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David Edwards, Amey Group
(5 / 5)
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Alun Lane, Ainscough Vanguard
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Helen Watson, Scarborough Borough Council
“The course was presented in an engaging fashion, gave a really good and informative base on NEC contracts.”
Daniel Pamphlett, QinetiQ
“A very instructive and interactive course with great content and engaging presentation from a knowledgeable trainer.”
David Campbell, Mitsubishi Electric Europe
(4.8 / 5)“One of the best courses I have attended, very relevant to my job and the new project we have won.”
Edward Wright, Ecovert FM Limited
“I came to the course with little knowledge, thoroughly enjoyed the day, can see where this will benefit our work programme and projects.”
Chris Myers, Durham County Council
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Ian Lear, UPM Tilhill
“Excellent course, very well delivered by a very knowledgeable trainer.”
Nigel Chilvers, Leeds College of Building
“I found the session very useful, I can relate what has been talked about back to previous contracts I have used and I think the NEC contract would help overcome problems we currently have with other contracts, great session.”
Lisa Jordan, Durham County Council
“An excellent course, very relevant to the day job.”
Douglas Whitfield, South East Water
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Billy Linton, Fountains Plc
“An excellent course overall – I would recommend all the management teams attend this course too as it is hugely beneficial.”
Gavin Clifford, Keller UK
“A very helpful course, which covered a lot of ground in just one day, thank you.”
Graham Burt, Mouchel Management Consulting
Duration
1 day
What is this course about?
This is a detailed one-day course which gives an overview of the different types of contracts available within the NEC4 suite of contracts. The session will also identify the differences from NEC3 which whilst many attendees may still be using they will be switching to NEC4 for future projects. The NEC4 contracts are described as “evolution rather than revolution” so they are mostly subtle changes or enhancements from the NEC3 contract wording. The workshop explores in specific detail the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) which is the most commonly used form within the suite for managing a construction contract, which includes many of the core clauses which are common to the whole suite.
The course reviews the various options available within ECC in terms of being a lump sum contract, target cost or a cost reimbursable type contract as well as looking in detail at the intricacies of understanding and administering the contract for the benefit of all involved in running a project. Whilst the contract is written such that it should be easy to use and understand, it is different culturally from other forms of contract and parties can get into difficulties if they do not understand or administer the contract.
Key topics covered
- Objectives of NEC contracts and range of Contracts available
- ECC Contract and associated Contract Strategy
- Contract Data
- Section 1 of the Contract
- Early Warnings
- Contractors Responsibilities
- Time / Programme
- Testing and Defects
- Payment
- Compensation events
- Adjudication
- Summary of workshop
Who would benefit?
Anyone involved in the running or administration of a construction project, which will include:
- Project managers
- Contract managers
- Commercial managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Planners
- Engineers
- Estimators
- Tender and Proposals Engineers
- Designers / Architects
Objectives
At the end of the course those who have attended will understand:
- The different types of contract available within the NEC suite and when they will be most applicable
- The overriding philosophy and culture of the NEC contracts that are common to all
- All of the contract documents involved and their relative importance
- Each of the core principles of the contract which include defined terms, communication, early warnings, contractors responsibilities, payment, defects, liabilities and termination.
- The importance and significance of the programme and how it will be managed contractually for the life of the project
- How change will be managed, and in particular the principles of Compensation Events and the strict processes and timescales involved
- The key changes between NEC3 and NEC4
Duration
1 day.
What is this course about?
This is a detailed one-day course which gives an overview of the different types of contracts available within the NEC4 suite of contracts. The session will also identify the differences from NEC3 which whilst many attendees may still be using they will be switching to NEC4 for future projects. The NEC4 contracts are described as “evolution rather than revolution” so they are mostly subtle changes or enhancements from the NEC3 contract wording. The workshop explores in specific detail the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) which is the most commonly used form within the suite for managing a construction contract, which includes many of the core clauses which are common to the whole suite.
The course reviews the various options available within ECC in terms of being a lump sum contract, target cost or a cost reimbursable type contract as well as looking in detail at the intricacies of understanding and administering the contract for the benefit of all involved in running a project. Whilst the contract is written such that it should be easy to use and understand, it is different culturally from other forms of contract and parties can get into difficulties if they do not understand or administer the contract.
Objectives
At the end of the course those who have attended will understand:
- The different types of contract available within the NEC suite and when they will be most applicable
- The overriding philosophy and culture of the NEC contracts that are common to all
- All of the contract documents involved and their relative importance
- Each of the core principles of the contract which include defined terms, communication, early warnings, contractors responsibilities, payment, defects, liabilities and termination.
- The importance and significance of the programme and how it will be managed contractually for the life of the project
- How change will be managed, and in particular the principles of Compensation Events and the strict processes and timescales involved
- The key changes between NEC3 and NEC4
Who would benefit?
Anyone involved in the running or administration of a construction project, which will include:
- Project managers
- Contract managers
- Commercial managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Planners
- Engineers
- Estimators
- Tender and Proposals Engineers
- Designers / Architects
Key topics covered
1. Objectives of NEC contracts and range of Contracts available
- Fundamental essences that are common to all of the contracts
- Range of contracts available and when they will be applicable
2. ECC Contract and associated Contract Strategy
- Core clauses
- Options A-F
- Secondary Options
- Z clause amendments
- Key changes that NEC4 brings
3. Contract Data
- Contract data part 1
- Contract data part 2
4. Section 1 of the Contract
- ‘Spirit of mutual trust and co-operation’
- Defined and identified terms
- Communications
- Project Manager
- Ambiguities and inconsistencies
5. Early Warnings
- What early warnings are
- How they should be managed
6. Contractors Responsibilities
- Design
- People
- Working with Others
- Subcontracting
7. Time / Programme
- Level of detail required of a programme
- Acceptance of a programme
- Revising a programme
- Acceleration
8. Testing and Defects
- What is a defect?
- Acceptance of defects
9. Payment
- Definition of prices
- Definition of price for work done to date and activity schedule / bill of quantities
- Target cost share
- Schedule of cost components
10. Compensation events
- What is a compensation event?
- Notification
- Quotation
- Assessment
- Implementation
11. Adjudication
- The process and timescales involved
12. Summary
- Summary of workshop
- Open forum for questions
Understanding NEC Contracts – Open Course
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All in-company courses are tailored to meet the unique circumstances of the client organisation and delegates. We will take as much time as necessary upfront to understand your contract challenges and the scenarios which will be most relevant to your delegates.
We can put the focus on any area of NEC and make reference to your contracts / projects throughout the course.
On an in-company basis delegates get the opportunity to spend time consulting with one of the UK’s leading experts on NEC on what the contract means to them and their organisation.
From the outset we will provide you with expert advice and you will be assigned your own personal training adviser who will stay with you throughout the process. Every team is different so we will provide you with a tailored training programme, designed around your team’s needs and focused on your desired outcomes.
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Next Course: 19 June 2024
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