Construction Agreement Between Owner And Contractor Template for Nigeria

1. Parties: Identification and details of the Owner and Contractor, including their registered addresses and company registration numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the project and the parties' intentions

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of terms used throughout the agreement and rules for interpreting the contract

4. Scope of Work: Detailed description of the construction work to be performed by the Contractor

5. Contract Price and Payment Terms: Amount payable for the work, payment schedule, and payment conditions

6. Project Timeline: Construction schedule, completion dates, and milestones

7. Contractor's Obligations: Detailed responsibilities of the Contractor including quality standards, safety requirements, and compliance with laws

8. Owner's Obligations: Responsibilities of the Owner including site access, permits, and approvals

9. Materials and Workmanship: Standards for materials and workmanship, including testing and approval processes

10. Variations and Changes: Procedures for handling changes to the scope of work and their impact on price and timeline

11. Health and Safety: Safety requirements and procedures to be followed during construction

12. Insurance and Indemnity: Insurance requirements and indemnification obligations of both parties

13. Defects Liability: Duration of defects liability period and procedures for rectifying defects

14. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party

15. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes including mediation and arbitration

16. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including notices, governing law, and entire agreement

1. Schedule 1 - Construction Drawings and Specifications: Detailed technical drawings and specifications for the construction work

2. Schedule 2 - Bill of Quantities: Itemized list of materials and work items with quantities and rates

3. Schedule 3 - Construction Schedule: Detailed timeline showing all construction activities and milestones

4. Schedule 4 - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and timing

5. Schedule 5 - Site Information: Details about the construction site including surveys and existing conditions

6. Schedule 6 - Required Permits and Approvals: List of all required regulatory permits and approvals

7. Schedule 7 - Quality Assurance Plan: Detailed quality control procedures and standards

8. Schedule 8 - Health and Safety Plan: Detailed safety procedures and requirements

9. Appendix A - Insurance Requirements: Detailed specifications of required insurance coverage

10. Appendix B - Form of Performance Security: Template for performance bond or guarantee

11. Appendix C - Forms of Certificates: Templates for various certificates including completion certificates