National Building Review Board

Welcome to National Building Review Board (NBRB), a corporate body under the Ministry of Works and Transport, established by the Building Control Act, 2013.

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UPDATE:Our attention has been drawn to a building collapse in Kisota zone, Kikaaya parish, Kawempe Division. Investigations into the cause of this accident have commenced. 📸 @nilepostnews

[Snr. Cde. Robert Kabushenga @rkabushenga]

We are back again this Thursday evening 8 pm with Spaces on your building interests. In partnership with @NBRBug we shall discuss how the digital approval process works. Time to learn. See you then

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NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE
As we join the nation in commemorating Martyrs Day, please be advised that the National Building Review Board (NBRB) offices will be physically closed on Wednesday, 3rd June.

Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 4th June.

#SafeBuildingBetterLiving

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Today, we join the nation in honouring the courage, conviction, and sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs whose faith and principles continue to inspire generations.

Happy Martyrs Day!

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"An earthquake in simple terms is a violent shaking of the ground, which happens typically when we have movement of the tectonic plates," - @OlengEng, @rkabushenga

Be part of the conversation via 👉🏾: https://t.co/k0As1ylZFU

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𝐈𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐊𝐄?

Join Dr. Morris Oleng & Robert Kabushenga as they unpack whether our buildings are ready to withstand it.

Be part of the conversation via👉🏾: https://t.co/k0As1ylZFU

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

Today, @NBRBug in partnership with @rkabushenga
will be discussing an important topic on how to ensure our buildings can withstand natural shocks.

Last evening’s tremor felt in Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and Jinja is a wake-up call for all of us.

Join the conversation today and learn more about building safety and preparedness. Don’t miss out.

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𝐈𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐊𝐄?

Join Dr. Morris Oleng, a Specialist Engineer in Catastrophe Risk Modelling, & @rkabushenga in our weekly X-Spaces, 08:00 PM as they unpack whether our buildings are ready to withstand it.

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This is a strategic initiative launched by @NBRBug in partnership with the GEM (Global Earthquake Model) Foundation aiming at strengthening Uganda's disaster resilience and improve building standards against natural and human induced disasters

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Have you felt that earthquake? Let's now face it, how resilient are our buildings in the face of a high magnitude earthquake? The answer lies in the SERENE Project (Scientific Evidence for Risk Engineering, Norms and Education) 1/1

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HAPPENING NOW:Engaging the People of Bugisu Subregion via Step FM about the Serene Project, a project meant among others to study the resilience of our building to natural & human induced disasters e.g floods,earthquakes,landslides @citymbale1 @SRB_Uganda @ERBUganda @ARBUganda

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We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing Ministers @MoWT_Uganda @GenWamala @HonEchweru for their dedicated service, visionary leadership, and commitment to the development of Uganda’s infrastructure and transport sector.

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We congratulate Hon. Fred Byamukama upon his elevation as cabinet minister for @MoWT_Uganda and welcome the new Ministers, Hon. Siraji Musa Ali, Minister of State for Works and Transport, Works & Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera as
Minister of State for Works & Transport, Transport.

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As we celebrate Eid-al-Adha, NBRB extends warm wishes to the Muslim community and all Ugandans observing this sacred occasion.

#EidMubarak #SafeBuildingBetterLiving

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UPDATE: We continued with our discusion @VoiceofToro about the Scientific Evidence for Risk Engineering Norms and Education" (Serene Project),a project that aims to among others study the resilience of our built environment to both natural and human induced disasters e.g floods ,earthquakes, fires,landslides etc. Tooro subregion is an area of interest having previous suffered serious earthquakes including one in 1994 that hit Kabarole district, leading to the death of 8 people and destruction of property.. @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @OlengEng @SRB_Uganda @SurveyorsofUG
@UgArchSociety @FortPortalCity1

[Snr. Cde. Robert Kabushenga @rkabushenga]

https://t.co/GjcN1LnLMU

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HAPPENING NOW: We are live on Messiah FM Kasese talking about the Scientific Evidence for Risk Engineering Norms and Education" (Serene Project). The project aims to among others study the resilience of our built environment to both natural and human induced disasters e.g floods earthquakes, fires,landslides etc. Kasese being one of those disater prone areas is among of the main targets for this project. @ERBUganda @ARBUganda @UIPE_Uganda @OlengEng @SRB_Uganda @SurveyorsofUG
@UgArchSociety

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Happening Now: Why the Safety of your buildings matters

Join the conversation here 👉🏾: https://t.co/Ua4Uxow6hs

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NBRB has today commenced a training for Board officers led by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on the prosecution of offences under the Building Control Act.

The training is focusing on key prosecution procedures including evidence collection and storage, tendering evidence in court, and handling digital evidence, with the aim of strengthening enforcement and ensuring officers are fully versed with prosecution processes under the law.

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