Hughes, Kelvin (Engineering consultant)
Understanding NEC3, engineering and construction short contract : a practical handbook / Kelvin Hughes. - xii, 182 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- 1. Early warnings -- 2. Design -- 3. Time -- 4. Defects -- 5. Payment -- 6. Compensation events -- 7. Title -- 8. Indemnity, insurance and liability -- 9. Termination -- 10. Disputes -- 11. Tendering.
"As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts, currently in the third edition, is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way. Understanding the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the contract's key features, including: - the use of early warnings - programme provisions - payment - compensation events - preparing and assessing tenders Common problems are signalled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. In addition, the things to consider when deciding between the ECSC and the longer Engineering and Construction Contract are discussed in detail. Written for professionals without legal backgrounds, by a practicing construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC3 ECSC available. An ideal companion for Employers, Contractors, Project Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC3 ECSC"--
9780415657112 0415657113
2013043318
016642787 Uk
NEC Contracts.
NEC Contracts.
Civil engineering contracts--Great Britain.
Construction contracts--Great Britain.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Construction--General.
Civil engineering contracts.
Construction contracts.
Great Britain.
KD1641 / .H832 2014
343.4107/869
Understanding NEC3, engineering and construction short contract : a practical handbook / Kelvin Hughes. - xii, 182 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- 1. Early warnings -- 2. Design -- 3. Time -- 4. Defects -- 5. Payment -- 6. Compensation events -- 7. Title -- 8. Indemnity, insurance and liability -- 9. Termination -- 10. Disputes -- 11. Tendering.
"As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts, currently in the third edition, is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way. Understanding the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the contract's key features, including: - the use of early warnings - programme provisions - payment - compensation events - preparing and assessing tenders Common problems are signalled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. In addition, the things to consider when deciding between the ECSC and the longer Engineering and Construction Contract are discussed in detail. Written for professionals without legal backgrounds, by a practicing construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC3 ECSC available. An ideal companion for Employers, Contractors, Project Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC3 ECSC"--
9780415657112 0415657113
2013043318
016642787 Uk
NEC Contracts.
NEC Contracts.
Civil engineering contracts--Great Britain.
Construction contracts--Great Britain.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Construction--General.
Civil engineering contracts.
Construction contracts.
Great Britain.
KD1641 / .H832 2014
343.4107/869