Dr. Nathan Kibwami, PhD

Research Interest: Research methods, Sustainable Construction, Construction Economics, Construction management, Climate Change studies in the built environment, Affordable housing, Real estate economics, Carbon Accounting 

Dr. Nathan Kibwami is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Management, with a distinguished career in sustainable construction and real estate economics. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction Project Management) from the University of Leeds, specializing in sustainable construction, an MSc in Land Management from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, and a First Class BSc in Building Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam. His research spans construction economics, climate change in the built environment, affordable housing, carbon accounting, and the advancement of research methods in construction management. Over the years, he has authored numerous peer‑reviewed publications addressing sustainability, value management, and the integration of carbon measurement tools in construction projects, making significant contributions to both academic scholarship and practical applications in the field.

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Kibwami has been recognized with multiple scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship and the SIDA scholarship, and was twice named Best Student during his undergraduate studies. He is a Registered Quantity Surveyor in Uganda, a Fellow of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda, and has served as Council Member and former Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Chapter. His leadership extends to mentoring future professionals and shaping policy discussions on sustainable construction and real estate management in Africa. With a career dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the built environment, Dr. Kibwami continues to influence both academia and industry through his teaching, research, and professional service.

1. Wesonga, Racheal, et al. “A Comparative Analysis of Thermal Performance, Annual Energy Use, and Life Cycle Costs of Low-cost Houses Made with Mud Bricks and Earthbag Wall Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Energy and Built Environment (2021). Link
2. Chikafalimani, S. H., Kibwami, N., & Moyo, S. (2021). Perceptions of academics on real estate topics in Africa. Real Estate Management and Valuation, 29(1), 30-40. Link
3. Chikafalimani, S. H., Kibwami, N., & Moyo, S. (2021). Management of Facilities at Public Universities in Africa: Current Challenges and the Way Forward. Real Estate Management and Valuation, 29(1), 21-29. Link
4. Manga, M., Ngobi, T. G., Okeny, L., Acheng, P., Namakula, H., Kyaterekera, E., … & Kibwami, N. (2021). The effect of household storage tanks/vessels and user practices on the quality of water: a systematic review of literature. Environmental Systems Research, 10(1), 1-26. Link
5. Tutesigensi, A., Kibwami, N., & Matege, S. B. (2021). The Status of Value Management Practice on Construction Projects in Uganda and Strategies for Improvement. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 251-267. Link
6. Kibwami, N., Wesonga, R., Manga, M., & Mukasa, T. (2021). Strategies for Improving Quantity Surveyors’ Education Training in Uganda. International Education Studies, 14(2), 33-43. Link
7. Kibwami, N. and Tutesigensi, A. 2016. Enhancing sustainable construction in the building sector in Uganda. Habitat International. 57, pp.64-73. doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2016.06.011
8. Kibwami, N. and Tutesigensi, A. 2016. Integrating clean developmentmechanism into the development approval process of buildings: A case of urban housing in Uganda. Habitat International. 53, pp.331-341. doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2015.12.011
9. Kibwami, N and Tutesigensi, A (2014) Using the literature based discovery research method in a context of built Environment research In: Raiden, A B and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds) Procs 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK, 227-236.
10. Kibwami, N and Tutesigensi, A (2014) Mathematical modelling of embodied carbon emissions of building projects In: Raiden, A B and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds) Procs 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK, 53-62.
11. Kibwami, N and Tutesigensi, A (2015) Extending the Clean Development Mechanism concept to Building Projects In: Raiden, A B and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds) Procs 31^st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK, 277-286.
12. Kibwami, N and Tutesigensi, A (2015) Exploring the potential of accounting for embodied carbon emissions in building projects in Uganda In: Raiden, A B and Aboagye-Nimo, E (Eds) Procs 31^st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK, 327-336.
13. Kibwami, N and Tutesigensi, A (2014) Developing a carbon measurement tool to promote sustainable construction In : ARCOM Doctoral Workshop on Sustainable Urban Retrofit and Technologies, 19 June, London South Bank University
14. Kibwami, N and Mbuya, E (2009) Analysis of the draft policy on occupational safety and health (OSH): Tanzanian Construction Industry In: Proceedings of People in Construction,  12-14 July 2009, Port Elizabeth,  South Africa, 26-28.

1. Best student for the academic year 2003/2004 as judged by overall performance in the BSc. Building Economics program at University of Dar es salaam.
2. Best student for the academic year 2002/2003 as judged by overall performance in the BSc. Building Economics program at University of Dar es salaam.

1. Commonwealth Scholarship (2012-2016)
2. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) scholarship (2008-2010)
3. Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) government exchange program (2002-2006)

• Registered Quantity Surveyor, Uganda., No.166
• Fellow, Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (FISU)
• Council member, Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU)
• Ex-chairman, Quantity Surveying chapter, Uganda (2011/12)