Early warning
In an NEC contract, a notice either side gives as soon as it sees something that could raise the cost or delay the job.
by Jack Butler-Kettle · About 1 min readShare
Further detail
Read this alongside the NEC Dictionary of Terms.
An early warning identifies a developing risk so the parties can consider measures to reduce its effects. Under NEC it has a management purpose distinct from compensation-event notification. Giving one does not automatically satisfy every other notice requirement or establish an entitlement to extra payment.
Record the risk, possible effects and proposed response. Our Main-contract and subcontract administration support service keeps risk actions and separate entitlement notices distinct.
Sources
- NEC Dictionary of Terms. NEC Contracts.