In January 2021, the FGN signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil for the construction of the cross-border Kano-Maradi rail line which has an estimated construction cost of USD1.96 billion. Webprofessionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. Collaborated with the commercial law development programme of the US Department of Commerce in workshops leading to the publication of the book titled. WebCONSULTANCY AGREEMENT & PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT 7 In the event that the Architect is required to process the application, the Client shall pay the Architect an additional fee based on a time charge as per Schedule 4.11 and expenses based on cost plus 10% in respect of the processing of such In the case of state governments, the relevant PPP office co-ordinates the procurement and tender process in accordance with the state's PPP law (if any). WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. The Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) and Financial Malpractices in Banks Act, 2004 prescribes a penalty of three years imprisonment for similar offences as those immediately above. This clause requires a subcontractor to be paid within a specific period after the contractor has been paid that is make payment contingent on the contractor being paid. Establishing a contract-based electricity market. On the basis of the President's directive that every seaport should have complementary rail infrastructure, we expect to see more developments in this sector in other states in the medium to long term. With regard to construction contracts (local or international), where parties have agreed to submit their disputes to Nigerian courts, most of the cases are filed in the state high courts. Debt providers include Development Finance Institutions, multilateral agencies, commercial banks, Export Credit Agencies. Member of the team that advised Falcon Kinetics Limited on the Construction of the Civil and Structural Works for the development of a 4,000MT LPG Bulk Gas Storage Facility and Jetty Project at Rumuolumeni, Saipem/Aker Base Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Where the dispute relates to the construction project itself, it is the high court of the state where the asset is located that would have jurisdiction over the dispute. Escrow arrangements whereby contract prices are paid into escrow accounts held by third party banks or financial institutions for release on specified conditions also operate as a form of payment security for the contractor. There are no specific laws in the Nigerian construction industry that give a contractor the right to maintain a lien on the employer's property or over the project where there is a payment default. Most construction contracts contain step-in right provisions that impose an obligation on the contractor to assign the subcontract to the employer in certain circumstances, for example, if the main contract is terminated. Cost is a vital element in every development. In many cases, the project company is a joint venture entity between a local sponsor and a foreign entity that will provide technical or management services to the project. Controversy is sprouting again among building sector professionals on the scale of fees being charged in the industry. Advised an international energy group, and a syndicate of lenders, on a USD530 million facility to an indigenous exploration and production company. The Factories Act also provides that where an offence is committed by a body corporate, every director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate is guilty of that offence and liable as if they had committed that offence unless they prove that the act or omission constituting the offence took place without their consent, knowledge, connivance or neglect. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. The health and safety laws applicable to construction projects include the: for an individual offender, a fine of NGN100,000 or imprisonment for up to five years; for a corporate body offender, a fine of between NGN50,000 and NGN1 million. The contractor is, therefore, required to comply with health and safety regulations relating to employees that work in certain areas of the project or that operate certain machinery wearing protective clothing. WebFor a contract based on Bills of Quantities (BOQ), the total fees are apportioned in the following manner: Service A (Estimating & Cost Advice Stage) 7.5% Service B (Documentation Stage) 42.5% Service C (Contract Administration Stage) 30% Service D (Final Account Stage) 20% Provisional BOQ Contract: The arbitration institutions commonly used to settle construction disputes in Nigeria are: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK (Nigerian Branch) (, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) (, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) (, Lagos Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. Factories Act. There are usually no restrictions on the client's right to terminate the contract in the event of the contractor's bankruptcy or insolvency, unless otherwise stated in the contract. The Borno state government has commenced an Owner Occupier scheme for 2,787 housing units in the state. Generally, a Nigerian national does not require any authorisations to work in Nigeria. Controversy is sprouting again among building sector professionals on the scale of fees being charged in the industry. The EIA must be approved by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). It also contains information on the legal, financial, environmental and technical aspects