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Barry is a chartered quantity surveyor with over 30 years’ experience in major transportation, infrastructure and utility projects. Procurement experience across a wide range of market sectors. He developed and led NEC training and advice support services in Needleman’s and initiated a collaboration with MPS Limited in 1998 to develop a web-based NEC contract management system.

He is also a co-author of ‘Managing Reality’ a 5 book set published by Thomas Telford with the objective of giving practical advice and support in the use of the NEC, Co-author of NEC4 ECC Role of the Project Manager and NEC3 ECC Role of the Supervisor, Co-author of BS6079 part 4 BSI PD Project Management in the Construction Industry 2005

Mike is a founder partner at Wellesley Construction Services and has advised a large number of Clients on a wide range of disputes over the past 17 years. He is an RICS Qualified Adjudicator and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. His work involves regular domestic

Arbitration and Adjudication, involving the major forms of standard contracts

such as the JCT, ICE and FIDIC. He also advises on Contract negotiations on thesame forms of contract, with wide experience of PFI, PPP and DBFO Projects.

Myles is an NEC4 Accredited Project Manager, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, and Accredited Commercial Mediator with over 27 years of experience in project and contract management and quantity surveying. His expertise spans a range of sectors, including Civil Engineering, Rail, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear, across both domestic and international projects.

He has been appointed as a specialist NEC4 expert in project management, commercial matters, and Defined Cost assessments on several high-profile UK infrastructure schemes and dispute resolution cases. Myles is increasingly recognized as one of the UK's leading experts in NEC3/4 Defined Cost auditing and contract drafting.

Myles has played a pivotal role in drafting, implementing, training, and managing NEC contracts and Defined Cost audits for some of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. Most recently, he successfully led a high-profile, award-winning design and build infrastructure project in the East of England, acting as NEC4 Project Manager and contracts advisor. In this role, he effectively defended multiple adjudications on behalf of the client.

Neil Earnshaw is a highly regarded consultant with experience working as client, consultant and contractor in the construction industry with particular expertise in developing and implementing NEC forms of contract.

He is a specialist in the use of the NEC3 Term Service Contract for facilities management and property services contracts, and the author of Chapter 4 - Maintenance Contracts of CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance Engineering and Management.

His specialties lie across Commercial Management, Facilities Management, NEC Form of Contract, Procurement and Outsourcing, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Risk and Value Management.

Rob is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, with recognition as an RICS Registered Expert Witness, construction adjudicator, and a mediator. His career, spanning over three decades, has seen a progressive journey from site-based roles with leading Tier 1 contractors to executive positions in private practice. As the founder and Principal Consultant of Cantidad Limited since 2022, Rob directs a firm that champions the commercial delivery of construction and civil engineering projects across diverse sectors.

His expertise encompasses guiding projects from feasibility studies to final accounts, extending into the realm of dispute resolution. Rob's comprehensive experience addresses the commercial management of projects and programmes, demonstrating a keen understanding of the needs and requirements from both contractors' and employers' perspectives. He is committed to efficiency, effectiveness, and upholding exceptionally high standards in every endeavour.

Sean Callan is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and more than a decade dedicated to helping businesses resolve complex contractual and commercial disputes. With deep expertise in adjudication, mediation, arbitration, expert determination, conciliation and advanced negotiation, Sean has successfully supported companies of all sizes to recover payments, safeguard their interests, and navigate high-stakes challenges—ranging from thousands to several million pounds

Professionally qualified and highly regarded for his strategic problem-solving approach, Sean also provides delay and contractual expert witness services and supports business development across the construction sector. His specialities include dispute resolution, commercial management, and contract evaluation and drafting. Sean is an experienced dispute resolver.

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Steven is a dual qualified construction professional with over 30 years’ experience in the industry gained initially as a quantity surveyor for a major multi-national contractor, thereafter in commercial management positions and later as director and owner of professional services practices in the UK and Australia.

He now mainly practices in contract law & combines his practical experience with legal qualifications to provide high quality, realistic and cost-effective procurement, dispute avoidance, dispute
resolution, commercial management and training services to a variety of clients nationally and internationally.

William Brown is a specialist construction and procurement lawyer, who originally qualified as a civil engineer.

He uses his technical knowledge of construction issues to quickly solve legal problems for his clients. As an engineer, he prides himself on providing legal advice that is commercially focused and straight to the point.

