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Introduction
Course overview
The NEC family of contracts promotes collaboration, proactive risk management and clear processes for change. It is used widely in the UK and increasingly internationally.
This Aractech course explains the NEC4 philosophy and structure, main and secondary options, the programme, early warnings, compensation events, payment mechanisms, roles and communication, and practical administration. Participants manage compensation events in realistic scenarios.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the NEC4 philosophy and contract structure
- Select main and secondary options
- Manage the programme and early warnings
- Administer compensation events
- Understand payment mechanisms
- Administer NEC contracts collaboratively
Who should attend
Target audience
- Contract and project managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Engineers
- Supervisors
- Commercial managers
- Clients and contractors using NEC
Methodology
Learning approach
- Clause analysis
- Scenario exercises
- Compensation event workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
NEC Philosophy
- NEC principles
- Contract family
- Structure
- Coffee break
- Structure (continued)
- Contract data
- Exercise: Option selection
Day 2
Programme and Early Warnings
- Accepted programme
- Programme updates
- Early warnings
- Coffee break
- Early warnings (continued)
- Risk reduction meetings
- Workshop: Programme review
Day 3
Compensation Events
- Compensation events
- Notification
- Quotations
- Coffee break
- Quotations (continued)
- Assessment
- Exercise: Compensation event
Day 4
Payment and Roles
- Payment options
- Defined cost
- Roles and communication
- Coffee break
- Roles and communication (continued)
- Time limits
- Case study: NEC dispute
Day 5
Practical Administration
- Systems and tools
- Collaboration
- Disputes
- Coffee break
- Disputes (continued)
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: NEC administration scenario
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does NEC Contracts in Practice (CON-007) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Contract and project managers, Quantity surveyors, Engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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