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JCT Povey Lecture 2024: “Construction – The Secret To More Collaborative Contracting and Better Project Outcomes Through Diversity and Inclusion”

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JCT Povey Lecture 2024 “Construction – The Secret To More Collaborative Contracting and Better Project Outcomes Through Diversity and Inclusion” Presentation by Katy Dowding, president and CEO, Skanska UK  Q&A/Discussion hosted by Karen Kirkham, JCT chair Extra information: Download Presentation Slides Download Notes Find out more about Katy Dowding: www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-dowding-48b5a21/ Find out more about Skanska UK: www.skanska.co.uk About the Povey Lecture The JCT Povey Lecture is an annual event at which an eminent person is invited to give their thoughts on significant matters that are…

JCT Announces Release Schedule for 2024 Edition Measured Term Contract

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JCT has announced that the 2024 Edition of the Measured Term Contract (MTC 2024) will be released on 13 November 2024. The document will be available via the JCT online store, www.jctltd.co.uk. Customers will have instant access on 13 November via the JCT On Demand digital format, or through the JCT Construct digital subscription service. The contract will also be available to order in traditional hardcopy from the same date. There will be no pre-order period. A tracked change version of the Measured Term Contract 2024 (showing the changes against…

Supreme Court Overrules Parkwood: Collateral Warranties Are Not Construction Contracts

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Blog Authors: AIDAN STEENSMA; MATTHEW TAYLOR; CHRIS HALLAM; STEVEN WILLIAMS – CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP In a decision issued in July, the Supreme Court has found that collateral warranties and other contracts which are merely derivative or reflective of primary building contracts do not fall within the Construction Act. In addition to overturning the Court of Appeal’s decision on this point, the judgment also overrules an earlier decision by the TCC in 2013 which had found collateral warranties to be capable of falling within…

YPG Member Spotlight: Jonathan Russell

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Title or occupation: Chartered Project Manager / Regional Director / PM Lead (Southampton) AtkinsRéalis How long have you been a YPG member: 6 months   Professional Spotlight 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 joined AtkinsRéalis (formerly Faithful+Gould) in June 2023 as a regional director, and work as the PM lead for our Southampton office. I oversee a team of 20 project managers, within an office of…

JCT Training: Places Still Available on Our Autumn Courses, New JCT 2024 Video Modules Released

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The autumn series of JCT Training is now live with a range of full-day in-person courses and 3-hour online webinar courses. Scheduled to take place in October and November, the courses will focus on three different contract families from the JCT 2024 Edition of Contracts. The sessions to take place and the dates are as follows:   In-person courses Thursday, 14 November 2024 JCT Design and Build Contract 2024   Online courses Wednesday, 23 October 2024 JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024   In addition…

JCT 2024 Edition – Available Products Update October

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The following JCT 2024 contracts are now available via the JCT Online Store – access instantly online through JCT On Demand digital and via the JCT Construct digital subscription service, or purchase in hardcopy for delivery.   JCT Standard Building Contract 2024 Contract family includes: JCT Standard Building Contract With Quantities 2024 (SBC/Q 2024) JCT Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities 2024 (SBC/AQ 2024) JCT Standard Building Contract Without Quantities 2024 (SBC/XQ 2024) JCT Standard Building Contract Guide 2024 (SBC/G 2024) JCT Standard Building Contract…

Case Study: The Sherborne, Dorset

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A derelict Georgian mansion has been rescued with a full period-correct restoration and the addition of a new glulam-timber extension to provide Dorset with a new arts venue. The project used a JCT Standard Building Contract. Sherborne House in Dorset is a Grade I listed building which features Georgian, Tudor, and medieval elements. The main structure is an early Georgian mansion which has been attributed to local architect and craftsman Benjamin Bastard. Its principal staircase features an original mural depicting hunting scenes completed in the…

JCT Announces Release Schedule for Next Batch of 2024 Edition Contracts – Including MP, PCC, & CE Families

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JCT has announced that the next batch of contracts from the 2024 Edition will be released on 16 October 2024. The documents that will be included as part of the release are: Major Project Construction Contract 2024 (MP 2024) Major Project Construction Contract Guide 2024 (MP/G 2024) Major Project Sub-Contract 2024 (MPSub 2024) Major Project Sub-Contract Guide 2024 (MPSub/G 2024) Prime Cost Building Contract 2024 (PCC 2024) Prime Cost Building Contract Guide 2024 (PCC/G 2024) JCT – Constructing Excellence Contract 2024 (CE 2024) JCT –…

JCT Announces Release Schedule for 2024 Edition Repair and Maintenance Contract

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JCT has announced that the 2024 Edition of the Repair and Maintenance Contract (RM 2024) will be released on 2 October 2024. The document will be available via the JCT online store, www.jctltd.co.uk. Customers will have instant access on 2 October via the JCT On Demand digital format, or through the JCT Construct digital subscription service. The contract will also be available to order in traditional hardcopy from the same date. There will be no pre-order period. A tracked change version of the Repair and Maintenance Contract 2024 (showing the…

Katy Dowding to give the JCT Povey Lecture 2024

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Katy Dowding, president and CEO, Skanska UK, has been announced as the speaker for the JCT Povey Lecture 2024, taking place on Thursday, 7 November. The title of Katy’s presentation is “Construction – The Secret to More Collaborative Contracting and Better Project Outcomes Through Diversity and Inclusion”. As head of one of the UK’s leading contractors, Katy will provide a unique insight into delivering successful construction projects and achieving a more collaborative approach to contracting, by highlighting in particular Skanska’s approach to diversity and inclusion…