# \#compensation-event **URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/tag/compensation-event/23.md [Latest](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/tags.md) --- ## [Should changes in law under NEC3 ECC clause X2 be notified even if they are planned to come into effect after the Completion Date?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/should-changes-in-law-under-nec3-ecc-clause-x2-be-notified-even-if-they-are-planned-to-come-into-effect-after-the-completion-date/22656)
**Author:** [@dave.ford](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/dave.ford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2026 13:28 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/should-changes-in-law-under-nec3-ecc-clause-x2-be-notified-even-if-they-are-planned-to-come-into-effect-after-the-completion-date/22656 "2026-07-17T13:28:11Z")
Under an unamended NEC3 ECC, assuming that Secondary Option clause X2 applies, should a known upcoming change in law be notified even if it is currently planned to come into force after the current Completion Date? Thoug… --- ## [Programme changes communicated to the Contractor without a PMI](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/programme-changes-communicated-to-the-contractor-without-a-pmi/22620)
**Author:** [@SamS](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/SamS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 07:48 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/programme-changes-communicated-to-the-contractor-without-a-pmi/22620 "2026-05-15T07:48:50Z")
A new section of work was instructed to Contractor by the Project manager. The Contractor is new build another unit in a section of land next to the site, of which the Project Manager does not currently have access to. … --- ## [Managing Unused Tasks in an Accepted NEC3 PSC Quotation](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/managing-unused-tasks-in-an-accepted-nec3-psc-quotation/22618)
**Author:** [@PCush](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/PCush)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 09:44 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/managing-unused-tasks-in-an-accepted-nec3-psc-quotation/22618 "2026-04-21T09:44:33Z")
As the Employer on an NEC3 PSC contract, we instructed our Consultant to provide a quotation for an additional piece of work. The Consultant submitted a quotation including a cost, a time risk allowance and a supporting … --- ## [Programme acceptance where no PM response](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/programme-acceptance-where-no-pm-response/22617)
**Author:** [@thomas.see](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/thomas.see)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2026 09:38 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/programme-acceptance-where-no-pm-response/22617 "2026-04-17T09:38:02Z")
Hi, With regards to NEC4 and a submitted programme not being reviewed or accepted by the PM and then the contractor issuing a notice and this being taken as accepted after 2 weeks if I’m correct? Is this purely for Cl32… --- ## [NEC4 which programme dates?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-which-programme-dates/22364)
**Author:** [@KD191](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/KD191)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 15:22 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-which-programme-dates/22364 "2025-07-10T15:22:30Z")
:compass: Timeline Summary • Nov 24: Last Accepted Programme shows Sectional Completion Date = May 25. • Jan 25: PM issues an instruction (Compensation Event – CE1). More information is needed, so submission date for C… --- ## [CE that includes extra over / weekend working rates](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/ce-that-includes-extra-over-weekend-working-rates/22387)
**Author:** [@qs09](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/qs09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 15:09 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/ce-that-includes-extra-over-weekend-working-rates/22387 "2025-07-10T15:09:42Z")
Hello Working on an Option A NEC3 contract, working days Mon-Fri. To meet our completion date, we and our contractor are proposing they throw more resource at the job and also undertake works on the weekend (Saturdays).… --- ## [NEC4: Maintaining Terminal Float while CE delay is being assessed](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-maintaining-terminal-float-while-ce-delay-is-being-assessed/22000)
**Author:** [@greg.ramsay](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/greg.ramsay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 20:03 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-maintaining-terminal-float-while-ce-delay-is-being-assessed/22000 "2024-11-23T20:03:31Z")
The Contractor has submitted a CE programme showing a delay to planned completion, which maintains terminal float and extends the Contract completion date. While the CE is being assessed, the Project Manager states that… --- ## [NEC4 - CL 61.1 vs 61.3](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-cl-61-1-vs-61-3/21854)
**Author:** [@KD191](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/KD191)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2024 14:34 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-cl-61-1-vs-61-3/21854 "2024-08-15T14:34:52Z")
NEC4 Option A (amended to remove time bars for Client only) We (the Contractor) proposed our design to the Client and through a HAZOP study the Client suggested a change to the works to improve safety. The original desi… --- ## [CE's on Option A Contract](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/ces-on-option-a-contract/21518)
**Author:** [@JonLiniker](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/JonLiniker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2024 10:36 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/ces-on-option-a-contract/21518 "2024-02-23T10:36:19Z")
We are currently working on an Option A. The contract was let with the design being what can only be described as a sketch (even though it is described as RIBA 4) and a number of outdated reports etc. We as the MC have … --- ## [NEC4: Developing quotation time](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-developing-quotation-time/21411)
**Author:** [@gshorland](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/gshorland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2023 16:12 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec4-developing-quotation-time/21411 "2023-11-09T16:12:50Z")
Our PSC is claiming costs in their Compensation Event for the development of the quotation. We are using the Option C contract. Should not this cost be included in their fee? --- ## [Is there a switch date in NEC 3?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-there-a-switch-date-in-nec-3/21369)
**Author:** [@deanna.rand](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/deanna.rand)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2023 08:56 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-there-a-switch-date-in-nec-3/21369 "2023-10-18T08:56:51Z")
Is there a switch date in the NEC 3 standard wording? Our clause 63.2 reads: ‘For other compensation events, the changes to the Prices are assessed as the effect of the compensation event upon the Defined Cost or, if th… --- ## [Clause 63 - Assessment of CE's on NEC3 TSSC's & Switch Date](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/clause-63-assessment-of-ces-on-nec3-tsscs-switch-date/21323)
**Author:** [@deanna.rand](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/deanna.rand)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2023 11:19 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/clause-63-assessment-of-ces-on-nec3-tsscs-switch-date/21323 "2023-10-11T11:19:42Z")
Where is the ‘switch date’ for forecast defined cost v actual define cost of compensation events in the Term Service Short Contract. The NEC 3 guidance notes for the ECC puts this switch date at the date of the instructi…