The NEC family of contracts continues to be a popular choice in UK infrastructure and construction sectors due to its collaborative and proactive management ethos. […]
The drive for a regular accepted programme on any project is a key feature of NEC contracts. A recently accepted programme will make it easier […]
Before parties enter any contractual arrangement it is important that they fully understand their rights, obligations, entitlements and liabilities. This bulletin will consider some key […]
This bulletin considers a process that is rarely needed to be called upon on any project, but like any aspect of the contract it needs […]
This bulletin considers how the pricing and payment mechanism is intended to work in the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) with main Option B […]
Introduction This NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) high-level overview is intended to be a quick reference guide as to where a particular subject matter […]
For any project there will inevitably be numerous compensation events that will need to be agreed in terms of both cost and time. We have […]
The operation of an NEC contract, like any contract, benefits from robust record keeping. This is probably more pertinent with regards to NEC forms of […]
NEC contracts have always elevated the importance and contractual significance of a programme for any project. The first programme can either be produced at tender […]
Climate change is having visible effects on the world and is rarely out of the news with extreme temperatures, rainfall patterns changing and sea levels […]
Whilst not referenced in an NEC contract, most construction projects would typically use either an RFI (Request for Information) or a TQ (Technical Query) system […]
It is widely recognised that a key feature of an NEC contract is the approach that it takes regarding the programme. The programme is required […]
The NEC family include contracts for a variety of different contractual arrangements that could be necessary on a project. The previous bulletin (no 44) looked […]
The NEC family include contracts for a variety of different contractual arrangements that could be necessary on a project. Term Service Contracts are intended to […]
We have recently conducted a detailed survey within the industry to find out people’s experience of managing NEC contracts. The NEC family of contracts have […]
Next month we will be issuing a very important bulletin sharing a review of the ‘state of the industry’ regarding the practical application and experience […]
NEC X20 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) allow a Client to create performance measurements to encourage a Contractor to act or perform in a certain way to help achieve wider Client objectives.
Where a Client has decided to use an Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) with a Contractor, they would need to choose one primary option (A/B/C/D/E/F) […]
The Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) is an agreement between the Client and the Contractor as the named Parties. The contract goes on to identify […]
Z Clauses That Could Significantly Alter Risk Profile – CECA Bulletin 38 Although the NEC Contract was meant in its base form to be applicable […]
For many people trying to understand a contract can appear to be a bit daunting and even unnerving given some of the unfamiliar language that […]
