CIOB Academy Course
Fundamentals of NEC Contracts
£295.00
Availability
Length
Next Available Dates
16th June 2023
20th October 2023
Summary
This course focuses on one of the most popular forms of contract, the NEC. You will gain a clear understanding of NEC contracts and how to best utilise them in your organisation.
Overview
This is a course on NEC contracts, which are essential in Construction and are known for promoting best practices in project management, procurement, and legal relationships. The course covers all forms of NEC, from contract creation to payment options, risk management, and compensation events. By the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of the different forms of NEC, the major changes between NEC 3 and NEC 4, and the practical skills to apply NEC to your projects successfully.
Structure
Course Delivery
- Accessing the live webinar sessions during the course require delegates to register using teams
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Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Recognise the different NEC forms of contract supply service and works
- Identify the differences between NEC 3 and NEC 4
- Select the best option having recognised the risk associated with the different options
- Complete the relevant parts of Contract Data
- Appreciate the Risk Management aspects of NEC
- Apply payment mechanisms and draft payment notices
- Manage Compensation Event mechanisms
Suitability
The course will be of value to construction professionals from Small, medium and large contractors and subcontractors who are involved with NEC forms of Contract or will be involved.
Assessment
There is no assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion following the course.
Commercial and Contractual Knowledge


Nigel Clayton
Nigel Clayton provides in house and external full day seminars in a variety of construction related topics. His delegates have included local & regional contractors, sub-contractors, developers and specialist trades as well as construction professionals such as architects, surveyors and engineers.He has also represented parties in adjudications and procured tenders for rail projects on behalf of Chiltern Railways amongst other works.Prior to establishing his own successful consultancy, Nigel has enjoyed senior positions with both contractors and consultants. A wide experience in the construction sector both internationally and across the UK provides Nigel with the practical and anecdotal references he uses throughout his training. Nigel has also had significant success commercially managing projects and teams in the infrastructure sector.
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