This document discusses project contracting from a behavioral perspective. It examines natural human behavior and how perceptions of authority have changed throughout history. It then analyzes the role players and control mechanisms used in the FIDIC and NEC project contracting systems. The document recommends understanding the unique aspects of a project, all constraints, companies and people involved, and human nature itself to achieve successful project contracting.

1. CONTRACTING IN A WORLD WITHOUT KINGS The FIDIC dictator vs the NEC equals 10-Nov-09 IIR, JHB VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

2. WHEN ORDERS WERE OBEYED Long, long ago in a country far away There was a king, who had three daughters But no son Etc etc Blah-blah Handsome prince ….. white horse ….. And they lived happily ever after. VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

3. WHEN ORDERS WERE OBEYED The pyramids of Egypt The Great Wall of China TajMahal Saint Peter’s Cathedral MORE MODERN AND MORE CONTRACTUAL: Suez Canal Eiffel Tower The Delta Works (Netherlands) Landing on the Moon VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

5. Variety of resources combined

6. Time pressure

7. Cost pressure

8. Human factor because of pressure

9. In modern days, we use contractingVDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

11. It’s about human interaction

12. Understand the human to understand successful project contractingVDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

13. CONTENTS Natural human behaviour Patterns of authority and current perceptions View on the nature of authority required for (successful) projects FIDIC’s role players and control mechanisms NEC’s role players and control mechanisms Recommendations from the behavioural perspective VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

15. Natural sinner

16. Participates in projects for own gain

17. Need for contracts proves the aboveVDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

19. In the time of the Judges

20. The Roman Empire

21. Medieval times

22. British Empire

23. Industrial revolution, democracy, human rights, 20th century, equality …

24. Mediocrity?

25. Motivation to a common goal .OR. driving to achieve VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

26. C. View on the nature of authority required for (successful) projects Projects high intensity, many parties, pressure and - human nature VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

27. D. FIDIC’s role players and control mechanisms The terms and the Conditions of Contract for Construction have been prepared by the FédérationInternationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) and are recommended for general use for the purpose of the construction (excluding most design) of building or engineering works where tenders are invited on an international basis. Modifications to the Conditions may be required in some legal jurisdictions, particularly if they are to be used on domestic contracts. (FIDIC – Conditions of Contract for Construction – First Edition – Guidance for the Preparation of Particular Conditions – Introduction) VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

28. E. NEC’s role players and control mechanisms Since the introduction of the second edition, the ECC has become widely used by employers, contractors and consultants wishing to embrace the principles of partnering envisaged in “Constructing the Team”. (NEC 3 Guidance Notes for Engineering and Construction Contract – Foreward – The third edition) VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

30. Understand your constraints

31. Understand the companies involved

32. Understand the people involved

33. Understand human nature

34. Understand yourselfVDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL

35. Questions? VDDB INFORMATION PROVIDES CONTROL