of the proposed project. Approval of project documents by lenders. Construction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. ensure that the working environment cannot reasonably constitute a health hazard to the employees; make adequate provision for the protection of the health of its workers; insure all employees against injury to health or other forms of physical injury, accident or death that may occur in the course of duty. Federal Ministry of Works Contract (variant of the JCT). There are 3 stages of payment. Parties to construction contracts typically agree the inclusion of provisions that permit the contract to continue, on the occurrence of events or circumstances that are not within the reasonable control of the parties and that could have a material adverse effect on their ability to perform their respective obligations. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. There is no limit to the number of hours an employee can work in a day. The EFCC Act defines economic and financial crimes as non-violent criminal and illicit activity committed with the objective of earning wealth illegally, either individually or in a group or organised manner and includes any form of fraud, narcotic drug trafficking, money-laundering, embezzlement, bribery, looting and any form of corrupt malpractice, illegal arms deal, smuggling, human trafficking and child labour, illegal oil bunkering and illegal mining, tax evasion, foreign exchange malpractices including counterfeiting of currency, theft of intellectual property and piracy, open market abuse, dumping of toxic wastes and prohibited goods, among others. Construction contracts do not differ for international projects. A foreign contractor that will be executing a project in Nigeria must incorporate a local subsidiary in Nigeria through which it will implement and carry out the construction contract (. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. Nigeria is a federation comprised of 36 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. In February 2021, the World Bank Group approved USD500 million support for the FGN for improving the electricity distribution sector and boosting access by improving the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) through a large-scale metering programme. However, this rate does not apply to persons occupying executive, administrative, technical or professional positions such as engineers, engineering technologists, engineering technicians, engineering craftspersons, and project managers. These laws include the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, 2010. Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions, etc.) The principal feature of the EIA Act is that it specifically requires that any public or private sector project must not be undertaken or started without a determination of its environmental effects. Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. However, these are still subject to performance risks. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) (Establishment) Act 2007 (NESREA Act). The project is currently at the pre-engineering state which is estimated to be completed in 10 months. This paper concerns an investigation into the causes of high costs of construction in Nigeria. However, if the Nigerian national is an engineer, engineering technologist, engineering technician, engineering craftsperson, or builder, they must register with either the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or the Builders Council under the Builders Registration Act (. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). According to the Minister of Transport, the Kano-Maradi rail is aimed at facilitating bilateral trade between Nigerian and Niger. High debt-servicing costs and low tax revenue also left little scope for fiscal spending and new public projects. This is, however, a contractual right and can only be exercised if it is included in the project document. In 2020, the FGN issued a NGN162.5 billion (about USD393.4 million). Contracts for the KanoJibia and Port Harcourtaiduguri lines were confirmed by the Federal Executive Council. Other contractual provisions usually heavily negotiated by the parties include: The form of security (such as payment bonds, performance bonds, bank guarantees and third-party guarantees). Some of the penalties under Nigerian anti-corruption laws include the following: The Corrupt Practices Act prescribes a penalty of seven years imprisonment for any person who, being a public official: corruptly asks for, receives or attempts to receive or obtains any property or benefit of any kind before or after doing or omitting to do something in an official capacity; gives, confers or procures, or promises or offers to give, confer, procure or attempt to procure, any property or benefit of any kind to or for a public officer, or any other person on account of any act performed in an official capacity. The obligations imposed on the contractor or construction professional will depend largely on the parties to the contract. 0. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. Launched an initiative under the REA, as part of the NESP, to roll out five million new solar-based connections in communities that are not grid connected. WebCONSULTANCY AGREEMENT & PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT 7 In the event that the Architect is required to process the application, the Client shall pay the Architect an additional fee based on a time charge as per Schedule 4.11 and expenses based on cost plus 10% in respect of the processing of such During 2020 and 2021, parties have increasingly sought to declare force majeure events caused by COVID-19. