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Understanding the Supplemental Provisions in the JCT Design and Build Contract

The JCT Design and Build Contract contains a series of optional “Supplemental Provisions” within Schedule 2. These provisions are often

“Battle of forms” is a common contractual issue in construction procurement where two parties attempt to contract on their own

Adjudication is one of those processes every QS knows exists… But when it actually lands on a job, it suddenly

What is Acceleration? Acceleration is the process of bringing forward Completion or Key Dates compared to the Accepted Programme. It

Under NEC4 ECC, contractor’s design responsibility is one of the most misunderstood areas of the contract and one that regularly

If you’ve assessed construction contracts, you’ve definitely seen it. Buried in a spec… tucked into Employer’s Requirements… sometimes even sitting

Introduction If you’re working under an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, the Scope, (or Works Information if you’re working under

If you work with JCT Design and Build, one of the key payment choices at tender or contract stage is

Let’s be honest, most QSs don’t care about laptop until theirs starts lagging halfway through a cost plan. You’re in

When thinking of the cost to complete a construction project, your mind is immediately drawn to the obvious stuff, like