Overview

This course provides in-depth training on the procurement, administration and management of NEC forms of contract. It covers the roles and responsibilities of the parties and those of the project manager and supervisor, payment provisions, the submission of programs, completion and dealing with defects, variations, compensation events, early warnings, termination and disputes.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• Gain practical and in-depth knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• The changes between NEC3 and NEC4 have been called “evolutionary” and not “revolutionary”. It is important, nevertheless, for those switching over to the use of NEC4 contracts, as it is for new users of NEC contracts, to understand all the important principles and procedures, the use of which is mandatory under these forms of contracts.
• Eliminate the guesswork and possibly misunderstanding clauses by attending this course.

Outcomes

On completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the contract and increased efficiency in the administration and management thereof.

Program Outline

• Introduction to the NEC family of contracts – which contract to select for your specific project
• Role and function of the project manager and supervisor
• Use of the program
• Payment provisions
• Taking over of the works and dealing with defects
• Compensation events
• Termination and disputes

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers
• Architects
• Project / Construction Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Construction Health and Safety
• Contractors / Sub Contractors
• Executives / Senior Management
• Middle Management
• Administrators / Support Staff