Monday 20 February 2012

Student NEC research

Dear all,

More student research on NEC3 Contracts for you to contribute to. The student is currently studying for an undergraduate honours degree in Quantity Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University.
 
The topic of his research is “Investigating the Use of, and Effectiveness of the NEC3 Contract and its Secondary/Optional Clauses” and the main purpose of the dissertation is to investigate the relevant selection of certain secondary and optional clauses for inclusion in contracts procured using the NEC3 form of contract and to question whether or not a lack of knowledge of these clauses in the industry actually leads to the inclusion of clauses which have no implications on the project whatsoever?

The student says he seeks to observe the current industry opinion on these clauses and the relevance of their use therefore, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take the time to assist him in his research by completing this questionnaire - your knowledge, experience and opinions on the NEC3 Contract will prove invaluable.
 
Many thanks in advance,
Rob (& the student of course!)
 

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Student NEC research

Dear all,

We have a request from an undergraduate collating NEC3 research and data for his dissertation, if you would like to take part and complete his survey it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob

Monday 6 February 2012

NEC launches free ECC Works Information Guidance

NEC has marked the start of 2012 by publishing a new best-practice guide on preparing the all-important works information for NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC). The purpose of the guide is to help and encourage all NEC users to create better quality works information documents in their ECC contracts. This in turn will improve the outcome and delivery of projects, which is increasingly critical in the current economic climate.

The link is below, let us have your feedback in use.

Rob

http://www.neccontract.com/documents/works_info.pdf