Building Safety Act – Are You Ready for 1 October?

/ Legislation

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

/ JCT Povey Lecture

‘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,…

YPG Update

/ JCT Young Professionals Group

JCT’s Young Professionals Group continues a productive 2023 with a series of events, activities, and initiatives for construction professionals in the first few years of their career. On 1st September, the group hosted a breakfast seminar covering Letters of Intent, presented by Charles Edwards, JCT Council member, barrister, and head of chambers, Gray’s Inn Construction Chambers. This interactive, small group, workshop explored the potential issues around the use of Letters of Intent and the dos and don’ts to follow when parties choose this early method…

JCT: The Next Evolution

/ JCT 2024 Edition

Blog Authors: Michael Bennett and Amber Wright – Shoosmiths At a recent event, Karen Kirkham (chair of JCT) and Sean Smylie (vice chair of the JCT) outlined the eagerly anticipated changes to the JCT Suite of contracts. Speaking to members of the SCL in Birmingham on 28 February 2023, it was confirmed that the next edition is likely to be called JCT 2024 and is anticipated to be issued in the early part of next year. The final decision on the release date will be…

JCT Interviews…

/ Interviews, JCT Young Professionals Group

JCT Young Professionals Group: founder member leaders 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. Charlie Saunders Associate, Emerson Bond Charlie started his career as a quantity surveyor at Walter Lilly & Co….

Case Study: Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Café

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The café at the gallery and performing arts venue Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, on the north Wales coast, takes inspiration from the local marine wildlife and the spirit of scientific discovery and exploration during the time of the Victorian building’s original construction. Attracting local residents and visitors alike, the café was built on a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design. Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw’s new café replaces a replica conservatory originally built in the 1980s. Its limited capacity and poor environmental performance led to a rethink,…