APM webinar held on 24 November 2021, sponsored by the Thames Valley branch.
A summary of the key changes from NEC3 to NEC4 as issued in 2017. Focuses on the ECC but many of the changes are rolled out across the other contracts. We also looked at the key payment changes in PSC4.
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec3-to-nec4-webinar/
https://youtu.be/hGJKYh1iXYg
NEC4 overview: key changes and impacts - Birmingham, September 2017Browne Jacobson LLP
This seminar looked at changes to the NEC structure, changes in approach following the change to the structure, and the introduction of two new contracts to the suite.
An APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 20 July 2021.
NEC contracts have better and more proscriptive requirements for programme than any other contract. Known as 'the beating heart' of the NEC, the programme is critical for day to day management and for the assessment of compensation events. This session will give you the details.
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
Richard is a chartered civil engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and procurement and NEC specialist with global development, engineering and management consultant, Mott MacDonald.
Richard was part of the drafting team for NEC4.
Richard advised on possibly Mott’s first use of the NEC when he moved to their contracts/procurement team in 1996 and has worked with the NEC ever since. He advises Motts teams and their clients on NEC in all sectors including the Halley VI research station on the Antarctic, Transnet in South Africa and the Jumeriah Golf Estates in Dubai. In Hong Kong, he has supported the Mott MacDonald’s Hong Kong team on its commissions, advising various departments of the Government of Hong Kong first on their trial projects using NEC, and is happy now to see NEC as ‘business as usual’ in Hong Kong.
Through Mott MacDonald, Richard delivers in-house and client training and training for NEC Training, including the four day ECC Project Manager accreditation course.
Richard has contributed to two NEC books, had seven NEC papers published in ICE’s Proceedings and sat on the Editorial Advisory Panel of the ICE’s journal, Management, Procurement and Law. He is a also a frequent contributor to the NEC website and newsletter (34 articles at the last count) . Most of his articles are linked from his Linked-in page.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-contracts-programmes-under-ecc-and-psc-webinar/
https://youtu.be/_lymxkMz7Kc
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 12 August 2021.
The basics of risk allocation within the NEC contracts and the NEC's simple and effective methods for 'early warning'. This is one process in NEC that you need to get working well on your contract. The session gives the basics and some tips for making it work. This session was held on 12 August 2021.
Speaker:
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
https://youtu.be/OG0dZCrprz0
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-contracts-the-risk-registerearly-warning-register-and-risk-allocation-and-management-webinar/
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley branch on 27 October 2021.
The Supervisor is separate from the ECC Project Manager. Their role is to monitor the Contractor's compliance with the Scope. They need the skills of the 'clerk or works' …. But they also need to know how to manage their part of the contract. This webinar was held on 27 October 2021.
This session will give full details and share some of the necessary interfaces with the project manager.
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
links:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-engineering-and-construction-contract-ecc-the-supervisors-roles-and-responsibilities-webinar/
https://youtu.be/RuIrzKpr83U
APM Webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 1 June 2022.
Speaker: Richard Patterson
The Engineering and Construction Contract (ECSC) is the 'minor works' contract in the NEC family. It is designed for low complexity contracts with not too much Contractor design.
This webinar looked at the basics of;
1. putting together the contract and
2. contract management.
It highlighted the key differences between the ECSC and its big brother the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-engineering-and-construction-short-contract-ecsc-webinar/
https://youtu.be/jfkIkzmIhjw
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 29 September 2021.
Speaker:
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
NEC has clear mechanism for risk allocation for specific events. Is it a compensation event, or not? And it has a clear, detailed and flexible process for managing and agreeing the assessment of those compensation events. Effective management of the process is key to dispute avoidance under NEC. This webinar was held on 29 September 2021.
Hear about the importance of the F word - forecast. Change control is critical to the finances of any supplier - so you need to know how to use the process.
https://youtu.be/QOrw_KqUZiE
NEC4 overview: key changes and impacts - Birmingham, September 2017Browne Jacobson LLP
This seminar looked at changes to the NEC structure, changes in approach following the change to the structure, and the introduction of two new contracts to the suite.
An APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 20 July 2021.
NEC contracts have better and more proscriptive requirements for programme than any other contract. Known as 'the beating heart' of the NEC, the programme is critical for day to day management and for the assessment of compensation events. This session will give you the details.
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
Richard is a chartered civil engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and procurement and NEC specialist with global development, engineering and management consultant, Mott MacDonald.
Richard was part of the drafting team for NEC4.
Richard advised on possibly Mott’s first use of the NEC when he moved to their contracts/procurement team in 1996 and has worked with the NEC ever since. He advises Motts teams and their clients on NEC in all sectors including the Halley VI research station on the Antarctic, Transnet in South Africa and the Jumeriah Golf Estates in Dubai. In Hong Kong, he has supported the Mott MacDonald’s Hong Kong team on its commissions, advising various departments of the Government of Hong Kong first on their trial projects using NEC, and is happy now to see NEC as ‘business as usual’ in Hong Kong.
Through Mott MacDonald, Richard delivers in-house and client training and training for NEC Training, including the four day ECC Project Manager accreditation course.
