We all know how essential under NEC3 contracts the programme is. There is a much more stringent requirement on what a programme should include, and that the programme is to be formally accepted by the Project Manager. There is then the requirement for this programme to be regularly updated and …
I am mindful of putting together a guide for certain situations associated with programme acceptance. I actually don’t think there is a set of rules that fits all “what-if” scenarios that can happen within a programme, but I think we can have some clearer guidance for both Contractors and Employers. …
Whenever I run a NEC training course I typically get people in the room to introduce themselves and their roles within their companies, I am always quite excited to hear someone has just left university or currently at university. I get to ask them my favorite question, which is “do …
I have recently posted a question on LinkedIn questioning the level of mitigation that is expected/obligated by the Contractor in assessing a CE. I am looking at producing a publication/eBook next year of which this will form a chapter (if not a book all on its own!)). I will be …
Do you remember the days when the word “contractual” was a swear word and had negative connotations? What do you mean it still is? Isn’t it sad that we are still in a position that despite NEC3 contracts being written much more constructively and proactively they are still tarnished with …
Within “Downloads” you can now access a hyperlinked list of discussions from the past year and jump straight to any of interest!
Following the success of the awards at last year’s NEC conference we are again hosting our annual 2015 BuiltIntelligence NEC People industry awards. The four categories for this year’s awards are as detailed below, with the first two awards winning a prize of £5000 of free eLearning licences from Built …
Z clauses (in my experience) are the still the biggest cause of argument and dispute on projects – not the original unamended NEC3 clauses. I have compiled a list of the common ones to look out for that (in my opinion) are not generally well thought out by Employers who …
Thought it was useful to reissue this document we produced back in 2011 to see what people thought of our list and if there is anything else that could be added to it. Let us know!!! LinkedIn NEC4 document – 2011
Linked In Discussion Archive Jun 13-Jun 14 Here is a list of some of the main discussions that have taken place within the group the past 12 months or so. Each is hyper-linked so you should be able to jump straight to the discussion. Happy reading…
It is with great pleasure that I can announce the agenda for this year’s NEC3 Annual Linked In Conference in London on the 17th June. This has now become the must attend NEC event for experienced professionals within the industry. We again have excellent topics and speakers this year which …
NEC People Awards 2014 At the 2014 NEC People conference in June we are having our first annual NEC People industry awards. The five categories for this year’s awards are as follows, with the first three awards each come with a prize of £5000 of …
