A Practical Guide for Planners, QSs, and Commercial Managers in UK Construction In the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Compensation Events (CEs) are intended to provide a fair and transparent mechanism for assessing changes in time and cost. In practice, however, many contractors-particularly small to mid-tier firms-struggle with managing CEs effectively. This can lead to delayed payments, rejected assessments, and commercial exposure. Whether you're a contr