Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook
As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract’s key features. Chapters cover:

  • The Contractor’s main responsibilities the use of early warnings

  • Contractor’s design

  • Tendering

  • Quality management

  • Payment

  • Liabilities and insurance

  • Termination

  • Avoiding and resolving disputes and much more.

Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract are signaled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management, and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice.

Written for construction professionals, by a practicing international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 ECC.

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Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook
As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract’s key features. Chapters cover:

  • The Contractor’s main responsibilities the use of early warnings

  • Contractor’s design

  • Tendering

  • Quality management

  • Payment

  • Liabilities and insurance

  • Termination

  • Avoiding and resolving disputes and much more.

Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract are signaled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management, and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice.

Written for construction professionals, by a practicing international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 ECC.

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Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook

Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook

by Kelvin Hughes
Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook
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Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook

Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook

by Kelvin Hughes

Overview

As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract’s key features. Chapters cover:

  • The Contractor’s main responsibilities the use of early warnings

  • Contractor’s design

  • Tendering

  • Quality management

  • Payment

  • Liabilities and insurance

  • Termination

  • Avoiding and resolving disputes and much more.

Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract are signaled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management, and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice.

Written for construction professionals, by a practicing international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 ECC.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781032913278
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 10/17/2024
Series: Understanding Construction
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 254
Product dimensions: 6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kelvin Hughes has been a leading authority on the NEC contracts for over 20 years, during which time he has advised on numerous NEC based projects and provided over 1700 NEC training courses at all levels from Introduction through Advanced to Masterclass. He was also Secretary of the NEC Users Group, representing worldwide users of the contract, for 10 years.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Book

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 0 Introduction

Chapter 1 The Contractor’s main responsibilities

Chapter 2 Contractor’s design

Chapter 3 Time and the Accepted Programme

Chapter 4 Quality management

Chapter 5 Payment

Chapter 6 Compensation events

Chapter 7 Title

Chapter 8 Liabilities and insurance

Chapter 9 Termination

Chapter 10 Resolving and avoiding disputes

Chapter 11 Tendering

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