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From Risk to Resilience: The State of Contract Management in 2026

This report explores how construction is moving towards more proactive, collaborative and digitally driven contract management.

Drawing on three decades of industry insight, project data from almost 1,000 NEC projects and expert perspectives, it examines how smarter risk management reduces disputes and improves project outcomes for the entire supply chain.

Data from 1,000 NEC Projects

Combining three decades of experience and expert perspectives, the report examines how forward-thinking clients, project managers and contractors are embracing digital approaches to:
  • Strengthen upstream risk management before margin erosion takes hold
  • Dramatically reduce costly adjudication and protracted dispute cycles
  • Improve bottom-line project outcomes and commercial predictability

Meet our expert contributors to the report

Dr Stuart Kings, Technical Director
Dr Stuart Kings, Technical Director

NEC4 drafter and Co-Author of NEC4 Practical Solutions. A leading voice in contract management best practice, Stuart ensures Sypro’s tools are aligned with NEC intent and delivers regular webinars through our Knowledge Hub.

Simon Hunt, Strategic Account Director
Simon Hunt, Strategic Account Director

With oversight of nearly 1,000 construction contracts, Simon helps clients achieve clarity, compliance and efficiency. He brings deep expertise in NEC, JCT, FIDIC and bespoke frameworks.

Laura Earnshaw, Sales Director
Laura Earnshaw, Sales Director

With more than 17 years in the industry, Laura leads Sypro’s sales strategy, tailoring solutions to client needs and challenges while ensuring long-term product innovation.

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Our Knowledge Hub series is hosted by NEC expert and drafter, Dr Stuart Kings. Webinars are CPD-accredited and take place monthly, with each focusing on a different area of the NEC contract that you could be maximising.

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