NEC3: The Need for Change

In this course, Matthew Smith shares his insight into why NEC3 needs to change. Matthew is a partner at K&L Gates who focuses on advising on the UK and international transport, energy and infrastructure projects and disputes. He has more than 20 years of experience in advising on construction and infrastructure projects and has acted for owners, contractors and consultants on many different disputes utilising many different forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

By the end of this course the learner will have a deeper understanding of:

1. The main drivers for standard form contracts changing over time
2. An overview of NEC3 2013 updates 
3. The possibility of NEC4
4. Possible changes coming soon?
5. A Q&A looking into areas that require change in Legal & Procurement, Commercial and Project Management