8M Skilling Centre

8M Skilling Centre

Flagship Initiative

The 8M Skilling Centre (8M SC) is a flagship initiative of 8M Construction Digest, created to address skills gaps, inefficiencies, and escalating construction costs in Uganda.

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Why the Skilling Centre?

Uganda’s construction industry faces significant challenges that impact quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills mismatches

Skills mismatches hinder productivity, innovation, and employability, widening gaps between education and industry needs.

Overreliance on imported methods and materials

Overreliance on imported methods and materials undermines capacity and sustainability.

Poor project management practices

Poor project management practices lead to delays, cost overruns, and compromised quality.

Weak value-for-money outcomes

Weak value-for-money outcomes result in inefficiency, waste, and limited long-term impact.