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Baird, A (1995) Pioneering the NEC system of documents. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(04), 249–69.

Broome, J C and Perry, J G (1995) Experiences of the use of the New Engineering Contract. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(04), 271–85.

Capper, P N (1995) The Adjudicator under NEC 2nd Edition: a new approach to disputes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(04), 317–26.

Halliday, J (1995) Use of the New Engineering Contract in Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(04), 307–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: co-operation; flexibility; New Engineering Contract; non-adversarial; partnership
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
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  • Abstract:
    The introduction of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) in the United Kingdom came at a time when the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club were embarking on major contract works. This new contract provided the type of simple, flexible document ideal for our organization, which seeks to enter into co-operative joint ventures with contractors. This, however, has not been an example followed by other Employers in Hong Kong and this paper gives the author's views on the reasons for this and the prospects of a change in the future. The paper then summarises presentations by members of the Jockey Club's professional consultants and one of the Contractors at the Hong Kong NEC Conference. The Club's projects are described in detail, however, the timing of the paper in advance of completion of the two major projects prevents a final assessment of the use of NEC in Hong Kong.

Rooke, J D and Seymour, D E (1995) The NEC and the culture of the industry: some early findings regarding possible sources of resistance to change. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(04), 287–305.