New standard form JCT contracts are on their way, in line with the government’s construction strategy. But don’t worry, help is at hand to understand the changes The changes made by the Local ...

Whether working in-house or in private practice, I believe it is incumbent on legal advisers to keep their drafting as simple as possible to achieve a client’s aims. It’s important to consider whether ...

Cyril Sweett associate calls lack of novation clause in D&B document a missed opportunity A legal expert has called for a key addition to be made to the new JCT design and build contract to tackle the ...

Let’s first demystify fixed sum contracts in construction. Most employers have two primary goals: one, fixing its financial commitment and two, obtaining a competitively priced contract value. The ...

Building contracts by the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) will next month include provisions to encourage contractors to work more closely with developers to make projects greener ...

JCT will be hosting an online launch event, providing more information about the JCT Target Cost Contract 2024, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 ‘Introducing the JCT Target Cost Contract 2024’ will ...

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