Waleed Tariq ChPP, NECReg is the founder of Waleed Associates Consulting, a specialist firm dedicated to empowering contractors, clients, and project managers to master NEC contracts and effectively prevent or resolve complex disputes.

With over 15 years of frontline experience on major infrastructure and construction projects, Waleed has a proven track record of turning around projects, securing significant Defined Cost recoveries (including £1.2M on a £50M waste project), and successfully resolving high-value disputes prior to adjudication through expert contractual negotiation.

A Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), a Full Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM), and is NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accredited. He is a sought-after industry expert in NEC3 and NEC4, known for his commercially astute and collaborative approach to training, contract drafting, and strategic advice.

Based in Northern Ireland, Steve delivers NEC3 & NEC4 training, advice and support across the whole of the UK, together with advising on construction contracts, resolution and adjudication support, and being a visiting lecturer to Queen’s University in Belfast. Working with NEC since its outset in 1993, Steve has procured and administered many challenging and innovative projects using the NEC, including the drafting and negotiation of the NEC contract terms and conditions for the Titanic Signature Project in the heart of the Belfast Docklands.

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Simon is a vastly experienced NEC Accredited Professional who specialises in operating as the Client’s named NEC PM managing projects in Highways, Civils & Infrastructure.

With a background in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management, and with over 20 years’ experience of construction in the Civil and Engineering sectors, Simon has a proven track record of on-site delivery of many Major Projects ranging up to £350 Million in value.

Experienced at all stages of a project lifecycle from inception through to contract completion and also vastly commiserate and capable with the role of NEC Supervisor means there aren’t many aspects of the NEC contract and scenarios that Simon hasn’t experienced and undertaken

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Kieran is a Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 30 years of industry experience spanning client, consultant, and contractor roles. A former researcher at Imperial College London, he helped establish three industry businesses, including a spin-out from Imperial. He has held senior commercial roles in both contracting and consultancy and is highly experienced with major contract forms such as NEC, ICC, JCT, and ACE. An NEC Accredited Project Manager and trainer, Kieran delivers technical and commercial training across the construction sector and lectures at a leading university. He is a qualified expert witness and accredited construction mediator, regularly engaged in complex construction claims.

His project portfolio includes major infrastructure works like Heathrow Terminal 5, Crossrail, and Wembley Stadium. With deep expertise in commercial and contractual management and a strong technical foundation, Kieran brings a practical, multi-perspective approach to civil engineering and construction.

Throughout his career, Jack has established himself as a relationship builder, forging connections with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. His exceptional communication skills and ability to empathize with clients' needs have contributed to successful collaborations, contract set up, delivery and long-lasting partnerships.

With over 19 years of experience in the industry, he has honed his skills in contract management, and building strong professional relationships.

JP Garvin is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design and construction of civil engineering works and underground utilities. With a proven track record across major infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland, and internationally, JP has a deep understanding of construction programming, using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and ASDA. He is also highly skilled in digital project management platforms including Smartsheet, Procore, Fieldwire, and Aconex, which enhance project tracking, collaboration, and reporting.

JP’s expertise extends to cost-loading programmes and the analysis and measurement of construction delays, enabling efficient project delivery. With a Diploma in Construction Law, he is well-versed in standard forms of contract (NEC, FIDIC, Irish Public Works, RIAI) and methods of measurement (CESSM, NRM, ARM), offering both theoretical and practical knowledge in all aspects of project management.

Andy is a hugely experienced NEC Practitioner. He has over 20 years’ experience with NEC, delivering projects with values up to €700m. He also has over 25 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, working as both a Contractor and a Consultant. He has a reputation for finding pragmatic solutions to problems.

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Peter Papadakis is a Chartered Surveyor who’s company Pronea Ltd specialises in construction claims and contracts – NEC3, NEC4, JCT, IChemE, ICC, FIDIC contracts and subcontracts. Providing claims management, adjudication and contract support services for construction and civil engineering projects across the UK. For more information or an informal chat contact info@pronea.co.uk 01908 538177

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Phil is head of Clarion’s construction offering. He is dual-qualified in English and Scottish Law and has over 25 years' experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters advising large private and public sector bodies and all parties involved in the construction industry.

Phil provides commercial advice concerning procurement, development agreements, building contracts, including JCT, FIDIC, and PFI contracts, sub-contracts, professional team appointments and collateral warranties. He works closely with his commercial property and banking colleagues providing construction related input into their transactions and documentation.

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