Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
Using ECC, I understand that if the supervisor asks the contractor to search for a defect and no defect is found, then a compensation event arises. Conversely, if a defect is found, the contractor remedies this at its own cost (depending on the main option chosen). ...
Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
We are using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) option A (priced contract with activity schedule) on a develop-and-construct project. If an instruction for additional works is given after the completion date, and the instruction changes the works...
Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
We are the contractor under an ECC option C contract. We are submitting quotations to the project manager for compensation events. In some cases, after we have submitted our quotation but before we have received a response from the project manager, we have found that...
Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
We are the contractor under an ECC option C (target contact with activity schedule). We have submitted a number of quotations to the project manager and we have agreed to relax the response period for the project manager to accept our quotations. We have a number of...
Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
We are using the ECC and in relation to clause 11.2(17) are trying to understand the cut-off between labour-only operatives and subcontractors. Where is the line drawn? Answer What you have to look at is the contract between the contractor and subcontractor. If it...
Aug 10, 2016 | FAQ
We have an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) option A (priced contract with activity schedule) that incorporates secondary option clauses X7 delay damages and X16 retention. When assessing the amount due, should the project manager deduct retention...
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