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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 or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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NEC Contracts in Practice
Next classroom session Paris 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Also available Rome 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,250

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

  1. 1Day 1: NEC Philosophy
    • NEC principles
    • Contract family
    • Structure
    • Contract data
    • Exercise: Option selection
  2. 2Day 2: Programme and Early Warnings
    • Accepted programme
    • Programme updates
    • Early warnings
    • Risk reduction meetings
    • Workshop: Programme review
  3. 3Day 3: Compensation Events
    • Compensation events
    • Notification
    • Quotations
    • Assessment
    • Exercise: Compensation event
  4. 4Day 4: Payment and Roles
    • Payment options
    • Defined cost
    • Roles and communication
    • Time limits
    • Case study: NEC dispute
  5. 5Day 5: Practical Administration
    • Systems and tools
    • Collaboration
    • Disputes
    • Lessons learned
    • Capstone: NEC administration scenario

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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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.

Can I take NEC Contracts in Practice online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 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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