Launched in 1991, the New Engineering Contract (NEC) has become oneof the UK's leading standard forms of contract for majorconstruction and civil engineering projects. Currently in the thirdedition, popularly known as NEC 3, it is a process basedconstruction contract embodying project management best practice,and thus the basic philosophy behind the contract is different tothe more adversarial principles and approach of other standardconstruction contracts.
Written as a practical guide to the application of theprocedures contained in NEC 3, this book will aid users in thetransition from their use and understanding of the other standardconstruction contracts to the collaborative project managementbased approach of the ECC.
Written for anyone working in the construction industry workingon a project under the ECC, it will be of interest to the completeconstruction supply chain including employers, constructionprofessions, contractors and sub-contractors. It will also be ofinterest to consultants and lawyers advising any of these parties,either in the preparation of contract documentation or theresolution of problem situations which may arise.
* A practical guide to the application of the procedurescontained in the NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts
* Written specifically for people actually using andadministering the NEC contracts - rather than lawyers
* Covers all the variations created by the Main and SecondaryOptions
Michael Rowlinson
Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen Baurecht Civil Engineering & Construction Construction law
"An experienced surveyor and builder now a consultant in Oxfordshire, Rowlinson offers both novice and experienced negotiators a guide to the third edition of the New Engineering Contract Engineering and Construction Contract." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)
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