International Humanitarian Infrastructure Platform

Invitation to 1h consultation meeting on IHIP-NEC4 construction contracts for humanitarian works
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | ONLINE
Consultation meeting on IHIP-NEC4 construction contracts for humanitarian works
As a follow up to the MoU signed between NEC and IHIP in July 2023, we are collaborating to propose a version of the NEC contract adapted to the humanitarian context. We have already done some work driven by NEC and Richard Patterson from Mott MacDonald in adapting the IHIP conditions of particular applications to the NEC4: Engineering and Construction Short Contract.
This version is ready to be discussed and will be proposed for discussion next Thursday 28th September from 15h to 16h CEST on teams with the following agenda:

IHIP and FIDIC green book and market feedback (Francois Baillon IHIP)
Introduction to NEC (Ian Heaphy NEC)
Additional conditions to ECSC for NGO sector (Richard Patterson Mott MacDonald)

A short discussion will follow to get your views and contributions. If you want to be involved or interested, you are invited to join and share your views on humanitarian contracting using the following link:
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What updates to NEC4 construction contracts for humanitarian works?
2024-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Since October 2023, NEC and IHIP have worked together to propose an updated version of NEC4 for humanitarian works.
As we would like to get feedback and comments before going public with the document, we are inviting experienced profesional to a 1h30 online session. This session will detail the proposed updates to the short form of NEC4 construction contract (ESCS) to match the humanitarian context as consolidated by IHIP contract committees for humanitarian works.
The presentation would be managed by:
Richard Patterson, Procurement and NEC Specialist at Mott MacDonald,
Ian Heaphy, Member NEC4 Contract Board, procurement strategist, contract trainer
François Baillon, IHIP managing director
Please join us on 30 April 2024, 10h-11h30 am CET on teams.
If interested contact us at contact@ihip.earth

Workflows for NGOs and private sector to engage: join IHIP workshop at the Global Shelter Cluster Annual meeting
2024-06-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Palexpo Geneva, Palexpo Route François-Peyrot 30 CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneve, 1218, Switzerland
Workflows for your NGO to benefit from private sector engineering pro bono help:
Describe how your NGO would need engineering and discover how digital workflows can help remote consulting firms to engage with the shelter sector. The result of the breakout session will contribute to the design of a online platform shared with the Wash sector.

IHIP at AidEx Geneva 2025
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Palexpo Geneva, Palexpo Route François-Peyrot 30 CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, CH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneve, 1218, Switzerland
The International Humanitarian Infrastructure Platform (IHIP) will be present at AidEx Geneva 2025, the leading global event for humanitarian aid and development professionals.Join us to discuss how contract management, digital workflows, and collaborative standards can strengthen the delivery of sustainable WASH and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Come meet IHIP’s Managing Director, François Baillon, and explore ongoing initiatives such as the Humanitarian Contract Toolbox.
