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Course: Getting to grips with NEC3

This 1 DAY COURSE will explain the philosophy behind the full range of the NEC family of contracts and will focus on the provisions of the Engineering and Construction Contract. The differences between the 2nd and 3rd Edition will be explained as well as the use of the different forms and their significant features.

Speaker: Robert Shawyer, LLB (Hons), PGd Legal Practice, IPDP Int. Arb. Law, PDP Int. Inte

Date: 08/03/2010

Location: The Ramada Grange, 1 Old Gloucester Road, Northwoods, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RP

Public Course Delegate Rate: £280 + VAT

Duration: 1 day

Course Content

Introduction

• History of development, effect of Latham Review, development of 3rd Edition
• Principle objectives; drafting philosophy; early experience in use

NEC Family of Contracts and Documents

• The Main Contract
• Main options; secondary options; associated documents
• The Sub-Contract
• The Adjudicator’s Contract
• Term Service Contract
• The Professional Services Contract
• The NEC Short Contract and Sub-Contract
• Framework Contract

Allocation of Risks and Responsibilities

• Design obligations
• Unforeseen conditions
• Project Manager
• Pricing mechanisms
• Changes
• Supervisor

Preparing the Contract

• Site Information; Works Information
• Tenders and acceptance
• Contract Data

Management Procedures

• Communications
• Progress reporting
• Programme requirements
• Early warning notices
• Risk Register

Compensation Events

• Time and money events
• Assessments
• Schedule of costs components
• Quotations
• Defined Cost
• Notifications
• Fee
• Timescales and deemed acceptance

Payment Procedures

• Pricing mechanism
• Price adjustments
• Retention
• Target cost
• Valuation schemes
• Interest

Option X12 Partnering

• Principle issues

Disputes

• Adjudication
• Arbitration

If you wish to attend the above course then please click on the link below:

Construction Study Centre

Please be aware that places are limited and early booking is essential to secure your place on this course.

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