Enforcement Powers Under the BSA During the In-construction Phase

/ Legislation

Blog Author: Natalie Pilagos – Construction Partner, Wedlake Bell Introduction The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). As part of these reforms, the BSA introduced a regime that seeks to strengthen pre-existing enforcement powers and introduces new enforcement tools. In the Enforcement Policy Statement (EPS) published in December 2023, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) indicates that enforcement of the BSA, The Building Act 1984 (BA) and associated regulations reflects its overall aim to transform…

JCT 2024 Edition – Available Contracts

/ JCT 2024 Edition, JCT Product Updates

JCT announced the release of the 2024 Edition of Contracts, which launched with the Design and Build family of contracts on 17 April 2024. The following contracts are now available across all platforms via the JCT Online Store – hardcopy, JCT On Demand digital, and via the JCT Construct digital subscription service:   JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 (DB 2024) ISBN: 9780414109070 ONLY £89.00 + VAT (hardcopy price)   JCT Design and Build Contract Guide 2024 (DB/G 2024) ISBN: 9780414109049 ONLY £54.00   jCT…

JCT 2024 Edition of Contracts Online Launch Event

/ JCT 2024 Edition

1 May 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. On Wednesday, 1 May, JCT will be hosting an online launch event for the JCT 2024 Edition of Contracts. The latest update to the suite includes a number of improvements to modernise and streamline the documents, provide future proofing, reflect the latest legislative changes, and introduce a new contract family. In this session our panel of experts from the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee will take us through the changes to the suite, providing more detail on key clauses,…

JCT Training – 2024

/ Education, Skills and Students

New courses added for May and June – Find out all you need to know about the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 with our range of full-day in-person courses and 3-hour online webinars.  Book your place today: Visit www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-training The latest batch of JCT Training courses for the Spring/Summer 2024 season are now available to book. See below for details of the following courses:   Full-day, in-person Courses JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 Date: 22 May 2024 Venue: JCT Offices, 4th Floor, 28…

Sustainable Workspaces, County Hall, London

/ Case Studies

Sustainable Workspaces is the redevelopment of a part of County Hall – a Grade II* listed building and the location of the former Greater London Council (GLC) – which was left unused since the abolishment of the GLC in the 1980s. The project was completed using a JCT Design and Build Contract. Sustainable Workspaces is a branch of project client, Sustainable Ventures, a business that works with sustainable start-ups to provide investment, community, innovation and workspace. Having outgrown their previous location, they acquired a 3,600m2…

YPG Founder Member Leaders: Mark Pantry

/ Interviews

In this series we find out more about some of the key people who give their time to support the JCT Young Professionals Group (JCT YPG). We will look at our interviewees’ background and how they got into the industry, the importance of their contribution to JCT YPG specifically, and gain their views on JCT’s wider role within the industry. Mark Pantry, Partner, Fenwick Elliott LLP Mark is a partner at Fenwick Elliott, the largest construction and energy law firm in the UK. Mark specialises…

Kings Walk Arcade, Winchester

/ Case Studies

The Kings Walk project is an upgrade and ‘reactivation’ of an outdated 1970s shopping arcade, located in central Winchester. With a range of new features, including a green courtyard area, improved lighting, and bold graphics, the scheme was delivered through a JCT Intermediate Building Contract. The improvement to Kings Walk Arcade is the first part of a wider scheme of works under the Winchester Central Regeneration Programme. Kings Walk was suffering from a lack of footfall and an increase in antisocial behaviour, exacerbated by the…

The Terminator Conundrum: Navigating the Abyss – Variations On A Theme

/ Contractual Issues, JCT Povey Lecture

Blog Author: Simon Tolson – senior partner, Fenwick Elliott LLP Termination of a contract is a serious measure that should only be engaged in cases of fundamental breaches, after exhausting all possible preventive measures. When courts interpret termination clauses, they acknowledge the severe consequences, deeming it a draconian remedy that ends the contract with significant repercussions. Over time, legal principles have evolved to prevent accidental terminations. The process requires careful consideration and legal advice, it is often referred to by lawyers as the ‘nuclear option.’…

JCT Contract Administration Model Forms for SBC, DB, and IC Released

/ JCT 2016 Edition, JCT Product Updates

JCT has launched new Construction Administration Model Forms for use with the 2016 edition of its Standard Building Contracts, Design and Build Contract, and Intermediate Building Contracts. The digital PDF packs, available to purchase online through JCT’s On Demand digital service, provide a series of template forms to assist with the administration of a JCT contract and a construction project. This product release follows the initial launch earlier in 2023 of the Contract Administration Model Forms for the JCT Home Owner and JCT Minor Works…

JCT YPG Makes Upgrades to Online Portal for 2024

/ JCT Young Professionals Group

Following a successful 2023, the JCT Young Professionals Group (YPG) is making improvements to its online resources, as well as continuing to offer a range of networking and learning opportunities. The YPG ended last year having hosted a number of events and continued to grow its membership with a variety of networking and information resources. The YPG participated in a highly successful joint event with young member groups from the industry’s professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Tomorrow’s Leaders, and the Royal…