PUBLICATIONS

Graduate Research Projects

2017 Projects

Analysis of Risks Associated with Real Time Gross Settlement System in Commercial Banks in Zambia (RTGS)
An Integration of Solid Waste Management in Slum Upgrading Programme in Zambia: A Case of Kawama East Mufulira
Development of a Management Support Tool in Fuel handling to Control Losses in Fuel Deposits in Zambia
The application of Total Quality Management on Government Funded Road Projects in Zambia: The case of Copperbelt Province
Analyzing the role of stakeholder management on implementation of construction projects in Kitwe
An exploration of motivation factors that can be utilized to enhance workers’ performance on projects
A study on challenges faced by Local Contractors when accessing government projects

2017 publications

Binyi, L, & Mwanza, F. (2014a) Social Integration in Public Spaces & Landscapes: Perceptions and Experiences towards Multicultural Shanghai. Chinese Studies. Vol 3, No. 1
Binyi, L, & Mwanza, F. (2014b) Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Zambia: Advancing Planning and Natural Resource Management for “Greener” Tourism in Livingstone Victoria (Mosi-Oa-Tunya) Area. International Scientific Academy of Engineering and Technology (ISAET) ISSN 2320 –4087 (Online Version), Vol 1, No. 5
Chileshe, R & Shamaoma, H (2014) Examining the Challenges of Cadastral Surveying Practice in Zambia. South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 3, No. 1: 54-63
Lushinga, N. (2014) Effect of Vertical and Horizontal Load on Pavement Interface Shear Stress. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 3(10): 1295-1299.
Makashini, L., Ng’ombe, A., Abanda, H., Malama, A. & Mudenda, P. (2014) Household lifestyle, energy related practices and perceptions of energy efficiency: Evidence from Kitwe, Zambia. AIMS Energy. Vol 2 (3), 276-294.
Malama, A., Mudenda, P., Ng’ombe, A., Makashini, L. & Abanda. H. (2014) The Effects of the Introduction of Prepayment Meters on Energy Usage Behaviour of Different Domestic Consumer Groups in Kitwe, Zambia. AIMS Energy. Vol 2 (3), 237-259.
Mushinge, A (2014) Land Tenure Security in Selected Countries: Securing Land and Property Rights for All. UN Habitat Synthesis Report 2. pp. 13-15.
Ngombe, A. Keivani, R. Mattingly, M & Michael Stubbs (2014) Impacts of privatization of customary land rights in Zambia: A comparative study of rural & peri-urban locations. International Journal of Urban & Regional Research (IJURR). Vol. 38, No.6, pp. 1985-2007.
Ngombe , A & Mushinge, A (2014) The role of culture and belief systems in shaping customary land reform. International Journal of Social Science Studies. Vol. 2, No 4, pp 123-134.
Chileshe, R. A. & Ngoma G. C. (2014) Introducing Education for Sustainable Development in the School of the Built Environment at the Copperbelt University. Paper presented at the ESD in Higher Education ITP – Results Seminar, 25th – 28th November, Rhodes University, South Africa. Unpublished paper.
Chiponde, D.B., Tembo, C.S., Mutale, L. & Chisumbe, S. (2014) Information and Communication Technology Suppported Inventory Management: A Tool for Improving Cost Control In The Zambian Construction Industry. Paper presented at the Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa – DII, Chrisma Hotel, Livingstone, 25th -26th September. Unpublished paper.
Chiponde, D.B., & Pasquire, C. (2014) Application of Lean Construction As A Competitive Strategy for Local Contractors in The Zambian Construction Industry. Paper presented at the Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa – DII, Chrisma Hotel, Livingstone, 25th -26th September. Unpublished paper.
Chunda-Mwango, N. (2014) Enhancing the performance of conservancies. Paper presented at the Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice, Fern Hill Conference Centre, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3rd -7th November 2014. Unpublished paper.
Mukalula P., Muya M. & Mwiya B. (2014) Risk Allocation In Public Private Partnerships – A Decision for Zambia. Paper presented at the Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa – DII, Chrisma Hotel, Livingstone, 25th -26th September. Unpublished paper.
Munshifwa, E & Mooya, M. (2014)Property Rights and the production of the Urban Built Environment in Zambia. ISNIE2014 Conference, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA. 19th – 21st June 2014
Mutale, L., Chiponde, D. Tembo, C, Matipa & N’gandu, V. (2014) Building Information Modeling (BIM): An assessment of its viability in cost management in the Zambia construction industry. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa, Eighth Built Environment Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 27th -29th July 2014. Unpublished paper.
Nonde Lushinga and Jiang Xin (2015), Effect of Horizontal Shear Load on Pavement Performance, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Geological and Civil Engineering, IPCBEE Volume 80.
Nonde Lushinga (2014) Effects of Vertical and Horizontal Load on Pavement Interface Shear Stress, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 10, pages 1295-1299 (ISSN 2278-0181)
Phiri A. D. (2014) Urban Land readjustment as a strategy for provision of bulk infrastructure and low cost housing in Zambia. Paper presented at the Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa – DII, Chrisma Hotel, Livingstone, 25th -26th September. Unpublished paper.
Tembo, C & Mutale, L. (2014) Construction malpractices: a case of adherence to the testing mechanisms in the Zambian Construction Industry. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa, Eighth Built Environment Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 27th -29th July 2014. Unpublished paper.
Tembo, C., Chiponde, D., Michello, N. & Mutale, L. (2014) Feasibility of integrated risk management in reducing risks on infrastructure projects in the Zambian construction industry. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa, Eighth Built Environment Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 27th -29th July 2014. Unpublished paper.
Tembo, C. K., Zulu, E & Kapilya, M. (2014) Business Management: Strategy for Small-Scale Contractors in the Zambian Construction Industry. Paper presented at the Conference on Infrastructure Development and Investment Strategies for Africa – DII, Chrisma Hotel, Livingstone, 25th -26th September. strong> Unpublished paper.
Zulu, E, Bwalya, H. & Mutwale, J. (2014) Procurement Fraud Prevalence, Causes, Responses and Challenges in the Zambia Construction Industry. Paper presented at the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa, Eighth Built Environment Conference, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 27th -29th July 2014. Unpublished paper.

