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In contract management, and more broadly for anyone running a complex project, getting a clear grip on what a “claim” is and what it covers really matters. In many companies, particularly in France, a claim is still often read as a sign of distrust, or even a declaration of war. That negative reading creates unnecessary … Read more
In contract management, particularly in construction and energy, you regularly come across so-called “FIDIC” contracts. Together with NEC contracts, FIDIC contracts have become the standard over the past few decades for complex construction works, EPC contracts and public-private partnerships. They run through the life of many projects and, as a result, shape the everyday work … Read more
The publication a few weeks ago of a study carried out by the WCC (World Commerce & Contracting) involving almost 200 organisations highlighted the specific features of contracts in the energy sector (more specifically oil & gas and energy or OGE). Over and above the quantitative aspects, this study also identifies key points and areas … Read more
We put out a call in December, and in just three weeks over 200 contract managers from five different countries responded to the survey conducted in partnership with contractmanagement.fr, making this study a benchmark for understanding the major developments in the profession. This broad participation provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges that contract managers … Read more
Everyone – or almost everyone – dreams of having a contract manager in their team, don’t they? The obstacle often lies in allocating a budget for a function that is still new, often unknown and sometimes wrongly associated with a cost centre. After all, why invest in an expert whose impact is not always immediately … Read more
