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NECNEC: An introduction to ‘Acceleration’What is Acceleration? Acceleration is the process of bringing forward Completion or Key Dates compared to the Accepted Programme. It29 April 2026Read ›
NECNEC4 ECC – Contractor’s Design Responsibility ExplainedUnder NEC4 ECC, contractor’s design responsibility is one of the most misunderstood areas of the contract and one that regularly22 April 2026Read ›
NECNEC4 ECC Scope ExplainedIntroduction If you’re working under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, the Scope, (or Works Information if you’re working under1 April 2026Read ›
NECWhat are CECA Rates?In the civil engineering and construction world, the CECA publishes several key documents: notably the Schedules of Dayworks and the29 October 2025Read ›
NECNEC4 Core Clause 7 – Title.Purpose NEC4 Core Clause 7 – Title, deals with who owns the materials, Plant, and Equipment used on the project22 October 2025Read ›
NECNEC4 Option C: Target Contract with Activity ScheduleThe NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) contains an array of core and optional clauses. These clauses are used to16 July 2025Read ›
NECNEC4 Communications | Acceptances & Certificates Part 4NEC4 Contracts – Acceptances NEC contracts use the term ‘acceptance’ in contrast with other forms of contract that use the8 July 2025Read ›
NECNEC4 Communications | Instructions & Notifications Part 3In case you missed them, the previous two posts are right below: the first covers compliance and a background in1 July 2025Read ›
NECNEC4 Communications | Authority & Communication Systems Part 2Following last week’s post, we now turn our attention to two more key elements of communication under an NEC4 contract:24 June 2025Read ›Get Wednesday’s article in your inbox
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