Digital Beehive Studio

Digital Beehive Studios, hosted by Digital Beehive, explores construction challenges and how NEC Contracts are used in real construction and infrastructure projects. Through conversations with industry practitioners, we discuss contract management, dispute resolution, project delivery, and commercial best practice. This channel also features recordings of Digital Beehive webinars, in which professionals working with NEC contracts every day share useful tips and lessons learned.

Digital Beehive Studio is a technology podcast hosted by Digital Beehive, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Construction Disputes Are Usually Avoidable!

  Jun 30, 202646 min

  Can disputes be avoided altogether? Construction disputes are generally inevitable, but what if they don’t have to reach the formal escalationprocesses? In Episode 003 of the NECtar Briefings , Lauren Flatt is joined by Glenn Hide (GMH Planning) and, this time, dispute resolution specialist Dave Rimmer (DSR Commercial Services Ltd). Throughout this episode, you’ll learn the practical steps project teams can take to resolve issues early and how the formal dispute resolution process works when agreement can't be reached. This session: Why even well-managed projects can end up in dispute The most common commercial causes of contractual disagreements The importance of talking and listening How the NEC dispute resolution process progresses from senior representatives to adjudication and tribunal The role of adjudicators and how decisions are made Practical advice from an experienced dispute resolution specialist for anyone facing adjudication A bonus quickfire question hosted by Dave Rimmer! For all ranges of construction level understanding, whether you’re a Contractor, Consultant, Project Manager, Supervisor, or Subcontractor, this episode offers practical insights into managing disagreements professionally while keeping projects moving. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and why disputes happen (04:12) - Most common causes of disputes (08:18) - First steps when disagreements arise (11:12) - Understanding NEC dispute resolution options (14:59) - Senior representatives and adjudication (20:47) - choosing adjudicator and expected timescales (28:30) - A stigma around adjudication? (30:17) - Dave Rimmer's advice those entering adjudication (39:09) - Quickfire NEC challenge Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share for more inspiring conversations with the construction industry experts. Check us out on: LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/871752⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalBeehiveLtd Website - ⁠https://www.digitalbeehive.com/⁠ Guest's websites: Glenn Hide - ⁠https://gmhplanning.co.uk/⁠ Dave Rimmer - https://dsrcommercialservices.co.uk/

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  What Does Mutual Trust and Co-operation Actually Mean?

  Jun 21, 202655 min

  ‘What does mutual trust and co-operation actually mean?’ is the theme of this ‘NECtar session’ and the challenges surrounding this subject within the ⁠ NEC Contracts® ⁠ . In this fascinating webinar, Tim Leung, Sean Leung and Glenn Hide examined the NEC4 obligation to act in a spirit of mutualtrust and co-operation through the lens of philosophy, governance and leadership. The session, hosted by Megan Hailwood , our Junior Business Development Manager, explored: 🔸The relationship between clauses 10.1, 10.2 and 11.2(13) 🔸Behavioural leadership and governance under NEC4 🔸Communication, transparency and contractual discipline 🔸Common misunderstandings around mutual trust and co-operation 🔸Balancing commercial entitlement with productive working relationships This webinar looks more deeply into what clause 10.2 means in practice; how it links to governance, behaviour and day-to-day NEC administration, and why the clause continues to generate debate across the industry. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share for more inspiring conversations with construction industry experts. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and overview of the webinar (07:09) - Why clause 10.2 matters (11:25) - What philosophy reveals about clause 10.2 (28:41) - Philosophy in practice, collaborative contracting (36:33) - The bridge between philosophy and practice (40:29) - The reality of mutual trust and co-operation (44:00) - What does mutual trust and co-operation not mean? (46:44) - NEC Conference's discussion on mutual trust (47:35) - Closing remarks and Q&A Check us out on: LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/871752⁠⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalBeehiveLtd Website - ⁠⁠https://www.digitalbeehive.com/⁠⁠ Guest speaker’s handles: ** Tim Leung – Founder and Director, Apex Tech Solutions Ltd ** Sean Leung – Penultimate Year BA (Hons) Philosophy, UCL ** Glenn Hide – NEC4 Management Consultant, GMH Planning

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  What Happens When the Project Manager Goes Quiet?

  Jun 11, 202654 min

  The ‘NECtar sessions’ theme is what to do when the Project Manager does not respond, and the challenges surrounding this subject within the NEC Contracts® . The session, hosted by Brad Cahill, our Head of Commercial, explored: 🔸 Why is there no response 🔸 Which NEC clauses need a Project Manager response 🔸 What the Project Manager must respond to and what they don’t have to 🔸 How to encourage the Project Manager to respond quickly 🔸 Perspectives from both the Project Manager and the Contractor, and how they feel Robert Gerrard handled the more technical side of the Project manager's non-response, looking at the NEC contractualrequirements and the implications of delayed responses. The webinar then took a slightly different route from our usual ones, as Martin Newman and Richard Myers delivered a debate-style chat looking at the Project Manager ’s and Contractor ’s outlooks, which made for some interesting points and recommendations. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and overview of the webinar (04:05) - Which ECC clauses need a Project Manager response? (13:10) - Which ECC clauses do not need a Project Manager response? (14:27) - What are the implications of no response? (18:48) - How to encourage quick responses (23:12) - Project Manager perspective (39:39) - Contractor perspective (52:11) - Closing remarks Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share for more inspiring conversations with construction industry experts. Check us out on: LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/871752⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalBeehiveLtd Website - ⁠https://www.digitalbeehive.com/⁠ Guest speaker’s handles: ** Richard Myers – Head of Commercial, VSL UK ** Martin Newman – Project Director, Turner & Townsend ** Robert Gerrard – Senior NEC Consultant, Thomas Telford Ltd

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  How Poor Communication Costs Construction Projects Millions

  May 25, 202642 minS0

  <p>Is communication the be-all and end-all on construction projects?</p><p>Spanning verbal instructions, unclear response periods, and inconsistent processes, we unpack how small communication failures can escalate into major project issues.</p><p>In Episode 002 of the NECtar Briefings, Neil Earnshaw, Nick Ives and Lauren Flatt explore why communication is one of the most underestimated influencers of project performance in construction under NEC3 & NEC4.</p><p>Covering:</p>Why contractual communication rules matter on live projectsThe dangers of relying on verbal instructionsHow delayed responses create risk and uncertaintyWhy early communication helps prevent disputesThe growing importance of cloud-based systems...

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  Fixed Price Contracts May Be a Trap!

  Apr 29, 202649 minS0

  <p>When is a fixed price contract actually the right choice?</p><p>Fixed price contracts promise cost certainty. Realistically, they often introduce hidden risk, cashflow pressure, and complexchange management challenges.</p><p>In this episode, Glenn Hide and Neil Earnshaw break down the reality behind fixed price contracting in construction, under NEC4 Option A:</p>Why change management becomes difficult under fixed price contracts How poor scope definition creates risk and cost overruns Where cashflow issues arise in real projects<p>If you're working on infrastructure or construction projects and relying on fixed price contracts for cost certainty, this...

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