Does NEC require Critical Path Method to be used
I remember a Project Manager on a flagship UK project telling me: "NEC does not require CPM." The deeper consequence of that mindset aside, it got me thinking. Does it,...
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The RICS AI standard arrived. Most of the industry will ignore it.
The RICS "Responsible Use of AI in Surveying Practice" standard is live as of today, the 9th March 2026. It's a serious piece of professional governance, and it applies to...
Does the Contractor really own terminal float in NEC
Terminal float in NEC: Ownership, Mechanics, and Reality There's a persistent claim in construction that "the Contractor owns terminal float" under NEC. It's become shorthand advice, so let's unpack what's...
Why most Subcontractor's As-Planned v As-Built delay claims fail before they start
Most T2/T3 delay claims in the UK use the same method. Compare the baseline programme to what actually happened, calculate the gap, assert the Main Contractor caused it. Done. Simple....
The Accepted Programme is not the point: Why programme discipline matters more than acceptance
Most people working under NEC contracts treat programme acceptance as a binary outcome - accepted means compliant, not accepted means exposed. That framing is too simple, and in practice it...
When good planning undermines entitlement
Why delay analysis is not the same as advanced planning Forensic delay analysis plays a critical role in the resolution of construction disputes. However, a material risk arises when...
The hidden cost of not having a dedicated planner on your projects
In recent years I have noticed a trend amongst small and medium sized contractors that I would like to address. Some of you have probably realised by now that this...
Programme acceptance under NEC3
NEC (New Engineering Contract) is a suite of contracts that put emphasis on partnering and collaboration between the contractor and client. Unlike other standard frameworks for construction contracts, NEC3 is strict...