NEC Annual Conference 2024
Hear from an exciting speaker line-up who will provide NEC contracts updates, showcasing regional development across the key markets, practical application workshops, and exploring how to develop and deliver NEC contracts successfully.
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NEC: Striving for excellence, innovation and collaboration in the implementation of global projects
During the event, taking place on Friday 21 June, you will have the opportunity hearing from senior project team members and NEC practitioners on how the collaborative-style of NEC contracts are helping in the delivery of high quality of projects from around the world quickly, cost-effectively, fairly and lessons learned to date.
We have an exciting speaker line-up who will provide NEC contracts updates, showcasing regional development across the key markets, practical application workshops, and exploring how to develop and deliver NEC contracts successfully
Please Note: due to the recently called UK election, the programme is subject to late changes.
The day will conclude with the prestigious Martin Barnes Awards presentations and a drinks reception held in One Great George Street's Great Hall.
If you use - or are considering using - NEC, you cannot afford to miss this flagship event.
We look forward to welcoming you again to the home of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Grade II listed building at One Great George Street, Westminster, London.
As always, Users' Group Members can benefit from discounted and free tickets. Find out more on the benefits of the Users' Group here.
Take a look at last year's highlights:
Agenda
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Registration
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Opening Remarks
Janet Young
Director General and Secretary, ICE -
Welcome from the chair
Matthew Garratt
Commercial Director and NEC Contract Board Member, Dalkia Engineering -
Guidance on using NEC with FAC-1
The FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract (FAC-1) creates and implements collaborative framework and alliance arrangements and is recommended by the UK Government.
Its purpose is to:- To assist users in combining the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract with NEC4 contracts, and show how clauses in NEC4 contracts can be used to support the objectives of FAC-1
- To identify and provide guidance on material that needs to be incorporated in preparing the FAC-1 for use with an NEC4 contract and its management afterwards
- To show FAC-1 and NEC4 complement each other and to explain their combined strengths
- To provide case studies showing how strategic FAC-1 collaboration in conjunction with NEC contracts can lead to better programme and project outcomes
Peter Higgins
Chair, NEC4 Contract Board
David Mosey
Professor of Law, Kings College London -
Fostering Collaborative Contracting for Successful Project Delivery in Singapore
- Overview of Singapore’s Industry Transformation Map and the current construction industry outlook.
- Highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through collaborative contracting.
- Showcasing the evolution of Singapore’s collaborative project delivery, including the industry's journey towards collaborative contracting, the introduction of NEC4 and ongoing case studies.
Teck Thai Heng
Deputy CEO, Building & Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore -
NEC collaborative culture and innovation
- An overview of CEDD and major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong
- CEDD's NEC journey and how collaboration and innovation have led to successful project delivery in CEDD's construction projects
Michael Fong
Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China -
The NEC update
An overview of NEC developments over the last 12 months and a look at current and future initiatives on international and cross-industry application.
Ian Heaphy
Board Member, NEC Contract Board -
National Grid & Big Work:
Fostering collaboration across best practice and skills, delivering benefits to society, consumers, and the wider economy to help deliver the energy transition- What is Big Work - reasons why, opportunities, scale, locations, and investment?
- Addressing the challenges identified by the supply chain - commitment, supply, and regional skill shortages
- National Grid's response and action – Great Grid Partnership, and using the flexibility in the NEC Frameworks we have to develop regional partnerships
- Insights into collaboration and partnership based on NEC4
Paul Kiddle
Head of Performance Delivery, Infrastructure Development & Delivery, National Grid -
Morning refreshments and networking
Workshops and breakout sessions
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Improving efficiency in administration of NEC contracts: customer perspective
Sponsored By Thinkproject
Hear from some major clients, consultants and NEC users on the topic of how to optimise contact administration and reporting capabilities in NEC contacted projects in the UK and internationally. The session will be highly interactive, featuring audience polls, a Q&A panel and use cases presented by Sean Boon, Head of Commercial at National Highways and Trevor Govender, Manager Director at Pangea
Sean Boon
Head of Commercial, National Highways
Trevor Govender
Managing Director, Pangea
Valeriya Cherkasova
Contract Management Expert, Thinkproject -
Collaborating to Decarbonise: First lessons in applying X29 and PAS2080
This workshop will feature a discussion between the panellists looking at the X29 Climate Change Secondary Option and PAS2080 standard as tools for effective carbon management and how they can enable new practices. Building on this, the discussion will look at X29 and PAS2080 in the context of the soon-to-start works here at One Great George Street and cover the challenges, learnings and successes that came from using these tools to implement decarbonisation practices in the works.