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. In addition, parties can execute a direct agreement with the third party which will contain terms such as step-in rights provisions to enable the third party step in and assume the obligations and rights of the project sponsor under the contract where a certain agreed event occurs. 0. The structures explained above also apply to international projects. However, the following are typical significant approvals. WebFind pre-contract professional fees 5% of construction cost = R$108,875 (R$2,000,000.00 to R$4,000,000.00 Range) Contract Value/Building Gross Floor Area = 2,177,500.00/347m2 = R$6275.22 per m2 Pre-contract professional fees 5% of R$6275.22 = R$313.76 per m2 of gross floor area Stage A 7.5% of R$313.76 = R$23.53 per m2 However, Nigeria currently builds just 2,000 houses per year. Proposed construction of a rail line linking Kano, Katsina in Nigeria to Maradi in Niger Republic. Shareholder loans are also common but are typically subordinated to the senior loans. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. The entitlement of consultants to recovery from third parties in respect of additional costs or delays depends on the terms of their contracts and appointments. The CC Act also prescribes the same penalty in relation to similar offences as those immediately above. This Scale was used for the next 14 years until 1992 when it was revised. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. With respect to the electric power sector, the NERC has issued: Regulations on National Content Development for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry 2013 (National Content Regulations). The private sector has also shown an increased appetite for investment in real estate. Provided support to the commercial law development program of the United States Department of Commerce in workshops leading to the publication of the book titled. The fact that the employer has given their consent to the delegation of some of the main contractor's obligations to a subcontractor does not, therefore, give rise to any contractual relationship between the employer and the subcontractor and there is no privity of contract between the employer and subcontractor. Advised a syndicate of lenders in connection with the amendments to, and increase in the size of a loan of approximately USD530 million to Shoreline Natural Energy Resources Limited, a Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company. The Engineering Consultancy and Project Management Services Agreement, Charges and Conditions of Engagement produced by the Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria (ACEN), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. In addition, each licence issued by the NERC to operators in the power sector, including generation plant owners, require them to comply with Health and Safety standards, regulations and codes. Extensive rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, one of the largest road networks in Africa, the oldest expressway and busiest inter-state route in Nigeria. Construction contracts involving only Nigerian parties tend to provide for ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration or the Nigerian Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Withholding tax of 10% on any dividend paid (unless it has a tax exemption), although if the recipient of the dividend is located in a country with which Nigeria has a double tax treaty, the rate would be reduced to 7.5%. In relation to projects in the private sector, the process of appointment depends on the internal rules developed by project sponsors. The railway is currently being extended to the Lagos Port to ease import and export of goods. London Court of International Arbitration Rules. Under these rules. One which promotes competition, economy and efficiency. In addition, the foreign nationals being employed must obtain a residence and work permit on entry into Nigeria to enable them to both live and work in Nigeria. Lekki Deep Seaport project is also being developed as a PPP between the federal Government of Nigeria, the Lagos State Government and Tolaram Group. Advised Kepco Energy Resources Limited, the joint venture company established by the Sahara Energy Group and Korea Electric Power Corporation, in connection with its acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Egbin Power Plc. 2.50% Balance Some Nigerian construction contracts permit the owner to request the contractor to alter the works and services (or any part of them) through change orders, change requests, and change notices. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. Under Nigerian Law, certain professionals must have obtained the relevant licences to engage in construction projects: Engineers must be licensed by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) under the Engineers (Registration, etc) Act) (, Quantity surveyors must be licensed by the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria under the Quantity Surveyors (Registration, etc.) A change request will trigger an obligation on the contractor to submit a proposal describing how it will implement the requested change, together with any adjustments to the project timetable and fees payable as a result of such change. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded in 1960 as an association of. Sponsors and project developers often incorporate those requirements into a contract as part of the employer's requirements of the contractor. This was submitted by the Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria is signed up to the Paris Agreement which was ratified agreement in 2017. There has been an increase in the development of renewable energy projects, mostly in the form of solar photo voltaic power plants, in the northern part of the country. The procurement legislation in Nigeria are set out in the Public Procurement Act 2007 (PPA) (including the Public Procurement (Goods and Works) Regulations 2007 and the Public Procurement (Consultancy Services) Regulations 2007 made under the PPA) and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Act, 2005 (ICRC Act). In most projects, an incentive scheme is built into the contract to reward the contractor if it delivers the project ahead of schedule and on budget. Equals N4.5m (architects fee for pre-contract services) Note; ARCON conditions of engagement say that these fees are the minimum that should be charged, therefore, your design circumstances may warrant a little increase in the percentage. Advising CMA CGM Terminals Group in connection with the sub-concession of the container terminal and related infrastructure of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The Nigerian construction industry struggled in 2020 due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures. In 2019, the Ministry of Works and Housing set aside a total sum of 19.8 billion naira ($55 million) for the construction of 2,383 units of housing across the 36 states of Nigeria under the National Housing Program. WebFee is to be negotiated subject to a minimum of N50,000=. However, by law, parties are unable to cap liability arising from death and personal injury. If passed, the proposed legislation will establish a framework for Nigerian professionals to be given preference in the implementation of construction projects in Nigeria. Advised New Electricity Development Company Ltd on the acquisition of Ikeja Electricity Distribution PLC. In other cases, the overall cap does not exceed the amount of the contract price. The EIA Act specifies different types of projects in respect of which a mandatory study must be conducted. Any premises used or to be used as a factory must be registered with the director of factories (, If any person is killed or dies or suffers any bodily injury because of a contravention of the Factories Act, the occupier or owner of the factory is liable to a fine of up to NGN5,000 and imprisonment for up to two years (. This can be done as currently there are no thin capitalisation rules in Nigeria and parties can take advantage of this. If this applies, any gains realised from the disposal of the asset will not be subject to capital gains tax but the company will be entitled to claim a roll-over relief if the new asset is acquired, or an unconditional contract for the acquisition is entered into, within 12 months before or after, the disposal of the old asset. This was intended to: Avoid, minimise or offset the negative impact of their business operations on the environment and local communities in which they operate. Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006. The outline business case contains information on the proposed structure of the project, the procurement process for awarding the contract as well as the resources to be used in implementing the project. The most common form of debt financing in Nigeria is a term loan facility which is a committed loan facility, under which the project company is allowed to request a lump sum of capital from the funders (usually in tranches) within an agreed period. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. Economic loss can be excluded but, in some cases, the counter party may require certain aspects of the economic loss to be mitigated through performance guarantees, although these may specify a maximum amount recoverable from the contractor in the form of liquidated damages. The Abuja Metro Rail, the Abuja-Kaduna Rail and the 327 kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail projects were completed in 2020. Most government and private agencies usually have standard form letters that are issued to a selected bidder, and the use of engagement letters is quite common. In relation to construction projects, one mechanism is funding the project company with more debt than equity and so reducing the taxable income of the special purpose vehicle. Act (. WebScales of fees for prime consultant Cost of Project (3 Fees Payable as a percentage of cost of project Up to 5 million 4.73% Next 10 million or part thereof 450% Next 15 million or 4.25% Next 45 million or part thereof 4.00% Next 75 million or part thereof 3.50% Next 150 million or part thereof 3.00% Next 200 million or part thereo! The Constitution also creates the Federal High Court with jurisdiction over specific subject matter. Any significant expansion in the construction industry will partly depend on the pace of implementation of the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP), the country's post-COVID economic recovery plan, and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan for 2017-2020 (ERGP). Fee proposed 10% of cost of Annual Services. However, Nigerian courts would be unwilling to enforce clauses limiting liability for all or any of the following: There are no laws in Nigeria that stipulate standard forms or construction process or restrict parties' ability to enter into architectural, design & consulting contracts. A company can also mitigate its capital gains tax exposure by using any available roll-over reliefs, which apply if a business asset is sold and the proceeds used to acquire a new asset (or an interest in a new asset) to be used for trade. In February 2021, at commissioning of a 1.12 MW Captive Solar Hybrid Power Plant at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi which was executed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), the FGN stated that Nigeria intends to have 30% of its electricity supply from renewables by the year 2030. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. An alternative is to include a direct payment clause which allows for the employer to step in and pay the subcontractor directly where the contractor fails or is unable to make payments. This paper concerns an investigation into the causes of high costs of construction in Nigeria. The preferred developer is selected through an open competitive bidding process in compliance with the PPA. Where the assets to be used in a construction project are liable to VAT, the purchaser must pay VAT on the consideration payable for such assets at the rate of 7.5%. A project company is required to obtain expatriate quota approvals for the relevant number of expatriate personnel it intends to employ. Other debt funding arrangements include overdraft facility, revolving credit facility, debt capital markets and letters of credit. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. A change will enhance efficiency of the project's operations. All contractors are also required to comply with the National Building Code 2006, which sets outs the standards to be observed in the construction of different types of projects. Basis of Professional Charges for Consulting Services 4.3. In addition, if the sponsors are executing a project for a government entity this may require the sponsors to adopt a selection process that complies with the PPA. There are other non-compulsory insurance products, such as erection all risk insurance, that a contractor or project company will typically procure. Professional bodies are formed as an association of professionals which enhance, control, and regulate the activities of its members. The circumstances described can be expressed to be non-exhaustive in their scope. The licences and other consents a project must obtain will depend on the industry. An EIA must be undertaken where the extent, nature or location of a proposed project or activity is likely to have a significant effect on the environment. Act (. The repayment of the loan is structured in accordance with a repayment schedule by way of amortisation, or very rarely, a bullet repayment. Fee proposed 10% of Gross Rent Payable. The interest payment on a loan to fund a construction project is an allowable deduction before arriving at the taxable profits. The Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN). The relationships between employers, contractors and subcontractors are typically governed by ordinary principles of contract law. Advised Daniel Power Plants Company Nigeria Ltd and a consortium on the acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Ogorode Power Generation Company Ltd in Delta State, Nigeria. The current monthly minimum wage prescribed by the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (NMWA) is NGN30,000. Including provisions that require interest on delayed payments is also one of the means of ensuring that contractual payments are made promptly and diligently. Cost is a vital element in every development. There is also no compulsory levy to fund local infrastructure. The company would also be liable to pay other applicable taxes and to make contributions to various funds such as the industrial training fund, employee compensation fund, and pension fund. It is common for the funder to enter into a direct agreement with project sponsor/company and the contractor that will provide the funders with step-in rights to terminate the project contract with the contractor and appoint a replacement contractor. The slow implementation of government budgets, however, has been a perennial problem in Nigeria. 2.50% Balance The most common forms of dispute resolution in Nigeria are litigation and arbitration. It allows government agencies to: Request quotations or expressions of interest. The FGN is taking steps towards reducing the infrastructure deficit through increased spending as part of a 30-year infrastructure plan (National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan) (Infrastructure Plan) with a target date of 2043, which aims to bring Nigeria's infrastructure stock to the GDP level recommended by the World Bank. The funders may decide to call for the performance bond or take out the parent company guarantee provided by the contractor where such exists. The most common corporate structure for projects in Nigeria is a private company limited by shares. Debt, including hedging structures and arrangements. WebCONSULTANCY AGREEMENT & PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT 7 In the event that the Architect is required to process the application, the Client shall pay the Architect an additional fee based on a time charge as per Schedule 4.11 and expenses based on cost plus 10% in respect of the processing of such Other provisions include warranties, risk allocation and methods for payment of contractor's fees, as well as performance guarantees. Advising Jotna and Engee PET Manufacturing Company Nigeria in connection with the construction and development of a 150,000-metric tonne per annum continuous polymerization polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin plant in Ogun State, Nigeria. The concept of PPPs as an alternative to the funding of public utilities is gradually gaining popularity in Nigeria. 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