The New Engineering Contracts (NEC) are an increasingly popular form of contract, as they've played a big role in improving contract standards and project management within the construction industry. 

NEC is designed to encourage collaboration with a non-adversarial approach, by providing clear, straightforward language. However, they can be difficult to navigate, especially if it's your first time managing a project through NEC. 

Whether you have no previous experience with NEC contracts or have worked on projects with NEC3, it’s helpful to understand some of the changes in the latest updates. That's why we've created this guide to help you learn what's new and what your options are within NEC4.