Choose the Right NEC Contract for Your Project
Your guide to selecting the right NEC contract for your project's scope, complexity and delivery approach.
Which NEC Contract Should I Use?
Choosing the right NEC contract is vital to setting your project up for success from start to finish. With multiple options, the decision can be complex. Our “Which NEC Contract Should You Use?” downloadable guide to NEC’s collaborative contracting framework walks you through the decision‑making process in five simple steps to help you identify the most suitable NEC Contract for your project.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- A simple decision pathway to help you move from procurement type to the most suitable NEC contract.
- Definitions of Works, Services, Supply and Alliance, and guidance on the situations in which each is most appropriate.
- Side‑by‑side comparison tables covering risk allocation, complexity and delivery approach.
- Guidance on choosing between short and full form contracts, tailored to your project size and scope.
- Overview of key features common to all NEC contracts.
Preview of the guide