Contracts & Law.

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JCT, NEC4, FIDIC, and the clauses that show up on real projects. Plain-English guides for surveyors who need to understand a contract by Monday morning, not pass an exam.

Quantity surveyor reviewing NEC contract compensation event documentation

Compensation Events Explained for Quantity Surveyors

A compensation event (CE) is the NEC contract mechanism for adjusting price and time when something happens that is not the contractor's risk. Understanding how to notify, price and implement CEs correctly is one of the most commercially important skills a QS can develop.

Date15 May 2026CategoryContracts & Law

Quantity surveyor reviewing NEC4 contract training materials in the UK

NEC4 Courses for Quantity Surveyors UK

The best NEC4 course for a quantity surveyor depends on your role: beginner, site-based QS, Senior QS, commercial manager, compensation event lead or future NEC Project Manager. This guide explains which route to choose.

Date14 May 2026CategoryContracts & Law