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Rekha Thawrani OBE, Global Director at NEC Contracts, explains what the launch of NEC Digital means for clients, suppliers and projects and how it is set to transform collaborative contracting<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Digital innovations are increasingly important and essential to the delivery of complex projects. However, contract drafting and management has remained largely unchanged for decades, with paper-based contracts still the primary format. Even where contracts have been digitised, they are most often digital versions of paper contracts, providing few of the benefits that true digital transformation can deliver. With the industry evolving rapidly and facing multiple challenges, these traditional processes are no longer sufficient for today\u2019s complex, multi-stakeholder projects.<\/p>\n

That is why we have launched NEC Digital. Far more than just a digital version of paper contracts, NEC Digital is the new online drafting tool designed to transform the way users interact with NEC contracts, making it easier than ever to collaborate on your next project. In line with NEC Contracts\u2019 foundational principles, it combines intuitive ease of use with comprehensive functionality, simplifying and enabling more widespread adoption of collaborative practices across the industry.<\/p>\n

NEC Digital improves the contract drafting and management process in several important ways. The intelligent contract configuration allows users to select main and secondary clauses applicable to their unique project requirements. A revolutionary side-by-side clause navigator provides a live view of the options and relevant clauses, making contract navigation intuitive and efficient. Relevant guidance is available when it is needed in the drafting journey, with links to comprehensive learning resources for deeper insight.<\/p>\n

The platform contains all main options (A to F), a full range of secondary options and automatic dispute option selection (W1-W3). To streamline the process and ensure consistency across projects, it features a comprehensive personalised Z clause library built from users\u2019 previously drafted clauses. Intelligent clause compatibility checking prevents the selection of incompatible clauses during drafting, reducing errors and potential disputes while enhancing quality assurance. A guided digital data sheet simplifies contract data management, enhancing accuracy and accessibility while reducing manual input errors.<\/p>\n

NEC Digital brings all stakeholders together on a single platform, enabling collaboration across organisations. It provides multi-access points for different team members, suppliers and contractors, with robust permission controls ensuring only authorised personnel can view and edit documents, maintaining complete document integrity throughout the project lifecycle.<\/p>\n

Enhanced teamwork with clear edit and review options offers action points for decision makers \u2500 ideal for procurement teams, commercial managers, policy teams, consultants and quantity surveyors. The nature of NEC Digital means it can be utilised by businesses and supply chain partners at any phase of the digitalisation journey, with no need for specific digital infrastructure to be in place.<\/p>\n

NEC Digital also ensures secure tender management. When Contract Data 1 is generated during the tender process, the platform provides interactive contextual guidance to ensure high-quality submissions from all parties, while the clause navigator and Contract Data 2 bid flow offer complete visibility of all contractor-selected clauses and their exact parameters.<\/p>\n

The launch of NEC Digital has a key role to play in furthering the adoption of collaborative contracting, which has broad and clear support across the industry. Our recent industry report, Smarter, greener, together: the factors driving change in our industry,<\/em> found that 82 per cent of industry professionals feel positive about more widespread adoption of collaborative contracts, recognising their substantial benefits.<\/p>\n

As governments and industry bodies worldwide push for digital transformation, NEC Digital positions your organisation at the forefront of this change, ensuring you\u2019re equipped with state-of-the-art tools that meet today\u2019s information security standards. Join the future of collaborative contracting with a platform designed by contract experts for contract professionals. Experience the power of NEC contracts enhanced by digital innovation.<\/p>\n

To find out more about NEC Digital and to arrange a demonstration of how it can enhance your next project, visit our website<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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