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Requests for Information (RFI) and/or Technical Query (TQ) in Relation to NEC Contracts – CECA Bulletin 47

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 […]

Concurrency and NEC Contracts – CECA Bulletin 46

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 […]

NEC Supply Contract – CECA Bulletin 45

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 […]

Professional Service Contract – CECA Bulletin 44

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 […]

NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract

NEC4 ECC – Detailed review of changes from NEC3

Review by GMH Planning of the significant changes within the NEC4 ECC contract compared to that of the NEC3 version. We have not identified every […]

State of the Industry Survey 2024 Results – CECA Bulletin 43

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 […]

NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) – Detailed review of changes compared to NEC3

Here is the GMH Planning detailed guide as to the most important changes within the new NEC4 version of the Term Service Contract. If you […]

A Positive Approach to Early Warnings – CECA Bulletin 42

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 […]

X20 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – CECA Bulletin 41

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.

Secondary Option “Y” Clauses (Glenn Hide & Barry Trebes) – CECA Bulletin 40

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) […]

NEC Training Course 1

NEC3/NEC4 Overview and Introduction to the ECC Training Course

This one-day NEC ECC overview training course introduces the common philosophies. key mechanics and provisions of the ECC.

7 hours 15 mins Course duration
£ POA Price
Classroom, Online Delivery mode

Role of the Project Manager – CECA Bulletin 39

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 […]

NEC3 and NEC4 Guidance Notes – An Introduction

NEC Guidance Notes – An Introduction

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.

VIDEO: NEC People Conference 2023 – Highlights

Highlights video reel from our 2023 London NEC People conference so you can get a taste of what is in store if you come to […]

FAQ: Miscellaneous

Frequently asked questions around other aspects of NEC contracts not covered in our other categories.

NEC Frequently Asked Questions on NEC Compensation Events

FAQ: NEC Compensation Events

Frequently asked questions around section six of the contract which are compensation events.

NEC Frequently Asked Questions on NEC Programme

FAQ: NEC Programme

Frequently asked questions about section 3 of the contract which is “time” and all things programme.

FAQ: Public Training Workshops

FAQ: NEC Training Courses

Z Clauses That Could Significantly Alter Risk Profile – CECA Bulletin 38

Z Clauses That Could Significantly Alter Risk Profile – CECA Bulletin 38 Although the NEC Contract was meant in its base form to be applicable […]

NEC4 Suite of Contracts Overview

The NEC contract is deliberately written to formalise the requirement to carry out good practice project management systems that should assist the project teams in understanding the status of both time and cost for the lifecycle of the project.