Understanding NEC3: Engineering and Construction Short Contract

<p>As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts currently in the third edition is different to others in concept as well as format so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way. </p><p><em>Understanding the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract</em> uses plain English to lead the reader through the contract’s key features including:</p><ul> <li>the use of early warnings</li> <li>programme provisions</li> <li>payment </li> <li>compensation events</li> <li>preparing and assessing tenders</li> </ul><p>Common problems are signalled to the reader throughout and the correct way of reading each clause explained. In addition the things to consider when deciding between the ECSC and the longer Engineering and Construction Contract are discussed in detail.</p><p>Written for professionals without legal backgrounds by a practicing construction contract consultant this handbook is the most straightforward balanced and practical guide to the NEC3 ECSC available. An ideal companion for Employers Contractors Project Managers Supervisors Engineers Architects Quantity Surveyors Subcontractors and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC3 ECSC.</p>