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JCTUnderstanding the Supplemental Provisions in the JCT Design and Build ContractThe JCT Design and Build Contract contains a series of optional “Supplemental Provisions” within Schedule 2. These provisions are often27 May 2026Read ›JCTAlternative A vs Alternative B: How Gross Valuation Works under JCT DB 2024If you work with JCT Design and Build, one of the key payment choices at tender or contract stage is31 March 2026Read ›JCTJCT Building Contracts Valuation Rules | Original Text + Simple English TranslationOne of the most confusing areas of the JCT building contracts is how variations are valued. Clause 5 of the10 December 2025Read ›JCTUnderstanding the JCT Intermediate Contract with Contractor’s Design (ICD 2024)The JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (ICD 2024) is a mid-level construction contract ideal for projects that are19 November 2025Read ›JCTUnderstanding the Different Roles Under a JCT ContractThe JCT suite of contracts is one of the most widely used frameworks in UK construction. A major strength lies8 October 2025Read ›JCTVariation vs Loss and Expense in JCT: What’s the Difference?One of the most common areas of confusion in JCT contracts is the difference between a variation and a loss17 September 2025Read ›
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JCTJCT Contract Training | A Smarter Way to LearnIf you’re working in the built environment, you already know understanding JCT contracts isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether you’re reviewing10 June 2025Read ›JCTThe Holy Trinity of JCT Contracts: CSA, ERs & CPs ExplainedIn the world of construction contracts, clarity, coordination, and control are everything. Nowhere is this more true than under the4 June 2025Read ›JCTHow the Base Date Impacts Your Construction ProjectsThe base date is a fundamental term in construction contracts that plays a pivotal role in determining risk allocation between18 December 2024Read ›

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