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Back to Basics: The Responsibilities of The Contractor under NEC4 ECC

Back to Basics: The Responsibilities of The Contractor under NEC4 ECC

Level Beginner
Duration 2 minutes

This microlearning course explains the main responsibilities of the Contractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). It explores their obligations to Provide the Works in accordance with the Scope, manage design requirements, key personnel, and Subcontractors, and meet Key Dates. Understanding these duties is essential for compliance, coordination, and successful project delivery.

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

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the Contractor’s core obligation to Provide the Works in accordance with the Scope
• Explain how Contractor design responsibilities are defined, submitted, and accepted under the contract
• Identify requirements for naming and providing key personnel, and when replacements can be proposed
• Recognise the importance of cooperating with Others and meeting Key Dates.
• Explain the Contractor’s obligations when appointing and managing Subcontractors, including the need for Project Manager acceptance.
• Understand how the use of NEC subcontracts promotes consistent obligations across the supply chain

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