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! It is not unusual for contractors to exclude liability for indirect and consequential loss, except for specific items carved out in the contract. WebLowe (2003) further stated that the value added of construction is in the range of 7% to 10% for highly developed economies and around 3% to 6% for underdeveloped economies. 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. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. Some engineering, procurement and construction contracts for local projects are also drafted on the basis of the template developed by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (. Enter to open, tab to navigate, enter to select, https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/I0487c15d13ed11e498db8b09b4f043e0/Construction-and-Projects-in-Nigeria-Overview?viewType=FullText&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default), Construction and Projects in Nigeria: Overview, https://iclg.com/practice-areas/project-finance-laws-and-regulations/nigeria. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. 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. Expatriate Quota Approvals are granted on a temporary basis, usually for two to three years and can be renewed up to five times for up to 10 years in some instances. In addition to these laws, various states have passed laws that regulate environmental issues in their state. Types of Professional Fees 4.2. The project is currently at the pre-engineering state which is estimated to be completed in 10 months. 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. Fee proposed 10% of Gross Rent Payable. Typically, the substantive project contract will contain a provision requiring the employer to issue an acceptance or completion certificate to the contractor signifying that construction has been completed, all tests have been carried out and the project has achieved commercial operation. In some instances, there could be a combination of more than one funding arrangement, for instance, a term loan facility and a revolving credit facility being provided under a single financing arrangement to a project. 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. National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) (Establishment) Act 2007 (NESREA Act). 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. NAIJA LIGHT Solar Electrification Program. The most common corporate structure for projects in Nigeria is a private company limited by shares. 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. Strengthening the sector's institutional framework and increasing transparency. The most heavily negotiated provisions are those relating to the contractor's liability in specific events of default. The Employee Compensation Act 2010 established the Employees' Compensation Fund (Fund) and requires every employer to make a minimum monthly contribution of 1% of its total monthly payroll into the Fund. Improving power supply reliability to meet growing demand. Advised Kepco Energy Resources Ltd on the financing of its acquisition of Egbin Power PLC. Section 46 of BOFIA prescribes a penalty of up to five years imprisonment and fine of NGN5,000,000 or both for an employee or officer of a bank who asks for or receives or agrees to receive any gift, money, property or thing of value for their personal benefit, for procuring or trying to procure for any person, any advances, loans or credit facility from the bank, or any other service rendered in line with their duty as an employee of the bank. The current monthly minimum wage prescribed by the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (NMWA) is NGN30,000. Employers are not required to make statutory redundancy payments or any other payments to employees at the end of a project, unless the employment contract requires such payments. The EFCC Act prohibits anyone from concealing, removing from Nigeria or transferring to nominees, the proceeds of an economic and financial crime, on behalf of another, with the knowledge that such proceeds are as a result of criminal conduct by the principal. 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. It is uncommon for payment obligations under construction contracts to be secured by land or property. 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. Failure to stamp an instrument will render it inadmissible as evidence in any civil proceedings before any Nigerian court. 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. Generally, a Nigerian national does not require any authorisations to work in Nigeria. This can be done as currently there are no thin capitalisation rules in Nigeria and parties can take advantage of this. Fee proposed 10% of Gross Rent Payable. This is, however, a contractual right and can only be exercised if it is included in the project document. In relation to construction professionals, each profession usually has a scale of professional fees which is applied to calculate the fees payable to the professional for the services provided on the project. The PPA contains detailed provisions in respect of the procurement process, including the principles, planning, implementation and general conduct of public procurement. 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%. 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. Under these rules. Another right of the client is to take physical possession of and secure the site. The MDA sends out an invitation for bids from interested private sector developers. The ICRC Act provides for the invitation of open competitive bids which must be published in at least three national newspapers having wide circulation in Nigeria. Rivers State Public-Public Participation in Infrastructure Development Law 2009. