NEC and Temasek Polytechnic Joint Seminar 2026
Explore the future of facilities management using NEC4, from collaborative and outcome-focused service delivery to practical lessons from Singapore’s FM pilot project. Hear industry perspectives on opportunities, challenges, common misconceptions and capability development, and connect with FM and NEC professionals.
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NEC and Facilities Management – The Future of NEC Contracts
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Time: 1.30pm - 5pm (SGT)
Venue: Temasek Polytechnic, Auditorium 3 at Blk 26B Level 2, 21 Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 529757
NEC and Temasek Polytechnic jointly present 'NEC and Facilities Management – The Future of NEC Contracts.'
What does the future of facilities management contracting look like in Singapore, and how can NEC4 support the industry in delivering better, more collaborative outcomes?
This seminar will explore the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract, providing practical insights into the opportunities and challenges within the FM sector, and how NEC4 can support more collaborative, outcome-focused service delivery.
The session will also share early insights and reflections from the Singapore-based NEC4 FM pilot project, including initial approaches, key considerations and lessons emerging from the early stages of implementation.
Through a presentation and panel discussion, industry experts will explore the realities of applying NEC4 in facilities management, address common misconceptions and consider what is needed to build stronger capability across the industry.
Key panel discussion topics
- Opportunities and challenges: exploring where NEC4 can add value and the considerations for successful implementation
- Common myths and objections: exploring common misconceptions and concerns around NEC contracts and their application in FM
- Upskilling and capability development: considering the skills and knowledge needed to support the wider adoption of NEC4
- Early FM pilot experiences: sharing practical insights and lessons from the Singapore-based NEC4 FM pilot.
- Building long-term industry capability: looking at how the industry can develop sustainable NEC and FM expertise for the future
Attendees will also have the opportunity to network over refreshments and connect with FM and NEC professionals.
Why attend?
- Gain practical perspectives: hear first-hand insights and reflections on the early application of NEC4 in Facilities Management
- Understand what it means for your organisation: explore how NEC4 may influence the way FM services are procured, managed and delivered
- Learn from industry experience: hear different perspectives on implementation, capability and the evolving role of NEC in FM
- Connect with peers: exchange ideas and experiences with professionals across the FM, procurement and NEC community
How to find us?
Temasek Polytechnic
Auditorium 3 at Blk 26B Level 2
21 Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 529757
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Registration
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Opening Remarks
Patrick Phang
Assistant Director, Estate & Facilities Management, Course Chair, Diploma in Integrated Facility Management, School of Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic -
Overview of NEC
Himashi Soriano
Country Manager, Singapore, NEC Contracts -
Introduction to the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract
Tim Knee-Robinson
NEC4 Drafter and Director, TKR Consultancy Ltd -
Tea Break & Networking
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Panel Discussion
Patrick Phang (moderator)
Assistant Director, Estate & Facilities Management, Course Chair, Diploma in Integrated Facility Management, School of Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic
Ludovic Francois
Director, Facilities Management, Government & Institutions, C&W Services Singapore -
Event Concludes
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Temasek Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of higher learning in Singapore, established in April 1990 and situated in Tampines next to the idyllic Bedok Reservoir. TP offers 36 full-time diploma courses across six academic schools, as well as more than 40 part-time courses, serving over 13,000 full-time students. TP focuses on equipping students and working adults with relevant knowledge, lifelong skills and digital capabilities, while supporting lifelong learning, applied research, industry partnerships and emerging areas such as Industry 4.0 and AI.
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Event Speakers
Himashi Soriano, Country Manager, Singapore, NEC Contracts
Himashi Soriano is Country Manager for Singapore at NEC Contracts, leading commercial expansion, business development and strategic partnerships across Singapore and Asia Pacific. She focuses on market growth, client relationships and expanding NEC’s presence across key infrastructure projects, while supporting industry capability development and accreditation initiatives.
She has over 20 years of international experience with AFP, the British Council and NEC Contracts, covering regional expansion, business development, sales transformation and go-to-market strategy across Asia Pacific and North America.
Tim Knee-Robinson, NEC4 Drafter and Director, TKR Consultancy Ltd
Tim is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 30 years’ project experience across civil engineering, highway infrastructure, wastewater, energy and building, working for contractors, clients and consultants. His built environment experience includes education, cultural, industrial, office and research facilities. He is a leading NEC specialist with over 25 years’ experience drafting, procuring and managing NEC contracts, including acting as ECC Project Manager/Supervisor, providing contract assurance, advice and training, and supporting projects in the UK, Hong Kong and internationally.
Tim was a key member of the NEC4 drafting team, leading the drafting of all 24 NEC4 user guides, drafting key elements of the ECC and developing NEC4 accreditation training materials. He also drafted the NEC4 Facilities Management and Alliance Contract user guides, developed the Works Information structure used across 130+ projects for the 2012 Olympics, and the Scope structure and checklist in the NEC4 user guides. He has advised Hong Kong clients for 17 years, including the Government on its first NEC pilot project, CLP Power Hong Kong, the Highways Department and Civil Engineering Development Department. He currently works with the Hong Kong Government Development Bureau on Hong Kong editions of NEC contracts and related user guides, including the ECC, TSC and PSC.
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