·     The NEC3 uses clear and simple language

·       
Clients and contractors understand each other’s
roles under the NEC3

The NEC3 is less adversarial than other standard
forms of contract

·       
The NEC3 encourages effective communication

·       
The NEC3 is preferential to other standard forms
of contract

·       
The NEC3 places an administrative burden on both
clients and contractors

·       
It is always necessary to apply the NEC3
strictly

·       
Negative cost or time impacts are more likely if the NEC3 is not applied strictly

·       
The NEC3 encourages and maintains mutual trust
and collaboration between client and contractor

·       
' Good faith' and client relationships are more
important than strict application of the Contract

·       
‘Z’ clauses are often unnecessary and can be
imposed onerously

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‘Z’ clauses enable a more effective contract to
be formed between client and contractor

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Planning requirements under the NEC3 are clear and well understood

·       
Planning and programming requirements under an
NEC3 contract enable more effective contract administration

·       
Compared to other standard forms of contract, planning
requirements under the NEC3 are onerous and / or difficult to comply with

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The requirement for a monthly-updated and accepted programme is understood and strictly enforced by clients

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Planning terminology under the NEC3 is well understood (for example ‘terminal float’)

·       
The difference between ‘planned completion’ and ‘completion
date’ is well understood by clients and contractors

Planning and programming are one the most important elements of an NEC3 Contract

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For most NEC3 Contracts, a planner is required as a dedicated resource

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Guidance for planning requirements under an NEC3 Contract is easily available

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The EWN process under Core Clause 16 is clear and easy to understand

·       
The CE process under Core Clause 60 is clear and easy to understand

·       
The EWN and CE process encourages communication
and collaboration

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NEC3 Contracts benefit from the EWN process by identifying and closing out issues efficiently

·       
NEC3 Contracts benefit from the CE procedure by
identifying change collaboratively

·       
Compensation Event time limits are applied
strictly by clients

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The EWN and CE process is an administrative burden

·       
EWN submissions are often viewed negatively by
clients

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The EWN and CE processes effectively manage changes to time

·       
The EWN and CE processes effectively manage
changes to cost

·       
The EWN process allows risk to be identified and
managed effectively