Chair: Lewis Barlow
Lewis Barlow
Technical Director - Sustainability and Climate Change, WSP
Paul Bagley
Senior Project Manager, Vinci Facilities
Stewart Guynan
Associate Building Surveyor, Arcadis
Suriya Edward
Partner, Freeths -
ECI Contracts
Join the discussion to share your insights on the practical application of X22 early Contractor involvement
Robert Gerrard
Consultant, NEC
Ian Heaphy
Board Member, NEC Contract Board -
Adjudication under NEC Contracts
- W1, W2, W3 and W4 dispute options
- Views from a party representative – what you need to do prior to, and during, an adjudication.
- Views from an adjudicator – what are they looking for, how do you win?
- Common issues in NEC adjudications and how to manage them
Shy Jackson
Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Patrick Waterhouse
Director, Bowdon Consulting Limited
Agenda continued
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Lunch break and networking
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The future of construction: bringing together AI, skills, people and culture
Hear from Young Leaders in construction on:- Engaging with the next generation: skills, people, and culture of the industry
- AI and the future for the industry
Priyanka Shah‑Clark
Project Architect, Ingleton Wood LLP
Lydia McGuinness
Site Manager, Wates Construction G4C -
Collaboration in delivering the ‘HOW’ in reducing carbon
Insights from the Environment Agency (EA) Integrated Delivery Team- Encouraging action towards carbon reduction in construction through collaborative frameworks and cultural shifts.
- Highlighting the Environment Agency's incentivisation of emission reduction via NEC Clause X29.
- Showcasing the Integrated Delivery Team's commitment to investing in low carbon alternatives and fostering innovation.
Siu Fa Ng
NEC Clause X29 Climate Change Asset Owner Working Group and Integrated Delivery Team Member, Environment Agency (EA)
Nic Stazicker
Assistant Commercial Contracts and Risk Manager, Environment Agency (EA)
Andy Gufogg
Sustainability Manager, Environment Agency (EA) -
Afternoon refreshments and networking
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Digital enablers for Modern Methods of Construction in infrastructure megaprojects
- Digital enablers for infrastructure construction
- Modern Methods of Construction in infrastructure
- Data strategies for infrastructure megaprojects
Andrew Jackson
Technical & Regulatory Director, Main Civils Works, Quality, BYLOR JV - Hinkley Point C -
Driving transformation in infrastructure
- Solutions for improving productivity, performance, and effectiveness in delivery
- Understanding the value of TIP (Transforming Infrastructure Performance) and its progress and update on the 2030 roadmap
- Construction Playbook – Opportunities and benefits of embedding its principles into everyday practices
Ian Wright
Senior Contract Specialist, Network Rail
James Bromley
Commercial Director, BYLOR JV - Hinkley Point C
Trudi Sully
UK and Europe Lead - Industrialised Design & Construction, Mott MacDonald -
Innovation in the use of NEC Contracts for Complex Mega Projects
- Analysis of key features and challenges in complex mega projects
- Highlight challenges of using a single contract suite solution to address all the needs of complex mega projects
- Showcase innovation in using the NEC contract suite in conjunction with other solutions for whole project delivery
Jon Hart
Projects Partner, Pinsent Masons -
Martin Barnes Awards Presentation
Matthew Garratt
Commercial Director and NEC Contract Board Member, Dalkia Engineering
Peter Higgins
Chair, NEC4 Contract Board -
Closing remarks
Matthew Garratt
Commercial Director and NEC Contract Board Member, Dalkia Engineering -
Drinks Reception
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Event Speakers
Jon Hart, Projects Partner, Pinsent Masons
With over 32 years of experience working with clients in seeing their deals to close and helping support successful project deliveries, Jon is an infrastructure specialist with extensive knowledge of drafting and negotiating construction contracts and project documentation. He has advised clients across a range of major civil engineering and other infrastructure projects and is involved in many of the firm’s key initiatives with construction clients. Jon first advised clients on the NEC suite in relation to CTRL and coming up to date is working on some of the largest NEC schemes in the UK and other jurisdictions. Jon is a member of the ICE’s Supplier Readiness for the Project 13 initiative and the Enabling Better Infrastructure initiative.