Richard has contributed to two NEC books, had seven NEC papers published in ICE’s Proceedings and sat on the Editorial Advisory Panel of the ICE’s journal, Management, Procurement and Law. He is a also a frequent contributor to the NEC website and newsletter (34 articles at the last count) . Most of his articles are linked from his Linked-in page.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-contracts-programmes-under-ecc-and-psc-webinar/
https://youtu.be/_lymxkMz7Kc
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 12 August 2021.
The basics of risk allocation within the NEC contracts and the NEC's simple and effective methods for 'early warning'. This is one process in NEC that you need to get working well on your contract. The session gives the basics and some tips for making it work. This session was held on 12 August 2021.
Speaker:
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
https://youtu.be/OG0dZCrprz0
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-contracts-the-risk-registerearly-warning-register-and-risk-allocation-and-management-webinar/
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley branch on 27 October 2021.
The Supervisor is separate from the ECC Project Manager. Their role is to monitor the Contractor's compliance with the Scope. They need the skills of the 'clerk or works' …. But they also need to know how to manage their part of the contract. This webinar was held on 27 October 2021.
This session will give full details and share some of the necessary interfaces with the project manager.
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
links:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-engineering-and-construction-contract-ecc-the-supervisors-roles-and-responsibilities-webinar/
https://youtu.be/RuIrzKpr83U
APM Webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 1 June 2022.
Speaker: Richard Patterson
The Engineering and Construction Contract (ECSC) is the 'minor works' contract in the NEC family. It is designed for low complexity contracts with not too much Contractor design.
This webinar looked at the basics of;
1. putting together the contract and
2. contract management.
It highlighted the key differences between the ECSC and its big brother the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-engineering-and-construction-short-contract-ecsc-webinar/
https://youtu.be/jfkIkzmIhjw
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 29 September 2021.
Speaker:
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
NEC has clear mechanism for risk allocation for specific events. Is it a compensation event, or not? And it has a clear, detailed and flexible process for managing and agreeing the assessment of those compensation events. Effective management of the process is key to dispute avoidance under NEC. This webinar was held on 29 September 2021.
Hear about the importance of the F word - forecast. Change control is critical to the finances of any supplier - so you need to know how to use the process.
https://youtu.be/QOrw_KqUZiE
The Second Edition of the Rainbow Suite is considerably longer, more detailed. The update addresses issues raised by users over the past 18 years and reflects current international best practice. The presentation analysis changes in Yellow & Silver Books as they apply to EPC & PPP Contracts from the perspectives of Public Entities, Contractors and Lenders.
NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation Post-training ArrangementLetty Ma
After the 4-day training, what do I need to pay attention?
Part 2 Assessment - multiple choice & long questions
NEC certificate
Delegate handbook P. 6, 9-13
NEC4: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Part 1: Contract strategy changes webinar
Tuesday 14 November 2017
APM Contracts and Procurement Specific Interest Group (SIG)
presented by Dr Jon Broome
hosted by John Lake
APM Contracts and Procurement SIG previous Chair and Chair respectively
A thorough analysis of FIDIC and it implication on COnstruction industry explained in this presentation for the beginners. It has been broken down to simplified version
Planning and Project Controls under NEC4 – the choice isn’t yours! by "Glenn ...Project Controls Expo
Planning and Project Controls under NEC4 – the choice isn’t yours! by Glenn Hide - Director for GMH Planning Ltd, UK
Hezron Ricketts - Senior Manager, Senior Counsel to the Board for Th3rd Curve, UK at at Project Controls Expo 2017, Arsenal Stadium, London
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 23 September 2022
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
A 'Framework' is a contract to let contracts. The NEC Framework Contract is a contract for suppliers under which the Client can let specific 'call off' contracts to those suppliers using any of the standard NEC contracts. This webinar was held on 23 September 2022.
The session covered how the NEC Framework contract is put together and used.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-framework-contract-webinar/
https://youtu.be/l7eRQdplJxs
A review of the concept of extension of time for construction contracts, including why it is beneficial for employers to grant extensions. Includes a look at alternatives to extension, by way of acceleration of works.
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 18 October 2022
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
The NEC Term Services Contract is a contract for a physical service for a defined period of time rather than for a project. However it does provide for mini projects as 'Tasks'. This webinar was held on 18 October 2022.
The session looked at the basics of;
putting together the contract and
contract management
https://apm.org.uk/news/nec-term-service-contract-tsc/
https://youtu.be/EoAcig4g2G0
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 20 July 2022.
Speaker: Richard Patterson
The Professional Services Short Contract is intentionally simpler than its big brother, the Professional Services Contract (PSC). It can be used for any professional service and has a range of payment options. This webinar was held on 20 July 2022.
The session will look at the basics of;
putting together the contract and
contract management
https://youtu.be/TCMmAGATAcM
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-professional-services-short-contract-pssc-webinar/
NEC4 overview: key changes and impacts - London, September 2017Browne Jacobson LLP
This seminar looked at the changes to the NEC structrure, changes in approach following the change to the structure, and the introduction of two new contracts to the suite.
- Having a brief of FIDIC
- Understand the steps and stages of Contract Management Using FIDIC.
- Understand the Role of PM during construction project to protect the organization Business case.
