NEC4 · ECC 11.2(11)
Key Date
A date by which part of the work must meet a stated Condition, set in the Contract Data. Missing it can make the Contractor pay the Client's extra costs.
“the date by which work is to meet the Condition stated” (11.2(11))
On the Aldermere project
Key Date 1 is 30 September 2026. Its Condition was met on 25 September 2026.
Also written as
- Key Dates
- key date
Where you meet it
- Module 1: How the ECC fits togetherPractitioner Course · Free
- Module 2: Procurement strategy: the questions to answer firstContract Preparation