NEC Past Events

NEC Target Cost Contract - Hong Kong

This workshop will be focussed on Cost Effective Assurance. The role of Cost Assurance is to provide parties to a contract or a programme with enhanced confidence that their objectives will be met. We will define what is Cost Assurance and discuss why is so important, how is it set up and implement.
 

NEC Users' Group Seminar 2019

The 2019 event will be opened by NEC Users’ Group Chair, Dr. David Hancock, Construction Director at the Infrastructure Projects Authority and will feature updates from government and industry discussing how political developments, contract innovation and digital technology advancements will impact infrastructure delivery.

Risk Management throughout Supply Chain - London

A workshop session selected from key topics of interest within the NEC suite, drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC FAQ Forum - Hong Kong

Join NEC experts in an interactive discussion between end-users and facilitators on a list of selected questions collected from local and international. 
 

NEC Users' Group Workshop - Glasgow

This one day workshop offers delegates the opportunity to learn more about the recently launched NEC4 Alliance Contract as well as Managing Risk and Liability under the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract.  These two sessions proved incredibly popular at the NEC Annual Seminar in June, and so we are running them again for delegates who weren’t able to attend the conference.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - Manchester

This one day workshop offers delegates the opportunity to learn more about the recently launched NEC4 Alliance Contract as well as Managing Risk and Liability under the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract.  These two sessions proved incredibly popular at the NEC Annual Seminar in June, and so we are running them again for delegates who weren’t able to attend the conference.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - London

This one day workshop offers delegates the opportunity to learn more about the recently launched NEC4 Alliance Contract as well as Managing Risk and Liability under the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract.  These two sessions proved incredibly popular at the NEC Annual Seminar in June, and so we are running them again for delegates who weren’t able to attend the conference.

NEC Asia-Pacific Users’ Group Conference 2018

The NEC Asia-Pacific Users’ Group Conference will return on 21 September 2018. Join this event and hear the latest updates from Government and Industry, take part of the practical workshops and network with other NEC users in the region.

NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Workshop – Hong Kong

This full day workshop is composed of two different sessions: NEC4 ECC: Key changes affecting the management of the contract and NEC4: Evolution of the Service Contracts.

NEC Users' Group Annual Seminar 2018

The NEC Users' Group Annual Seminar 2018 will be held on 20 June at the County Hall in the heart of London. The event is the highlight of the NEC calendar and brings together the international community from across the industry.

NEC South Africa Conference 2018

Following the launch of NEC4, our event will cover the key changes from NEC3 to NEC4 and the transition process. Delegates will also be able to hear about the practical application of NEC contracts in South Africa, and they'll be able to join workshop sessions delivered by NEC experts. 

NEC Asia-Pacific Users' Group Briefing 2018 - NEC3: Interpreted and Evolved

One of the challenges in using or advising clients dealing with the NEC forms is the limited number of publicly available decisions on the suite.  The speakers will share with us recent judicial decisions on the NEC and practical implications arising.  There will also be a discussion on key changes under NEC4 and things to watch out for.  

NEC Asia-Pacific Users' Group Briefing

In practice, open communication and teamwork are seen as a key success factor in a NEC project.  We will be holding this evening briefing session to facilitate a discussion on the topic of “The NEC – We Chat!”.  The speakers will share with us how to make a NEC project successful with the parties’ open discussions and joint problem-solving techniques.

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Glasgow

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts. 

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Manchester

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts. 

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Cardiff

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts.

NEC Users' Group Briefing - Hong Kong

Building on the launch of the NEC4 Suite of Contracts in June 2017 we will be holding this breakfast briefing session to facilitate an open discussion on the topic of “The Pillars of NEC Collaboration – How to Promote and Achieve Successful Collaborative Outcomes”. 

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - London

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts. 

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Manchester

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts. 

NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Birmingham

This full day workshop will cover the key changes affecting the management of the NEC4 ECC and what is new on the NEC4 services contracts. 

NEC Australasia Users' Group Workshop - Wellington

This half-day workshop will cover a brief introduction to NEC4, an overview of the use of NEC3 contracts in New Zealand and practical applications of the contract. 

