The most important clause in ECC is......

.....what do you think and why?

'TBA' is hereby banned.......

Having recently reviewed probably the worst tender document ever seen I was shocked to find the consistent use of 'TBA' in the very last places I imagined it could be. How can the starting date, access dates and Key Dates (amongst others) all have 'TBA' against them? How can any Contractor price this, or programme, or when might they decided/by whom and what if they are not?

And there I was thinking we had half a chance of being a world class industry....

By the way, 'TBD' was also used (just to break the monotony of 'TBA' I assume) - what does 'TBD' mean, 'To Be Decided'? 'To Be Drunk'? Something else? TBA/TDB are now officially banned, anyone found using them will face the consequences.....

Wanted - your great TSC plans........!

Dear all,

We are developing a new training product and would love to showcase any great examples of NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) clause 21 Contractor's plans and X19 Task Order programmes. So if you think you might have one of these that you can share, please let me know....

Rob

Student NEC research

Dear all,

It's the season for dissertation research! Hopefully you've a bit of time this lunchtime to complete the attached survey on supply chain management.

Rob

https://surveyplanet.com/54fc5cec218af44853351aa4

Student NEC research

Dear all,

Another student doing a dissertation on NEC. In his own words....

As part of my up and coming university dissertation I am to construct and issue a survey relating to my chosen topic.

Chosen topic:  PARTNERING WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – ARE THEY COMPATIBLE?

Can I ask you to answer the 10 questions by following the link below (should only take 5 minutes);

Thanking you in advance.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJKVLN2