Free, ready-made construction templates for Nigeria. Editable Excel files with working formulas (BoQ, estimates, schedules, site reports, invoices and more), plus sample contracts and tenancy agreements.
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A filled-in example of a Nigeria-format tenancy agreement — landlord and tenant details, rent terms, caution deposit, agency/legal fees, and notice-to-quit clauses. This is a static example for reference. To generate your own personalized, editable tenancy agreement, use the free Tenancy Agreement Generator instead.
A general-purpose building and construction contract template for Nigeria, covering the project scope, contract sum, payment stages, variations, defects liability, and termination clauses. This is a general reference template, not the official "Standard Form of Building Contract" published by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) — that is a separate copyrighted publication available directly from the NIA. Use this as a starting point and have it reviewed by a qualified professional before use on a real project.
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Project risks scored likelihood × impact with automatic red/amber/green colouring. Pre-filled with the risks Nigerian builds actually face: material price rises, rainy season, theft, poor-quality blocks, payment delays and stop-work orders. The second sheet is a task risk assessment for activities like roofing and working at height.
Site rules, PPE by activity, key hazards with their control measures, emergency contacts (112, nearest hospital, first aider) and assembly point. Print it and post it on the site board. Covers falls, trench collapse, electrical safety, heat stress and manual handling.
List every mixer, vibrator, generator, scaffold and tool with its location, who's responsible, purchase cost and depreciation. Current value calculates automatically. The second sheet is a maintenance request and repair log, so you can see which machines keep breaking down.
Document work that doesn't meet the drawings or specification. It records what was found, the classification, immediate containment, root cause, corrective and preventive actions, cost, and who verified the fix. Pre-filled with a real-world example: insufficient concrete cover to a ring beam.
Track samples, product data, shop drawings and test results (block crushing, concrete cubes) sent for approval. Each entry has a type, BoQ reference, dates, revision and an approval status dropdown. Nothing gets ordered or installed until it shows as approved.
Ask the architect, engineer or client to clarify a drawing or specification in writing. The form records the question, a suggested solution, the cost and schedule impact, and the response. The log sheet tracks every RFI until it's answered.
Walk the finished building room by room and list every defect, who fixes it and by when. Status dropdowns (Open, In progress, Fixed, Closed) and automatic counts show what's left before handover. Release retention only when every item is closed.
A standard daily record of the site. It logs weather (rain stoppages included), labour by trade, materials delivered, equipment, visitors and inspections, the safety talk, issues and delays, and tomorrow's plan. Copy the tab for each day. A good daily record settles most arguments about delays and payments.
How the project will be run, on one sheet. It covers documents and permits, schedule and reporting, cost control, procurement and material testing, health and safety, quality and key risks. Each item has a responsible person and a status. Includes a project contacts table.
A 20-week building programme with a Gantt chart that redraws itself. Change any task's start week or duration and the bars move. Includes phases, responsible trades, % complete and dependencies. A second sheet holds a milestone chart with planned vs actual dates and the stage payment each milestone triggers.
Everything a client or tender board asks for in one place: company details and CAC number, services, key personnel and their registrations (COREN, NIOB, NIQS), past projects with values, and compliance documents (tax clearance, PENCOM, ITF, insurance). Fill it in once and attach it to every proposal.
Give a subcontractor or artisan a clear written instruction: the work, quantities, agreed rates, start and finish dates, workmanship rules, advance paid and balance due on completion. Pre-filled with a tiling job example.
Defines exactly what the contractor will deliver. It covers the project summary, deliverables with start week, duration and % of contract, and what's included. It also lists what's excluded (fence, borehole, solar, furniture) and the key assumptions. Most site disputes come from an unclear scope. Agree this one before work starts.
Send a materials list (cement, blocks, rods, sand, granite and more) to several suppliers. Then paste their rates into the comparison sheet. The lowest rate per item and each supplier's total calculate automatically. Helps you buy at the best price and keeps a record of who quoted what.
For clients inviting contractors to bid. Sets out the background, goals, scope, exclusions, what every bid must include (priced BoQ, programme, CAC, references, insurance) and how bids will be scored. Makes bids comparable like-for-like, so you can pick a contractor on more than the lowest headline price.
