NEC Annual Conference 2024
NEC: Striving for excellence, innovation and collaboration in the implementation of global projects
During the event, taking place on Friday 21 June, you will have the opportunity hearing from senior project team members and NEC practitioners on how the collaborative-style of NEC contracts are helping in the delivery of high quality of projects from around the world quickly, cost-effectively, fairly and lessons learned to date.
We have an exciting speaker line-up who will provide NEC contracts updates, showcasing regional development across the key markets, practical application workshops, and exploring how to develop and deliver NEC contracts successfully.
The day will conclude with the prestigious Martin Barnes Awards presentations and a drinks reception held in One Great George Street's Great Hall.
If you use - or are considering using - NEC, you cannot afford to miss this flagship event.
We look forward to welcoming you again to the home of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Grade II listed building at One Great George Street, Westminster, London.
As always, Users' Group Members can benefit from discounted and free tickets. Find out more on the benefits of the Users' Group here.
Take a look at last year's highlights:
Agenda
-
Registration
-
Opening Remarks
John Welch
Chair, NEC Users' Group -
Opening Keynote Presentation: Setting high standards
Simon Corben
Head of Profession and Director, NHS Estates and Facilities, NHS England -
Guidance on using NEC with FAC-1
Peter Higgins
NEC4 Contract Board, ChairDavid Mosey
Professor of Law, Kings College London -
The NEC update
An overview of NEC developments over the last 12 months and a look at current and future initiatives on international and cross-industry application.Ian Heaphy
NEC4 Contract Board, Member -
Defining levelling up and its social-economic dimension
- The government's role in achieving levelling up through infrastructure and investment.
- Development of definitions, metrics, and funding opportunities for levelling up missions.
- Leveraging existing infrastructure, innovative research, and utilising NEC's collaborative contracts to deliver social values and boost regional productivity.
Craig Jones
Head of Commercial (Capital Programmes), United Utilities -
Morning refreshments and networking
Workshops and breakout sessions
-
Collaborating to Decarbonise: First lessons in applying X29 and PAS2080
This workshop will feature a discussion between the panellists looking at the X29 Climate Change Secondary Option and PAS2080 standard as tools for effective carbon management and how they can enable new practices. Building on this, the discussion will look at X29 and PAS2080 in the context of the soon-to-start works here at One Great George Street and cover the challenges, learnings and successes that came from using these tools to implement decarbonisation practices in the works.
Chair: Lewis Barlow, Technical Director - Sustainability and Climate Change, WSPPaul Bagley
Senior Project Manager, Vinci FacilitiesStewart Guynan
Associate Building Surveyor, ArcadisSuriya Edward
Partner, Freeths -
ECI Contracts
Join the roundtable discussion to share your insights on the practical application of X22 early Contractor involvementRobert Gerrard
Consultant, NECIan Heaphy
NEC4 Contract Board, Member -
Adjudication under W1 & W2
W1 & W2: What are the key differences between them?
Views from an adjudicator:- How they approach adjudications under the NEC
- What they expect of the Parties
- How they make their decisions
Patrick Waterhouse
Director, Bowdon Consulting Limited
Agenda continued
-
Uncovering the potential of AI
- Utilising AI to address sector challenges and optimise project processes.
- Leveraging AI for real-time data delivery, decision-making acceleration, and talent retention.
- Integrating AI into contracts for efficiency through preparation, management, construction, and feedback loop enhancements.
Lydia McGuinness
Site Manager, Wates Construction -
Lunch break and networking
-
Collaboration in delivering the ‘HOW’ in reducing carbon – Insights from the Environment Agency
- Encouraging action towards carbon reduction in construction through collaborative frameworks and cultural shifts.
- Highlighting the Environment Agency's incentivisation of emission reduction via NEC Clause X29.
- Showcasing the Integrated Delivery Team's commitment to investing in low carbon alternatives and fostering innovation.
Siu Fa Ng
NEC Clause X29 Climate Change Asset Owner Working Group and Integrated Delivery Team Member, Environment Agency (EA)Nic Stazicker
Assistant Commercial Contracts and Risk Manager, Environment Agency (EA)Andy Gufogg
Sustainability Manager, Environment Agency (EA) -
Unlocking innovation: Ministry of Justice Prison Programme
- An overview of the MoJ prison capacity programme
- MoJ’s approach to alliancing, early supply chain involvement and building strategic partnerships
- Some insights from HMP Millsike
Melissa Dudley
20k Prison Capacity Contract Management, Commercial and Contract Management Directorate (CCMD), Ministry of Justice -
Afternoon refreshments and networking
-
Driving transformation in infrastructure
- Enhancing contract processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in project delivery.
- Embracing Construction Playbook principles for improved project outcomes and sustainable value.
- Updates and progress on the TIP 2030 roadmap.
Sara Humber
Projects Director, Commercial Advisory, IPAJames Bromley
Commercial Director, BYLOR JV - Hinkley Point CTrudi Sully
Impact Lead, Mott MacDonald -
Martin Barnes Awards Presentation
-
Closing remarks
John Welch
Chair, NEC Users' Group -
Drinks Reception
Digital Beehive
For over two decades, Digital Beehive has been a trusted provider of construction management software.
Released in 2023, Contract Bee is our latest NEC Contract Management solution, which utilises the latest software and database design to provide speed and ease of use for all NEC contract types in a secure and automatically scaled SaaS environment.
Already trusted by thousands of users in the UK and beyond, Contract Bee is the next generation of cloud-based collaboration tool for NEC professionals.
Sponsor this event
- Grow your business and generate new leads
- Increase your brand awareness and get in front of your target market
- Reengage with key customers, meet new ones and gain a valuable insight into their requirements
- Align your brand with best practice in industry
- Stand out from your competitors and gain a competitive edge
- Benefit from the networking and discover new industry trends through discussion opportunities
- Be a part of the flagship NEC annual conference
Supporters
London
Product code: L07113