NEC Asia-Pacific Users’ Group Conference 2017

After the successful launch of NEC4 in June in London, we're now bringing our biggest gathering of NEC users to Hong Kong.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - Wellington, NZ

NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) and CCCS, an overview of the two forms of contract as used in New Zealand. Covering the benefits, pitfalls and applications in current use.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - Christchurch, NZ

NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) and CCCS, an overview of the two forms of contract as used in New Zealand. Covering the benefits, pitfalls and applications in current use.

NEC Users' Group Annual Seminar 2017

Joint the official launch of NEC4! The NEC UK Users’ Group Annual Seminar is always the biggest event in the NEC calendar, bringing together our international community of users. The seminar is an opportunity for NEC users to share best practice, get the latest insights from case studies, and network with fellow users and solutions providers. 

NEC Asia-Pacific Users' Group Workshop

This workshop is designed to help delegates understand the provisions of the SCC/SSCC in the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
Also, in view of the forthcoming legislation in Hong Kong, delegates will get an idea of what the adjudication process might look like alongside a mediation process to help understand the differences and what each dispute resolution process offers.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - Glasgow

This full day workshop is composed of two different sessions: understanding the (NEC3 ECC) Schedules of Cost Components & preparing quotations for compensation events. The tutor of this workshop is Robert Gerrard, NEC Users' Group Secretary.

NEC Users' Group Workshop - London

This full day workshop is composed of two different sessions: understanding the (NEC3 ECC) Schedules of Cost Components & preparing quotations for compensation events. 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshops – Birmingham

This full day workshop is composed of two different sessions: understanding the (NEC3 ECC) Schedules of Cost Components & preparing quotations for compensation events. The tutor of this workshop is Robert Gerrard, NEC Users' Group Secretary. 

NEC3: NEC Users' Group Briefing - Hong Kong

Join NEC experts at this evening session to discuss the early experience in public works projects. Mr Francis Leung, Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) of the Development Bureau, will provide his insight on the experience of adopting NEC in their public work projects. 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Glasgow

This full day session is composed of two workshops designed to support successful NEC contracts and projects through effective use of additional clauses (z Clauses) and active leadership. Together, these workshops will support NEC practitioners for all contracts and whatever their role and whatever the stage of their tender or project.

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Leeds

This full day session is composed of two workshops designed to support successful NEC contracts and projects through effective use of additional clauses (z Clauses) and active leadership. Together, these workshops will support NEC practitioners for all contracts and whatever their role and whatever the stage of their tender or project.
 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Bristol

This full day session is composed of two workshops designed to support successful NEC contracts and projects through effective use of additional clauses (z Clauses) and active leadership. Together, these workshops will support NEC practitioners for all contracts and whatever their role and whatever the stage of their tender or project.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Seminar 2016

This year we’ll be at the Cordis Hotel, in Hong Kong, for an afternoon of practical workshops and case studies.
Through the afternoon, attendees will have the chance to join multiple workshops, delivered by experienced NEC users and tutors. 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - London

This full day session is composed of two workshops designed to support successful NEC contracts and projects through effective use of additional clauses (z Clauses) and active leadership. Together, these workshops will support NEC practitioners for all contracts and whatever their role and whatever the stage of their tender or project.

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - New Zealand

This one day workshop is ideal for all those acting or intending to act as an Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Project Manager. It will equip you with a detailed working knowledge of your duties as an ECC Project Manager.

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshop - Birmingham

This full day session is composed of two workshops designed to support successful NEC contracts and projects through effective use of additional clauses (z Clauses) and active leadership. Together, these workshops will support NEC practitioners for all contracts and whatever their role and whatever the stage of their tender or project.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Glasgow

A comprehensive, frequently updated programme underpins much of the stimulus to good management provided by NEC.  Whilst the programme is acknowledged by many as necessary, its function, composition and benefits are perhaps not properly understood by all.
 

NEC3: NEC in Action - Christchurch Town Hall Restoration

Construction to restore the Christchurch Town Hall to its former glory was commenced in 2015.

The repair is expected to take three years with a total budget of NZD$127 million.

NEC3: NEC in Action: Olympic Velodrome

The Velodrome was the first major venue to be completed at the Olympic Park in London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The permanent venue was completed ahead of programme and to budget by contractor ISG for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Like all other major London 2012 venues, it was procured under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract option C (target contract with activity schedule).

