The new NEC3® has a particular approach to dealing with time and the programme.

This approach can often be overlooked by client and contractor alike – but they do so at their peril.

In this article

In construction and engineering projects, whether works have, or have not, reached completion is a regular area for disagreement. Although the terms ‘practical completion’ or ‘take over’ are widely

When I initially thought about writing this piece, I had a title ‘Why Do Construction Projects Fail?’ in mind. But after careful consideration I decided that if I had a negative mindset I’d never

Three of the most important aspects of any construction project are time, cost and quality.

The NEC3® is somewhat different to other standard forms of contract and clearly lays down a marker when it

As the saying goes, “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

Estimating uncertainty in construction is nothing new.

But things work a little different when it comes to tackling the issue under the new

Footballing bad boy Mario Balotelli’s unhappy year at Liverpool has come to an end.

As details emerge of his contract conditions – particularly those related to good behaviour – we look at the

The percentage for working area overheads has been around for more than 20 years.

But during that time the construction industry’s costs systems have changed a lot.

Here, we demystify the NEC3® 

The role of Project Manager is critical to the success of fulfilling an NEC3® contract.

But what skills and experience does it take to make an excellent Project Manager?

What are the key aspects of

Compensation events under NEC3® can be fraught with difficulty.

A delay to a project may not only push back completion dates but also result in additional payments.

Here, we highlight ten key issues

The recent economic climate may have seen a degree of procurement strategy regression from some corners.

Yet Option C (target contract with activity shcedule) remains one of the most popular forms of