Trevor Govender, Managing Director, Pangea
As founder and Managing Director of Pangea Professional Services, Trevor has more than 21 years’ experience in the Commercial and Legal space and has been providing his expertise to various sectors. With a strong background in law and extensive experience in the industry, Trevor has established himself as a prominent figure in the field.
Trevor has international experience in commercial matters and has worked on projects in the United Kingdom, Italy, United States, UAE & Kazakhstan. Within Africa, Trevor has worked in multiple jurisdictions such as Mozambique, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, The DRC & South Africa.
His in-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and regulations pertaining to the built environment sector has been instrumental in guiding clients through complex project legal matters and ensuring compliance with local laws.
Valeriya Cherkasova, Contract Management Expert, Thinkproject
With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years in the construction sector, both in the UK and internationally, Valeriya brings a deep understanding of contract and commercial management to the Thinkproject team. Having worked on notable projects like Crossrail and Tideway Tunnel, she offers invaluable industry insights and expertise to help scale the sales process.
Valeriya is a chartered Quantity Surveyor with an MSc in Structural Design and an MSt in Construction Engineering. Her passion for emerging technologies, such as DLT and blockchain, drives her to explore their practical applications in the construction industry. She is dedicated to simplifying and streamlining contract management, making it intuitive and accessible for all.
With her extensive background, qualifications, and enthusiasm for innovation, Valeriya is an invaluable asset to the Thinkproject team, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the industry.
Janet Young, Director General and Secretary, ICE
Dr Janet Young CBE joined the ICE as director general in January 2023. She has extensive experience in the built environment sector across the whole asset lifecycle, having most recently worked in the Cabinet Office where she was head of the Government Property Profession, leading built environment professionals across government departments and arm’s length bodies.
She has also been global director of estates for the British Council, director of estates for the Ministry of Justice, and head of asset management in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
She is a Major Projects Leadership Academy graduate of the Saïd Business School, and a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Royal Engineers, and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Her PhD, Towards Zero Energy Buildings, looked at the challenges and solutions for low carbon and energy developments.
Lewis Barlow, Technical Director - Sustainability and Climate Change, WSP
Lewis Barlow is co-chair of the ICE Decarbonisation Advisory Board, a member of both the PAS2080:2023 Steering Group and its Technical Advisory Panel, and was recently selected as the ICE Trustee for Carbon and Climate. He led the development of the ICE's decarbonisation strategy, helping to ensure that its 97,000 members worldwide are suitably equipped to decarbonise the built environment.
He provides decarbonisation expertise to the Scottish, Welsh and UK Governments through the Freeports and Regional Growth Deals programmes. This involves expert training and advice on the practical application of UK Treasury Green Book whole life carbon criteria, including strategies for high-level carbon estimation in economic appraisals.
Matthew Garratt, Commercial Director and NEC Contract Board Member, Dalkia Engineering
Matthew is a commercial director who has spent 30 years working in the UK engineering and construction industry.
He is a chartered surveyor and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has enthusiasm for contract strategy and collaborative working.
Current role is commercial director for Dalkia Engineering and previously worked for Costain in the delivery of UK infrastructure, and NG Bailey.
Matthew joined the NEC Panel in 2005 and now sits on the NEC4 Board – he is approaching 20 years working with NEC.
