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Webinar - NEC4 ECS Part 2/6: Roles and responsibilities of the Contractor and Subcontractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS)

Webinar - NEC4 ECS Part 2/6: Roles and responsibilities of the Contractor and Subcontractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS)

Level Beginner
Duration 50 minutes

TUE, NOV 24, 2026 13:00 PM GMT

This training session provides a summary of the main roles and responsibilities of both the Contractor and Subcontractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS). The session will take you through some of the general provisions, governing actions, identified and defined terms, communications, the role of the Contractor, early warning, the Subcontractor’s main responsibilities for Providing the Subcontract Works, the Subcontractor’s design obligations, key people and working with the Contractor and Others. 

This webinar is Part 2 of a six-part series. Parts 1–3 are free, while Parts 4–6 are available via our Learning Management System under a subscription plan.

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 webinar, you will:

•Know how contract notices and communication work under the ECS
• Understand what an early warning is and how to manage them
• Understand what the key obligations of the Subcontractor are
•Know the role and responsibilities of the Contractor

About the Author

This course is produced by Built Intelligence, in association with Neil Earnshaw.

Neil is a highly regarded consultant with experience working as a client, consultant and contractor in the construction industry with particular expertise in developing and implementing NEC forms of contract.

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