How to Create a Rock Star BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and MPDT* (Responsibility ...Fabio Roberti
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a valuable and necessary part of any project in the AEC sector. It is essential when the team needs to work in a collaborative process to ensure that everyone on the project is aligned with the project objectives. A correctly implemented BEP will ensure the project goals are clear and agreed by the wide project team. Communication is a key component of all construction projects. To be successful, it requires many different people working together to achieve the client requirements. A well-built BEP requires the project team to work together and communicate from the very beginning to the completion of the project. This class will explain the importance of the BEP and demonstrate how to create an efficient BEP for post-contract-award which will include the Model Production & Delivery Table (MPDT). The post-contract-award BEP sets out how the information required in the Employer's Information Requirements will be provided.
The Second Edition of the Rainbow Suite is considerably longer, more detailed. The update addresses issues raised by users over the past 18 years and reflects current international best practice. The presentation analysis changes in Yellow & Silver Books as they apply to EPC & PPP Contracts from the perspectives of Public Entities, Contractors and Lenders.
NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation Post-training ArrangementLetty Ma
After the 4-day training, what do I need to pay attention?
Part 2 Assessment - multiple choice & long questions
NEC certificate
Delegate handbook P. 6, 9-13
NEC4: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Part 1: Contract strategy changes webinar
Tuesday 14 November 2017
APM Contracts and Procurement Specific Interest Group (SIG)
presented by Dr Jon Broome
hosted by John Lake
APM Contracts and Procurement SIG previous Chair and Chair respectively
A thorough analysis of FIDIC and it implication on COnstruction industry explained in this presentation for the beginners. It has been broken down to simplified version
Planning and Project Controls under NEC4 – the choice isn’t yours! by "Glenn ...Project Controls Expo
Planning and Project Controls under NEC4 – the choice isn’t yours! by Glenn Hide - Director for GMH Planning Ltd, UK
Hezron Ricketts - Senior Manager, Senior Counsel to the Board for Th3rd Curve, UK at at Project Controls Expo 2017, Arsenal Stadium, London
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 23 September 2022
Speaker: Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
A 'Framework' is a contract to let contracts. The NEC Framework Contract is a contract for suppliers under which the Client can let specific 'call off' contracts to those suppliers using any of the standard NEC contracts. This webinar was held on 23 September 2022.
The session covered how the NEC Framework contract is put together and used.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-framework-contract-webinar/
https://youtu.be/l7eRQdplJxs
A review of the concept of extension of time for construction contracts, including why it is beneficial for employers to grant extensions. Includes a look at alternatives to extension, by way of acceleration of works.
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 18 October 2022
Richard Patterson, NEC4 drafter and Procurement & NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald
The NEC Term Services Contract is a contract for a physical service for a defined period of time rather than for a project. However it does provide for mini projects as 'Tasks'. This webinar was held on 18 October 2022.
The session looked at the basics of;
putting together the contract and
contract management
https://apm.org.uk/news/nec-term-service-contract-tsc/
https://youtu.be/EoAcig4g2G0
APM webinar sponsored by the Thames Valley Branch on 20 July 2022.
Speaker: Richard Patterson
The Professional Services Short Contract is intentionally simpler than its big brother, the Professional Services Contract (PSC). It can be used for any professional service and has a range of payment options. This webinar was held on 20 July 2022.
The session will look at the basics of;
putting together the contract and
contract management
https://youtu.be/TCMmAGATAcM
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/nec-professional-services-short-contract-pssc-webinar/
NEC4 overview: key changes and impacts - London, September 2017Browne Jacobson LLP
This seminar looked at the changes to the NEC structrure, changes in approach following the change to the structure, and the introduction of two new contracts to the suite.
- Having a brief of FIDIC
- Understand the steps and stages of Contract Management Using FIDIC.
- Understand the Role of PM during construction project to protect the organization Business case.
How to Create a Rock Star BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and MPDT* (Responsibility ...Fabio Roberti
A BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is a valuable and necessary part of any project in the AEC sector. It is essential when the team needs to work in a collaborative process to ensure that everyone on the project is aligned with the project objectives. A correctly implemented BEP will ensure the project goals are clear and agreed by the wide project team. Communication is a key component of all construction projects. To be successful, it requires many different people working together to achieve the client requirements. A well-built BEP requires the project team to work together and communicate from the very beginning to the completion of the project. This class will explain the importance of the BEP and demonstrate how to create an efficient BEP for post-contract-award which will include the Model Production & Delivery Table (MPDT). The post-contract-award BEP sets out how the information required in the Employer's Information Requirements will be provided.
BIM for Local Government - Presentation by John Lorimer, Local Government BIM...Clarkson Alliance
Presentation given at BIM Procurement and Practice for Collaboration Oxford in November 2013 by Professor John Lorimer, Local Government Liaison for the Government’s BIM Task Group and former Capital Programme Director who has delivered 5 projects using Building Information Modelling including the £95million refurbishment of Manchester Central Library
About Collaboration Oxford:
Through Collaboration Oxford, construction consultants The Clarkson Alliance, AKS Ward and Hoare Lea aim to help overcome the challenges of providing world class, low carbon buildings whilst preserving Oxfordshire’s heritage.
Supporting the digital construction industry | Empowering you in a BIM WorldThe NBS
Slides from a presentation by Stefan Mordue at the Empowering you in a BIM world event from NBS in June 2016.
