NEC People Community

The NEC People LinkedIn group was started by Glenn Hide from GMH Planning back in 2010 and it currently has over 11,000 members from the UK and abroad with representation from across the entire supply chain. The objective of the group is to provide an online forum for people with an interest in NEC contracts to connect and discuss and debate issues relating to the use of NEC contracts.

Within the group are a number of prominent members of the NEC community who collectively have worked, written, and spoken extensively on NEC contracts including:

  • Glenn Hide, GMH Planning
  • Barry Trebes, Trebes Consultancy
  • Dr Jon Broome, Leading Edge Project Consulting
  • Rob Horne, Osborne Clarke
  • Richard Patterson, Mott MacDonald
  • Neil Earnshaw, NE Consult

The group holds an annual NEC People conference in London which is a natural extension of the online forum that enables discussion of contemporary issues in industry and shares good practice, 2024 will be its twelfth year. In 2023 the group successfully held the inaugural northern NEC People conference in Leeds.

If you’re interested in NEC, join the group on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2893228/

David Fleming, Head of Construction Law, CityFibre

“Neil facilitated numerous NEC3 workshops for internal personnel and also jointly with our contractors. His approach is very practical and based on working realities and he has the ability to explain complex points in a way that is accessible to all levels. In the joint sessions he was great at providing an independent view which…

Paul Dickinson, Supplier Manager, Springfields Fuels

“NE Consult were extremely knowledgeable and proficient in supporting us to renegotiate one of our term service contracts. Working with Neil Earnshaw we achieved a positive resolution for both Springfields Fuels and our contractor which has brought much greater clarity to the operation of the contract. Since Neil’s involvement relationships have improved greatly and the…

Darren Pickering, Group Engineer, Highways and Streetscene Service, Kirklees Council

“Such a dry subject made interesting, it’s clear that Neil is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about NEC4, it shines through. Superb job keeping us all on task, interesting even in the final hour of two days of training. Well done for engaging all.”

British Antarctic Survey

“I had the pleasure of attending a training course delivered by Neil and was highly impressed by the quality of his delivery. Neil has an engaging style backed by a wealth of experience and insight which add colour to his delivery style. I really enjoyed what could have been a dry subject.” Jon Ager CBE…

Trevor Rea, Head of Property Management, Department of Finance Northern Ireland

“I cannot recommend Neil Earnshaw highly enough in relation to the assistance and instruction he provided in the drafting of this documentation. If you have the scope to procure Neil’s services, you will find him a very useful asset to have at your side.”

Bill Harris-Heffer, formerly Director of Facilities for Mersey Care NHS Trust

“Neil is proud of his consultancy firm and takes pride in everything he produces. Neil sets himself and the team he is working with very high standards, he continually exceeds expectations. I have worked and known Neil for over 2 years and would highly recommend him. I am delighted to provide this recommendation for Neil.”