What is a JCT form of contract?

The Joint Contracts Tribunal, also known as the JCT, produces standard forms of contract for construction, guidance notes and other standard documentation for use in the construction industry in the United Kingdom. In 1998 the JCT became a limited company.

How does JCT contract work?

JCT contracts facilitate the process of constructing buildings. In simple terms, contracts set out the responsibilities of all parties within the construction process and their obligations, so it is clear as to what work needs to be done, who is doing it, when are they doing it by, and for how much.

What does a JCT contract cover?

The JCT Contracts are standard forms that are written in joint names laying out the responsibilities for both parties (the Contractor and the Employer) within the process of the build and their obligations towards each other.

Why use JCT Minor Works contract?

The JCT Minor Works Building Contract is designed for smaller, basic construction projects where the work is of a simple nature. Minor Works Building Contracts are suitable for projects procured via the traditional or conventional method.

Do I need a JCT contract?

Not using a JCT contract can expose your renovation project to risk. If you don’t use a standard form of building contract you expose yourself to your contractors’ terms and conditions, or – worse still – common law to control payment, disputes, insurance and what is actually included in the works.

What is the difference between JCT and NEC contracts?

JCT provides separate contracts for employer-design or contractor-design. NEC identifies a state at completion which is defined within the works information, unlike JCT which relies upon a subjective judgement of practical completion determined at the time.

How many types of JCT contracts are there?

Design and build 18 For design and build procurement there are three main types of contract: Package deal or turnkey contract – where the client settles on a complete package, usually to some standard specification from a commercial firm.

What is the maximum value of a JCT Minor Works contract?

JCT do not set a limit for the minor works building contract in terms of value, but typically it will be used on projects of less than £250,000. More important than value in determining whether this is an appropriate form of contract is the nature of the project.

What is the difference between NEC and JCT contracts?

What are the five basic contract types?

A Look At 5 Types Of Government Contracts

• The Fixed-Price Contract. The fixed-price contract is a bit like those fancy prix-fixe dinners at upscale eateries.
• Cost-Reimbursement Contracts.
• Time & Materials Contracts.
• Incentive Contracts.
• Indefinite Delivery & Quantity Contracts.

What are the forms for a JCT building contract?

Forms for use with the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract without quantities 2016. Forms for use with the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract without quantities 2016.

How big is a JCT 2016 pay less notice document?

JCT 2016 Pay less notice for use with Intermediate contract File type: DOCX Size: 211.5 KB Download JCT 2016 Pay less notice for use with Intermediate contract File type: PDF Size: 53.86 KB Download JCT 2016 Pay less notice for use with Minor Works contract

How can I purchase a JCT on demand contract?

To purchase a JCT On Demand digital version of this contract, select ‘JCT On Demand’ from the format box. JCT’s Pre-Construction Services Agreement (General Contractor) is designed for appointing a contractor to carry out pre-construction services under a two-stage tender process.

Do you need a final certificate to sign a JCT contract?

Consultants often make the mistake of issuing such letters on behalf of their clients. Unless the practitioner has authority to enter into contracts as the agent of his client, he or she should not sign such letters, but should leave it to the client to do so. A sample notice of final certificate for use with JCT contracts (in PDF and Word format).