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A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract


A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract


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von: Michael Rowlinson

102,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 05.10.2018
ISBN/EAN: 9781119522522
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 400

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<p><b>Provides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contract</b></p> <p>The NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued in June 2017, and will provide practical guidance to help users transitioning from NEC3 to NEC4. </p> <p>Inside <i>A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract</i>, readers will find chapters on the background of the NECECC; contract data and other documents; the‘spirit of mutual trust’; all of the individuals involved in the process (eg: project managers, clients, supervisors, subcontractors, etc.); communication issues, early warnings and other matters; quality management; titles; dealing with timing; payment processes; cost components; compensation procedures and assessments; dealing with terminations; dispute resolution; completing the contract and more. </p> <ul> <li>A practical guide to the application of the procedures contained in the newly issued NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract</li> <li>Provides detailed guidance on the use of the agreement, which is claimed to offer  increased flexibility, improved clarity and greater ease of use</li> <li>Written specifically for people actually using and administering the NEC contracts</li> <li>Features 3 appendixes covering tables of clause numbers, case law and statutes; employer’s, project manager’s, supervisor’s, contractor’s and adjudicator’s actions; and communication forms and their uses.</li> </ul> <p>First launched in 1993, the NEC has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects, making <i>A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract</i> a must-have resource for any contractor using the latest version of this contract.</p>
<p><b>1 Introduction 1</b></p> <p>1.1 General 1</p> <p>1.2 Mechanics not law 2</p> <p>1.3 A simple formula for understanding a contract 3</p> <p>1.4 Mandatory or discretionary 4</p> <p>1.5 Conditions precedent 4</p> <p>1.6 Note on use of uppercase in keywords and phrases 5</p> <p><b>2 Background to the NECECC 7</b></p> <p>2.1 The background: First edition 7</p> <p>2.2 The second edition 8</p> <p>2.3 The third edition 9</p> <p>2.4 The third edition (reprinted) 9</p> <p>2.5 The fourth edition 9</p> <p>2.6 Endorsement of NEC3 by the Office of Government Commerce 10</p> <p>2.7 Endorsement by the Development Bureau, HKSAR Government 11</p> <p>2.8 General philosophy: Aims and objectives 12</p> <p>2.9 Flexibility 12</p> <p>2.10 Clarity and simplicity 13</p> <p>2.11 Stimulus to good management 14</p> <p>2.12 Other characteristics 15</p> <p><b>3 The Options: An Overview 17</b></p> <p>3.1 General arrangement of the ECC 17</p> <p>3.2 Other documents referred to 19</p> <p>3.3 Contract Data 20</p> <p>3.4 The published documents 20</p> <p>3.5 Main Options: General outline 21</p> <p><b>4 Spirit of Mutual Trust and Cooperation 25</b></p> <p>4.1 Introduction 25</p> <p>4.2 The clauses 25</p> <p>4.3 What does it mean? 27</p> <p>4.4 Practical issues 28</p> <p><b>5 The Cast of Characters 33</b></p> <p>5.1 Introduction 33</p> <p>5.2 The Client 33</p> <p>5.3 The Project Manager 35</p> <p>5.4 The Supervisor 38</p> <p>5.5 The Contractor 38</p> <p>5.6 The Senior Representatives 39</p> <p>5.7 The Adjudicator 40</p> <p>5.8 The Tribunal 41</p> <p>5.9 The Dispute Avoidance Board 41</p> <p>5.10 Subcontractors 42</p> <p>5.11 ‘Others’ 42</p> <p>5.12 Named Suppliers 43</p> <p>5.13 Designers 43</p> <p>5.14 Principal Designer 44</p> <p>5.15 Principal Contractor 45</p> <p>5.16 Practical issues 45</p> <p><b>6 Communications, Early