NEC4 Blog
Practical guides on NEC4 contracts for engineers, QSs, and contract managers. Reference content — always verify against the official NEC4 contract text.
NEC4 Clause 62: How to Prepare a Compensation Event Quotation (And Get It Accepted)
What goes into a Clause 62 quotation, the 3-week submission deadline, the Project Manager's 2-week reply period, revised quotations, extensions and deemed acceptance under 62.6.
NEC4 Option A vs Option C: Which Pricing Mechanism Fits Your Project?
**Option A (Priced Contract with Activity Schedule)** is best for well-defined, low-risk projects where scope is fixed and the Employer wants cost cer
NEC4 Programme Management: Why the Accepted Programme Is Your Most Important Document
The Accepted Programme is the single source of truth for time, payment, and risk allocation under NEC4 ECC.
NEC4 Early Warning vs Compensation Event: Know the Difference or Lose Money
Early Warnings are about notifying potential issues *before* they happen; Compensation Events are about notifying actual cost/time impacts *after* the
NEC4 Clause 63: How Compensation Events Are Assessed — Defined Cost, Fee, and Forecast
NEC4 Clause 63 sets out how compensation events are valued using **Defined Cost**, **Fee**, and **forecast** — not actual costs.
What is an NEC4 Compensation Event? A Practical Guide
Everything you need to know about NEC4 compensation events — from Clause 60.1 triggers to notification deadlines, assessment, and common pitfalls that cost contractors thousands.
The NEC4 8-Week Time Bar: Why Clause 61.3 is the Most Expensive Trap in Construction
The Clause 61.3 time bar: 8 weeks to notify a compensation event, or lose entitlement. Learn how the 8-week notification deadline works, when the clock starts, and how to protect your entitlement.
NEC4 vs Traditional Construction Contracts: Key Differences Explained
How does NEC4 differ from JCT, FIDIC, and other traditional contract forms? A side-by-side comparison of compensation events, programme management, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.
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