NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC)
Comprehensive NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) training course covering compensation events, early warnings, programme management, risk allocation, payment mechanisms, and dispute resolution. Ideal for project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, and contract administrators.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 9 – 10 April 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 499.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the structure and philosophy of NEC4 ECC
Interpret and apply core clauses and main Options (A–F)
Manage early warnings and risk registers effectively
Assess and certify payments under different pricing mechanisms
Improve collaboration and reduce contractual disputes
Ensure compliance with NEC4 timelines and procedural requirements
Introduction to NEC4
- Background and development of NEC contracts
- Key principles: collaboration, transparency, proactive management
- Differences between NEC3 and NEC4
- Overview of NEC4 contract suite
Structure of NEC4 ECC
- Core Clauses
- Main Options (A: Priced with Activity Schedule, B: Priced with BoQ, C: Target Contract, D: Target with BoQ, E: Cost Reimbursable, F: Management Contract)
- Secondary Options
- Z Clauses and amendments
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employer
- Contractor
- Project Manager
- Supervisor
- Adjudicator
Managing Change Under NEC4
- Variations vs compensation events
- Instructions and scope changes
- Managing change efficiently
Quality Management & Defects
- Role of Supervisor
- Defect correction period
- Testing and inspection
Dispute Resolution
- Adjudication process
- Avoiding disputes through compliance
- Practical case studies
Operation and Maintenance
- Routine inspection schedules
- Maintenance best practices
- Fault identification and troubleshooting
- Record keeping and documentation
- Risk management and emergency response
Verification and Certification
- Role of Authorised Persons
- Competency requirements
- Documentation required for certification
- Compliance audits
- Handover procedures