Stefan Mordue is a chartered architect, construction project manager, writer and NBS consultant. He is co-author of a number of publications, including ‘BIM for Construction Health & Safety’ and ‘BIM for Dummies’ and was part of the team that delivered a joint project for NBS and UK BIM Task Group to produce a BIM toolkit in preparation for the government’s BIM mandate. Stefan is a visiting lecturer at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, and he sits on a number of industry and technical standard committees, including the British Standards Institute Occupational Health & Safety Management and the Architects Council of Europe BIM working group. He was a founding member of the CIC BIM2050 working group.
Supporting the digital construction industry | Empowering you in a BIM worldThe NBS
Slides from a presentation by Richard Waterhouse at the Empowering you in a BIM world event from NBS in June 2016.
Richard is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and chair of the B555 British Standards committee covering the development of Building Information Modelling in the UK.
He is a member of the European CEN/BT WG215 BIM committee and has been involved in liaison with BuildingSMART for over 15 years. He has recently spoken at conferences across the EU, US and Asia.
Presentation at Building Information Modelling - redefining the role of the project manager. Conference from the APM Knowledge SIG, 27th March 2014, University of Salford
Fiona Moore, Cirrus Consultant Services
What does a client have to do if they want to benefit from BIM, especially if they don’t have internal BIM expertise. Suppliers are invited to attend too, to better understanding BIM from a client’s perspective.
Covering:
Why. What problems might a client be trying to solve? Procurement time and costs, life-cycle costs, quality assured information
What. What should the Client ask for ask for – Information: Models, Documents and/or Data – Organisational Information Requirements (OIR) into Asset Information Requirements (AIR) – PAS1192-3
How. How to ask for what you want and how to make sure you get it. Employers Information Requirements (EIR) and information exchanges – PAS1192-2.
This case study concerns the establishment of Denmark's first PPP hospital, involving several AEC firms, navigating a complex project, by actively using BIM models for collaboration and user involvement in all phases of the building process. The lecture intends to inform of 'quick wins', successes and how to avoid pitfalls.
Key Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge concerning our experiences in creating an ICT framework that supports/contributes to a better cross disciplinary model collaboration.
2. Inspiration on how to actively use the models on-site, both for white- and blue collar workers.
3. Knowledge about which information the models should contain in order to be useful both in the design and construction phase
APM webinar hosted by the Scotland Network on 14 May 2024.
Speakers: Chris Drysdale and Peter Huggett
An interactive session discussing how Project Managers can identify mental health symptoms, provide tools to help themselves and others, plus also increase the capabilities of the Project Management function. This webinar was held on 14 May 2024.
The covid-19 pandemic led to concerns about a worsening of mental health & wellbeing across the world and increased awareness in both society and the workplace. This webinar looks to advise the benefits of having a Mental Health First Aid function in the workplace whilst also providing tools and techniques that can be readily used and applied to yourself and colleagues. Additionally, there are wider benefits to Project Management which will be proposed and discussed.
Making communications land - Are they received and understood as intended? webinar
Thursday 2 May 2024
A joint webinar created by the APM Enabling Change and APM People Interest Networks, this is the third of our three part series on Making Communications Land.
presented by
Ian Cribbes, Director, IMC&T Ltd
@cribbesheet
The link to the write up page and resources of this webinar:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/making-communications-land-are-they-received-and-understood-as-intended-webinar/
Content description:
How do we ensure that what we have communicated was received and understood as we intended and how do we course correct if it has not.
APM Welcome
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Professor Adam Boddison OBE, Chief Executive Officer, APM
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
APM welcome from CEO
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Projecting for the Future: Harmonising Energy and Environment
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Graham Winch, Professor of Project Management, Alliance Manchester Business School
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
APM launched Projecting the Future in June 2019 to debate the challenges and opportunities for the profession, building on the 2017 Future of Project Management exercise conducted by Arup and University College London. This presentation provides the initial results from this third phase of reflection on the future of our profession.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
New to Nuclear - Transition into nuclear from other sectors
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Elaine Falconer, Head of Profession for Project Management, Jacobs
and
Karen Williams, Project Manager, Jacobs
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
In this session, Jacobs shared insights and learning from its ‘New to Nuclear’ programme designed to support mid-career and lateral entrants whose existing skills and expertise can be utilised in the nuclear sector.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Tell us what to do, not how to do it
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Alan Livingstone, Project Delivery Lead, UK&I Water Sector, Stantec
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
How the Stantec Project Management Framework provides our PMs with the flexibility to deliver projects of varying complexity, across a variety of different sectors, within a Global Organisation.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
The Future is Fractional
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Karen Frith, Founder & Managing Partner, Greenlight Partners
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
Discovering the transformational impact of working with fractional experts. Learning how businesses and professionals are embracing fractional roles and how they’re redefining work structures for optimal agility and efficiency.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Lessons learned across projects
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Barney Harle, Head of Major Projects, Manchester City Council
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
What are my key takeaways from working on a vast array of projects including the recent 30+ low carbon and decarbonisation schemes at Manchester City Council?
