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Dr Martin Barnes
In Memoriam: Dr Martin Barnes, the NEC originator.

We are saddened by the news that Dr Martin Barnes, CBE has passed away. Dr [...]

14
Feb
ECS Associates
ECS Associates Best Holiday Wishes for 2021

ECS Associates Chairman Year End Message – 2021 As 2021 draws to a close, it’s [...]

10
Dec
November 19, 2021

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Building Information Modelling
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the future

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a generic name for the digital representation of the building [...]

29
Oct
Infrastructure Project
The Complexity of Multi Discipline Infrastructure Projects

Complexity is a key characteristic of construction projects. The degree of complexity that determines the [...]

04
Oct
NEC Suite of Contracts
NEC Suite of Contracts benefits the industry

With low growth levels the engineering and construction sectors are experiencing tough times and order [...]

11
Sep
Andrew Baird
Andrew Baird: A salute to engineering thought leader on his 80th birthday!

Under Andrew’s leadership, as Founder and Chairman, ECS Associates is growing as a leading Contracting [...]

06
Jul
GCC
GCC – Important insights into the General Conditions of Contract

Where the contractor undertakes construction on the basis of comprehensive design created by the employer [...]

03
May
FIDIC - Construction constract
FIDIC suite of documents – The important details

The FIDIC suite of documents is set up to assist client and contractor with structure [...]

05
Feb
FIDIC - Construction constract
One of The Best Construction Contracts used in South Africa- FIDIC

Types of Engineering Construction Contracts used in South Africa. [...]

28
Jan
Engineering and construction contract ECC
Engineering and Construction Contract ECC – Possibly one of the Top

Engineering and Construction Contract ECC – an overview [...]

01
Dec
NEC Contract
NEC Contract: Solution for every known difficulty of traditional contracts

NEC Suite of Contracts [...]

24
Nov
RICS
Valuable Collaboration between Industry and Academia

"If all these stakeholders work together in a collaborative ecosystem, the adoption of IC will [...]

26
Aug
Specializations in construction
New and Multi-disciplinary Specialisations in IC

The key issue is a lack of a formal career path in IC. Construction is [...]

26
Aug
Automation in the construction industry
New Exciting Industrialised Construction Related Roles

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26
Aug
Data Analytics in construction
New Teams within Industrialised Construction (IC)

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26
Aug
Construction industry ready for change
The exciting future of Industrialised Construction (IC) Teams, Roles and Skills

Future IC Teams, Roles and Skills: construction companies are creating new teams and functional roles. [...]

26
Aug
safer construction processes
Positive Key Findings and Insights for future Industrialised Construction

IC is a chance to bring a positive shift and competitive edge for the companies [...]

26
Aug
Consruction jobs
Why is construction sector looking to industrialization?

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26
Aug
Additive manufacturing
Innovative Megatrends in Construction – Industrialization

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26
Aug
Jobs in construction
Construction must change to new innovative technology

"The synthesis of off-site fabrication, additive manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence and the internet of things [...]

26
Aug
The future of work in the construction sector
The Exciting Future of Work in Construction

“Trends such as adopting design-to-make production processes alongside digital technologies, within industrialized construction can bring [...]

26
Aug
Covid-19 and construction industry
COVID-19 and construction – Response to the devistation

We are, world over, in the midst of a massive change with the construction industry [...]

26
Aug
Covid-19 ramifications
NEC in South Africa and Covid-19’s harmful ramifications

At times like these, affected organisations look to their contracts of supply for what happens [...]

14
Apr
NEC documentation
NEC training in South Africa and the importance of getting the scope right

Assumption is made that many of the core clauses in NEC contracts have been dealt [...]

07
Mar
NEC suite of documents
Procurement Practices Solutions reliably delivered by ECS Associates

We are proud to have both Andrew Baird on our executive team. Andrew formed part [...]

27
Feb
Engineer meeting
Vital Procurement Processes in a Collaborative Framework

Collaborative procurement processes are recommended by the The UK Government Construction Strategy Committee. They [...]

24
Feb
Construction costs
Construction Costs favourably reduced through design partnering

The potential for construction costs savings in both time and cost through design partnering is [...]

17
Feb
Rethinking Contract Strategies
Rethinking Contract Strategies and how to avoid the design hiatus

Traditionally there is a hiatus in the contract strategies. Engineering services are then out [...]

08
Feb
Contract Strategy
Avoid chaos with Contract Strategy and accurate Documentation

The Project is executed through a contractual framework. No matter how good the other practices [...]

06
Feb
Best Practices
Best Practices for Clients – The catalyst for a culture change

There are certain best practices which a Client can introduce, most of them based on [...]

05
Feb
Engineer meeting
The challenge to change client culture in construction

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Albert [...]

27
Jan
Engineer on site
Clients in the construction industry are misinformed

Many Clients in the construction industry are either ill-advised, think they know the answers, or [...]

24
Jan
Construction site
Client Behaviour in the construction industry

As with any transaction, there is generally a process of negotiation and ultimately a meeting [...]

23
Jan
Construction
Successful Collaborative Contracting using the expert NEC

Current practices are ‘ineffective’, ‘adversarial’, ‘fragmented’ and ‘incapable of delivering to Clients’, proposing that there [...]

20
Jan
NEC Suite of Contracts
Change starts with construction Client

1)  With low growth levels the engineering and construction sectors are experiencing tough times and [...]

17
Jan
Railway
‘Dysfunctional’ EPC contracts a threat to the infrastructure boom.

According to an article written by Oliver Probert for Rail Express, published July 10, 2019  – ‘Dysfunctional’ [...]

06
Dec
Lesotho Highlands Water Project
ECS Supporting Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 11

ECS Associates is proud to be supporting Mkhulu EDP in implementation of the construction of [...]

05
Dec
Collaborative “One team” approach
The Value of a Collaborative “One Team” Approach

Across Sub-Saharan Africa we have a team of infrastructure and energy professionals specialising in project [...]

28
Nov
Experience in Gas and Oil
Experience and knowledge in Energy Counts

With a dedicated and multi-disciplined team we are able to advise clients, throughout the region, [...]

15
Nov
Succcessful results with contract disputes in construction

Irrespective of the best contract documentation, the nature of engineering and construction projects is such [...]

11
Nov
NEC3 suite of contracts
Formal partnership with SAICE – NEC Accredited Project Management Course

The NEC Project Management Accredited Programme throughout Sub-Saharan Africa is to be delivered by ECS [...]

05
Nov
Consulting Services
ECS Associates signs 1 year strategic consultancy contract with PWC

A strategic consultancy contract has been signed between ECS Associates and PWC. ECS Associates will [...]

14
Oct
CCQ International Mine Clearing
ECS Associates experts proudly assist CCQ International

Project management and contract management services by ECS Associates have been retained by CCQ International [...]

08
Oct
Aecom NEC Training
Aecom Training on the NEC Suite of Contracts

ECS Associates (Pty) Ltd recently provided training to Aecom on the NEC suite of contracts, [...]

29
Aug
Acclaimed NEC3 ECC Project Manager Course in South Africa
August 29, 2019

ECS Associates recently won the privilege to deliver Accredited NEC3 ECC Project Manager course in [...]

NEC4 Training
NEC Training online for your health and safety

NEC3 to NEC4 NEC3 has been transformative on the South African Construction industry. The adoption [...]

27
Aug
Anadarko Mozambique LNG
Mozambique LNG offers massive growth for the country

Mozambique LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) development was recently approved.  It is a huge game-changer for [...]

27
Aug

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