Consultancy

Under the auspices of our Extension Services Unit (now Practice Office), we are providing research and consultancy services to a myriad of clients. Among the many research studies undertaken, below are some:

An investigation into the causes that lead to incomplete buildings in Zambia.
An appraisal of donor funded community based construction projects
Application of quality management on Zambian construction sites.
Solid waste management in cities. A comparative study of developing and developed cities.
Land use planning and the causes of land invasions
Road Infrastructure planning and maintenance
Challenges of municipal development and management and squatter settlements etc.
Challenges of housing finance in Zambia
Provision of housing to low income families in Zambia
Housing provision in a liberalized economy
Essentials of Valuation Theory and Practice in Zambia
Land management practices- normative and positive
Materials Design and construction of Centre for Life Long Education offices and classrooms at CBU. A project team was formed in the school to design and subsequently carry out the construction work. The work was completed on schedule to required specifications.
Design and supervision of construction of student hostels to provide 96 student bed spaces.
Design and supervision of construction of School of Business Complex, comprising 8 classrooms , 2 lecture theatres, and 2 office blocks.
Design and supervision of construction of Civil Engineering Department classrooms and offices.
Design and supervision of Oxfam community schools in Mufulira, Kitwe and Chingola. This work involved the consultant maintaining the client’s funds to disburse to the contractor in payments during interim and final valuations.
Data Bank Development and Rehabilitation: Supervision of 24 World Bank funded rural health centers in Northern, Luapula, Copperbelt and North Western Provinces. Staff drawn from the departments of Architecture, Building and Civil engineering and Construction did the design and supervision of the projects. These projects were carried out under World Bank guidelines and specifications.
Testing for Kitwe Roads and Water Mains Rehabilitation Projects for various clients (China Hinan, China Roads and Bridges, Joe Motors, Spencon, Zulu Burrow).
Preparation of Kitwe’s Mulenga Compound overspill layout plan. The area was planned and the plots surveyed by the School’s Surveyors before handover to the local authority for allocation to prospective residents.
Preparation of Regional Plans for all the eight provinces of Zambia for academic purposes
Preparation of Structure and Neighbourhood Plans for Copperbelt Districts for academic purposes
Research into housing policy and implementation mechanisms
Currently the School is preparing two integrated development plans for two districts in Zambia contracted by the Zambian Government- Chavuma and Chongwe
Preparation of a Development brief for Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre Expansion of Infrastructure
Preparation of a Highest and Best Use Study for Zambia Railways Pension Scheme Trust Ltd