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title: NEC3
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description: Learn about the New Engineering Contract edition 3 (NEC3).
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# NEC3

Posts in this archive: 89

- [Finishing/closing down a project under an NEC contract - CECA Bulletin 68](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/finishing-closing-down-a-project-under-an-nec-contract.md)
- [Producing Better Scope- CECA Bulletin 64](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-producing-better-scope.md)
- [Acceptance: what does it mean? - CECA Bulletin 61](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-acceptance-what-does-it-mean.md)
- [NEC3/NEC4 ECC Overview Training Course](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-nec4-overview-introduction-ecc-engineering-construction-contract.md) — This one-day NEC3/NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) overview training course introduces the common philosophies and key mechanics and provisions of the ECC.
- [Termination - CECA Bulletin 54](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/termination-under-nec-contracts.md)
- [Professional Service Contract - CECA Bulletin 44](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-professional-service-contract.md)
- [A Positive Approach to Early Warnings - CECA Bulletin 42](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/a-positive-approach-to-early-warnings.md)
- [X20 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - CECA Bulletin 41](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-x20-key-performance-indicators.md) — 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.
- [Role of the Project Manager - CECA Bulletin 39](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-role-of-the-project-manager.md)
- [NEC Guidance Notes - An Introduction](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/introduction.md) — An introduction to GMH Planning's NEC guidance notes, a useful  resource at all levels for those involved in projects under the NEC3 & NEC4 forms of contract.
- [FAQ: Miscellaneous](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-miscellaneous-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Compensation Events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-compensation-events-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-programme-faq.md)
- [FAQ: Public Training Workshops](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/faqs-public-training-workshops.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Training Courses](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/faqs-nec-training-courses.md)
- [Z Clauses That Could Significantly Alter Risk Profile - CECA Bulletin 38](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/z-clauses-that-could-alter-risk.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Payments](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-payments-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Early Warnings](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-early-warnings-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Testing and Defects](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-testing-and-defects-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Contract Documents and Contract Data](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-contract-document-contract-data-faq.md)
- [FAQ: NEC Main & Secondary Options](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/faq/nec-main-secondary-options-faq.md)
- [Top Ten NEC4 ECC Clauses - CECA Bulletin 37](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/top-ten-most-important-nec4-clauses.md)
- [Disallowed Costs - CECA Bulletin 31](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-disallowed-costs.md)
- [Contractual Milestones to Show on a Programme - CECA Bulletin 30](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-contractual-milestones-to-show-on-a-programme.md)
- [Communication Flow - CECA Bulletin 24](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/communication-flow-under-nec4-contracts.md)
- [Payment, Defined Cost and Schedule of Cost Components - CECA Bulletin 23](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-payment-and-schedule-of-cost-components.md)
- [Project audits and contractual health checks - CECA Bulletin 22](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-audits-and-project-health-checks.md)
- [CECA Bulletin 21 - Role of the Supervisor](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/role-of-the-supervisor.md)
- [CECA Bulletin 19 - Dispute Resolution Process](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-dispute-resolution-process.md)
- [CECA Bulletin 18 - Clause 63.5 and assessing a compensation event against the last Accepted Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/clause-63-5-and-assessing-a-compensation-event-against-the-last-accepted-programme.md)
- [CECA Bulletin 16 - Quality Management & Managing Defects](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/quality-management-and-defects.md)
- [CECA NEC4 Bulletin 15: Getting compensation events implemented](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-bulletin-getting-compensation-events-implemented.md)
- [CECA NEC4 Bulletin 14: Spirit of mutual trust and cooperation](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/ceca-nec4-bulletin-14-spirit-of-mutual-trust-and-cooperation.md) — One of the more infamous clauses within the NEC contracts is the obligation to “act in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation”. It was introduced into the NEC2 version of the contracts back in 1995 following recommendations from the Latham report. It was brought in to try to encourage a culture and an obligation to act in this way, but what does it really mean?
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 13: Notifying early warnings and notifying compensation events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-notifying-early-warning-compensation-event.md)
- [NEC3/NEC4 Programme Workshop Training Course](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-nec4-programme-workshop.md) — This one-day NEC3/NEC4 Programme workshop training session introduces you to the key aspects of producing and managing a programme during the life of a project.
- [NEC3/NEC4 Bespoke Project Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-bespoke-project-workshop.md) — This one-day NEC Bespoke Project workshop is intended for a particular project or scheme to promote a common understanding of the main elements of their NEC3/NEC4 contract.
- [NEC3/NEC4 ECC Compensation Event Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-ecc-compensation-event-workshop.md) — This one-day training workshop introduces the ECC compensation event process which is the mechanism within the NEC3/NEC4 contracts for dealing with change.
