This second series of the NEC® Snapshots, Getting to Grips with NEC Terminology, focuses on the importance of key project dates and the concept of “float.” With clarity and simplicity at the heart of

New to NEC®? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered with this new NEC® Insight Snapshot series from our team in-house experts.

In this series, we set scene by outlining how NEC® contracts have been

The third series of the NEC® Snapshots, Getting to Know the Suite – Some Key FAQs, breaks down the core components of the NEC® contract family. From understanding the distinct purpose of each contract

The 2024 Autumn Budget brought in a number of changes that will impact employment costs in the UK. From national minimum and living wage increases, statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared

Anyone who has worked with Solomons or keeps an eye on our website blogs and social media will now we’re big advocates of NEC4® – in fact NEC® in general!

NEC4 brought a fresh and proactive approach

Our Executive Director and Supply Chain Commercial Lead for Programme and Project Partners John Rossiter spoke to neccontract.com about the key role NEC4® contracts are playing in the delivery of the £

The NEC4® Project Delivery Model brings a fresh and proactive approach to the delivery of new construction projects and maintenance works.

Adopting the right model could mean the difference between

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit the construction industry.

Having been asked by several clients, North East Regional Director Ian Hedley takes a look at the possible

Why are we talking about “extension of time” instead of “completion date”?

What do you need to know the ins and outs of this subtle difference when talking a project under an NEC3® project?

Have no

Solomons Europe joined a large delegation of industry professionals to attend the NEC® Users Group’s Annual Seminar in London, where the main attraction was the much-anticipated launch of NEC4®.

And

The new NEC3® has a particular approach to dealing with time and the programme.

This approach can often be overlooked by client and contractor alike – but they do so at their peril.

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In construction and engineering projects, whether works have, or have not, reached completion is a regular area for disagreement. Although the terms ‘practical completion’ or ‘take over’ are widely