Warnings and other General Matters 47</b></p> <p>6.1 Introduction 47</p> <p>6.2 Communications:The clause 47</p> <p>6.3 Communications: Practical issues 49</p> <p>6.4 Early warnings: The clause 51</p> <p>6.5 Early warnings: Practical issues 53</p> <p>6.6 Other matters:The clauses 55</p> <p>6.7 Other matters: Practical issues 59</p> <p><b>7 The Contractor’s Main Responsibilities 61</b></p> <p>7.1 Introduction 61</p> <p>7.2 Providing theWorks 61</p> <p>7.3 Contractor’s design 62</p> <p>7.4 Information modelling 66</p> <p>7.5 Other matters 68</p> <p>7.6 Practical issues 72</p> <p><b>8 Subcontracting 75</b></p> <p>8.1 Introduction 75</p> <p>8.2 Definition of a Subcontractor 75</p> <p>8.3 The core clauses 76</p> <p>8.4 Provisions in the Main Options 76</p> <p>8.5 Practical issues 77</p> <p>8.6 Options for forms of subcontract in the NEC4 family 78</p> <p><b>9 Quality Management 81</b></p> <p>9.1 Introduction 81</p> <p>9.2 Quality management system 81</p> <p>9.3 Tests and inspections 82</p> <p>9.4 What is a Defect? 84</p> <p>9.5 The Defect procedure 84</p> <p>9.6 The Defects Certificate 86</p> <p>9.7 Uncorrected Defects 87</p> <p>9.8 Practical issues 87</p> <p><b>10 Title 91</b></p> <p>10.1 Introduction 91</p> <p>10.2 The core clauses 91</p> <p>10.3 Practical issues 92</p> <p><b>11 Liabilities and Insurance 95</b></p> <p>11.1 Introduction 95</p> <p>11.2 The core clauses 95</p> <p>11.3 Secondary options 98</p> <p>11.4 Practical issues 99</p> <p><b>12 Time 101</b></p> <p>12.1 Introduction 101</p> <p>12.2 The programme: Contents 102</p> <p>12.3 The programme: Submitting, accepting and revising 107</p> <p>12.4 The programme: Practical issues 110</p> <p>12.5 Starting and finishing 118</p> <p>12.6 Other matters 121</p> <p>12.7 Secondary Options related to Time 124</p> <p>12.8 Practical issues 126</p> <p><b>13 Payment 131</b></p> <p>13.1 Introduction 131</p> <p>13.2 The payment process 131</p> <p>13.3 Payments in multiple currencies 134</p> <p>13.4 Interim payments – The amount due and the Price for Work Done to Date 135</p> <p>13.5 Supporting documents and records 145</p> <p>13.6 Final assessment 148</p> <p>13.7 The Contractor’s share 150</p> <p>13.8 The Contractor’s share: Practical issues 152</p> <p>13.9 Special provisions for the United Kingdom 153</p> <p>13.10 Related Secondary Options 157</p> <p>13.11 Practical issues 162</p> <p><b>14 The Schedules of Cost Components 169</b></p> <p>14.1 Introduction 169</p> <p>14.2 The Schedule of Cost Components 169</p> <p>14.3 The Short Schedule of Cost Components 174</p> <p>14.4 Application to Subcontractors 175</p> <p>14.5 Practical issues 176</p> <p><b>15 Compensation Events:Theory and Events 179</b></p> <p>15.1 Introduction 179</p> <p>15.2 The theory 179</p> <p>15.3 The events 181</p> <p>15.4 Practical issues 196</p> <p><b>16 Compensation Events: Procedures 199</b></p> <p>16.1 Introduction 199</p> <p>16.2 Notification by the Project Manager 200</p> <p>16.3 Notification by the Contractor and the Project Manager’s reply 203</p> <p>16.4 Other matters associated with notifying compensation events 206</p> <p>16.5 Quotations: Substance 208</p> <p>16.6 Quotations: Submission and reply 210</p> <p>16.7 Assessments by the Project Manager 215</p> <p>16.8 Proposed instructions 217</p> <p>16.9 Implementing compensation events 218</p> <p>16.10 Practical issues 219</p> <p><b>17 Compensation Events: Assessment 227</b></p> <p>17.1 Introduction 227</p> <p>17.2 Changes to the Prices 228</p> <p>17.3 Changes to the Completion Date and Any Key Dates 232</p> <p>17.4 Project Manager’s assumptions 234</p> <p>17.5 Other related matters 236</p> <p>17.6 Practical issues 238</p> <p><b>18 Termination 243</b></p> <p>18.1 Introduction 243</p> <p>18.2 Reasons for termination 243</p> <p>18.3 Secondary Option X11 247</p> <p>18.4 Implementing termination 248</p> <p>18.5 Procedures after termination 248</p> <p>18.6 Assessing the amount due after termination 250</p> <p>18.7 Practical issues 252</p> <p><b>19 Resolving and Avoiding