Essentials of NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract and Major Difference Between NEC and HKHA GCC (1.5 Days)

Essentials of NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract and Major Difference Between NEC and HKHA GCC (1.5 Days)

23 January 2025 (Thu)

Time
0930 –1700

Fee
HK$2,500

Venue
Admiralty/ Wanchai

Language
Cantonese supplemented with English materials

This training programme aims to enrich and strengthen participants with new concepts, best practices and proven strategies for NEC4 contract. The contents will be based on the NEC3 fundamentals and practical issues with amendments made by the Development Bureau in Hong Kong, also with highlights on the NEC4 framework and latest changes. Upon completion of the training, participants are expected to be able to:

  • Describe the philosophy of NEC and the behaviours needed to ensure success;
  • Appreciate the use of Contract Data, Scope and Site Information;
  • Define and appreciate the roles and responsibilities of key parties; and
  • Recognise the differences and provide advice on appropriate contract strategies.

Content

  • Introduction of NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC)
  • Major difference between NEC and General Conditions of Contract of Hong Kong Housing Authority
  • Using the ECC
  • Preparation of tender document for NEC4
  • Contract administration for NEC4
  • Handling of compensation events
  • Managing the ECC processes
  • Contractor’s main responsibility
  • Programme Management
  • Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • Payment
  • Managing of Change
  • Title
  • Liabilities and insurance
  • Accounts and Projects closure, termination and dispute resolution

Trainer

Mr. Harrison CHEUNG

Barrister-at-Law, Chartered Engineer, Arbitrator, HKIAC Mediator and Dispute Resolution Advisor,

NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Manager

Harrison is a practicing barrister, a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also an HKIAC accredited mediator and is on the Panel List of Mediators and Arbitrators of the Hong Kong Bar Association. Harrison is a seasoned speaker who has been co-operating with local universities (HKU, PolyU, CityU SCOPE, etc.) in recent years and teaching courses of various legal topics. With more than 20 years experience in the construction industry, Harrison is dedicated to designing and teaching courses tailor-made to the construction industry for both in-house training and public courses, feedback is very positive from participants. Since July 2012, there are more than 5,000 participants who joined the courses, who are management staffs, government officials and professionals from different disciplines.