On 7th November 2023 together with Damian Wilkinson from Quantum Expert Solutions we hosted the inaugural Northern NEC People Conference at the University of Leeds Cloth Hall Court venue.
The event was well attended with 110 delegates representing all aspects of the construction industry who came to listen and engage with our high-profile speakers.
There were five speakers on the day, their presentations are provided here for you to download.
30 Years of NEC in Yorkshire Water – Donna Kingett (Yorkshire Water), Paul Ellis (MMB) and Josh Clarke (MMB)
Legal Review of the ECC – Phil Morrison, Clarion
I’m in Two Minds about the Role of Project Manager – Damian Wilkinson, Quantum Expert Solutions
Concurrent Delay and the NEC ECC – Tom Oakden, OC Expert Services
Myths, Misconceptions and Misunderstandings around NEC4 Contracts – Glenn Hide, GMH Planning
This article written by Neil Earnshaw was published on LinkedIn on 27th April 2017. Neil Earnshaw explores the meaning of clause 10.1 of the NEC3 contract which requires parties to act in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation in light of the case between Costain Ltd v Tarmac Ltd [2017] EWHC 319 (TCC).
In this article we review the Key Date provisions in the NEC3 and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and take an in-depth look at when and how they should be used, and issues around how the clauses may (and have) been interpreted differently by contracting parties. For the purpose of this article we have used clause references and terminology from the NEC4 ECC however the Key Date provisions were not changed from the NEC3 ECC and as such our commentary applies to both contracts.
At this year’s Built Intelligence NEC People Conference Neil Earnshaw of NE Consult facilitated a break-out session with leading NEC lawyer Rob Horne of Osborne Clarke.
The session was attended by around 60 senior industry figures representing clients, consultants, contractors and lawyers.
The session was about resolving disputes and how to practically manage them on NEC projects and in particular focussed on adjudication, dispute avoidance boards and alternative methods of dispute resolution.
On 24 November 2017, the CIOB Leeds Hub and the event sponsors, Galliford Try and G4C, brought together four distinguished professionals with a wealth of experience in many sectors of the construction industry and from differing perspectives to provide a 360‐degree review of the NEC Contract.
This article, written by Neil Earnshaw, was published in the January 2011 Facilities Management magazine. Neil Earnshaw explains how facilities managers can use the NEC3 Term Service Contract to incentivise their service providers, raise performance levels and cut costs.
“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…
“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…
“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.”
“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…
“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.”
“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.”