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title: NEC4
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slug: nec4
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permalink: "https://gmhplanning.co.uk/nec-contract-edition/nec4/"
post_count: 158
description: Learn about the New Engineering Contract edition 4 (NEC4).
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# NEC4

Posts in this archive: 158

- [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)
- [GMH Planning/CECA NEC4 Bulletins - Master List](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-gmh-planning-ceca-bulletins-master-list.md)
- [Start up guide/early stages for an NEC contract - CECA Bulletin 67](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-start-up-guide-early-stages-for-an-nec-contract.md)
- [X22 Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) - CECA Bulletin 66](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-early-contractor-involvement-eci.md)
- [Behaviours under NEC Contracts- CECA Bulletin 65](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/behaviours-under-nec-contracts.md)
- [Producing Better Scope- CECA Bulletin 64](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-producing-better-scope.md)
- [Dividing Date - CECA Bulletin 63](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-explaining-the-dividing-date.md)
- [NEC4 ECC Overview - Remote NEC4 Training](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/event/nec4-ecc-overview-remote-nec4-training.md) — The NEC4 ECC overview training workshop is a one‐day online NEC4 training course which introduces you to the new contracts within the NEC4 suite and the specific changes introduced to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
- [NEC4 Programme Workshop - Remote NEC Training](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/event/nec4-programme-workshop-remote-nec-training-event.md) — The NEC4 Programme Workshop online training course introduces you to the key aspects of producing and managing a programme during the life of a project.
- [Amending/revising an Activity Schedule - CECA Bulletin 62](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-option-a-amending-revising-an-activity-schedule.md)
- [NEC4 Compensation Event Workshop - Remote NEC Training](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/event/nec4-compensation-event-workshop-remote-training-event.md) — The online NEC4 Compensation Event training workshop introduces the NEC compensation event process, which is the mechanism within the NEC4 contracts for dealing with change.
- [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)
- [NEC4 ECC Overview Training Course](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/training/nec-training-course-nec4-overview-workshop.md) — This NEC4 overview training workshop is a one‐day course which introduces you to the new contracts and significant changes in NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
- [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.
- [CECA Rates for Equipment - CECA Bulletin 60](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ceca-equipment-rates.md)
- [Lack of Response, Time-Bars and Deemed Acceptances in NEC Contracts - CECA Bulletin 59](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/lack-of-response-time-bars-and-deemed-acceptances-in-nec-contracts.md)
- [NEC Z Clause of the Year 2025 (NEC User Group Article)](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-z-clause-of-the-year-2025.md)
- [Ten Top Tips for Managing NEC Contracts Effectively - CECA Bulletin 58](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/ten-top-tips-for-managing-nec-contracts-effectively.md)
- [Project Controls alongside an NEC contract programme - CECA Bulletin 57](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-and-the-use-of-project-cntrols.md)
- [Programme narrative when submitting a programme for acceptance - CECA Bulletin 56](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-programme-narrative.md)
- [Check list before signing a NEC contract - CECA Bulletin 55](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/checklist-before-signing-an-nec-contract.md)
- [Termination - CECA Bulletin 54](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/termination-under-nec-contracts.md)
- [NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Subcontract (ECSS) High Level User Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-engineering-and-construction-short-subcontract-ecss-high-level-user-guide.md)
- [NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) High Level User Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-engineering-and-construction-short-contract-ecsc-high-level-user-guide.md)
- [Pricing and Payment under Main Option B (Priced Contract with Bill of Quantities)- CECA Bulletin 53](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-option-b-bill-of-quantities.md)
- [NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract conflict avoidance clauses](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-conflict-avoidance-guidance-note.md)
- [NEC4 ECC High Level User Guide- CECA Bulletin 52](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-high-level-user-guide-ceca-bulletin-51.md)
- [NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) High Level User Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-engineering-and-construction-subcontract-ecs-high-level-user-guide.md)
- [NEC4 Professional Service Contract (PSC) High Level User Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-psc-high-level-user-guide.md)
- [Assessing Compensation Events: Forecast or Actual Cost? - CECA Bulletin 51](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/actual-of-forecast-defined-cost-to-assess-compensation-events.md)
- [Role of Records Alongside Administering NEC Contracts (Ben Walker & Glenn Hide) - CECA Bulletin 50](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/use-of-records-along-side-nec-contracts.md)
- [Assessing Weather Delays under NEC Contracts - CECA Bulletin 48](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-assessing-weather-delays-as-compensation-events.md)
- [Requests for Information (RFI) and/or Technical Query (TQ) in Relation to NEC Contracts - CECA Bulletin 47](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/requests-for-information-rfi-and-or-technical-query-tq-in-relation-to-nec-contracts-ceca-bulletin-47.md)
- [Concurrency and NEC Contracts - CECA Bulletin 46](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/concurrency-and-nec-contracts-ceca-bulletin-46.md)
- [NEC Supply Contract - CECA Bulletin 45](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-supply-contract.md)
- [Professional Service Contract - CECA Bulletin 44](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-professional-service-contract.md)
- [NEC4 ECC - Detailed review of changes from NEC3](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-detailed-review-changes-nec3.md)
- [State of the Industry Survey 2024 Results - CECA Bulletin 43](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/state-of-the-industry-survey-the-results-ceca-bulletin-43.md)
- [NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) - Detailed review of changes compared to NEC3](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-tsc-detailed-changes-compared-nec3.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.
- [Secondary Option "Y" Clauses (Glenn Hide & Barry Trebes) - CECA Bulletin 40](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-secondary-option-y-clauses.md)
- [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.
- [VIDEO: NEC People Conference 2023 - Highlights](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-conference-2023-london-highlights-reel.md)
- [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)
- [NEC4 Suite of Contracts Overview](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/nec4-form-of-contract-overview.md) — 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.
