JCT contracts are written in complex legal language. This makes them difficult to understand without specialised knowledge. The problem with using complex language is that the meaning can be unclear to anyone without a legal background. This can lead to misunderstandings, especially during disputes.
Broadly speaking, the JCT contract centres on liabilities and risk in the way a traditional contract would, whereas NEC commands and enables a proactive and collaborative approach to managing the contract. It is critical to understand the details of both contract types to assess their benefits and disadvantages.
The RIBA Concise Building Contract can be used on all types of simple commercial building work. It can be used in both the private and public sectors, as it includes optional provisions dealing with official secrets, transparency, discrimination and bribery as normally required by public sector clients.
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Contracts don't need to be in legal language, but they do need to outline exactly who is responsible for what from obtaining various permissions (such as building control approval) to timings, tidying up, materials, insurance and how payments will be made. A written contract will protect you and reduce risks.
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.
Put simply, JCT contracts are a standardised form of contract supplied by the JCT - the Joint Contracts Tribunal - which meet established benchmark provisions and help facilitate construction projects across the UK.
RIBA. The new contract for the appointment of a Building Regulations Principal Designer and is suitable for the appointment of a Principal Designer under Part 2A of the Building Regulations and for commissions procured through any form of procurement for commercial projects of any value.
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The RIBA DBC contains dispute avoidance mechanisms, whereas the JCT HO/O doesn't. The JCT commercial building contracts include a collaborative working clause (in the Supplemental Conditions), and prompt notification and negotiation of matters that may give rise to a dispute.