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NEC Contracts: Dispute Resolution Under NEC3 And NEC4

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The NEC family of contracts, short for New Engineering Contract, is a suite of standard forms of contract published by the Institution of Civil Engineers ("ICE"). NEC is designed for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects and is used widely in the UK public sector

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The NEC family of contracts, short for New Engineering Contract, is a suite of standard forms of contract published by the Institution of Civil Engineers ("ICE"). NEC is designed for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects and is used widely in the UK public sector. Its use has also expanded globally, particularly in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and increasingly in countries like Ireland, Peru, and the UAE for complex, collaborative projects.

NEC contracts are designed to be jurisdiction-neutral and use plain English, making them suitable for use in any country and for any type of project where a collaborative and proactive management approach is desired.1

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