NEC in Few Minutes

03/04/2026

This is produced to support those who want to understand the basic concepts in NEC4 ECC, especially if you are getting through the accreditation. Each clip is around 10 mins.

May you enjoy a blessed Easter holiday.

NEC Few Minutes | Defects Certificate in NEC4 ECC | When | Gordon Kwok

In this video, Gordon concisely explains when to issue a Defects Certificate by a Supervisor.This video is produced to support accreditation training by Gord...

17/01/2026

It has been a while. This channel was started back in 2020 in London when I just casually recorded some videos during pandemic lockdown, not expecting anyone would watch them. Time flies and it's 2026! Thanks for all the encouragement which keeps me going.

This time, let's talk FMC: Facilities Management Contract.

In this video Gordon is going to talk about FMC being a TSC+ using 3 aspects in the Facilities Management Contract under NEC4.1. Service Orders;2. Project Or...

13/09/2025

Over the past few weeks I have been meeting a few groups of supervisors in various regions in the UK. I do have the burden in my heart to encourage them.

Just made a short video for this - My message of encouragement to you NEC Supervisors.

1. You have authorities.
2. You speak the language.
3. You are the Most Valuable Players.

Do not give up on NEC work.

A message of encouragement to our NEC4 Supervisors.1. You have authorities2. You learn a new language3. You are the most valuable players ...

06/03/2025

02/03/2025

Some common questions in the NEC journey.

I am writing a book to support NEC Project Managers and Supervisors.

Can the Supervisor instruct tests and inspections in NEC4 ECC?The simple answer is No. The details are in the video. Gordon explains.If you want to stay in t...

24/01/2025

Live.

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14/01/2025

Draft it properly before it's too late.
In this video, Gordon talks about some common pitfalls in contract drafting in 10 minutes. It's not about using beautiful and elegant English, nothing to do with legalistic languages either. It's about putting the right thing into the right part to generate the right functions.

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Instead of leaving it to the Project Manager to sort out ambiguities and inconsistencies, it is pivotal to get a good start and draft the contract to minimiz...

10/01/2025

Need to get it out of my chest after talking with some project managers.
Records in NEC. Sounds basic, yet often overlooked.
It is more than about having good records. It's about the records that fit NEC.
It is definitely more than just payments, but let's use payments as an example!

In 2025, we will be testing bite-size live podcasts.

Records are essential in NEC.It is not just about good records, it's about whether your good records are in accordance with the contract. Let's talk about it...

03/01/2025

There are 3 things to allocate risks, 4 things to manage.1. Additional compensation events - Cl. 60.1(21) and CD (allocate and manage)2. Additional liabiliti...

03/01/2025

NEC Few Minutes | 3 things that move the Completion Date 4 things that move the Prices

3 Things move the Completion Date4 Things move the Prices1. Compensation events (Completion Date and Prices)2. Acceleration (Completion Date and Prices)3. Ac...

04/11/2024

NEC Few Minutes | Sectional Completion Date vs Key Date | Common Things are Common | Gordon Kwok

Let's talk about another basic concept:Sectional Completion Date vs Key DateIf you want to stay in touch, feel free to connect on Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/go...