NEC3: Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Contract
Course Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £245 + Vat
The Overview
This one-day course introduces delegates to the philosophy of the NEC family of contracts and focuses on the provisions of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
The delegates will gain an understanding of the key aspects of ECC including the responsibilities of the Parties; the Option structure including the use of key performance indicators and multi-party partnering; provisions for time and programme; testing and Defects; payment; compensation events; risk and insurance; dispute avoidance and the contribution of the ECC to the effective management of a project to achieve the project objectives using a collaborative approach.
Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates should:
· Understand the philosophy of NEC
· Develop skills to advise on development of an appropriate contract strategy
· Appreciate the use of Contract Data, Works Information and Site Information
· Be able to prepare tender documents and appraise tenders
· Understand roles and responsibilities of key parties
· Comprehend important ECC clauses in particular early warning, programme, Risk Register, communications and compensation events
· Understand how to apply ECC in practice and achieve satisfactory solutions to problems
Intended for
A one-day course for everyone working with the NEC including project managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, planners, clients, consultants, contractors and their supply chain.
Outline Programme
· Background and underlying principles - the concept
· The ECC system and contract strategy - the Options
· Preparing the tender documents
· Assessing tenders
· General provisions and Contractor’s main responsibilities
· Time, testing and Defects
· Payment
· Compensation events
· Title, risks and insurance, termination & dispute resolution
· Summary and open forum
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