Kings Walk Arcade, Winchester

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The Kings Walk project is an upgrade and ‘reactivation’ of an outdated 1970s shopping arcade, located in central Winchester.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

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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…

Building Safety Act – Are You Ready for 1 October?

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Blog Author: Sarah Elliott – Partner, Wedlake Bell In August 2023, the government finally published the secondary legislation that will bring the design and construction requirements of the higher-risk building (“HRB“) regime under the Building Safety Act 2022 into force, on 1 October 2023. This is the date originally planned by the government for implementation but clearly there is now limited time for those involved in HRB developments, to get to grips with the legal requirements.  The Health & Safety Executive has also published a…

Simon Tolson to Give the JCT Povey Lecture 2023

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‘The Terminator’ will be the title of this year’s JCT Povey Lecture, taking place on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. The webinar will be presented by Simon Tolson, senior partner at Fenwick Elliot LLP, and solicitor, chartered arbitrator and adjudicator. In ‘The Terminator’, Simon Tolson will discuss the latest case law, developments, and legal issues surrounding the termination of construction contracts. There has been a number of important decisions in the courts since 2022, and Simon’s presentation will cover: The termination remedy Why and when Background…

Retrofitting and Contractual Arrangements

/ Contractual Issues, JCT 2016 Edition

Blog Author: Peter Hibberd This article is primarily concerned with the manner that retrofitting of buildings might impact on the procurement for its delivery, and whether adequate standard form contracts exist. Simply put, retrofitting of buildings is the introduction of new or modified parts or equipment not available at time of build. Contrast this with repair, which is only to restore something broken or damaged to a good condition or working order. Also, contrast it with renovation and renewal, which restores to a new or…

The Young V&A, London

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The V&A’s East London museum, originally the ‘Museum of Childhood’, has undergone a rejuvenation that not only continues to preserve and document the history of childhood play across different cultures, but also inspires the next generation ‘with the power of creativity and agency’. The project was completed using a JCT Standard Building Contract. The development of the Young V&A is the most significant chapter for its 150-year-old grade II* listed building since its original opening, when its frame and fabric were moved to its current…

JCT YPG Interviews…Kathryn Moffett

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JCT: Tell us a bit about your background; what is your current role, and why did you decide on a career in the construction industry? I am a senior associate at CMS, specialising in construction, energy and infrastructure disputes. I advise clients in all sectors from project advisory through to formal dispute resolution forums like court, arbitration and adjudication. I qualified in 2015, have a LLB and LLM from Edinburgh University, am accredited in Construction Law by the Law Society of Scotland and a Member of…

JCT Explains…Interim Payments

/ Contractual Issues, JCT 2016 Edition

In this new feature for JCT News, we break down some of the key sections and clauses within the JCT contract to explain and provide more information about how these elements function in practice. The issue looks in more detail at the process of interim payments. Interim payments Generally, the provisions relating to valuation, certificates, notices and payment (interim and final) are the same or similar for many of the JCT main and sub-contracts. In this article, we refer to the JCT Standard Building Contract,…