The NEC3 family of contracts continues to be used for a wide range of projects including civil engineering, process engineering and buildings.
This one day course provides a background to the NEC3 family but also examines in detail the NEC3 Engineering & Construction Subcontract (ECS), particularly the payment and compensation event provisions
Aims & Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
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Understand the NEC3 family of documents and appreciate the differences between NEC3 and other forms of contract
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Appreciate the use of the main and secondary options
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Understand the core clauses of the Engineering & Construction Subcontract
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Appreciate the use of the Subcontract Data, Subcontract Works Information and Subcontract Site Information
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of the key parties.
Course Outline:
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Session 1: Background and Underlying Principles
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Session 2: Roles under the ECS
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Session 3: The NEC system and contract strategy – the options
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Session 4: Contract documentation
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Session 5: Communications
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Session 6: General Provisions and Subcontractor’s Main Responsibilities
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Session 7: Time and the Programme
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Session 8: Testing and Defects
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Session 9: Payment and the Schedules of Cost Components
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Session 10: Compensation Events
Mode of Delivery:
This course consists of lectures supported by interactive case studies.
Intended For:
Practitioners who need an awareness of the concept and practical issues regarding the NEC Engineering & Construction Subcontract.
