The National Construction Authority (NCA) has backed the return of a construction levy it previously charged developers, at a time the national environment watchdog has also seen similar fees reinstated, a move that could increase the costs of regulatory fees for builders if effected.
NCA argues its fees - charged at the rate of 0.5 percent of the contract value - will boost its ability to enhance enforcement and compliance with standards at a time the agency has been on the spot amid the rise of rogue contractors and fraudsters in the sector.
