Saves time: by streamlining and simplifying the process. Comprehensive: JCT contracts are thorough documents, covering most potential issues and reducing the risk for the employer should their contractor's quality of work be inadequate or not delivered to the agreed time.
JCT contracts don't specify remedies for common issues. They rely on existing case law precedents to find a resolution. This can be complex and time-consuming, and seriously impact project timelines.
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.
Below, we'll go into more detail about each one-line aspect that could mean that your organization's contract process isn't working properly: No central storage location/no contract reporting. Friction between teams. Overloaded legal department. Long and opaque contract cycles. Lack of overview and missed contract deadlines.
The main types of contract used in the UK are the Standard Building Contract, the Design and Build Contract and the Minor Works Building Contract, but the contract you need will of course be completely dependent on the nature of your project.
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.
A more important problem with the theory is that it is easy to exclude the poor, the dispossessed, the homeless, and the uneducated. These members of a society may not know the rules intended to govern member's behavior and do not benefit from the social contract.
The JCT Standard Building Contract is designed for large or complex construction projects where detailed contract provisions are needed. Standard Building Contracts are suitable for projects procured via the traditional or conventional method.