Webinar - NEC4 ECS (Part 1 - 6) 1-Day Session

Presented by Neil Earnshaw

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Thursday 8/5/2025 9:00 - 17:00
Lunch 12:30 - 13:30

Part 1: How the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) is structured – the Options and documents 

What’s it about 

This training session introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail on the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS). This session will review the contract strategy options between the main ECS Options A-E as well as the choices of secondary Options that are available, all of which alter the risk profile and the payment mechanisms on a given subcontract. We will also take you through how to put together a subcontract agreement. 

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project. 

You will learn 

By the end of this module you will:  

• Know the overall structure of the ECS. 
• Understand the main (A-E) Options and secondary (X1-X21) Options. 
• Know the functions of each of the ECS documents 

Part 2: Roles and responsibilities of the Contractor and Subcontractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) 

What’s it about 

This training session provides a summary of the main roles and responsibilities of both the Contractor and Subcontractor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS). The session will take you through some of the general provisions, governing actions, identified and defined terms, communications, the role of the Contractor, early warning, the Subcontractor’s main responsibilities for Providing the Subcontract Works, the Subcontractor’s design obligations, key people and working with the Contractor and Others. 

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project.  

You will learn  

By the end of this module you will:  

• Know how contract notices and communication work under the ECS. 
• Understand what an early warning is and how to manage them. 
• Understand what the key obligations of the Subcontractor are. 
• Know the role and responsibilities of the Contractor. 

Part 3: Managing the Subcontractor’s programme and quality under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) 

What’s it about 

This training session covers how the programming obligations work under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) and provides an overview of the main provisions of section 3 of the subcontract: producing a programme, updating the programme, programme acceptance and how float is incorporated into the programme. It also looks at how to manage quality under the ECS through the testing and defects provisions. 

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project. 

You will learn 

By the end of this module you will:  

• Understand the importance of the Subcontractor’s programme and how to manage it. 
• Know what a Defect is under the ECS. 
• How to manage quality of the subcontract works. 

Part 4: How pricing and payment works under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) 

What’s it about 

This training session introduces you to the payment provisions of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) and provides an overview of the main payment Options A, B, C, D and E.  

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project.  

You will learn 

By the end of this module you will: 

• Understand what the Price for Work Done to Date is under each of the main Options and how this affects assessing the amount due. 
• Outline the timetable for assessment and payment. 
• Know the importance of Option Y(UK)2 Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.  

Part 5: Getting to grips with compensation events under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) 

What’s it about 

This training session introduces you to the compensation event process for managing change under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) and it provides an overview of the main provisions of section 6 of the ECS. After completing this module, you'll understand the compensation process of ECS inside out. 

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project.  

You will learn 

By the end of this module you will: 

• Know what a compensation events is. 
• Understand the key steps in the compensation event process (notify, quote, assess and implement). 
• Know how compensation events are assessed and what Defined Cost is. 
• Be aware of the sanctions for non-compliance with the procedure. 

Part 6: What to do when things go wrong under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) 

What’s it about 

This training session introduces you to how the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Subcontract (ECS) deals with title and termination and how insurance and liabilities are managed. It also looks at resolution by Senior Representatives and adjudication, what they aim to achieve and how to manage these procedures under Options W1 and W2. 

By completing this module delegates will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a project. 

You will learn 

By the end of this module you will: 

• Understand the key provisions for dealing with title. 
• Know how insurance and liabilities are managed. 
• Be able to follow the termination procedures. 
• Know how to resolve disputes using Senior Representatives and adjudication under Options W1 and W2.