- [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)
- [Payments - CECA Bulletin 36](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-payments.md)
- [SLIDES: NEC People Conference - Leeds 2023](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-conference-leeds-2023.md)
- [NEC4 Engineering & Construction Subcontract (ECS) - Detailed review of changes](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecs-detailed-changes-from-nec3.md)
- [Common Misconceptions Associated when Administering NEC Contracts - CECA Bulletin 35](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-common-misconceptions.md)
- [VIDEO: NEC People Conference 2023 - London](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-2023-london-conference-videos.md)
- [Periods for response in NEC contracts - CECA Bulletin 34](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-contract-timescales-to-respond.md)
- [Dictionary definitions versus contractual definitions - CECA Bulletin 33](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/ceca-bulletin-33-dictionary-definitions-versus-contractual-definitions.md)
- [Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) - CECA Bulletin 32 - Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC)](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-engineering-and-construction-short-contract.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)
- [Focus on Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) options E & F - CECA Bulletin 29](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/overview-to-nec4-ecc-option-e-and-option-f.md)
- [Focus on Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) options C & D - CECA Bulletin 28](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-option-c-and-option-d.md)
- [NEC People Conference:  Agenda (13th June 2023)](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-2023-annual-conference.md)
- [Focus on Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) option B - CECA Bulletin 27](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-option-b-focus.md)
- [NEC4 2023 Amendments](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-2023-amendments.md)
- [NEC4 X29 Climate Change](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-x29-climate-change.md)
- [Focus on Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) option A - CECA Bulletin 26](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-option-a-focus.md)
- [Secondary Option X1: Price Adjustment for Inflation - CECA Bulletin 25](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/x1-price-adjustment-for-inflation.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 20 - Managing Subcontractors](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/managing-subcontractors-under-nec-contracts.md)
- [VIDEO: NEC People 2022 Conference](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-2022-conference-videos.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 bulletin 17 - Showing non-implemented compensation events on the programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/non-implemented-compensation-events-on-the-programme.md)
- [NEC People Conference agenda - 14th June 2022](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-conference-2022-agenda.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)
- [NEC4 ECSS Contract Data](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecss-contract-data.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?
- [Project Chatter Podcast - issues around programming under NEC contracts](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/project-chatter-podcast-issues-around-programming-under-nec-contracts.md)
- [NEC4 ECSC Contract Data](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/contract-data-for-nec4-ecsc-contract-old.md)
- [NEC4 ECS Contract Data](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/contract-data-for-nec4-ecs-contract.md)
- [NEC4 ECC Contract Data](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-contract-data-2.md)
- [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).
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 12: Use of cloud-based systems to manage NEC contracts](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-cloud-based-management-systems-for-managing-contracts.md)
- [NEC4 Key Dates and the financial liability for missing them](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-key-date-liability.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 11: Contract Data parts 1 & 2](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/contract-data-parts-1-2.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 10: Float Types and Ownership](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/understanding-ownership-of-float-under-nec4-contracts.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 9: Contractor Proposals and Whole Life Cost Savings](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-contractor-proposals-and-whole-life-cost-savings.md)
- [ECC Section 63 - Assessing  Compensation Events](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/guidance/ecc-section-63-assessing-compensation-events.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 8: Programmes with compensation event quotations](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ceca-bulletin-no-8-programmes-with-compensation-event-quotations.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 7: Instructions from Project Managers and associated delegation of powers](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/project-manager-instructions-and-delegated-powers.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 6: The importance of a regular Accepted Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-importance-of-accepted-programme.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No 5 - Early warnings and the liability for not notifying them](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/use-of-early-warnings-and-associated-liability.md)
- [NEC4 CECA Bulletin No4 – Compensation Event Quotations and use of Assumptions](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/ecc-compensation-event-quotations.md)
- [CECA/GMH Bulletin 3 - ECC Secondary Options](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecc-secondary-options.md)
- [Key Dates - NEC4 CECA Bulletin #2](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ceca-bulletin-no2-key-dates.md)
- [NEC4 2020 amendments](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-2020-amendments.md)
- [NEC4 CECA bulletin No 1 - Z clauses](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ceca-bulletin-no-1-z-clauses.md)
- [NEC 2019 amendments - download](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-2019-amendments-download.md)
- [VIDEO: NEC People Conference 2019](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec-people-conference-2019-videos.md)
- [2019 NEC4 amendment to clause 63.5](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/2019-nec4-amendment-to-clause-63-5.md)
- [NEC People Conference 2020: Celebrating Success](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/builtintelligence-nec-people-conference-2019.md)
- [NEC4 Amendments - Jan 2019](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-amendments-jan-2019.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)
- [NEC4 Practice Note 1 - Rules for assessing compensation events against an Accepted Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-practice-note-1-rules-assessing-compensation-events-accepted-programme.md)
- [NEC4 PSC- Detailed review of NEC4 Professional Services contract changes compared to NEC3](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-detailed-review-changes-within-psc.md)
- [NEC4 ECSC - Detailed review of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract changes from NEC3](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-ecsc-detailed-review-changes-nec3.md)
- [NEC4 Alliance Contract Consultation](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-alliance-contract.md)
- [NEC4 - the Elephant in the Room](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec4-elephant-room.md)
- [NEC3 vs NEC4 - NEC4 Changes](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/nec3-vs-nec4-nec4-changes-review.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.
- [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.
- [Compensation Events - Good Practice Guide](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/compensation-events-good-practice-guide.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.
- [Producing an NEC3 Programme](https://gmhplanning.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/downloads/producing-an-nec3-programme.md)
- [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.