NEC3: NEC Golf Day 2016

Following the success of the first NEC Golf Day in 2015, we have secured the world-reknowned Belfry resort in Warwickshire for our 2016 event.

NEC3: NEC Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Christchurch

Join us for an early start and a hot finger food breakfast. You will link with both UK practitioners, to hear the latest international insights, and local experience from New Zealand-based case studies from current projects.

NEC3: NEC Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Auckland

Join us for an early start and a hot finger food breakfast. You will link with both UK practitioners, to hear the latest international insights, and local experience from New Zealand-based case studies from current projects. 

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Hong Kong

The Hong Kong winners of the NEC Awards 2016: MTR’s Kennedy Town Swimming Pool - NEC Large Project Year 2016 winner and the Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Government of HKSAR - NEC Client of the Year Award 2016 winner will share their success stories and give us an insight on how they adopt the partnering approaches in managing their projects and why they won the NEC awards. 

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Bristol

A comprehensive, frequently updated programme underpins much of the stimulus to good management provided by NEC.  Whilst the programme is acknowledged by many as necessary, its function, composition and benefits are perhaps not properly understood by all.
 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Workshops HK– Maximising success with the NEC3 Programme

A comprehensive, frequently updated programme underpins much of the stimulus to good management provided by NEC.  Whilst the programme is acknowledged by many as necessary, its function, composition and benefits are perhaps not properly understood by all.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Leeds

A comprehensive, frequently updated programme underpins much of the stimulus to good management provided by NEC.  Whilst the programme is acknowledged by many as necessary, its function, composition and benefits are perhaps not properly understood by all.
 

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - London

A comprehensive, frequently updated programme underpins much of the stimulus to good management provided by NEC.  Whilst the programme is acknowledged by many as necessary, its function, composition and benefits are perhaps not properly understood by all.

NEC3: NEC Annual Seminar 2016

We are delighted to announce that the NEC Annual Seminar 2016 will be held on 27 April 2016 at One Great George Street in London. The event is the highlight of the NEC calendar and brings together the international community to share experience and knowledge about the progress, challenges and developments for NEC contracts.

NEC3: NEC in Action: Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Hong Kong

How do you know if NEC is actually better than your tried-and-tested procurement model? MTR Corporation decided to find out by using each one to build the first and second phases of a community swimming pool, part of its West Island Line extension project. 

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Briefing

In this upcoming breakfast meeting, Mr Steven Yip,  Partner of Minter Ellison, will be facilitating an open discussion on a hot topic of 'Security Payment and NEC3’.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Workshop - Auckland 2016

Spread across one day, these two workshops of 'ECC risk provisions' and ‘Managing ECC compensation events' offer excellent NEC learning and development opportunities for delegates.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Workshops - Christchurch 2016

Spread across one day, these two workshops of 'ECC risk provisions' and ‘Managing ECC compensation events' offer excellent NEC learning and development opportunities for delegates.

NEC3: NEC in Action: Happy Valley Stormwater Storage Scheme, Hong Kong

Get exclusive access to the Happy Valley underground storm water storage scheme which is the largest NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) option C (target contract with activity schedule) awarded by the Hong Kong government to date.

NEC3: Administering NEC3: Lessons Learnt

This workshop is dealing with observations of setting up and managing NEC3 contracts from an experienced practitioners' perspective. 

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Belfast

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Conference 2015

Enhance your knowledge of the progress, challenges and developments for NEC3 in Asia Pacific with key speakers and panels from across industry and government.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users’ Group Conference - November 2015

The NEC Australasia Users’ Group conference is an opportunity for the NEC community to come together to share best practice, explore opportunities, and get the latest insights from industry case studies and experts.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Glasgow

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Bristol

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Leeds

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Workshop - Christchurch September 2015

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Workshop

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: Administering NEC3: Lessons Learnt

This workshop is dealing with observations of setting up and managing NEC3 contracts from an experienced practitioners' perspective. 

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users’ Group Breakfast Briefing - August 2015

Get an update on the NEC Australasia Users' Group programme for 2015 / 2016, learn about recent UK experience and rolling out NEC3 in Auckland.

NEC3: NEC Golf Day

NEC golfers are invited to dust off their clubs and take part in our first golf day. 

