Tag Archives: engineering
NEC Contract – Collaboration is Always a Winning Solution
Since its inception, the success of the NEC contract has been nothing short of spectacular. [...]
Engineering and Construction Contract ECC – Possibly One of the Top
Engineering and Construction Contract ECC is designed to encourage collaboration
Valuable Collaboration Between Industry and Academia
"If all these stakeholders work together in a collaborative ecosystem,
New and Multi-Disciplinary Specialisations in IC
The key issue is a lack of a formal career path in IC. Construction is [...]
New Exciting Industrialised Construction Related Roles
BIM, Apps, Design Automation, Materials Science, Robitics, AI, VR
New Teams Within Industrialised Construction (IC)
The future of work in Construction. Integrated design team, Manufacturing team, Supply chain team, Data [...]
Positive Key Findings and Insights for Future Industrialised Construction
Industrialised Construction (IC) is a chance to bring a positive shift
Why Is Construction Sector Looking To Industrialization?
By 2030 there will be up to 200 million construction jobs world wide.
Innovative Megatrends in Construction – Industrialization
The future of work with Industrialised Construction.
Construction Must Change to New Innovative Technology
Off-site fabrication, additive manufacturing, robotics,
The Exciting Future of Work In Construction
industrialized construction creates a more sustainable and resilient industry
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 [...]
Procurement Practices Solutions Reliably Delivered By ECS Associates
We are proud to have both Andrew Baird on our executive team. Andrew formed part [...]
Vital Procurement Processes in a Collaborative Framework
Collaborative procurement processes are recommended by the The UK Government Construction Strategy Committee. They recommend [...]
Construction Costs Favourably Reduced Through Design Partnering
The potential for construction costs savings in both time and cost through design partnering is [...]
Rethinking Contract Strategies and How to Avoid the Design Hiatus
Traditionally there is a hiatus in the contract strategies. Engineering services are then out of [...]
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 [...]
The Challenge to Change Client Culture in Construction
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Albert [...]
Clients in the Construction Industry Are Misinformed
Many Clients in the construction industry are either ill-advised, think they know the answers, or [...]
Client Behaviour in the Construction Industry
As with any transaction, there is generally a process of negotiation and ultimately a meeting [...]
Successful Collaborative Contracting Using the Expert NEC
Current practices are ‘ineffective’, ‘adversarial’, ‘fragmented’ and ‘incapable of delivering to Clients’, proposing that there [...]
‘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’ [...]
Experience and Knowledge In Energy Counts
With a dedicated and multi-disciplined team we are able to advise clients, throughout the region, [...]
Succcessful Results With Contract Disputes in Construction
Irrespective of the best contract documentation, the nature of engineering and construction projects is such [...]
Mozambique LNG offers massive growth for the country
Mozambique LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) development was recently approved. It is a huge game-changer for [...]