The philosophy of the NEC is summarised in its three primary objectives – clarity,
simplicity and stimulus to good management.
The NEC is essentially a system for managing the interfaces among contract stakeholders.
The NEC has been used in South Africa since 1993. The Construction Industry
Development Board (CIBD) Act of 1994 standardised procurement routes for all state
entities. This meant that only four contract forms, including the NEC, could be used under
the Act........