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An Overview of NEC4 ECS X Clauses (Part 2)

An Overview of NEC4 ECS X Clauses (Part 2)

Level Advanced
Duration 30 minutes

This course continues where the last left off and finishes the journey through the X clauses.  In this course, we will look at clauses including:

  • Termination at will
  • Partnering provisions
  • Subcontractor design
  • Advance payments and performance bonds
  • Retention; and
  • Limits of Liability

Once you have completed this course, you will have finished the programme and should have a good working knowledge of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract.

Accreditations & CPD

This course provides structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Recognition of CPD is subject to individual professional body requirements and the learner’s role. This course is not formally accredited unless explicitly stated.

Suitable for CPD requirements of RICS, CIOB, ICE, APM, and PMI members.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you should:

• Understand how the optional multiparty collaboration clause operates (effectively partnering)
• Know when advance payments must be made and repaid
• Be able to discuss the optional Subcontractor design clause and its requirements
• Know what options are available to limit a Subcontractor’s liability
• Understand when and how Key Performance indicators may be used and the incentive payments that go with them

About the Author

This course is produced by Built Intelligence, in association with Michael Bennett.

Michael is a solicitor and adjudicator with over 15 years of experience. He specialises in engineering and construction disputes, with a particular focus on highly technical matters and has advised on projects across almost every sector, including power, rail, road, pharmaceutical, oil and coastal defence.

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