NEC3 An Introduction

Course Synopsis

Subtitled the Engineering & Construction Contract, NEC3 has been declared as the default form of contract to be used to procure the UK’s Olympic Games scheduled for 2012.

Adopted by the Highways Agency on the Trunk Road Network many years ago, it has also been used for a number of high profile contracts such as the construction of Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Thus, familiarity with this form of contract is essential for any practising Civil Engineer, Architect or Quantity Surveyor.

NEC3 is a suite of contract forms written with the intention of it being employed not only for works of Civil Engineering but also for building contracts. Thus, it may be used in a local authority which operates on a multi-disciplinary basis eg road, architectural, mechanical and electrical contracts.

NEC3 takes a novel approach to many of those elements of construction contracts which have caused difficulties using traditional forms. This course introduces delegates to NEC3 giving them the opportunity to understand how NEC3 operates, appreciate the wide range of contract types embraced within NEC3 and comprehend the way that it deals with contentious payment issues.

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:-

  • Understand the range of contract types for which NEC3 can be used;
  • appreciate the approach used by the NEC3 to deal with contract issues; and
  • comprehend how additional payment issues are addressed in early warning meetings and compensation events.

This course is intended for

  • those intending to prepare contracts using NEC3 for works of construction and maintenance;
  • those pricing tenders based on the NEC3; and
  • those involved in supervising or constructing works on behalf of the Employer or the Contractor.

Course Duration/Timings

1 day (6 hours) IPD/CPD

This course starts at 09:00 and finishes at 16:15 with refreshment breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, plus lunch.

Cost

This course costs £210+VAT per delegate.

Course Content

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