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Latest Prices: Materials, Machinery & Manpower 

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Construction Site Resources

USD/UGX Rate: 3650

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Materials:

Ref
Item / Description
Specification / Basis
Unit
Indicative Rate (UGX)
C06
Plaster Sand
Sinotruck
Load

1,600,000 – 1,750,000/=

C07
Stone Aggregate (Crushed 1/2", 3/4")
ELF Truck
Load

200,000 – 240,000/=

C08
Stone Aggregate (Crushed 1/2", 3/4")
Forward Truck
Load

350,000 – 400,000/=

C09
Stone Aggregate (Crushed 1/2", 3/4")
Sinotruck
Load

2,100,000 – 2,300,000/=

C10
Hardcore
ELF Truck
Load

130,000 – 150,000/=

C11
Hardcore
Forward truck
Load

220,000 – 250,000/=

C12
Hardcore
Sinotruck
Load

1,600,000 – 1,800,000/=

Plant (Machinery & Tools) : Rate / Day 

Ref
Equipment / Plant
Capacity / Description
Indicative Rate (UGX)
Notes
E16
Vibratory Roller
Road/earthworks compaction

-

TBC
E17
Mobile Crane
Capacity to be specified

-

TBC

Personnel:

Ref
Personnel / Trade
Classification / Basis
Rate Unit
Indicative Rate (UGX)
Notes
P01
General Labourer / Porter
General site labour
Per day
12,000–20,000/=
Dependent on availability, complexity and/or location etc.
P02
Gangman / Head Porter
General site labour
Per day
25,000–30,000/=
Dependent on availability, complexity and/or location etc.
P03
Mason / Bricklayer
Skilled site labour
Per day
25,000–30,000/=
Dependent on availability, complexity and/or location etc.
P04
Carpenter / Formworker
Skilled trade
Per day / output
-
Often scope/output based
P05
Steel Fixer
Skilled trade
Per day / output
-
Often scope/output based
P06
Plumber
Skilled trade
Per day / output
-
Scope dependent
P07
Electrician
Skilled trade
Per day / output
-
Scope dependent
P08
Painter
Skilled trade
Per day / output
-
Depends on preparation/system
P09
Tiler
Floor tiling, standard ceramic/porcelain
Per sqm
8,000–12,000/=
P10
Tiler
Large-format porcelain/granite
Per sqm
15,000–18,000/=
P11
Foreman / Site Supervisor
Weekly engagement
Per week
250,000–400,000/=
P12
Foreman / Site Supervisor
Monthly engagement
Per month
1,200,000–2,200,000/=
P13
Site Engineer
Junior / contract
Per month
1,500,000–2,500,000/=
P14
Site Engineer
Senior / RE
Per month
3,500,000–6,000,000/=

Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from supplier websites, catalogues, and other public sources. They are indicative and updated as often as possible. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Construction Foresite Ug. cannot guarantee that all figures reflect real-time changes. Please confirm directly with vendors before purchase.

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