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Understanding the NEC4 ECC contract: a practical handbook / Kelvin Hughes. [electronic resource]

By: Series: Understanding constructionPublisher: London : Routledge, 2024Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (vii, 246 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781040261859 (ePub ebook) :
  • 9781040261811 (PDF ebook) :
  • 9781003562634 (ebook) :
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 343.41078624 23
LOC classification:
  • KD1641 .H8345 2025
Online resources:
Contents:
PrefaceIntroductionAcknowledgementsChapter 0 IntroductionChapter 1 Early WarningsChapter 2 Contractor's ResponsibilitiesChapter 3 TimeChapter 4 Quality ManagementChapter 5 PaymentChapter 6 Compensation EventsChapter 7 TitleChapter 8 Liabilities and InsuranceChapter 9 TerminationChapter 10 Resolving and Avoiding DisputesChapter 11 Tenders
Summary: As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. 'Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract' uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 engineering and construction contract's key features. As usage of the NEC 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 second edition of Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract's key features. Chapters cover: Contractor's main responsibilities The use of early warnings Contractor's design Quality management Payment Liabilities and insurance Termination Avoiding and resolving disputes Tendering Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) are signalled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice. This second edition takes into account the updates to the contract released in 2019, 2020 and 2023, and brings the book up to date with the most current practice.Written for construction professionals, by a practising international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 ECC.
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Previous edition: 2019.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PrefaceIntroductionAcknowledgementsChapter 0 IntroductionChapter 1 Early WarningsChapter 2 Contractor's ResponsibilitiesChapter 3 TimeChapter 4 Quality ManagementChapter 5 PaymentChapter 6 Compensation EventsChapter 7 TitleChapter 8 Liabilities and InsuranceChapter 9 TerminationChapter 10 Resolving and Avoiding DisputesChapter 11 Tenders

As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. 'Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract' uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 engineering and construction contract's key features. As usage of the NEC 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 second edition of Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract's key features. Chapters cover: Contractor's main responsibilities The use of early warnings Contractor's design Quality management Payment Liabilities and insurance Termination Avoiding and resolving disputes Tendering Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) are signalled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice. This second edition takes into account the updates to the contract released in 2019, 2020 and 2023, and brings the book up to date with the most current practice.Written for construction professionals, by a practising international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC4 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC4 ECC.