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Professional training course · CON-007
NEC Contracts in Practice
The NEC family of contracts promotes collaboration, proactive risk management and clear processes for change. It is used widely in the UK and increasingly…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
The NEC family of contracts promotes collaboration, proactive risk management and clear processes for change. It is used widely in the UK and increasingly internationally.
This LLMI course explains the NEC4 philosophy and structure, main and secondary options, the programme, early warnings, compensation events, payment mechanisms, roles and communication, and practical administration. Participants manage compensation events in realistic scenarios.
Course Objectives
Explain the NEC4 philosophy and contract structure
Select main and secondary options
Manage the programme and early warnings
Administer compensation events
Understand payment mechanisms
Administer NEC contracts collaboratively
Target Audience
Contract and project managers
Quantity surveyors
Engineers
Supervisors
Commercial managers
Clients and contractors using NEC
Course Methodology
Clause analysis
Scenario exercises
Compensation event workshops
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: NEC Philosophy
- NEC principles
- Contract family
- Structure
- Contract data
- Exercise: Option selection
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2Day 2: Programme and Early Warnings
- Accepted programme
- Programme updates
- Early warnings
- Risk reduction meetings
- Workshop: Programme review
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3Day 3: Compensation Events
- Compensation events
- Notification
- Quotations
- Assessment
- Exercise: Compensation event
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4Day 4: Payment and Roles
- Payment options
- Defined cost
- Roles and communication
- Time limits
- Case study: NEC dispute
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5Day 5: Practical Administration
- Systems and tools
- Collaboration
- Disputes
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: NEC administration scenario
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the NEC Contracts in Practice course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next NEC Contracts in Practice course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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