How can the use of 'mutual trust and cooperation' in the NEC 3 suite of contracts help collaboration?

Christie, David S.

Abstract

The NEC 3 standard form of construction contract aims to promote collaboration. It hinges on the use of a particular phrase 'mutual trust and understanding' which is largely undefined. Linking that to notions of good faith in contract, this paper explores how that meaning might be ascertained.

Citation

CHRISTIE, D. 2017. How can the use of 'mutual trust and cooperation' in the NEC 3 suite of contracts help collaboration? International construction law review [online], 34(2), pages 93-112. Available from: https://www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/view.htm?id=376379

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Jun 30, 2017
• Publication Date: Jun 30, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 11, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 1, 2019
• Journal: International construction law review
• Print ISSN: 0265-1416
• Publisher: Informa Business Intelligence
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 34
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 93-112
• Keywords: Collaboration; Construction contact; Construction industry; Law; NEC3
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2303
• Publisher URL: https://www.i-law.com/ilaw/doc/view.htm?id=376379