Andrea Rae, Stradia’s Head of Legal and Commercial Services, has written an informative article on the advantages of the relatively new NEC4 Alliance Contract, and how to avoid the potential insurance trap to make a successful alliance. To view the article please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4q3KAN5c-dtmu9CU68GgGoIA-0e4BF4/view?usp=sharing
We are pleased to announce that Nigel is to provide more training courses for the RICS and NEC throughout the autumn and into 2024.
He will run 2 webinar series of 3-part courses – one on Contract Administration and the other on NEC Principles for the RICS.
NEC Courses cover both NEC3 and 4, and include Project Manager and ECC Supervisor Accreditation courses.
Events are being held both online and at various locations throughout the UK. For full details of dates and locations, click on the Upcoming Events tab above.
Nigel is also available to provide training on a number of construction contract related topics on an in-house basis. For information please email suzanne.cash@stradia.com.
Dates: 15 September 2025 09:30 – 11:00 Part 1; 22 September 2025 09:30 – 11:00 Part 2; 29 September 2025 09:30-11:00 Part 3
Location: online
This is an RICS course led by Nigel Barr.
For anyone involved in construction projects it is essential that accurate records are kept. In order to provide construction professionals with the skills and knowledge required in this field, the Contract Administration course will provide a practical insight into up to date practices on construction contracts. Contractual requirements, best practice, modern methods of information management and guidance on post contract administration will all be covered.
Attendees will have the opportunity to practice the implementation of the topics discussed by completing a practical example on documentation. The role of the Contract Administrator in practice will be extensively explored with opportunities to share experiences and answer questions relating to real world scenarios.
Contract Admin – 3 Part Series (rics.org)
Dates: 11 August 2025 Part One; 18 August 2025 Part 2; 26 August 2025 Part 3
Time: 1330 – 1500
Location: online
This is an RICS course led by Nigel Barr.
The suite of NEC suite of contracts are widely used both domestically and internationally. Each contract in the suite has its own specific function depending on the project and it is therefore essential to know when, why and how to use the contracts.
The New Engineering Contract was drafted with the objective of achieving flexibility, stimulus of good project management, clarity and simplicity. This course will provide member a good understanding of this form of collaborative contract, focusing on the principles and procedures written in NEC3 as well as giving an outline on the evolutionary changes as introduced in NEC4.
Case studies and examples will form the basis of a courses that will enable you to identify the purpose, function and structure of the contract, and review common clauses that can lead to disputes and their potential remedies.
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is a collaboration of leading trade and professional bodies, gathering intelligence, sharing advice and speaking directly with government on issues affecting the construction industry.
The CICV has produced a best practice Guide intended to help construction organisations avoid payment issues by improving the way they organise the commercial management of projects from tender stage to completion. Produced in response to the recent CICV payment and cashflow survey, it has been compiled by a number of industry experts who have set out what organisations should do to ensure to maximise payment, protect cashflow and reduce costly disputes. It can also be downloaded here.
Stradia is now able to offer specialist training on the FIDIC Silver Book – conditions of contract for EPC and Turnkey projects. The Silver Book is particularly recommended for process or power plants, factories and/or infrastructure when the Employer wishes the maximum degree of certainty in terms of costs and time of the works and intends to have the Contractor entirely responsible and liable for the design and execution of the Works. The Form gives certainty as to the time and costs of the works, being on a lump sum basis and with limited possibility for the Contractor to request and obtain price adjustments.
Nigel Barr, our Managing Director, is a highly regarded international construction contract trainer and is offering a one day CPD course on the FIDIC Silver Book, delivered on an in-house basis. For more information, please contact liz.duncan@stradia.com
We are delighted to welcome Brett Marsden as the latest member of the Stradia team.
Brett has worked in Quantity Surveying and Construction since 2001, starting in Main Contracting where he became fully degree qualified as a QS in Sheffield.
Brett has previously been a Commercial Director of 2 large specialist companies, where he specialized in facades & external envelopes and interior fit out, working mainly on large residential buildings, schools, universities, care homes and commercial buildings, so brings a wealth of commercial & industry knowledge to the Stradia Team.
Brett has an enthusiastic personality and enjoys most commercial area from large procurement exercises and checking contracts to settling claims & final accounts and building & mentoring commercial teams.
Once again Nigel will be leading a number of courses for NEC Contacts during 2023. These will include NEC3 Project Manager Accreditation and NEC 3 and 4 Supervisor Accreditation courses. For full details of the course content and dates/locations (some are virtual) for 2022/23, please visit the Events section of our website.
Stradia is offering specialist training on the FIDIC Red Construction Contract 2nd Edition (2017) and the Green Short Form of Contract 2nd Edition (2021). Nigel Barr, our Managing Director, is a highly regarded international construction contract trainer and is offering a one day CPD course on each of these two forms of contract, delivered on an in-house basis. For more information please contact liz.duncan@stradia.com
Date: 18 & 19 July 2023
Location: Manchester
This a a NEC Contracts course led by Nigel Barr
This Supervisor accreditation is a unique opportunity which is recognised by employers and will set you apart from your peers. The course:
- Offers complete clarity on the roles and duties of an NEC4 Supervisor
- Gives NEC4 Supervisors real skills and tools to execute their roles
- Highly interactive, with emphasis on scenario planning and teaching through case studies
- Peer reviewed course content and expert delivery from an NEC4 specialist
The complete programme includes:
- Online learning and assessment to refresh and develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of the Supervisor
- Two days of classroom learning including case studies and scenario planning which you will work through as a group, sharing ideas and experiences
- Online and written assessments to confirm your attainment of the skills, knowledge and expertise required and expected of an accredited NEC4 ECC Supervisor
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a unique accreditation as an NEC4: ECC Project Supervisor and entry onto the Register for Accredited Engineering and Construction Contract Project Supervisors held by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
For further information or to reserve a place: NEC4: ECC Supervisor Accreditation | NEC Training | NEC Contracts
