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NEC4: Defined Cost and Compensation Events explains how to manage compensation events, and the wider role that Defined Cost has within the NEC contract. The book shows how effective management of compensation events is central to the success of each contract, and the important role of Defined Cost both in compensation events and also routine payment assessments. Focusing primarily on Defined Cost in the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), the book provides stand-alone guidance for each of the six main options of the ECC, and also includes coverage of the Alliance Contract, DBO Contract, Professional Service Contracts, and the Term Service and Facilities Management Contracts. The assessment of time in compensation events, as it impacts upon the financial assessment is explained. NEC4: Defined Cost and Compensation Events is an ideal companion for all those working in construction contracts, from the initial preparation of the contract, to the procurement, award, execution and management of disputes. It is essential reading for engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, lawyers and claims consultants.

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NEC4: A Guide for Better Delivery of Projects in the Building Sector is a practical guide to the effective use of the NEC suite of contracts on building projects. Written for an international readership, the book gives an overview of the NEC4 Suite of Contracts, showing how they can be used to deliver better outcomes on building projects. It also compares the contracts with other standard forms, including JCT 2016, FIDIC and PPC2000 contracts, providing an overview of their structure, applicability, strengths and weaknesses. Topics covered in the book include the NEC4 procurement options, approaches to risk management, programme, payment and change management, and NEC4 dispute resolution processes. Written in an accessible style, the book clearly explains the benefits of using the NEC contract and will help to dispel a common misperception of the NEC as being solely for civil engineering projects. NEC4: A Guide for Better Delivery of Projects in the Building Sector is suitable for both experienced professionals and also early career practitioners working on building projects, including Contractors, Architects, and Engineers; Consultants and Quantity Surveyors, and Project Managers.

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The practical book compares the increasingly popular NEC family of contracts with other construction industry standard forms. NEC3 and Construction Contracts: Compared and Contrasted will assist professionals - at all levels, involved in procurement in the construction industry - to make informed choices and give balanced advice when deciding which contract to use for a particular project. This new edition covers NEC3 in full as well as JCT, PPC and FIDIC forms of contract.

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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NEC Practical Solutions Bundle is an indispensable collection for users of the NEC4 suite of contracts. The books in this set give acces to practical day-to-day tips, essential advice including disputes and compensation events, and detailed overviews of the contracts and clauses. They provide a complete reference for anyone seeking to work effectively with the latest edition of the NEC contracts.

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NEC Roles and Responsibilities is a series of books that provide a practical guide to the key roles in the NEC4 suite of contracts. Each title offers useful guidance and practical tips and describes the technical information and behavioural traits that are needed to fulfil the role successfully. Written by two NEC experts, NEC4: The Role of the Service Manager describes the technical and behavioural traits required for the role of the Service Manager in a NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC4). Practical examples show how the Service Manager plays a key role in providing leadership, encouraging a collaborative culture and working collaboratively with the wider service team. The book is divided into a chronological set of learning outcomes that mirror the order in which a service can be established and implemented. With numerous flowcharts, checklists, and sample forms, NEC4: The Role of the Service Manager is an essential practical guide for those performing the role of Service Manager, and will also be a useful reference for Contractors looking to work effectively with the TSC4, and an effective companion for TSC4 training courses.

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The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved.The FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Yellow Book provides commentary on the FIDIC Yellow Book: FIDIC Conditions Of Contract For Plant and Design-Build, which is recommended for the provision of electrical and/or mechanical plant and for building and engineering works if most (or all) of the works are to be designed by (or on behalf of) the Contractor. The book is a valuable tool for practitioners who are either preparing or using the contract form, as it directs the user through the various cross-referenced sub-clauses.Rather than solving a problem after the conflict has occurred, the FIDIC Quick Reference Guide series of books and ass

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NEC3 Practical Solutions navigates the contractual issues faced by users of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Based on real queries posed to the NEC Users' Group Helpdesk, this concise reference guide is a helpful problem-solving tool, providing hints, tips and answers to 245 common questions.

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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This book provides an essential guide for the successful operation of a contract let under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. It includes a brief history of the development of the NEC3 family of contracts with a focus on the Engineering and Construction Contract, detailed advice on contract strategy and an outline of the main clauses and procedures of the ECC. It discusses the experience of users from all parts of the industry and, most importantly, focuses on the implementation of good practice - taking readers through what is necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the ECC. Updated to cover NEC3, this is a helpful problem-solving guide providing structured hints and tips in a conversational style.

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved.The FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Silver Book provides commentary on the FIDIC Silver Book: FIDIC Conditions of Contract For EPC/Turnkey Projects, which is suitable for a process or power plant, a factory or similar facility, or an infrastructure project or other type of development, if a higher degree of certainty of final price and time is required and the Contractor takes total responsibility for the design and execution of the project. The book is a valuable tool for practitioners who are either preparing or using the contract form, as it directs the user through the various cross-referenced sub-clauses.Rather than solving a problem afte

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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NEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face’ that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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ICE Themes Low Carbon Concrete offers an overview of the research and developments that have taken place in this area of concrete technology. Producing concrete with a minimal carbon footprint has become the focus of numerous research projects in order to find sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to current concrete varieties. The book has been created from research published by ICE Publishing and it provides readers with the key topics of discussion on low carbon concrete. The chapters are practical in nature and highlight the nature of research on low carbon concrete that has taken place. ICE Themes Low Carbon Concrete includes information on: waste to new generation of cementitious materials blended cements emerging cements use of nano-materials geopolymers durability and sustainability performance The book, which has been compiled from the research published by ICE Publishing, is an ideal source of information for those seeking to gain an overview of the latest from the work that has been undertaken on low carbon concrete.

