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Episode 18: The NEC advantage - transforming project delivery in construction with Barry Trebes

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Barry Trebes
Barry Trebes

NEC Tutor & Director

Trebes Consultancy Ltd

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Barry Trebes

NEC Tutor & Director

Trebes Consultancy Ltd

Barry Trebes has facilitated NEC training since 1996 and is a tutor for Thomas Telford Limited, the owners and publishers of the NEC family of contracts. 
Barry delivers training and workshops, including bespoke workshops, to a broad range of clients in the UK and overseas.

Since 1985, his experience has ranged across a wide variety of projects including airport, rail, water, power and commercial developments and includes, most notably, the Stansted Airport development, the Heathrow Express Rail Link, CTRL, East London Line and a number of PFI/PPP contracts including the LUL PPP Contract. 

His first encounter with the NEC was in 1992 as Senior Commercial Manager on the Heathrow Express Rail Link project, working as a consultant for BAA plc (the earliest major user of NEC). Barry’s immense experience of NEC projects has led to him providing training and mentoring to clients, contractors, and professional organisations throughout the industry. 
Barry is also director of his own consultancy, Trebes Consultancy Ltd, and is co-author of a number of books on the NEC, including: "Managing Reality", which is a five book set on the use of NEC ECC contracts; "NEC3 and NEC4 ECC: Role of the Project Manager" and "NEC3 and NEC4 ECC: Role of the Supervisor".

Peter Haddock
Peter Haddock
Host 
Construction Talk

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Peter Haddock
Host 
Construction Talk

Peter Haddock is a journalist, influencer content creator and communications professional with over 16 years' experience in the construction sector.

He runs Content With Media and is a correspondent for Construction Manager, Earthmovers Magazine, Plant and Civil Engineer and other titles in the industry.

Time-stamped highlights:

[00:20] Peter gets the podcast started

[00:40] Barry kicks off the podcast by sharing his journey in the construction industry

[02.49] How does NEC fit into the industry

[4:40]  "The way that NEC works from a project management point of view is that the process of  within it enables better-informed decisions to be made"

[7:54]  Solving industry challenges and embracing technology

[10.11]  Barry discusses social value and carbon

[09:16] Barry acknowledges the challenges faced by the industry, including a shortage of skills and knowledge gaps

[09:45] Barry mentions the need to adapt to new approaches and technologies, such as transitioning to all-electric equipment in projects like HS2

 [10:20] The importance of incentivising carbon reduction and social value (as recognised by the NEC working group)

[11.28] Peter talks about the significance of providing financial support and investment opportunities for industry professionals to achieve benefits in finance, carbon reduction, and social value

[19.34] Barry emphasises the importance of looking ahead in projects and adopting a backward planning approach

[20:20] Barry acknowledges that while it's natural to focus on the future and be optimistic, it's crucial to also consider potential barriers and challenges

[21.26] Peter reflects on Barry's comments about how everyone is involved in the overall process and the significance of the legacy that each project leaves behind

[23:17] Barry highlights the importance of discussion and knowledge sharing in finding solutions

[25:53] "Everybody's got a role to play" says Barry

[26:26] Barry shares his final thoughts on what the construction industry needs to be doing moving forward

[27:38] Peter wraps up the podcast

 

Links mentioned in today's episode:

Trebes Consulting

https://www.trebes.co.uk/

 

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