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. The project company or relevant contractor must also obtain a fire safety certificate from the Federal Fire Service and the relevant State Fire Service to confirm compliance with fire safety measures. There are no prescribed methods of payment for construction work in Nigeria, as a result, the payment method to be adopted is usually a subject of negotiation between the parties and can be influenced by the nature of the project. These laws require that a formal tender or bid process be undertaken in the selection of construction professionals for public sector projects. ICLG - Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations - Nigeria Chapter covers common issues in construction & engineering laws and regulations including making construction projects, supervising construction contracts, and dispute resolution. However, the following are typical significant approvals. 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. Generally, a contractor has no obligation to personally perform all the works involved in the project unless expressly obliged under the agreement. Professional fees in building projects Structural engineering fees Rp200,000 to Rp 300,000 per square metre MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) design fees Rp120,000 per square metre Quantity Surveyors fees Rp60,000 per square metre The NESREA has primary responsibility of enforcing compliance with laws, guidelines, policies and standards on environmental matters in Nigeria, such as water quality, noise, ozone protection, air and atmospheric protection and has issued various regulations on compliance requirements. Debt providers include Development Finance Institutions, multilateral agencies, commercial banks, Export Credit Agencies. Basis of Professional Charges for Consulting Services 4.3. Parties generally have a choice over the applicable arbitration rules. Where the FEC is satisfied that the project should be carried out using a PPP, it grants its approval to the project. 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 Both equity and debt financing will typically be used in the same project usually at a ratio of 70% debt to 30% equity. The PPA also requires procurement to be conducted in a manner that is: Equitable for ensuring accountability and conformity with its provisions (with the aim of achieving value for money and fitness of purpose). For projects in the power sector, turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contracts between the project company and the contractor, continue to be popular, with the project having separate operation and maintenance arrangements. 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. The EIA Act makes it an offence for any person to embark on any activity or project that may have significant environmental effects, without having first undertaken, and submitted to the relevant government environmental agency, an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA). Preparation of an outline business case by the relevant MDA of the sector in which the PPP is to be implemented. Section 2(i), part 2 of the Manual makes detailed provisions on fire safety, protection, evacuation, first responders and emergency planning. The current administration has also budgeted NGN4.125 trillion (about USD9.9 billion) for capital expenditure in the 2021 Appropriation Act. National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing System) Regulations, SI No. Advised Accugas Ltd on a USD445 million refinancing of facilities for the construction of a gas processing facility and the acquisition of a 100% stake in East Horizon Gas Company Ltd. London Court of International Arbitration Rules. Draft EIA to be carried out and a report submitted to the DRP at the end of the project conceptual design and will form the basis for approval by the DPR of the detailed engineering design. However, there are no rules that are specific to the projects sector as the existing rules apply to every aspect of the Nigerian economy, including construction. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. An employer that breaches the Construction Law commits an offence and on conviction is liable for: individuals: a fine of up to NGN100,000 and a term of imprisonment of up to three months; In relation to health, safety and environment in the power sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) published the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code, 2014 (Code) and the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Standards Manual (Manual). 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. Other provisions include warranties, risk allocation and methods for payment of contractor's fees, as well as performance guarantees. byNicholas Okafor, Adeola Sunmola, Victor Samuel and Chisom Okolie, Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). 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. Member of the team that advised Consolidated Infrastructure Group Ltd. on due diligence and project structuring for its investment in the development of an 8.5 MW dual fuel power project in Delta State. Construction professionals will usually seek to place a cap on their liability. Advising a leading Nigerian broadband communication solution integrator on the financing of fibre optic cables and the restructuring of existing debt; Advising IFC in connection with the proposed facilities of up to USD325 million to a liquefied natural gas company in Nigeria. The USD11.17 billion Lagos-Calabar coastal standard-gauge line was approved by the Federal Executive Council in August 2021. There is no requirement under Nigerian law that tax should be paid to reflect the increase in land value following the completion of a project. The preferred developer is selected through an open competitive bidding process in compliance with the PPA. 