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Agile Adaptability: Navigating Project Management in a Dynamic World
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Nathan Lumb, Partners Project Manager, GEIC
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
This presentation delved into the vital role adaptability plays in modern project management.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Inclusive Practices in Project Management: Leveraging Digital Frameworks for Diverse Minds
Tuesday 30 April 2024
APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
Presented by:
Caroline Keep, PhD researcher Digitization in Education Organisation, University of Central Lancaster
Conference overview:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/apm-north-west-branch-conference/
Content description:
This talk aimed to provide actionable insights and strategies for embedding inclusivity into the fabric of project management, thereby unlocking the new dimensions of productivity and innovation in the digital sphere.
The main conference objective was to promote the Project Management profession with interaction between project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia and all who have an interest in projects.
Leadership - the project professionals secret weapon
Wednesday 24 April 2024
APM East of England Network
Presented by:
Chris MacLeod
Keep up to date with the APM East of England Network:
https://www.apm.org.uk/community/east-of-england-network/
Content description:
“I’m a Project Manager”.
That’s often what we tell family, friends and peers when asked what we do. But is it really a fair description? It may well be our role title, but it probably doesn’t convey a lot of what we actually do.
This presentation and discussion is about going beyond the frameworks, processes and stereotypes associated with project management and exploring the leadership roles we all in fact perform.
“I provide leadership focused on delivering projects and change for organisations”
APM Project Management Awards - Hints and tips for a winning award entry webinar
Thursday 18 April 2024
The APM Awards overview and the resources of this webinar:
https://www.apm.org.uk/apm-awards/
Content description:
Ahead of the APM Awards 2024, find out from our expert panel what elements make a winning APM Award entry.
Learn how to choose the category best suited to you or your company.
Answers provided to those all-important questions:
-What importance does the criteria hold?
-What are the judging panel looking for?
-How should I structure my entry?
-What additional evidence is acceptable?
-What will give my entry an edge?
X hashtag: #APMawards
The Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme webinar
Wednesday 17 April 2024
APM North West Network
Presented by:
Katie Rowlands
The link to the write up page and resources of this webinar:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/the-vyrnwy-aqueduct-modernisation-programme-webinar/
Content description:
Spotlight on the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme and the challenges facing a large project within Cheshire.
The Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme is one of United Utilities largest projects focused on the modernisation of three 42” aqueducts that carry clean drinking water across the North West.
This webinar covered the Vyrnwy project and an insight into the project challenges that face a live project within the Cheshire area.
APM event hosted by the London Network on 10 April 2024.
Speaker: Nick Fewings, MD of Ngagementworks
In March 2022, Nick Fewings, Ngagementworks, MD of Ngagementworks, published Team Lead Succeed, based on his 30+years of both leading operational and project teams, and subsequently facilitating team development around the world.
It has become a best seller, with a 96% 5-star review rating, and has been read on 5 of the 7 continents.
In this interactive session, Nick will share learning from Team Lead Succeed that can be applied immediately and make a positive difference to your teamwork.
Nick will share the importance of knowing both WHO is in your team and also HOW effective your teamwork is.
Only 10% of teams achieve high-performance, with 50% being average and 40% dysfunctional.
In this session, delivered by award-winning conference speaker Nick Fewings, and author of best-seller Team Lead Succeed, Nick will share his 30+ years of leading teams and facilitating team development.
Nick has profiled 1,000 of individuals and worked with 100s of teams.
Those attending will benefit from understanding;
Why many projects fail to achieve their goals.
Not relying on just measuring KPIs.
The importance of knowing WHO is in your team, both from a behavioural and technical skills aspect.
The 16 areas of high-performance teamwork, and their importance.
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/team-lead-succeed-helping-you-and-your-team-achieve-high-performance-teamwork-2/
Currently Knowledge Transfer Subject Matter Expert (Commercial) in the UKDT PMO on the Peru Reconstruction Plan. Stuart has more than 25 years’ track record of commercial and contract management experience working across both public and private sector projects, as well as more than 20 years’ experience in the development and delivery of professional training. As well as working for Gleeds in the UK and Peru, Stuart has also worked in China for Gleeds and has supported people development in Gleeds’ offices in Egypt and Poland. Stuart has been well placed to support the adoption of the NEC and UK Cost Management best practice in Peru – he was Chair of the RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) initiative and was heavily involved in the creation of the RICS Black Book Guidance (best practice in cost management).
APM event hosted by the Midlands Network on 11 April 2024.
Speaker: Carole Osterweil
Data is power. AI changes everything.
If the claims about both are true, how can we ensure we use data and AI well? And what does it mean for the very things which make us human - our feelings?
In this workshop Carole will draw on material from her ground-breaking book, Neuroscience for Project Success: why people behave as they do to answer both questions.
“We like to think our decision making is completely rational. However, once there's an element of uncertainty, conscious assessments are only part of the story. Two other inputs, both subconscious and driven by our innate need to survive, have a big impact.
One, automatic reactions driven by cognitive biases, gets plenty of airtime.
The other input, our raw visceral emotions might be scary to talk about and less understood - but that’s not a reason to pretend they don’t exist!”
This interactive workshop will draw on material from Carole’s book, Neuroscience for Project Success: why people behave as they do, published by APM in 2022.
You’ll come away with:
a clear understanding of how the human brain works.
a framework that:
explains ‘why people behave as they do’.
makes it easier to talk about feelings in a matter-of-fact way (so that they become part of your conscious data set)
new insights into yourself and your projects in a world that’s often characterised by stress and disorder.
Act on these insights and you’ll see the impact - on your teams and stakeholders, your decisions about how to use data and AI, and ultimately your project outcomes.
