NEC4 ECS Fundamentals
NEC4 ECS Fundamentals
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The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) plays a crucial role in modern contract management, particularly in engineering and construction projects. This programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the NEC4 ECS, equipping participants with the knowledge required to effectively interpret, draft, and manage these contracts.
Through a structured series of courses, this programme explores the fundamental aspects of the NEC4 ECS, from its historical development and unique contractual language to its various clauses, optional provisions, and practical applications. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the contract’s mechanisms for project management, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.
Accreditations & CPD
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
Learning Outcomes
The programme includes:-
• Introduction and Background
• General Clauses and Definitions
• Providing the Works
• Time and the Programme
• Early Warning and Compensation Events
• Payment and Valuation
• Options A, B, C, D, and E
• Quality Management
• Insurance and Liabilities
• Dispute Resolution (W1 and W2)
• Termination Procedures
• The X Clauses
By the end of this programme, participants will have a solid foundation in the NEC4 ECS, enabling them to confidently engage with contractual terms, manage projects effectively, and mitigate risks within subcontract agreements.
About the Author
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.
