Why should an individual attend?

NEC3 contracts are still commonly used and preferred by many employers. NEC contracts are also regarded by many as best practise. If you are considering switching over to the use of NEC3 contracts, this course will assist you in gaining an understanding of the benefits or using  NEC forms of contracts. If you are currently using NEC3 contracts, this course will enhance your understanding of the NEC approach and philosophe as well as of NEC procedures.

Who should attend?

Procurement officials, in-house counsel, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers and contract administrators

Learner Outcomes:

Understanding the NEC’s partnering approach and philosophy and how to gain the maximum benefit therefrom. As a very procedural contract, this course will equip you to understand and how to apply the procedures contained in the contract not only to your advantage but also effectively.

Course Objectives:

Gain a better understanding of your role as one of the contracting parties. Become more proficient in your role at the project manager or supervisor.

Benefits of attending the course:

Learn how to select the appropriate main and secondary options and understand their differences

Learn what is required from the contracting parties when working in a collaborative manner

Understand the implications of using the prospective approach that NEC contracts advocates

Procedures applicable to the administration of the contract as well as to compensation events will be make easy to understand

Reduce the advent of disputes

Course Agenda:

Session 1 – History and introduction to NEC contracts

Session 2 - Procuring a NEC contract. 

Session 3 - Role of the project manager and supervisor

Session 4 – Use of the program and early warnings

Session 5 – Payment provisions

Day 2

Session 6 – Compensation events

Session 7 – Use of the Schedule of Cost Components

Session 8 – Quality control

Session 9 - Dispute resolution and claims

OPTION W1 as well as the role and function of the adjudicator and other relevant dispute resolution mechanisms will be discussed as will the procedures and timelines relating to the declaration and submission of disputes.