Priyanka Shah‑Clark, Project Architect, Ingleton Wood LLP
Norwich based Project Architect, working across the country on UK and US defence estate to encourage innovation and a sustainable environment within the sector. The chair of G4C Norfolk since December 2023, with a passion to open opportunity for future generation through further education and building relationships.
Andrew Jackson, Technical & Regulatory Director, Main Civils Works, Quality, BYLOR JV - Hinkley Point C
Dr Andrew Jackson is Technical, Quality and Regulatory Director for the BYLOR Joint Venture, where he has spent eight years at Hinkley Point C, building the first of the UK’s new generation of nuclear power stations. His previous experience includes construction in sectors across infrastructure and buildings, innovation in design and construction, and academia.
Paul Kiddle, Head of Performance Delivery, Infrastructure Development & Delivery, National Grid
Paul is Head of Performance Delivery at National Grid having spent over 20 years in the Energy Sector in the UK.
The Performance Delivery Team that Paul heads up plays a pivotal role in National Grid shaping its Commercial Strategy, Contract Management and Project Controls approach for the Electricity Transmission construction portfolio.
Shy Jackson, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Shy is a partner at the London office of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, an international law firm. His practice covers advising on construction and engineering projects in the UK and abroad and he has been involved in a large number of NEC based projects, where he has provided ongoing project support on contractual issues and delivered training workshops, as well as acting in dispute resolution proceedings, including adjudication and conflict avoidance panels. Shy regularly writes and lectures on NEC related issues and since 2020 has been a member of the NEC Contract Board. Shy is recognised for his expertise in Who’s Who Legal: Construction where he is listed as a Global Thought Leader, as well as in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors as well as a Visiting Fellow at the Construction Law MSc course at King's College London.
Michael Fong, Director, Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Ir Fong is currently the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, leading the Department in taking forward Hong Kong’s new town development and land supply projects, among which are the Northern Metropolis and the Lantau Tomorrow Vision that serve as the two key drivers for the social and economic growth of Hong Kong.
Over the past 30 years, Ir Fong held numerous positions in various works departments and the Development Bureau (DEVB), including Chief Assistant Secretary of DEVB, Assistant Director / Projects and Development of Drainage Services Department, Deputy Project Manager of the West Development Office of Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), and Head of Sustainable Lantau Office of CEDD. Ir Fong is widely known in the construction industry as a determined champion of construction safety and innovation technologies.
Teck Thai Heng, Deputy CEO, Building & Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore
Mr Heng Teck Thai joined Building and Construction Authority (BCA) as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Communication and Engagement on 1st August 2021.
Teck Thai’s experience spans both public and private sectors over a period of more than 20 years.
He started his career with the Singapore Economic Development Board during which time, he closed investment deals in a diverse range of sectors including in aerospace components and high-end medical instrumentation manufacturing and medical device and software development. After the Singapore Economic Development Board, Teck Thai also spent time as a Consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, consulting for a global semiconductor automation systems company.
After EDB, Teck Thai moved into private equity and venture capital, starting with Quvat Capital, a private equity investment firm focused on Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, where he was responsible for operations improvement and also the Quavat funds’ portfolio management, valuations across its portfolio companies and fund-raising. In his PE and VC career, he had also been a Venture Partner in Novo Tellus Capital Partners (NTCP) and prior to that, a Principal in NTCP, where he was responsible for dealing sourcing and execution of growth equity investments and private equity buyouts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
From 2012-2013, he served as Commissioner of PT BNI Securitities, the securities brokerage subsidiary of Bank BNI (one of the top 5 largest banks in Indonesia), where he drove change management at the Board and CXO levels, to improve the performance of the company. PT BNI Securities was successfully turned around and become profitable by the end of 2013.
Immediately prior to returning to public service with BCA, Teck Thai was a Partner at SMDV, the venture arm and digital platform of Sinar Mas Group, and concurrently CEO of Cashbac, a leading marketing affiliate and loyalty program platform incorporated in Indonesia.
