Day 1: Introduction to NEC Contracts and Their Philosophy

• Overview and development of NEC contracts

• NEC philosophy: collaboration and proactive risk management

• Transparency and incentive-driven contracting

• Structure and main components of NEC contracts

• Comparison between NEC, FIDIC, and traditional contracts

Day 2: Roles and Responsibilities under NEC Contracts

• Client’s role and responsibilities

• Project Manager’s role

• Supervisor’s duties

• Contractor and Consultant responsibilities

• Communication and information management under NEC

Day 3: Time and Cost Management in NEC Contracts

• Programme and scheduling requirements

• Managing Compensation Events

• Early Warning mechanism and risk reduction meetings

• Assessing time and cost impacts

• Budget and schedule control

Day 4: Risk, Claims, and Dispute Management

• Risk management approach in NEC contracts

• Preventing disputes and minimizing claims

• Proactive claims management

• Dispute resolution mechanisms under NEC

• Importance of records and documentation

Day 5: Practical Application and Contract Close-Out

• Best practices for implementing NEC contracts

• Performance management and key success indicators

• Completion, handover, and close-out procedures

• Case studies of NEC-based projects

• Practical workshop and final discussion