Dr Stuart Kings Sees Spike in NEC Training Thanks to Online Facilitation

Dr Stuart Kings has seen a sharp rise in the number of project managers, contractors and stakeholders opting to carry out training in NEC contracts thanks to online training courses.

Dr Stuart Kings Sees Spike in NEC Training Thanks to Online Facilitation

Our very own Dr Stuart Kings has seen a sharp rise in the number of project managers, contractors and stakeholders opting to carry out training in NEC contracts thanks to online training courses.

Alliance partners Pagabo launched the first round of this training back in May. The training was open to all of Pagabo’s ecosystem partners and gave them the opportunity to learn how to best use and understand the NEC suite of contracts.

As we have had to do in all walks of life, the training was quickly converted into an online format and a huge response has seen all online training fully booked and future courses all reaching maximum numbers already.

Dr Stuart Kings, in-house NEC expert at Sypro, said: ‘It’s been really important to ensure that training can still be maintained during a time when organisations need NEC guidance the most, and we’re thrilled to report that the response to these online courses has been phenomenal.

‘People want the accreditation – and the online format has made the courses far more accessible at a time when individuals and organisations alike have adapted quickly to technology.

‘With the NEC, there are multiple contracts – a bit like a ‘box set’ of all contracts which includes consultancy, sub-contractors, major works and design, and build and operate. NEC covers every procurement exercise under the sub and embodies the principles of good project management – which is why it is now the dominant contract in the construction industry.’

 

Training the construction industry

Stuart reports that many organisations are currently wanting to gain a deeper understanding of how NEC contractors works, and to ensure that they are up to speed with the way it can be of benefit to them in terms of project management.

Many of Sypro’s users have taken part in the training, with Stuart also  giving additional advice to organisations such as Pick Everard.

Stuart continued: ‘While the NEC contract covers major projects such as Hinckley Point C, CrossRail and HS2, it is also suitable for smaller projects too. The training courses have taken people through the contract in close detail, from start to end. They have provided a checklist of actions taking you from day one of the project, right through to completion.’

View our ECC checklists 

Dr Kings has also created a checklist for Project Managers to ensure they are taking all the necessary steps when undertaking a project under an NEC contract. Click below to view these checklists:

Simon Hunt, chief executive at Sypro, said: ‘The NEC contract itself has been around since 1991, and when it launched it was seen as radically rewriting the rulebook. Instead of focusing purely on contractual procedures, the contract became more about project management principles and modern practice.

‘NEC is central to contact management, so it’s really crucial for software providers like us to have real expertise in order to give our clients the best possible contract management software. We’re thrilled to have an in-house expert in Stuart and to be able to offer this expertise and training to others in the sector.’

New platform, same great training

It’s great to see NEC training continuing to be delievered even in the most challenging of circustances. We have all had to quickly adopt technology and change the way we work and deliever services. We are so pleased to see people continuing to upskill themselves and gain this vital qualification.