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 […]
Although the NEC Contract was meant in its base form to be applicable for all construction projects some Clients may still feel the need to […]
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 […]
Section 5 is the main section of the contract that deals with payments and general commercial matters. Contractors need to make a sustainable margin on […]
There are some common misconceptions held by individuals or even whole project teams that wrongly assume how a particular clause or process should be understood […]
Good communication flow, transparency and auditability should be key features when administering any construction contract. NEC4 deliberately puts processes in place during the life of […]
NEC Contract focus month 33 – Dictionary definitions versus contractual definitions Everyone knows that contracts and the rules within them are there to be followed […]
The most common contract used between the Client and Contractor for construction/building type works is the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). However, when a project […]
NEC Contract focus month 31 – Disallowed Costs Within options C, D,E & F of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), the Contractor is […]
Here is a master list of all of the CECA/GMH Planning bulletins we have produced to date as of July 2023 all of which are […]
The current forms of contract within the NEC family place a much greater significance on the importance of the programme and on the specific content […]
The main contract between the Client and Contractor for general building/construction type projects is the Engineering and Construction Contract. It is subdivided into options, of […]
The main contract utilised between the Client and Contractor for general building/construction type projects is the Engineering and Construction Contract(ECC). It is further subdivided into […]
A Client will decide which secondary options to include within a specific contract. By including a secondary option or indeed deciding not to include it […]
Good communication is at the heart of any well managed project and NEC contracts have always looked to promote this within their contractual processes. Section […]
NEC Contract focus month 23 – Payment, Defined Cost and Schedule of Cost Components Contractors need to ensure regular cashflow during a project and to […]
NEC Contract focus month 22 – Project audits and contractual health checks It is essential for any project team to be regularly reviewing and checking […]
Introduction: Training and development support is a key part of CECA’s core offer for its membership and working in conjunction with GMH Planning it has […]
