementation; (3/4)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐓𝐂? 𝙎𝒕𝙚𝒆𝙡–𝙏𝒊𝙢𝒃𝙚𝒓–𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙘𝒓𝙚𝒕𝙚 (𝑺𝙏𝑪) 𝙘𝒐𝙢𝒑𝙤𝒔𝙞𝒕𝙚 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 construction is a building method where steel, timber, and concrete are combined so they work together to support a building. Steel beams provide the main strength, timber forms the framework, and a concrete slab is cast on top to create the floor. 𝘈 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 (1/4)

@BrianAbili2 @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala We shall be glad to get the pictures of those non compliant structures for action to be taken.

@NBRBug @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala Get time to pass in namuwongo and see what's here. I will take some pictures for show.

We have intensified our crackdown on illegal construction in Greater Kampala Metropolitan, focusing mainly on the prohibited Steel Timber Composite Building Method (STC). The method was banned in 2022 by the minister @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala after studies concluded that it was unsafe and a risk to the safety of Ugandans. Several suspects were apprehended from Kira Municipality yesterday. @ERBUganda @PoliceUg @Kiramunicipalco @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda

@ACollebAn @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala Please share the details of the coordinates, our enforcement team will take action.

@NBRBug @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala I know a building and it’s exact coordinates Just that you guys have ignored it for long

The future of building starts with conversations, collaborations, and partnerships and State of the Building Sector Conference is creating that space. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry actors are encouraged to submit abstracts via conference.nbrb.go.ug by 30 April 2026. @Makerere @kyambogou @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @SurveyorsofUG @SRB_Uganda @MakCEDAT @uonbi

To the women striving to make the world a better place, we celebrate you. Happy Women's Day 2026. @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @SRB_Uganda @ISLM_Entebbe

Advancing standards for sustainable developement of our built environment is top priority for the country and the State of the Building Sector Conference is here for this cause. Therefore researchers,practitioners, policymakers and industry players are invited to submit abstracts by 30th April 2026. @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @Makerere @MakCEDAT @kyambogou @ucu_ComputEng

We showcased the Building Industry Management System (BIMS) at the World Engineering Day 2026 Exhibition organized by @ERBUganda. The system has digitised building control processes including building and occupation permit application and payment of building fees. It can be accessed via bims.go.ug. @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @UgArchSociety @KCCAUG @SRB_Uganda @ISLM_Entebbe

Are you a researcher, practitioner, policy maker or building industry actor? Here is an opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge in the built environment by submitting abstracts for the State of the Building Sector Conference. Deadline is 30th April 2026. For details visit conference@nbrb.go.ug . @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @MoWT_Uganda @Makerere @kyambogou @ucu_ComputEng @SRB_Uganda @SurveyorsofUG @UgArchSociety @UNABSEC_UG @MakCEDAT @uonbi

We shall discuss building control matters this evening on @cbsfm_ug .Tune in

Do you know the mandate of the @NBRBug? if not, here is what the Board does

If you missed some of the key highlights of the Building Control (Amendment) Act 2025 assented to by @KagutaMuseveni, find the details in the @newvisionwire @dailymonitor

@tugumizemuv1 @StateHouseUg @KagutaMuseveni @KCCAUG @IGGUganda @edthnaka @igp @katumba @MoWT_Uganda Use the Building Industry Management System (BIMS) an online platform for applying for building and occupation permits.

@StateHouseUg @KagutaMuseveni @KCCAUG @IGGUganda @NBRBug @edthnaka @Igp @katumba @MoWT_Uganda The Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, is a great development. However, one of the biggest obstacles to development are the government bureaucrats that take years to offer the building permits.

H.E. the President has assented to The Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, The Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and The Valuation Act, 2025. The laws among others, introduce stronger penalties for illegal construction, empower the Bank of Uganda to regulate mortgage refinance institutions, and establish the Institute of Certified Valuers.