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By: Language: English Series: Building ; 270(8410) 9 December 2005, 45(1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Argues that loopholes as to the costs recoverable by contractors in the NEC's target contract with activity schedule have not been addressed in NEC3. Illustrates how a lack of clarity in target contracts can mean that it is better for a contractor to focus on recovering additional costs from the employer rather than reducing costs with a view to sharing in any savings made. Also highlights ambiguities in the Schedule of Cost Components (SCC) in the NEC.

Argues that loopholes as to the costs recoverable by contractors in the NEC's target contract with activity schedule have not been addressed in NEC3. Illustrates how a lack of clarity in target contracts can mean that it is better for a contractor to focus on recovering additional costs from the employer rather than reducing costs with a view to sharing in any savings made. Also highlights ambiguities in the Schedule of Cost Components (SCC) in the NEC.