While comparisons between NEC and traditional contracts often focus on individual clauses or procedures, the real distinction lies in the philosophy that underpins the contract. Th...
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In our previous article, we explored why the NEC suite of contracts was developed and the three core principles that underpin its design: clarity and simplicity, flexibility, and s...
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Construction projects suffer many of the same recurring problems: disputes, cost overruns, poor communication, adversarial relationships and projects that fail to achieve their int...
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In our first article, The NEC Contract: Why?, we looked at the backdrop to the NEC suite of contracts. In the UK, the catalyst was the Latham Report. In Australia, similar concerns...
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In our previous article, we explored the origins of the NEC contract and why it became the focus of Richard Everitt’s undergraduate dissertation, The Engineering and Construc...
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In 2003, our Principal, Richard Everitt, wrote his undergraduate dissertation on the NEC contract, which at the time represented a significant departure from traditional constructi...
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A common issue we encounter across construction projects of all types is the high cost of low overheads, particularly in relation to the commercial function. In an effort to keep o...
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The recent escalation in global fuel prices is beginning to have a tangible impact. For many contractors, particularly those operating in plant-intensive scopes such as earthworks,...
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As the year draws to a close, Oakwood Consulting hosted its annual Christmas function last week, welcoming clients, associates, and colleagues for a relaxed evening at Bobèche. It...
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