Disputes 255</b></p> <p>19.1 Introduction 255</p> <p>19.2 Option W1 256</p> <p>19.3 Option W2 261</p> <p>19.4 Option W3 267</p> <p>19.5 Practical issues 270</p> <p><b>20 Secondary Options 273</b></p> <p>20.1 Introduction 273</p> <p>20.2 X2: Changes in the law 273</p> <p>20.3 X4: Ultimate holding company guarantee 274</p> <p>20.4 X12: Multiparty Collaboration 274</p> <p>20.5 X13: Performance bond 279</p> <p>20.6 X17: Low performance damages 280</p> <p>20.7 X18: Limitation of liability 280</p> <p>20.8 X20: Key Performance Indicators 281</p> <p>20.9 X21:Whole Life Cost 282</p> <p>20.10 X22: Early Contractor Involvement 283</p> <p>20.11 Y(UK)3:The Contracts (Rights ofThird Parties) Act 1999 288</p> <p>20.12 Z: Additional conditions of contract 288</p> <p>20.13 Practical issues 289</p> <p><b>21 Completing the Contract Data 291</b></p> <p>21.1 Introduction 291</p> <p>21.2 Purpose and form of the Contract Data 291</p> <p>21.3 Contract Data Part One 292</p> <p>21.4 Contract Data Part Two 304</p> <p>21.5 Practical issues 309</p> <p><b>22 The Supporting Documents: Need and Content 311</b></p> <p>22.1 Introduction 311</p> <p>22.2 Scope 312</p> <p>22.3 Site Information 324</p> <p>22.4 Practical issues 325</p> <p>Bibliography 329</p> <p>Appendix 1 Tables of Clause Numbers, Case Lawand Statutes 331</p> <p>Appendix 2 Tables of Client’s, Project Manager’s, Supervisor’s, Contractor’s, Senior Representatives, Adjudicator’s, Dispute Avoidance Board and Tribunals Actions 341</p> <p>Appendix 3 Tables of Communication Forms and Their Uses 379</p>
<p><b>MICHAEL ROWLINSON MSc, DipArb, MRICS, FCIOB, FCIArb, FCInstCES,</b> is principal of Michael Rowlinson Associates Ltd. An experienced construction professional having qualified initially as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and later as a Chartered Builder, Michael specialises in all aspects of contract drafting, contract management, contract administration, construction law, claims and dispute resolution. As part of his work Michael lectures extensively and has written many published articles and two books on the NEC3 family of contracts.
<p><b>PROVIDES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WITH A PRACTICAL AND DETAILED GUIDE TO THE NEC4 CONTRACT</b> <p>The NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This book covers the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued in June 2017, and will provide practical guidance to help users transitioning from NEC3 to NEC4. <p>Inside<i> A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract,</i> readers will find chapters on the background of the NECECC; contract data and other documents; the 'spirit of mutual trust'; all of the individuals involved in the process (eg: project managers, clients, supervisors, subcontractors, etc.); communication issues, early warnings and other matters; quality management; titles; dealing with timing; payment processes; cost components; compensation procedures and assessments; dealing with terminations; dispute resolution; completing the contract and more. <ul> <li>A practical guide to the application of the procedures contained in the newly issued NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract</li> <li>Provides detailed guidance on the use of the agreement, which is claimed to offer increased flexibility, improved clarity and greater ease of use</li> <li>Written specifically for people actually using and administering the NEC contracts</li> <li>Features 3 appendixes covering tables of clause numbers, case law and statutes; employer's, project manager's, supervisor's, contractor's and adjudicator's actions; and communication forms and their uses.</li> </ul> <p>First launched in 1993, the NEC has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects, making <i>A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract</i> a must-have resource for any contractor using the latest version of this contract.

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