AI in the project profession: examples of current use and roadmaps to adoption webinar
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Association for Project Management
Speaker panel:
Andy Murray, James White, James Garner, Karina Singh and Alex Robertson
The link to the write up page and resources of this webinar:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/ai-in-the-project-profession-examples-of-current-use-and-roadmaps-to-adoption-webinar/
Content description:
Disruptive technology and accelerating change is the now the norm within business. Advancements that feel relatively recent are already becoming embedded into business-as-usual activity. AI is one such advancement; it is already being used and having real-world impacts across the project profession.
To help P3M professionals understand the implications of this change, APM invited representatives from organisations that have introduced or are preparing to introduce AI into their project workstreams, to explain their approach and share their insight with fellow professionals.
This webinar on explored how AI is currently being used in project and programme management, and how organisations are gearing up for its adoption.
Katharine works for WRAP which is a climate action NGO working in more than 40 countries around the globe to tackle the causes of the climate crisis and give the planet a sustainable future. In this session, you will learn about WRAP’s plastics programme and how sustainability has been incorporated as a core value in delivery of the programme, with the aim of inspiring the audience to take action in their own work.
Kai-Fu Lee predicted that AI would change the world more than anything in the history of humanity – even electricity. It would disrupt how we live and work, how we operate our businesses, the core products and services on offer and the way in which we build technology.
However, in 2024 the impact of AI can no longer be discussed in future tense. With Microsoft copilot now publicly available, the change is already upon us. There is no consultation period or ‘unsubscribe’ button.
Project management professionals are likely to be asked to manage AI projects - and we are expected to skilfully use AI in our daily work lives. While overwhelming, this is not the first time we’ve had to adapt.
Sarah helps her audience sharpen their cutting-edge skills by answering:
What do I need to know about AI right now?
If I’m asked to work on an AI project, what techniques do I need to be successful?
Where do I start my own learning journey to upskill and prepare?
Sarah’s expertise in advanced agile and experience in highly regulated Finance environments give her a unique perspective into balancing governance with technical innovation. She uses her own experience building an AI solution in 2023 to share practical, widely applicable concepts in an “AI for project managers” 101 style session.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
NEC3 to NE4 webinar
1. Why we need to switch over now
Richard.Patterson@mottmac.com
NEC4 vs NEC3
2. Mott MacDonald 7 December 2020
Richard Patterson
BA MBA CEng FICE
Mott MacDonald NEC
Advisory Services
32Years with
Mott MacDonald
25Years with
The NEC
1 Year with NEC as
NEC Consultant
3. 30/11/2021 Mott MacDonald | NEC Programme 3
ⓘ Start presenting to display the poll results on this slide.
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Mott
MacDonald’s
NEC Bitesize
2021
https://mottmac.sha
repoint.com/legal/in
dustryforms/nec/Pa
ges/necsessions.as
px
Date Session Code
22 January 2021 NEC Contracts - An Introduction - Why are they so different? NEC0001
09 February 2021 NEC - Introduction to the NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC) - pre-award NEC0020
01 March 2021 NEC - Introduction to the NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC) - contract
management
NEC0021
30 March 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) - Contract strategy (main &
secondary options)
NEC0003
29 April 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) - Preparing the tender
documents; tender evaluation
NEC0004
24 May 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) NEC00??
22 June 2021 NEC ECC and temporary works NEC0028
14 July 2021 NEC Contracts - Programmes under ECC and PSC NEC0005
17 August 2021 NEC Contracts - The Risk Register/Early Warning Register and risk allocation and
management
NEC0006
13 September 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) - compensation events NEC0007
13 October 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) -The Supervisor's roles and
responsibilities
NEC0008
08 November 2021 NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) - Defined Cost, the
Contractor's system and auditing
NEC0009
08 December 2021 NEC and BIM NEC0026
5. 30/11/2021 (c) Mott MacDonald 2020 | NEC001 5
What industry do you work in?
ⓘ Start presenting to display the poll results on this slide.
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Do you work for:
Client, Contractor, Subcontractor, Consultant
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NEC experience:
Heard about it; used it; confident with it; give training on it
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•16 June 2021 – NEC contacts – an introduction
•20 July 2021 - NEC contacts – programmes
•19 August 2021 - NEC contacts – early warning
•29 September 2021 - NEC contacts - compensation events
•27 October 2021 – NEC contacts - the Supervisor
•24 November 2021 – NEC contracts - NEC3 to NEC4- key
changes
•Mott MacDonald's NEC sessions for APM
•All 18:00 – 19:00
9. The following slides are developed from a version of those developed by
Richard Patterson of Mott MacDonald for NEC Contracts.
The original set was delivered as an NEC ECC4 webinar by Richard
Patterson and Rob Gerrard.
Recording available here:
https://youtu.be/hfjI5qDVJDE
The original ECC4 slides are also available on the NEC website.
10. Mott MacDonald 7 December 2020
See also Richard Patterson’s CLQ article:
‘NEC3 to NEC4 – evolution, not revolution; some
fixes and some good ideas!’
https://www.neccontract.com/About-
NEC/News-Media/NEC3-to-NEC4-evolution-
not-revolution-some-fix
NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
This presentation focuses on the main changes.
A second is available giving details of most of the other changes.