A bid document for contractors covering your understanding of the project, approach, price summary by section, timeline with payment stages, why the client should choose you, and acceptance. Pre-filled with an example aimed at a diaspora client building in Abuja.
Record any change to the agreed work in writing: what changed, why, the items omitted and added, the cost and the time impact. The revised contract sum updates automatically. Includes signature blocks for contractor, client and consultant. No extra work should start without one.
A 6-month cash flow forecast for a building project or contractor: client payments in; materials, labour, plant, site overheads, admin and taxes out. Opening, net and closing balances roll forward each month. Negative months show in red, so you can see a funding gap before it stops work on site.
Split the contract sum into work sections, enter % complete for each, and the work done to date, amount already certified and this valuation all calculate. Retention and materials on site are included. Use it to agree stage payments between contractor and client or QS.
A progress invoice for contractors with labour, materials and other costs grouped, plus 5% retention, 7.5% VAT and previous payments deducted to give the amount due. Includes bank details and a payment reference block. Delete the VAT line if you're not VAT-registered.
Enter the building length, width, overhang and roof pitch, and the sloped roof area works itself out. Sheets, timber and labour quantities follow from it. Covers long-span aluminium sheets, hardwood timbers, ridge caps, fascia, gutters and downpipes. Swap in stone-coated or other coverings by changing the rate.
Quote interior and exterior painting jobs: list each area in m², pick the paint type and number of coats, and the litres needed and total cost calculate for you. Includes primer, sundries, labour per m² and scaffolding. Pre-filled for a 4-bedroom bungalow with current Nigerian paint and labour rates.
Track estimated vs actual cost for every work section of your build. Variance in naira and percent calculate as you enter what you've spent, so you can see early which part of the job is running over. Also covers contingency, professional fees and approvals, with a running "remaining budget" figure. Pre-filled with a bungalow example mid-construction.
A trade-by-trade Bill of Quantities laid out the way Nigerian QSs and contractors expect: one bill per work section, item letters, quantities, units, rates and amounts, each bill carried to a general summary. Pre-filled for a 4-bedroom bungalow. Preliminaries and contingency percentages feed the tender sum automatically.
A phase-by-phase construction estimate you can send to a client as a quotation. Pre-filled with a 4-bedroom bungalow in Abuja priced at current Nigerian market rates — substructure, frame, roofing, doors and windows, finishes and services. Includes preliminaries, contractor's profit, contingency and 7.5% VAT lines that calculate automatically, plus standard payment terms and a sign-off block. Replace the quantities and rates with your own job.
A lot of people ask for a cost estimate but never see what's actually behind the number. Here's the real breakdown for our modest-spec, all-rooms-ensuite 5 bedroom duplex in Enugu (15m x 20m plot, 215m² total floor area): 🧱 Substructure (foundation to DPC): ₦5.16M — excavation, foundation concrete, German floor slab, damp-proof membrane 🧱 Superstructure (walling to lintel): ₦11.74M — blockwork, columns, ring beams, suspended floor slab, staircase 🏠 Roofing & ceiling: ₦2.74M — timber roof frame, aluminium sheets, PVC ceiling 🎨 Finishes & services: ₦7.53M — plastering, painting, ceramic tiles, doors, windows, electrical, and all 5 ensuite + guest toilet fittings Subtotal: ₦27.18M Plus 10% contingency, contractor's profit margin, site overhead and logistics: brings it to Grand Total: ₦37,671,159 This is what a real Bill of Quantities looks like — priced item by item, not a flat "per square metre" guess. Note: this excludes fencing, borehole, water tank, paving, professional fees and VAT — those get added separately if your build needs them.
A general-purpose building and construction contract template for Nigeria, covering the project scope, contract sum, payment stages, variations, defects liability, and termination clauses. This is a general reference template, not the official "Standard Form of Building Contract" published by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) — that is a separate copyrighted publication available directly from the NIA. Use this as a starting point and have it reviewed by a qualified professional before use on a real project.
A filled-in example of a Nigeria-format tenancy agreement — landlord and tenant details, rent terms, caution deposit, agency/legal fees, and notice-to-quit clauses. This is a static example for reference. To generate your own personalized, editable tenancy agreement, use the free Tenancy Agreement Generator instead.
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