NEC3 – Option C – What does that mean?

NEC3 – Option C – Target Cost with Activity Schedule ‘The NEC Option C is a target cost contract with activity schedule where the out-turn financial risks are shared between the client and the contractor in an agreed proportion.’  NEC. Target cost contracts can be beneficial where the scope of work is not fully defined or…

Details

Legislation Update…

2016 Legislation Updates Reviewed There were several UK legislation updates impacting construction in 2016 and we wanted to recap on the key issues: CIS Compliance – The Test The compliance test for subcontractors to receive payments gross under the construction industry scheme (CIS) has changed in a bid to improve the operation and reduce the compliance…

Details

Training… NEC, Commercial?

The eternal student… That’s us… Yes, it’s true, we’re always learning.  New contracts, case law, legislation updates; we just can’t get enough (yes really) and it really has been the key to our team’s professional success.  But what about you and your company? Do you put (hide!) contracts in a deep dark draw; hoping they will never need to see the…

Details

Delivering Commercial Excellence

Kelly Taylor is an experienced Managing Director, Financial Director and Commercial Manager who qualified as a Construction Quantity Surveyor (BSc Hons.) and carries exceptional credentials.Having spent 17 years working within the construction industry; 2013 saw her invited to join the board of directors at SSI Services (Part of South Staffordshire PLC.).In recent years Kelly, has…

Details