NEC3: Preparing and Managing Engineering and Construction Contracts
Course Duration: 2 Days
Cost: £425 + Vat
Overview
This two-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 course consists of an introduction to ECC together with interactive workshops using a number of case studies to assist understanding covering pre- and post-contract aspects of ECC.
Delegates will gain a detailed knowledge of the key aspects of ECC and an understanding of how the ECC contributes to the effective management of a project to achieve the project objectives using a collaborative approach.
Objectives
By the end of this 2 day course, you should:
o understand the philosophy of NEC
o develop skills to advise on development of an appropriate contract strategy
o appreciate the use of Contract Data, Works Information and Site Information
o be able to prepare tender documents and appraise tenders
And understand:
o roles and responsibilities of key parties
o important ECC clauses in particular early warning, programme, Risk Register, communications and compensation events
o how to apply ECC in practice and achieve satisfactory solutions to problems
Intended for
This course is highly recommended for all involved in working with the NEC including project managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, planners, clients, consultants, contractors and their supply chain.
Outline Programme
o Background and underlying principle - the concept
o The ECC system and contract strategy - the Options
o Preparing the tender documents
o Assessing tenders
o General provisions and Contractor’s main responsibilities
o Time, testing and Defects
o Payment
o Compensation Events
o Title, risks & insurance, termination & dispute resolution
o Summary and open forum
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