NEC3: How to provide for early contractor involvement using an ECC Contract

The purpose of this guide is to help users implement an early contractor involvement (ECI) approach using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).

ECI, where a contractor takes part in the design development and construction planning stage of a project, is now widely recognised as beneficial. This document also provides a model clause and guidance to allow for ECI using the ECC.

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part 1 Introduction

Part 2 Special issues relevant to ECI contracts

• Budget for scheme
• Selection of team members
• Design options
• Use of secondary Option X12 partnering
• Additional designer requirements
• Definition of stages
• Split payment between stages
• Control of costs in Stage One
• Submission of design proposals
• Establishing price/target/forecast for Stage Two
• Incentivisation in Stage Two

Part 3 Guidance on model clause

• Guidance on this additional clause
• Definitions
• Forecasts
• Proposals for Stage Two
• Notice to proceed to Stage Two
• Changes to the Budget
• The Parties’ use of material
• Incentive payment

Appendix 1 Model clause

Additional clause for use with the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract

(ECC) Options C and E

Additional ECC Contract Data entries

Appendix 2 Additional material required in Works Information

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