And full ‘track change’
comparison and
explanation detail here:
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Flexibility
Clarity and simplicity
Stimulus to good management
NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Clarity, Flexibility, Good Management
NEC’s core principles
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
o plain, readable English
o short sentences and bullet points
o excellent structure
o free from references to specific laws
o minor secondary options to suit specific local
law - eg Y(UK)2, Y(NZ)2
o so easy to translate, if required
You can read it
NEC Clarity
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Flexibility as you need it
NEC
• any aspects of any project, any service
• and supply
• ‘complex’ or ‘simple’
• any sector
• any procurement strategy
• any level of ‘Contractor’ design
• range of payment options
• clear and flexible risk allocation
What?
How?
• anywhere in the world Where?
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ECC
Engineering and Construction Contract
TSC
Term Service Contract
ECSC
Engineering and Construction
Short Contract
TSSC
Term Service Short Contract
PSC
Prof’l
Services
Contract
SC & SSC
Supply Contract & Supply Short Contract
design construction operation
business
case
ECS
Engineering and Construction
Subcontract
ECSS
Engineering and Construction
Short Subcontract
Framework Contract
Adjudicator’s Contract
Supply
Low
High
Project
Complexity
PSSC
Prof’l
Services
Short
Contract
NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Family of Contracts
NEC3
15. DBOC
Design Build and Operate Contract
PSSC
Prof’l
Services
Subcontract
design construction operation
business
case
Dispute Resolution Services Contract
NEC4 new members
30/11/2021 15
Low
High
Project
Complexity
Alliance Contract TSSC
Term Service
Subcontract
FMC
Facilities
Management
Contract
(Feb
2021)
FMSC
Facilities
Management
Short
Contract
(Feb
2021)
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Flexibility
The ECC4
A B C D E F
Z
1 - 9
W2
core clauses
payment option
dispute resolution option
secondary options
jurisdiction-specific options
additional conditions
C
W1 W3
W2
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
X8
X9
X10
X11
X12
X13
X14
X15
X16
X17
X18
X20
X21
X22
X14
X14
X7
Y(UK)3
Y(UK)1 Y(UK)2
Y(UK)2
X10
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
– and good for collaboration
Stimulus to good management
Communications
Accepted
Programme
Compensation
events
Early warning
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Compensation events
(Almost) all in
one place
Assess time and
cost for all
Assess forecast
now – not ‘wait
and see’
Based on ‘real’
effect of event
Clear
timebound
process for
assessment
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RT_C
Read the _ contract
10.1 The Parties, the Project Manager and the Supervisor shall act as stated in
this contract.
10.2 The Parties, the Project Manager and the Supervisor act in a spirit of
mutual trust and co-operation.
DWISIT_C
_TalTEO
Do what it says in the _
contract
_ talk (and listen) to
each other
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Key Changes
NEC 4
New and
changed
options
Language
Detail
1-9
1
2
3
5
6
4
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott MacDonald
New and
changed
ECC
options
W1 & W2 – Seniors Reps.
first
Has to be optional in W2
W3 – Dispute Avoidance Board
Not for UK…. but
ECC4 , not
PSC4
X9 Transfer of rights
X8 Undertakings to Client and
others ‘collateral warranties’
Key Changes
NEC 4
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New
and
changed
ECC
options
Information
Model
Information Model
Requirements
Information
Execution Plan
X10 Information modelling
X22 Early
Contractor
Involvement
IP and license
to use
Retention
of docs
PII
Due skill
and care
X15 The Contractor’s design
X21 Whole life cost
Contractor can propose
changes to Client’s Scope to
reduce OPEX
Do a deal on Scope, Prices,
Completion Date
X11 Termination by the Client
X4 Ultimate holding company guarantee
Also apply to PSC4
Key Changes
NEC 4
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Deleted
options
PSC Option
G Term contract
Key Changes
NEC 4
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Language
‘Risk Register’
(RIP) is now
‘Early Warning
Register’
ECC ‘Works
Information’ is now
‘Scope’
‘Employer’ is
now ‘Client’
‘Employer’s risk’
is ‘Client’s liability’
ECC4 , not
PSC4
Gender neutral
Key Changes
NEC 4
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Core clauses
NEC4 Changes
1
1
PSC4: ‘Service Manager’ introduced
for all actions under the contract (except
pay, terminate, dispute and change the
Service Manager – left with Client)
(replicates ECC (Project Manager) and
TSC (Service Manager))
No real difference in principle from PSC3
with ‘Employer’s Agent’ option
Client may appoint own staff or an
external consultant to the role – issues?
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General
• Prompt for Scope to specify ‘communication
system’
• PM prepares first Early Warning Register
• ‘early warning meetings’ at ‘no longer interval’
than in Contract Data
• Contractor’s proposals to change Client’s
Scope
• Options C and D – Prices not reduced – as ECC3
• Options A and B – if accepted Employer gets the
‘value engineering percentage’ of saving (63.12)
1
1
PSC now also allows
‘Consultant’s Scope’ but no
similar value engineering
percentage
Core clauses
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Time
• No response to a submitted
programme in two weeks?
• Contractor may prompt
• Another week of silence?
