ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Calculation of architects’ remuneration according t conditions of engagement and remuneration for professional architects’ services -INTRODUCTION. -STANDARD SERVICES. -PERCENTAGES FOR CALCULATING FEES FOR NEW AND EXISTING PROJECTS AT THE DESIGN STAGES. -PRACTICAL EXAMPLE. -REMUNERATION FOR REPETITIVE WORKS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES. - CONCLUSION

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria introduction The Architects’ Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) approved and endorsed the conditions of Engagement and Remuneration for Architectural Services for Architects in the country on September 21, The remuneration stipulated represents the minimum fee payable for the professional service rendered by the Architect.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria In doing this calculation, we need to identify each stage involved. Design stage I- Preliminary and Final Concept design This stage is subdivided into two phases (Phase I and 2) Standard services DESIGN STAGE I – PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND CONCEPT DESIGN PHASE I – PRELIMINARY PHASE FEES – 15% OF ETC(COMMITMENT) BRIEFING,APPRAISAL, PROGRAM DEFINITION. PHASE II- CONCEPT DESIGN FEES – 20% OF ETC PLANNING SPACES, IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES NEEDED.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Standard services (continued) Design stage II- detail design and production drawings. This is also divided into two phases (phases 3 and 4). NOTE: ETC- ESTIMATED TOTAL COST DESIGN STAGE II – DETAILED DESIGN AND PRODUCTION DRAWIGS PHASE III – DETAILED DESIGN FEES – 25% OF ETC DEVELOPMENT OF SITE PLAN,LOCATION OF SITE STRUCTURES, PLANNING APPROVALS PHASE II- CONSTRUCTION DOCS. FEES – 40% OF ETC PREPARATION AND COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, SELECTION OF CONTRACT TYPE. PHASE II- CONSTRUCTION DOCS. FEES – 40% OF ETC PREPARATION AND COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, SELECTION OF CONTRACT TYPE.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Standard services (continued) Tendering and Award Stage- Time charges rate (i.e. minimum hourly rates; daily rates or man- month) are used. This stage involves the pre-qualification of contractors, invitation to tender Construction Stage - Time charges rate are also used at this stage. This stage involves handing over to the contractor to commissioning. Post Construction Stage - This stage involves project hand over through the liability period up to the final account. This is also based on time charges.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Percentages for calculating fees for new and existing projects at the design stages A very salient point to note is that the remuneration for standard services for design I and II is 4.75% of the estimated project cost for new projects, and 9.5% for services on existing structures all of which shall be adjusted appropriately at the end of design stage II for the final fees payable to the architect. 4.75% 9.5%

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Practical example Q1.Calculate the amount due for the consultant architect as at production of construction documents if the cost of the project is 810million naira. Solving this problem The estimated project cost is N810m Since it is a new project, we therefore use of 4.75% of the estimated project cost 4.75% x N810m = N38.48m

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Practical example (continued) Calculating amount due at each stage At stage I – phase I (commitment Phase) – 15% 15% x N38.48m = N 5.77m Phase II- 20% 20% x N38.48m = N7.70m Stage 2 – phase 3- 25% 25% x N38.48m = N9.62m Phase 4- 40% 40% x N38.48m = N15.39m = N ( ) m = N 38.48m

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Remuneration for repetitive works and additional services Repetitive works This means unit(s) of the same design types and specification to be constructed on same site or other sites. The remuneration for pre contract services for repetitive work shall be full remuneration for the first building while subsequent repeats shall attract reduced fees. Additional services These are services outside the laid down scope of the prime consultant’s duties. They include landscaping, interior design etc. They are calculated based on either percentages or hourly rates depending on the type of service.

ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria ARC 807: Professional Practice and Procedure Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria conclusion In conclusion this document has helped to close the gaps in the business of the profession which had hitherto hindered its growth and allowed the proliferation of less than sterling practices. In a departure from the 1996 document, the new Conditions of Engagement provide for the satisfaction of all parties to the Consultancy Agreement by ensuring adequate remuneration for the Architect.