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Dividing Date – CECA Bulletin 63

The ‘dividing date’ is a new term introduced into NEC4 contracts. It is only referenced in three separate clauses. This bulletin will explore what the […]

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NEC4 ECC Overview – Remote NEC4 Training

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).

  • Wed, Apr 8, 2026 +2 more Next training date
  • 9:15 am - 4:30 pm Event time
  • Online Event location
  • £ 195.00 Price per attendee
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NEC4 Programme Workshop – Remote NEC Training

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.

  • Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Next training date
  • 9:15 am - 4:15 pm Event time
  • Online Event location
  • £ 195.00 Price per attendee
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GMH Planning/CECA NEC4 Bulletins – Master List

Please find below a current list of the monthly CECA/GMH bulletins that have been issued to date, in order of most recently issued. CECA NEC4 […]

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Amending/revising an Activity Schedule – CECA Bulletin 62

The Prices in NEC ECC contracts for main options A and C are the lump sum prices for each activity on the Activity Schedule, unless […]

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NEC4 Compensation Event Workshop – Remote NEC Training

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.

  • Wed, Jun 10, 2026 Next training date
  • 9:00 am - 4:15 pm Event time
  • Online Event location
  • £ 195.00 Price per attendee
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Acceptance: what does it mean? – CECA Bulletin 61

NEC contracts are written in a way to create clarity in terms of language and contractual processes. One such word NEC uses regularly throughout the […]

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Lack of Response, Time-Bars and Deemed Acceptances in NEC Contracts – CECA Bulletin 59

NEC contracts require regular flow of communications between the parties. They will typically be tracked by using one of the established cloud-based administration tools such […]

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NEC Z Clause of the Year 2025 (NEC User Group Article)

The NEC User Group has just published an article I have written on the use of Z clauses, which also includes highlighting some of the […]

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Ten Top Tips for Managing NEC Contracts Effectively – CECA Bulletin 58

NEC contracts require practical understanding as well as the resources, knowledge and culture to administer them for the maximum benefit of all parties on a […]

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Programme narrative when submitting a programme for acceptance – CECA Bulletin 56

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 […]

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Check list before signing a NEC contract – CECA Bulletin 55

Before parties enter into any contractual arrangement, it is important that they fully understand their rights, obligations, entitlements and liabilities. This bulletin will consider some […]

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Termination – CECA Bulletin 54

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 […]

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NEC4 Professional Service Contract (PSC) High Level User Guide

Introduction This NEC4 PSC overview is intended to be a quick reference guide as to where a particular subject matter can be found within the […]

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Assessing Compensation Events: Forecast or Actual Cost? – CECA Bulletin 51

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 […]

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Role of Records Alongside Administering NEC Contracts (Ben Walker & Glenn Hide) – CECA Bulletin 50

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 […]

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Programme at Tender Stage – CECA Bulletin 49

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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