- [Applying ECC in Practice Training Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-applying-ecc-practice.md) — This one-day training workshop on applying NEC3/NEC4 ECC in practice is a practical look at some of the more significant aspects of the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
- [Preparing and Pricing ECC Contract Documents Training Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-preparing-pricing-ecc-contract-documents.md) — This half-day workshop is a closer review of the tendering stage of a project. It will consider the key information and documents that go together to make up an NEC3 / NEC4 ECC contract. This will review the documents that the Employer puts into a Contractor’s tender, as well as the considerations that the Contractor should consider when they are preparing their tender return.
- [Understanding Risk within NEC3/NEC4 Contracts Training Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-understanding-risk-within-nec3-contracts.md) — This half-day workshop on understanding risk within NEC3/NEC4 contracts considers both more traditional approaches to identifying and managing risk compared to the processes specifically identified within the NEC3 / NEC4 suite of contracts. It considers definition of risk and risk management before looking at the traditional risk registers that often get produced and reviewed generally across construction projects.
- [Producing Better Works Information Training Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-producing-better-works-information.md) — Works Information requires a lot of consideration and attention to detail in the first place from the Employer, as this is the information that the Contractor will use to base their price upon. Errors, vagueness or ambiguity within Works Information will all lead to either increased tender costs or a larger number of compensation events that will require administration and assessment during the life of a project.
- [Communications and the Role of Project Manager Training Workshop](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-communications-role-project-manager.md) — This half-day workshop considers in detail the pivotal role of the Project Manager within the NEC3/NEC4 ECC contract. The Project Manager is appointed by the Employer to administer the contract on their behalf and has a great deal of responsibility and actions to carry out.
- [NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-overview-introduction-engineering-construction-subcontract.md) — This one-day NEC ECS training workshop introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail upon the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC3 / NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS). 
- [NEC3/NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC) Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec-overview-introduction-professional-services-contract.md) — This one-day workshop introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail upon the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC3 / NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC).  This is the main contract that will be used to administer works between an Employer and a Consultant.
- [NEC3/NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-overview-introduction-term-service-contract.md) — This one-day workshop introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail upon the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC3 / NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC).  This is the main contract that will be used for a supplier to manage and provide a service for a prescribed period of time.
- [NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec3-overview-introduction-engineering-construction-short-contract.md)
- [NEC3/NEC4 Supply Contract (SC) Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/training-course-nec3-overview-introduction-supply-contract.md) — This one-day training workshop introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail upon the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC3/NEC4 Supply Contract (SC).
- [ECC Section 63 - Assessing  Compensation Events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-section-63-assessing-compensation-events.md)
- [Adjudication and Dispute Avoidance Boards](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/adjudication-and-dispute-avoidance-boards.md)
- [Archived LinkedIn discussions: June 2017-May 2018](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/archived-linkedin-discussions-june-2017-may-2018.md)
- [NEC3 to NEC4 Supplemental Agreement](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec3-nec4-supplemental-agreement.md)
- [LinkedIn NEC People Discussions - June 2016-May 2017](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/linkedin-nec-people-discussions-june-2016-may-2017.md)
- [The importance of always having a regularly Accepted Programme in place](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/importance-always-regularly-accepted-programme-place.md)
- [ECC Compensation Event Flowchart](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec3-ecc-compensation-event-flowchart.md) — Summary flowchart of the ECC compensation event process to help understand the process from notification through to implementation.
- [Guide: How to REALLY get compensation events implemented.](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/really-get-compensation-events-implemented.md) — Compensation events are always difficult to get agreed (or as the contract calls it - implemented). This guidance document offers very practical advice on how to overcome issues that otherwise may arise to get these signed off.
- [Procurement and contract strategies](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/procurement-and-contract-strategies.md) — A useful free guide from the NEC to help choose which NEC3 contract you should be using in a given situation.
- [Early Contractor Involvement](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/early-contractor-involvement.md) — A useful free copy from NEC of the Early Contractor Involvement clauses.
- [Archived LinkedIn Discussions June 2014 - May 2015](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/archived-linkedin-discussions-june-2014-may-2015.md) — A list of the 12 months worth of NEC3 discussions held within the LinkedIn group to the period leading up to May 2015.
- [Archived LinkedIn group discussions:2013-June 2014](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/archived-linkedin-group-discussions2013-june-2014.md) — A list of the 12 months worth of NEC3 discussions held within the LinkedIn group to the period leading up to May 2014.
- [Contract Data and Schedule of Cost Components Survey](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/contract-data-schedule-cost-components-survey.md) — Survey results from questions on NEC3 ECC schedule of cost components and contract Data.
- [Project Start Up Check List](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/project-start-check-list.md) — Project start up check list for anyone embarking on an NEC3 contract.
