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09/10/2025

roof construction

30/03/2025

*UNGUIDED USE OF STANDARD FORMS OF CONTRACT: CAUSE AND EFFECT*

One of the veritable skills which every contract drafter must possess is the dynamism to draft a contract to suit the peculiar circumstance of a project.

Standard forms of contract such as JCT, FIDIC, NEC, etc., are standard and boiler plates contracts that are made by international standard organisations specifically for construction projects. Many construction professionals prefer to adopt these forms of contract to govern their projects, because, among other things, they are readily available, tailored and specifically made for construction projects, and have been used by many on various construction projects.

No doubt that standard forms of contract have diverse merits considering their applicability on construction projects, however, it is my contention that, over-reliance and unguided use of standard forms of contract can have grave consequences. For the avoidance of doubt, each construction project is unique, therefore, when using standard forms of contract, care must be taken to take into cognisance the uniqueness of the contract at hand, and incorporate such in your contract. It could be in the form of necessary modifications, that could occasion the addition of salient clauses that the unique contract at hand requires. This, of course, requires core expertise and mastery of the art of construction contract drafting; little wonder many professionals prefer to use the standard forms without any modifications, so as to avoid the stress associated with such modifications, albeit, at their own risk, and detriment of the project at hand.

In conclusion, it is instructive to note that, while using standard forms of contract is good, over-reliance and unguided use of same could have grave consequences which could affect effective contract administration, leading to claims, cost overruns, dispute, and eventual project abandonment, if care is not taken.

Should you need professional help with your construction contract, do not hesitate to approach those with professional expertise on same, to avoid stories that could touch the heart and soul of your project.

*Taiwo Oyeniyi, Esq.,*
*March 29, 2025*

QS AG Saviour PMNIQS

09/03/2025

08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women in YQSF!

Today, we celebrate your achievements, resilience, and determination. We recognize your incredible contributions to our community, profession, and society.

Thank you for being an integral part of YQSF. We're honored to have you on our team!

*QS Chibueze Nnamdi Michael-Ogba*
_Communications Secretary, *YQSF*_

QS A.G Saviour PMNIQS

07/03/2025

Work in progress, we are good at what we do

05/03/2025

When formwork Reinforcement is properly set, here is how concrete appears. The zones marked blue is the lapping zones in the reinforcement. For building engineering construction, it is usually 600mm, 1200mm respectively. Though they're factors considered by the structural engineer before introducing the lapping perimeters.... Stay tuned for more educating content from G-ray consult.

04/03/2025

G-ray consult to quantify this in one day.... Plans Swift is the solution (aided software).

03/03/2025

*"BACK-TO-BACK" CLAUSES IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS*

Did you know that there is what is called "back-to-back" clauses in construction contracts?

Yes, there is. Below are examples of such clauses:

1. "Pay-when-paid": This is a timing mechanism that may delay the time in which the contractor has to pay the subcontractors. If the contractor is not paid by the employer, this clause does not absolve the contractor from his obligation to eventually pay the subcontractors.

2. "Pay-if-paid": This makes the employer paying the contractor, a condition precedent to the subcontractors getting paid. If the general contractor does not get paid, neither do subcontractors.

Do you think these clauses operate in our jurisdiction (Nigeria)?

Are the clauses fair to subcontractors?

From an ethical points of view, would you say inserting those clauses in a construction contract is ethical and good for business?

Kindly give your opinions.

Ref: Dr. Sherif El Haggan

*Taiwo Oyeniyi, Esq.*
A.G Saviour,. PMNIQS

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02/03/2025

*TENANCY AS A CONTRACT*

The relationship between a landlord and a tenant is a *contract* that involves mutual agreement of both parties. Therefore, the terms of a tenancy agreement must be fully agreed upon by the parties involved and every standard tenancy agreement must contain a clause called a Rent Review Clause that spells out the method of initiating rent review (whether in writing or orally), timeline within which rent can be reviewed and percentage of the increase.

Parties to a tenancy agreement enjoy freedom of contract, which allows them to be bound by whatever terms that both parties agree upon. If the rent review clause states that the landlord may increase the rent whenever and however he pleases, the clause would bind both landlord and tenant.

Note that in the absence of a Rent Review Clause in a tenancy agreement, the provision of the law applicable to tenancy in the locality where the property is to be rented, governs when and how a landlord should increase rent. It is therefore important for every potential tenant to be conversant with the law governing tenancy in the location/area where they intend to rent a property.

If your landlord increases your rent *unlawfully*, you should contact a lawyer and commence legal action against your landlord. The possible remedies that you may be entitled to include; an order of specific performance compelling the landlord to reduce the rent to a specified amount, as well as damages, if the tenant was unlawfully evicted in the process.

Ref: Nigerian tribune newspaper online publication of January 22, 2025 - Yejide Gbenga-Ogundare.

*Taiwo Oyeniyi, Esq.*
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17/08/2024

Oven bake

15/08/2024

Architect please try to dimension every part of the roof including the slope, hip boards and valley gutter... Especially the ones summited to surveyors. Though there is a formula to determine that but to reduce work load and fast delivery. My humble OPINION