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - London

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC UK Workshops - Nottingham

The interactive workshops explore the topics of 'ECC risk provisions' and 'Managing ECC compensation events'  drawn from extensive feedback and research within the NEC user base.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Briefing 2015

In this upcoming breakfast meeting, Mr Joseph Chung, Partner of Deacons, will be facilitating an open discussion on a hot topic of “Preparing Hong Kong construction for NEC: Where are we and where do we need to be?"

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Auckland

Join Tim Warren, the new NEC Users’ Group Secretary for a series of breakfast briefings that will provide an update on the progress of NEC and upcoming activity in the region.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Christchurch

Join Tim Warren, the new NEC Users’ Group Secretary for a series of breakfast briefings that will provide an update on the progress of NEC and upcoming activity in the region.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users' Group Breakfast Briefing - Wellington

Join Tim Warren, the new NEC Users’ Group Secretary for a series of breakfast briefings that will provide an update on the progress of NEC and upcoming activity in the region.

NEC3: NEC in Action Workshop - Crossrail

Find out how Crossrail, Europe's largest construction project, is being procured using NEC3 contracts. 

NEC3: NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar 2015

This popular NEC event will take place on Monday 20 April 2015, at One Great George Street. Every year it attracts senior delegates from across the international construction industry. It is an opportunity for NEC users to come together to share best practice, get the latest insights from industry case studies and network with fellow users and solutions providers.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Meeting

In this upcoming breakfast meeting, Mr Hayman Choi, Divisional Director of Mott MacDonald HK will be facilitating an open discussion on a hot topic of “Practical Issue in the Implementation of NEC3 Contracts in Hong Kong”.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Meeting

In this upcoming breakfast meeting, Mr Damon So, Partner of Hogan Lovells will act as the facilitator to introduce and drive an open discussion on the subject of “Z-clauses – what are appropriate and what are the common pitfalls”.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Workshop - Christchurch

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Workshop - Auckland

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops - Glasgow

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops - Leeds

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops - Leeds

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Conference 2014

Enrich your knowledge of the progress, challenges and developments for NEC3 in Hong Kong with key speakers and panels from across industry and government.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops - London

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops - London

Interactive workshops on key areas of interest within the NEC user base, offering excellent learning and development opportunities for both NEC Users' Group members and non-members.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Briefing

The NEC Asia Pacific Users’ Group Breakfast Briefing will be held on Wednesday, 10 September at Pinsent Masons offices in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Mr C M Chan, Deputy Secretary for Development Works, at the Development Bureau will be guest speaker. 

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Workshop 2014

This 1 day NEC workshop supported the Development Bureau's objective to establish NEC3 as the recommended suite of contracts for all public works in Hong Kong by 2015. It provided specialised guidance on key aspects of the suite.

NEC3: NEC Users' Group Annual Seminar 2014

Our popular NEC event took place on Monday 28 April at One Great George Street and was another sell-out success, attracting 240 senior delegates from across the international construction industry.

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Conference 2013

For this event, delegates were invited to learn more about how and why NEC3 has been even more widely applied in Hong Kong. The programme featured panel sessions, interactive workshops and several high profile speakers, including CS Wai of the Development Bureau, Tsui Wai of the Drainage Services Department, and Andrew Chan of CLP Power.

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Workshops 2013

Delivered by industry specialists, these two intensive workshops enabled Users' Group members to really get to grips with specific areas of interest in the suite. The programme included Defined Cost and effective Communications using NEC3.

NEC3: NEC Australasia Users' Group Conference 2013

Through a combination of strategy, case studies and interactive discussions for delegates, this conference looked to answer that recurring question for the Australasia region:‘NEC3, what’s in it for me?!’

NEC3: NEC Asia Pacific Users' Group Workshop - Understanding the Professional Services Contract

This workshop, hosted by Pinsent Masons, guided delegates through the PSC, enabling them to better apply it to their own projects and businesses. 

NEC3: NEC UK Users' Group Annual Seminar 2013

On 24 April 2013 over 200 people attended the annual Users’ Group Seminar at the ICE's headquarters in London. Marking the 20th anniversary of the ICE’s publication of the New Engineering Contract, the 2013 event also saw the launch of the April 2013 edition suite of contracts.