Ian Wright, Senior Contract Specialist, Network Rail
Ian Wright has three decades of experience in the ever changing realm of rail infrastructure, primarily within Network Rail. With a diverse background spanning multiple commercial positions, Ian has garnered insights and expertise from both frontline engagements and central roles within the organization.
For the past eight years, Ian has been instrumental in steering Network Rail's suite of contracts, through changing policy demands and supplier risk appetite. Notably, he has spearheaded the successful adoption and implementation of the NEC4 Suite across the organization, showcasing Network Rail’s commitment to fostering collaborative working and best practices in contract management.
Recently Ian has played a pivotal role in embedding the Construction Playbook principles within Network Rail's operations.
Paul Bagley, Senior Project Manager, Vinci Facilities
Paul Bagley is a Senior Project Manager for VINCI Facilities. He worked directly with the ICE and Arcadis to incorporate aspects parts of the X29 Climate Change Option into the NEC4 ECSC form being used for ICE’s One Great George Street 2024 Summer Works. The works are also trialling the use of CEMAR's contract administration system in collaboration with other stakeholders.
VINCI Facilities are committing to working with our clients creating and providing carbon reduction solutions for our built environment - https://www.vincifacilities.com/what-we-do/net-zero-built-environment/.
Stewart Guynan, Associate Building Surveyor, Arcadis
Stewart is Associate Building Surveyor at Arcadis with extensive experience with a wide range of standard forms of building contract. He has worked with the ICE for over 8 years, advising and leading several significant refurbishment projects at One Great George Street and 8 Storey’s Gate.
Most recently, this has involved the planning and delivery of ICE’s One Great George Street 2024 Summer Works and trialling the use of CEMAR’s contract administration system. Stewart worked with the ICE and VINCI to include parts of the X29 Climate Change Option within the NEC4 ECSC form used on the project.
Sustainability is a core value of Arcadis: advising clients on Net Zero, Retrofit, Decarbonisation, Whole life costing The current Arcadis sustainability strategy is titled ‘Accelerating a planet positive future’ - https://www.arcadis.com/en/investors/arcadis-annual-integrated-report.
Suriya Edward, Partner, Freeths
Suriya Edwards is a Construction & Engineering Partner at Freeths. She is a specialist in climate contracting and is skilled at advising clients on tackling their climate ambitions within their contract drafting and has collaborated closely with The Chancery Lane Project to support their clause drafting efforts and is a member of the X29 Working Group.
Suriya has extensive experience advising on complex construction and engineering contracts, with expertise in the areas of renewable energy (solar and battery storage), infrastructure & energy from waste projects, and mainstream construction commercial development.
Her practice places importance to providing practical advice to her clients on contract strategy and approach to take. To enable her clients implement their net zero ambitions, Suriya skilfully navigates objective setting, relationship building with the project team, alongside clear advice to clients in order to manage & mitigate project risk. Such an approach also takes into account current day market & supply chain constraints, alongside third party stakeholder interests and commercial drivers that influence decision making.
"Suriya Edwards has been key in establishing our strong client-firm relationship. Her honesty when delivering clear and strategic advice has been invaluable and she has been a fantastic resource; both in times of calm negotiation and crises".
The Legal 500, 2024
Robert Gerrard, Consultant, NEC
Robert specialises in NEC contracts, both setting these up and successfully managing them. He has over 30 years’ experience in contract management and carries out training and consultancy around the world. Robert is based in Hong Kong. He is an examiner for the Institution of Civil Engineers Certificate in Law and Contract Management course and has also held the position of NEC Users’ Group Secretary from 2006 to date.
Robert’s publications include NEC3 and NEC4 Compared (2017), NEC2 and NEC3 Compared (2005), joint author in NEC4 Avoiding and Resolving Disputes (2019), NEC4 Practical Solutions (2017) and NEC3 Practical Solutions (2015).