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The ICE Themes series showcases cutting edge research and practical guidance in all branches of civil engineering. Each title focuses on a key issue or challenge in civil engineering, and includes research from the industry’s finest thinkers and influencers published through the ICE Publishing programme. Themes in the series include climate change resilience, advances in construction management, developments in renewable energy, and innovations in construction materials plus many more. Flood Resilience (ICE Themes) provides an overview of research and latest developments in the field of flood management. The book collates innovative ideas, methodologies and practical approaches which address engineering challenges during various stages of flooding, from assessment of vulnerability, implementation of protective measures, through to management of extreme events in order to promote faster recovery after a flood. It also seeks to highlight the benefit of working collaboratively with a variety of partners, and engagement with the public. This book has been created from recent research published by ICE Publishing and aims to provide readers with an overall view of the areas where flood resilience approaches are relevant, as well as a snapshot of the advances in research and practice. Flood Resilience (ICE Themes) includes chapters on: making urban flood resilience more operational enhancing urban flood resilience at planning and practical levels methods of assessing flood resilience of critical buildings and sustainable drainage systems. This book is a useful resource for engineers and academics seeking the latest research in the field of flood resilience.

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Recycled Aggregates: Use in Concrete (ICE Themes) provides an overview of the full spectrum of research undertaken on the use of recycled aggregate as a replacement for commonly used natural aggregate in a wide range of concrete applications. Featuring selected case studies, and explanations of the standards and specifications, this volume makes an excellent source of information for researchers working in the area of re-use, recycling and reconstitution of concrete in sustainable construction. The book has been curated from cutting edge global research published by ICE Publishing by experts working at leading institutions. It shows how recycled aggregate research has evolved and continues to influence the concrete construction industry. Recycled Aggregates: Use in Concrete (ICE Themes) includes sections containing chapters that cover: characteristics of recycled aggregates designing concrete containing recycled aggregates deformation properties of recycled aggregate concrete durability aspect of recycled aggregate concrete use of recycled aggregates in structural concrete environmental impact, case studies and standards and specifications. The book is an ideal source of information on the subject and would be a suitable addition to any library as a resource for researchers seeking to develop an overview of the research on this topic.

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Self-Compacting Concrete (ICE Themes) provides information on the key research undertaken in developing this most logical and practical advancement in the field of concrete technology. Self-compacting concrete is commonly, highly flowable, with ability to negotiate through tight openings without blocking, while remaining homogeneous and stable in the fresh state. These characteristics have led to global research into self-compacting concrete that is demonstrated in this book. This volume reveals the wide range of materials that have been used in designing a self-compacting concrete mix including the use of common cements, fly ashes and nanoparticles, natural aggregates, lightweight aggregates and recycled and secondary aggregates amongst others. Self-Compacting Concrete (ICE Themes) includes coverage of history, development and overview designing self-compacting concrete influence from constituent materials fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete use of self-compacting concrete in structural concrete handling of self-compacting concrete. This book has been compiled using the information published by ICE Publishing and highlights the research undertaken. It would make an ideal addition to any library as a resource for researchers seeking an overview of the latest work on this topic.

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The ICE Themes series showcases cutting edge research and practical guidance in all branches of civil engineering. Each title focuses on a key issue or challenge in civil engineering, and includes research from the industry’s finest thinkers and influencers published through the ICE Publishing programme. Themes in the series include climate change resilience, advances in construction management, developments in renewable energy, and innovations in construction materials plus many more. Wind Turbine Foundations (ICE Themes) presents fourteen chapters covering the latest international research and case studies on offshore wind farm foundations. Chapters encompass field observations on sites in several countries as well as computational and laboratory studies. Ground conditions vary from soft clay to dense sand. Key features of this book include: broad coverage of the subject including monopile foundations, axial loaded piles and suction caissons international scope with authors from Australia, Ireland, Tanzania, Norway, Greece, China and the United Kingdom an overview of key issues. This book, which has been edited by two leading experts in the field is an ideal resource for engineers and researchers seeking an overview of the latest research in this exciting area.

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Smart Concrete (ICE Themes) brings together fascinating insights into this new and evolving field of concrete. In defining smart concrete as concrete that is capable of responding automatically to the actions imposed upon it, research has sought to develop concrete that is stronger, more sustainable and resilient. This assists the construction industry with improved whole life performance of concrete structures. With ICE Publishing material collated from key subject matter experts working in the field of concrete, Smart Concrete (ICE Themes) reveals how the field has evolved and shows how smart concrete may be used in the future. It offers readers with a view of the key developments that have impacted the evolution of smart concrete such as self-curing concrete self-healing concrete cementitious materials sensor monitoring. This book, which has been compiled by two leading experts in the field, will make an ideal addition to any library as a resource for researchers and students seeking an overview of the latest research on this topic.

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