The New Engineering Contracts have become recognised and widely used legal documents throughout the world. Currently in its third edition, this set of contracts is growing in importance as the international construction market becomes ever more integrated, and the "jurisdiction neutral approach" of the NEC comes into its own. Whether you are a project manager, architect, quantity surveyor, contractor or student a working knowledge of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract is essential. Understanding the NEC3 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the document's key features, including: the use of early warnings compensation events termination provisions preparing and assessing tenders. Written for construction professionals, by a practicing international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC3 ECC available. Students of construction will also find this to be an invaluable reference.

Author Biography

Kelvin Hughes spent 18 years in commercial management with major contractors, and then a further 18 years as a consultant, including a 4 year senior lectureship at a university. He has been a leading authority on the NEC contract since 1996, was Secretary of the NEC Users Group for 10 years and has run over 1000 NEC training courses.