Siu Fa Ng, NEC Clause X29 Climate Change Asset Owner Working Group and Integrated Delivery Team Member, Environment Agency (EA)
Siu Ng is a Project Executive and one of the NEC Clause X29 Climate Change working group members from the Environment Agency. Currently directing complex flood and coastal risk management schemes infrastructure, working collaboratively with delivery partners to reduce flood risk to residential and commercial properties, reducing carbon dioxide emission and support sustainable development. She has a particular focus on programme delivery, commercial and contractual risk. Siu is the Vice Chair of Sustainability in the Institution of Civil Engineer's London Region, a civil engineer and brings this expertise to the infrastructure construction sector. She was a Flood Risk Manager in a lead local authority, promoting the implementation of sustainable drainage systems, reduce pluvial flooding and enriching valuable habitats, especially in urban areas.
Nic Stazicker, Assistant Commercial Contracts and Risk Manager, Environment Agency (EA)
Nic Stazicker is the Assistant Commercial, Contracts and Risk Manager within the Commercial Centre of Excellence team of the Environment Agency (EA). Currently supporting new and renewing frameworks for the EA’s capital and revenue delivery programmes. Challenges teams to consider how decarbonisation can be achieved through our contracts. Changes I supported were around ways of working, helping us to speak a common language, needed for the adoption and implementation of decarbonisation incentivisation in Delivery Frameworks. Previously experience in in both public and private organisations.
Andy Gufogg, Sustainability Manager, Environment Agency (EA)
Andy Guffogg is a Sustainability Lead within the Asset Management & Engineering team of the Environment Agency (EA). Currently managing changes to meet Net Zero Carbon targets across EA teams and with suppliers delivering the capital programme. Changes include how the EA aligns to PAS 2080 methods of carbon management, developing EA skills and knowledge required to reduce emissions through the lifecycle of flood and water management assets, and accelerating the use of low carbon technologies. Previously an EA lead for environmental assessment and policy lead for the Peak District National Park Authority.
Ian Heaphy, Board Member, NEC Contract Board
Ian has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, including aviation, oil & gas, rail, water, highways and building. He has worked with clients in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East, North America and Australia including government bodies, private sector employers and contractors.
Ian specialises in the development of innovative procurement strategies with particular expertise around partnering, alliancing and target cost contracts.
Ian is a member of the NEC4 Contract Board has been directly involved in drafting and shaping the fourth generation of NEC contracts.
In addition to his NEC and procurement work Ian also acts as adjudicator, dispute resolver and quantum Expert Witness.
Peter Higgins, Chair, NEC4 Contract Board
Peter is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has a background in civil engineering, building and landscape and has provided consultancy services in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
He runs his own consultancy business providing advice on contract strategy, procurement and management to the construction industry.
Peter was the Chairman of the ICE panel which prepared the NEC3 contracts. He led the team preparing the NEC4 forms of contract and guidance and is now chairman of the ICE NEC4 Contract Board.
David Mosey, Professor of Law, Kings College London
Professor David Mosey CBE PhD leads procurement research at the King's College London Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution where he was Director from 2013 to 2020. David was formerly head of Projects and Construction at law firm Trowers & Hamlins from 1991 to 2013.
David was appointed by the UK Government in 2021 to lead an “Independent Review of Public Sector Construction Frameworks” His recommendations for improving value, improving safety, managing risk and achieving net zero carbon are set out in “Constructing the Gold Standard” and were endorsed by Government and industry in the 2022 “Construction Playbook”.
David co-authored "Guidance on Collaborative Procurement for Design and Construction to Support Building Safety" to demonstrate how collaborative systems such as balanced evaluation, early supply chain involvement, multi-party contracts and BIM are essential to avoid another Grenfell Tower disaster. This guidance is being used by the new Building Safety Regulator as a measure of compliance.
David received the 2021 TECSA Clare Edwards Award for “professional excellence and an outstanding contribution to the legal profession serving the construction and infrastructure industry”. He is principal author of the “FAC-1” framework alliance contract, adopted on procurements worth over £100 billion, and he was awarded a CBE in the 2023 New Year Honours List for “services to the construction industry”.
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