- [NEC Works Information Guidance Document](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/works-information-guidance-document.md)
- [Compensation Events - Good Practice Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/compensation-events-good-practice-guide.md)
- [Which programme to use when assessing compensation events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/which-programme-to-use-when-assessing-compensation-events.md)
- [Get with the Programme...](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/get-with-the-programme.md)
- [Overview Guide to the ECS Contract](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/overview-guide-to-the-ecs-contract.md)
- [ECC Early Warning process flowchart](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec3-ecc-early-warning-process-flowchart.md)
- [Overview guide to the ECC contract](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec3-overview-guide-to-the-ecc-contract.md)
- [ECC Section 61 - Notifying Compensation Events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec3-contract-clause-61-notifying-compensation-events.md) — It is not uncommon for people to take a literal meaning of clause 32.1, that a revised programme should show implemented compensation events. Their response has been that therefore that you do not show non-implemented compensation events. Is this actually the case?
- [ECC Clause 60.1 - Compensation Events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-60-1-compensation-events.md)
- [ECC Section 36 - Acceleration](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-36-acceleration.md)
- [ECC Clause 32.1 - Revising the Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-32-1-revising-the-programme.md)
- [ECC Clause 31.3 - Programme Acceptance](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-31-3-programme-acceptance.md)
- [ECC Clause 31.2 - Programme Requirements](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-31-2-programme-requirements.md)
- [ECC Section 14 - Project Manager and Supervisor](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-clause-14-project-manager-and-supervisor.md)
- [ECC Section 2 – Contractor's Main Responsibilities](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-section-2-contractors-main-responsibilities.md) — ECC Section 2 – Contractor's Main Responsibilities is a reminder of some of the key Contractor's responsibilities under the contract.
- [ECC Section 3 - Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec3-ecc-clause-30-programme.md) — The NEC suite of contracts puts far greater contractual requirements upon the Contractor to produce and manage a detailed programme than other forms of contract currently in existence within the construction industry. Clear contractual mechanisms for agreeing change between the parties are key to successs.
- [ECC Section 15 - Early Warnings](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec-ecc-clause-16-early-warnings.md)
- [ECC Section 13 - Communications](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec3-ecc-clause-13-communications.md)
- [ECC Clause 11.2 - Defined Terms](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec-ecc-clause-11-defined-programme-terms.md) — ECC Clause 11.2 - Defined Terms: There are a number of defined terms that are spread through out the NEC contract that have specific implications and useful to understand when producing and maintaining the contract programme.
- [NEC requirement to act in a  "spirit of mutual trust and co-operation"](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec3-contract-ecc-clause-10-1-spirit-of-mutual-trust.md) — The opening clause of the ECC contract brings two very important issues to the fore, that 1) everyone named and involved with the contract has to do what it says, and 2) do this in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
- [What do you price at tender stage - the Bill of Quantities or the Works Information?](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/price-tender-stage-bill-quantities-works-information.md) — An item that is included within the works information is clearly missing from the bill of quantities. How is this managed under an ECC form of contract?
- [Managing a programme under the NEC form of contract](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/managing-a-programme-under-the-nec-form-of-contract.md) — A well thought out, detailed contractor’s programme should be used such that is a proactive management tool for both managing the works on a day-to-day basis, and a mechanism to demonstrate the effects and hence entitlement (if any) when change occurs.
- [Programme effects of an early warning](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/programme-effects-of-an-early-warning.md) — NEC3 used to require that the effect of notified early warnings should be shown on a programme issued for acceptance, before that requirement was deleted in the June 2006 amendments. What does this mean in terms of what should be shown on the programme in terms of early warnings?
- [Producing an NEC3 Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/producing-an-nec3-programme.md)
- [Programming non-implemented compensation events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/programming-non-implemented-compensation-events.md) — What should a programme issued for acceptance contractually be showing in terms of implemented and non-implemented compensation events?
- [Compensation events and movement in Completion Date](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/compensation-events-and-movement-in-completion-date.md) — When compensation event quotations take a long time to get accepted, it may create a difference between planned Completion and Completion Date that in the interim neither party are necessarily clear on whose liability that is...
- [Contractors' Float in NEC ECC Programmes](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/contractors-float-in-nec-ecc-programmes.md) — A common question is "who owns the float" on a project, but first you have to understand what float you are talking about. Different types of float under an ECC contract have different owners, which this article will explore.
- [Programming under an NEC contract](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/programming-under-an-nec-contract.md) — Programme management is essential on an ECC contract. Both parties have to understand their contractual obligations to keep on top of this process, so that the transparency that the NEC contract is trying to create is achieved for the benefit of both parties.