Walk-In NEC Clinic with Dr Stuart Kings

Looking to develop your understanding of the NEC contract?

Our Walk-in NEC Clinic is here to help.

Open to all clients, contractors, consultants and the wider built environment sector, our exclusive webinar series will provide top tips, best practice and answers to the most current questions associated with NEC ECC.

You can even earn CPD credits just by attending!

Webinars

The series is free-to-attend and will be hosted by NEC expert and drafter, Dr Stuart Kings. Sessions will take place monthly, with each focusing on a different area of the NEC contract that you could be maximising.

Effective management of early warnings & how to avoid the common pitfalls

03/03/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Effective management of early warnings & how to avoid the common pitfalls

03/03/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explanation of the early warning process
Getting the right culture
Remedies for not following
Top tips

Using the best practice ECC checklist (provided as part of the webinar)

07/04/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Using the best practice ECC checklist (provided as part of the webinar)

07/04/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction to the ECC checklist
How & when to use it
Key actions that get overlooked
Summary

Programme management (part 1): Who owns float, time risk allowance & terminal float?

05/05/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Programme management (part 1): Who owns float, time risk allowance & terminal float?

05/05/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A straight forward explanation as to who owns float, time risk allowance & terminal float
Key clauses
Example programmes
Top tips

Programme management (part 2): How to assess compensation events

09/06/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Programme management (part 2): How to assess compensation events

09/06/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The three step process for assessing compensation events
Which programme to use
The dividing date
Top tips

Managing quality – common pitfalls & problems to avoid

07/07/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Managing quality – common pitfalls & problems to avoid

07/07/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

New quality amendments in ECC4
Understanding the defects date, defect correction period and the definition of a Defect
Common pitfalls
Top tips

How to change the risk allocation – best practice & pitfalls to avoid

01/09/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to change the risk allocation – best practice & pitfalls to avoid

01/09/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Understanding the two main Contractor risk items – physical conditions & weather
Client risks in the contract
How to change the risk allocation – two methods
Summary

Correct assessment of compensation events: forecast v. actual cost

06/10/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Correct assessment of compensation events: forecast v. actual cost

06/10/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Understanding the dividing date
Which definition of cost to use
Key clauses that apply to the assessment
Common pitfalls

A practical run through the Secondary Options & when to use them

10/11/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A practical run through the Secondary Options & when to use them

10/11/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Run through the Secondary Options
Applying ‘what if scenarios’
Using the Volume 2 guidance
Aligning selection to the project objectives
Summary

When to use Option A or C: a practical review of both main Options & when to use

01/12/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

When to use Option A or C: a practical review of both main Options & when to use

01/12/2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Common
Pro’s & Con’s of each
When to use Option A
When to use Option C
Potential Z clauses
Summary

Maximising project success: How to launch a successful ECC project

05/01/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Maximising project success: How to launch a successful ECC project

05/01/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to get the right culture & understanding
Things to do at project commencement
Key actions that get forgotten
Remedies if key items are not undertaken

Things that get forgotten: How to successfully close out an ECC project

02/02/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Things that get forgotten: How to successfully close out an ECC project

02/02/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Key actions to complete a project
Division of role between the Project Manager & Supervisor
New items in ECC4
Final assessments under ECC4
Summary

Managing ambiguities & inconsistencies

02/03/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Managing ambiguities & inconsistencies

02/03/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Managing ambiguities & inconsistencies
Ambiguity & Inconsistency
Definitions
Risks involved
Summary

Compensation Events

04/05/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Compensation Events

04/05/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Compensation Events
Weather & physical conditions
Understanding the definitions
Impact on programme
Summary

How to instruct work & manage proposed instructions

08/06/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to instruct work & manage proposed instructions

08/06/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to instruct work & manage proposed instructions
Understanding the process
Common misunderstandings
Aligning to objectives
Summary

How to manage disputes

06/07/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to manage disputes

06/07/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to manage disputes
Understanding the 3 options
Avoiding disputes
Managing the relationship
Summary

How to manage termination

07/09/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to manage termination

07/09/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to manage termination
Reasons for termination
Understanding X11
Remedies
Summary

Managing Contractor’s proposals

05/10/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Managing Contractor’s proposals

05/10/2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Managing Contractor’s proposals
Contractor’s proposals
Different types
Commercial mechanism
Summary

Meet the host

Dr Stuart Kings is an NEC4 drafter and co-author of NEC3 and NEC4 Practical Solutions. With over 20 years’ experience working in the healthcare and construction sectors, he’s provided NEC consultancy services on some of the UK’s biggest construction projects.

During this series you’ll gain an insight into the NEC contract that’s not available anywhere else.

Insights

NEC4 update puts proactive focus on risk management

In his latest blog post, Dr Stuart Kings, NEC4 Drafter, outlines the key changes to the management of risk under ECC4.

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Construction materials shortage: NEC and management systems to minimise programme risk

Our director, Dr Stuart Kings examines how the introduction of the Early Warning Register within NEC4 works closely with cloud-based contract management systems.

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Walk-In NEC Clinic with Dr Stuart Kings

Looking to develop your understanding of the NEC contract?

Webinars

Effective management of early warnings & how to avoid the common pitfalls

Effective management of early warnings & how to avoid the common pitfalls

Using the best practice ECC checklist (provided as part of the webinar)

Using the best practice ECC checklist (provided as part of the webinar)

Programme management (part 1): Who owns float, time risk allowance & terminal float?

Programme management (part 1): Who owns float, time risk allowance & terminal float?

Programme management (part 2): How to assess compensation events

Programme management (part 2): How to assess compensation events

Managing quality – common pitfalls & problems to avoid

Managing quality – common pitfalls & problems to avoid

How to change the risk allocation – best practice & pitfalls to avoid

How to change the risk allocation – best practice & pitfalls to avoid

Correct assessment of compensation events: forecast v. actual cost

Correct assessment of compensation events: forecast v. actual cost

A practical run through the Secondary Options & when to use them

A practical run through the Secondary Options & when to use them

When to use Option A or C: a practical review of both main Options & when to use

When to use Option A or C: a practical review of both main Options & when to use

Maximising project success: How to launch a successful ECC project

Maximising project success: How to launch a successful ECC project

Things that get forgotten: How to successfully close out an ECC project

Things that get forgotten: How to successfully close out an ECC project

Managing ambiguities & inconsistencies

Managing ambiguities & inconsistencies

Compensation Events

Compensation Events

How to instruct work & manage proposed instructions

How to instruct work & manage proposed instructions

How to manage disputes

How to manage disputes

How to manage termination

How to manage termination

Managing Contractor’s proposals

Managing Contractor’s proposals

Meet the host

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