Galvanised Z-purlin 150mm fixed to trusses: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦9,547per m
Tender rate about ₦12,742 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for galvanised Z-purlin 150mm fixed to trusses is ₦9,547 per m in Abuja: ₦8,941 materials, ₦606 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦12,742 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Galvanised Z/C purlin 150x65x2, per m (4.1 kg/m) | 1.05 m | 5% | ₦7,728 | ₦8,521 |
| Material | Bolt & nut M16x100 grade 8.8 with washers | 0.5 unit | 5% | ₦800 | ₦420 |
| Labour (hours) | Steel erector | 0.15 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦491 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.1 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦115 |
| Materials | ₦8,941 | ||||
| Labour | ₦606 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦9,547 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦9,547 | ₦12,742 |
| Lagos | ₦10,131 | ₦13,523 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦10,232 | ₦13,656 |
| Ibadan | ₦8,978 | ₦11,984 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦9,037 | ₦12,063 |
| Kano | ₦8,769 | ₦11,705 |
| Kaduna | ₦8,877 | ₦11,848 |
| Enugu | ₦9,247 | ₦12,342 |
| Benin City | ₦9,348 | ₦12,477 |
| Uyo | ₦9,724 | ₦12,979 |
| Jos | ₦8,966 | ₦11,968 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦12,289 | ₦16,403 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does galvanised Z-purlin 150mm fixed to trusses cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦9,547 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦12,742 per m as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦10,131 per m and the tender rate about ₦13,523 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Bolt & nut M16x100 grade 8.8 with washers, Galvanised Z/C purlin 150x65x2) with waste allowances; labour (Steel erector, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/s03-galvanised-z-purlin-150mm-fixed-to-trusses/, prices as at 15 October 2026.