• Programme treated as accepted
3
3
ECC4 and PSC4
Core clauses
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Rebranded ‘Quality management’
• As PSC
• Quality
o quality management system as
requirements in Scope
o quality policy statement
• For acceptance of PM
o quality plan
• For acceptance of PM
• Changes for acceptance of PM
• PM may instruct C to correct
failures to comply
• Odd that it’s the PM, not Supervisor?
4
4
Core clauses
NEC4 Changes
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Payment
• Contractor application for payment ‘in
form stated in Scope’ required to get
paid
• Fee – no separate ‘subcontracted fee
percentage’
• Defined Cost
• no exclusion of cost of preparing
compensation events (Options A
and B)
• ….but will still have to show
increase in planned Defined Cost
to increase the Prices.
5
5
Also applies to PSC4: Good
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Final assessment (53)
• By PM four weeks after Defects
Certificate
• Contractor may prepare if PM has
not done so
• ‘conclusive evidence’ of final amount
due – unless…….taken through
dispute resolution process
5
5
Also applies to PSC4: Good
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Final assessment…. more
• WI or W2
• referred to the Senior Representatives
within 4 weeks
• On and up to Adjudicator if Senior
Representatives have not agreed within 3
weeks
• On and up to tribunal within 4 weeks of
Adjudicator’s decision
• W3
• On and up to Dispute Avoidance Board
• On and up to tribunal within 4 weeks of
DAB’s recommendation
W
5
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
‘Priced’ options A and B
• ‘Short Schedule of Cost Components’
• sets Defined Cost for compensation
events only
• People based on people rates
• Charge based on ‘percentage for people
overheads’ deleted
• Payments to Subcontractors now allowed
• Design and manufacture – no overhead %
applied to rates
5
5
Changes to role as QS support to
PM
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
‘Cost based’ options C,D,E
• Schedule of Cost Components
• sets Defined Cost for compensation
events and routine payments
• Just the one ‘Schedule of Cost Components’
– no ‘Shorter SCC’ as ECC3
• Charge based on ‘percentage for Working
Areas overhead’ deleted
• Payments to Subcontractors (now in SCC)
• Design and manufacture – no overhead %
applied to rates
5
5
Changes to role as QS support to
PM
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
‘Cost based’ options C,D,E
Finalisation of Defined Cost
• Contractor notifies when ‘a part’ of
Defined Cost is finalised
• PM responds within 13 weeks
• Contractor responds to comments
within 4 weeks
• PM accepts or corrects within 4
weeks
• If PM misses a response time,
Contractor’s assessment treated as
correct.
5
5
Same in PSC4 : Good
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
PSC C and E – THE BIG ONE
• Radical – Consultants treated like Contractors
have been for 20 years
• No longer paid rates
• Instead ‘Defined Cost’ (in ‘Schedule of Cost
Components’) + Fee
• Detailed list of ‘cost to employ’ amounts
5
5
Consultants need to review how that relates
to their way of recording costs and so any
fee percentage required (will include profit)
Money
NEC4 Changes
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Money – Defined Cost in PSC4 Options C and E
amount due
(50.3)
Price for Services Provided to Date (PSPD)
expenses (if any) in Contract Data
plus …… less bits and pieces , less bits and
pieces
is the cost of the components in the Schedule of Cost
Components less Disallowed Cost.
is the total Defined Cost which the Service Manager forecasts
will have been paid by the Consultant before the next
assessment date plus the Fee.
Defined Cost
(11.2(17))
PSPD
(11.2(21))
Money
NEC4 Changes
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Fee
52.1
Defined Cost
– as in the…
… Schedule of Cost
Components
Red =
Tendered
1 People:
close to ‘real’ cost to employ
2 payments to Subcontractors
3
charge for ‘support people and office
overheads = overhead percentage *
people costs
4 insurance – NOT incl premiums
= fee percentage * Defined Cost
Disallowed
Cost
expenses
completely
separate
Defined Cost
PSC4 Options C and E
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Defined Cost
PSC4 Options C and E
NEC4 PSC: understanding the new
payment regime
Our article on NEC website:
https://www.neccontract.com/About-
NEC/News-and-Media/NEC4-PSC-
understanding-the-new-payment-regime
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NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Core clauses
NEC4
Compensation events
• Additional compensation events in
Contract Data part one
• Proposed instructions given its own
clause (65)
• New compensation event if quotation for
proposed instruction not accepted
• ‘dividing date’ between ‘actual’ and
‘forecast’ Defined Cost (63.1)
• delays assessed using Accepted
Programme ‘current at the dividing
date’…updated for progress (63.5)
6
6
Same in PSC4 : Good
41. Mott MacDonald 7 December 2020
NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Evolution, not revolution
New contracts, new options
Some ‘fixes’
Some (good) new ideas
Lots of ‘tidying’ improvements
Summary
SB1
42. Slide 41
SB1 this summary needs to drive a call to action and needs to make stronger case for NEC4.
Saurabh Bhandari, 08/12/2020
43. Mott MacDonald 7 December 2020
NEC4 - key changes : (c) Mott McDonald
Moving from 3 to 4 is a
no-brainer.
NEC3 contracts no
longer ‘maintained’
Opportunity to improve:
• Z clauses
• Training
• Templates
• Communication forms
https://www.neccontract.com/About-NEC/News-and-
Media/Three-years-on-it-is-time-clients-switched-to-
NEC