Back to Basics #7 - NEC And Adverse Weather Conditions.

The Cold War: NEC and Adverse Weather Conditions

Latest weather reports have indicated that cold wintry weather is going to be experienced across the UK.

This is likely to have an impact on Construction and Engineering works.

David Tatham’s Article “The Cold War: NEC and Adverse Weather Conditions” has identified from a practical point of view, it is important for:

• Employers and Developers to understand Entitlement and Liability Principles
• Contractors and Sub-Contractors to properly assess and present any claim for Adverse Weather Conditions, and demonstrate the causal link between cause and effect; otherwise the claim is likely to fail.

In practice, dealing with Adverse Weather Conditions under the NEC Contracts can be complex, rigid and sometimes misunderstood leading to relationship deterioration and even formal disputes.

David’s Article includes:

• Is the Adverse Weather a Compensation Event?
• Assessing the Compensation Event
• Notices to the Project Manager.• Practical Issues and Criticisms of NEC
• Which days of Adverse Weather are taken into account when assessing the Compensation Event?

Part of establishing entitlement for Adverse Weather Conditions is to be able to review, update and understand the Programme. Click Here to see Ramskill Martin’s Planning Services Menu.

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