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. However, there are other transfer fees and taxes payable on the transfer of real property. In addition, anything used for the carriage of harmful wastes and any premises or land where it was kept can be forfeited to the FGN. It also includes provisions on the bidding process, bid security, evaluation of bids. Advised Actis on its investment in the 459 MW Azura-Edo gas fired independent power plant in Edo State. Professional fees in building projects Structural engineering fees Rp200,000 to Rp 300,000 per square metre MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) design fees Rp120,000 per square metre Quantity Surveyors fees Rp60,000 per square metre Including provisions that require interest on delayed payments is also one of the means of ensuring that contractual payments are made promptly and diligently. Act (. Current notable major projects include the: Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway to connect Lagos State to Ibadan via Ogun State. 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 modes of appointment of construction professionals in Nigeria vary between the public sector and the private sector. Construction contracts do not differ for international projects. f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded in 1960 as an association of. One which promotes competition, economy and efficiency. The flip side of this is that an estimated loss scheme (liquidated damages) is also built into the contract to subtly compel the contractor to deliver on time and on budget. 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. Risks associated with fitness are mitigated through performance guarantees from the contractors. One of the functions of the Bureau of Public Procurement is to prepare and update standard bidding and contract documents. However, it is common for a contractor's obligations to be qualified to the extent that once the contractor has used its best endeavours or has applied the degree of skill and care that could reasonably be expected from a professional of its status, the project company is obliged to accept the completed project. 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.) e) PSGS 5: Facility Management. Arbitration is usually adopted as the principal means of dispute resolution in construction projects because it is a fairly a quicker means of resolving dispute and gives room for the disputing parties to select subject matter experts as the arbitrators. 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. Other regulations and guidelines which also govern environmental issues in specific sectors in Nigeria include: National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations, SI No. 1 Percent of General Construction Total General Construction Estimate = $50,000,000 25% of Total General Construction = MEP Portion of the Construction = $12,500,000 MEP Design Fee: as Percentage of the MEP Construction (4%): Design Fee = $12,500,000 x 4% = $500,000 as Percentage of General Construction (25% x 4% = 1%): In other cases, the overall cap does not exceed the amount of the contract price. In practice, an eight to nine-hour working day is the norm. Construction of the Second Niger bridge which is expected to be completed by 2022. Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. There are 3 stages of payment. It is not clear whether a common law mechanic's lien will apply to construction projects where the contractor is unpaid. 0% if its turnover is less than NGN25,000,000. 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. WebFee is to be negotiated subject to a minimum of N50,000=. The main tax issues which arise on projects include whether there will be value added tax, the applicable rate of stamp duty on the transaction document(s), and transfer taxes in relation to land or other property. Advised New Electricity Development Company Ltd on the acquisition of Ikeja Electricity Distribution PLC. Act) (, Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 (as amended) (MLPA). 2.50% Balance WebProposed Level of IT Professional fee for Projects CHAPTER FOUR: Method of Determining Remuneration 4.1. Apapa-Wharf concrete road completed by AG Dangote Construction Company Ltd. Construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port (. Debt, including hedging structures and arrangements. Signed a six-year, NGN1.15 trillion (about USD3.8 billion) contract with Germany's Siemens AG for a three-phased electrification project further to the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) which is aimed at increasing Nigeria's power supply in three phases to 25,000 MW. Nigeria is a federation comprised of 36 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. Final EIA to be prepared and approval obtained at the end of detailed engineering design but before the commencement of any construction activities. It allows government agencies to: Request quotations or expressions of interest. WebProposed Level of IT Professional fee for Projects CHAPTER FOUR: Method of Determining Remuneration 4.1. f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. Controversy is sprouting again among building sector professionals on the scale of fees being charged in the industry. 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. Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in connection with its investment in a 120MW greenfield solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in Kogi State, Nigeria. Advised a syndicate of 7 Nigerian banks on a NGN200 billion facility to MTN Nigeria Communications Limited. Service fees are also liable to VAT at 7.5%. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. 1 Percent of General Construction Total General Construction Estimate = $50,000,000 25% of Total General Construction = MEP Portion of the Construction = $12,500,000 MEP Design Fee: as Percentage of the MEP Construction (4%): Design Fee = $12,500,000 x 4% = $500,000 as Percentage of General Construction (25% x 4% = 1%): The rates payable will depend on which of Nigeria's 36 states the real property is located in. 30 days after execution where an instrument is liable to an ad valorem rate. Equity funding can be provided by project sponsors, private equity funds, impact investors and individuals. In the power sector, the caps in engineering, procurement and construction contracts range between 10% and 15%. 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