Jct Standard Building Contract Without Quantities In Illinois

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The Jct standard building contract without quantities in Illinois is a comprehensive agreement designed for construction projects, detailing the responsibilities of both the Contractor and the Owner. Key features include the scope of work, which outlines the specific tasks the Contractor will undertake, and the work site, which specifies the location of the project. The contract highlights the necessity of permits, the handling of soil conditions, and insurance requirements, ensuring that both parties understand their obligations. It also allows for changes to the scope of work through written Change Orders, outlining how costs will be managed. Payment terms detail a 'cost plus' or 'fixed fee' structure, and provisions for late payment/default are included to protect the Contractor. A warranty clause specifies the limitations on workmanship and material defects. This contract is particularly useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants by providing a clear framework for construction engagements, legal compliance, and risk management, ensuring all parties are aligned in their expectations and responsibilities.
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Contracts 'with quantities' are priced on the basis of drawings and firm bills of quantities. 'Without quantities' means a contract priced on the basis of drawings and usually another document, such as a specification or work schedules.

The plural form of quantity is quantities.

The term 'without quantities' refers to a construction contract or tender documents that do not include specific measured quantities of the items of work identified by the drawings and specifications. It can be used on projects where it is not possible to prepare a bill of quantities (BOQ) at the time of tendering.

The employer must provide drawings together with a description of works, and either a specification or work schedules at tender stage. The project is generally not complex enough to require bills of quantities.

JCT contracts are known for being highly prescriptive. Although the standardised format may provide clarity, it can also limit flexibility. Each JCT contract is structured around a specific set of terms and clauses, which may not suit every project's unique needs or challenges.

To be legally enforceable, an agreement must contain all of the following criteria: An offer and acceptance; Certainty of terms; Consideration; An intention to create legal relations; Capacity of the parties; and, Legality of purpose.

A legally enforceable contract must include an offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, legality, and mutual assent.

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Jct Standard Building Contract Without Quantities In Illinois