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Autumn 2026 Series of JCT Training Dates Announced

/ Education, Skills and Students

JCT has announced its course dates for the autumn 2026 series of JCT Training. The series includes 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 contract families from the JCT 2024 Edition of Contracts, as well as continuing our latest course, ‘Working with JCT Contracts 2024 (The Legal Aspects)’, an interactive session introducing the legal framework that underpins JCT contracts. The sessions to take place and the dates are…

JCT Young Professionals Group – Founder Member Leaders…Bailey Ellis

/ JCT Young Professionals Group

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. Name: Bailey Ellis Job Title: assistant building surveyor Company: JLL Short Bio: Working within JLL’s central London building surveying team for occupier clients throughout the office relocation process, providing end-to-end services, including dilapidations, technical due…

JCT-backed research report highlights mental health challenges for young construction workers

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A report, sponsored by JCT, and published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) as part of their Mental Health Project, has highlighted the mental health challenges facing young workers in the industry and makes several key recommendations to provide solutions and improvements. “Understanding the wellbeing experiences of young construction workers in England: what are the challenges and what should the industry do about them?” was carried out by the University of Warwick and Mates in Mind, a registered charity set up to improve mental health…

Michelmores’ Anna Wood appointed chair of JCT Drafting Sub-Committee

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JCT has announced that Anna Wood, partner and head of construction, Michelmores, has been appointed chair of the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee. Anna, whose appointment takes effect in July 2026, takes over from Victoria Peckett, partner, Clyde & Co, who stands down after 18 years in the role. Anna Wood has extensive experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Leading Michelmores’ construction team, she advises developers, employers, contractors and consultants on a broad range of projects across the UK. Anna is recognised for her…

Chair pays tribute to JCT members and supporters at Parliamentary Reception

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JCT’s Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception 2026, hosted at the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion, was an occasion for celebration and acknowledgement of the members, contributors, and supporters across the industry who play a vital role in JCT’s success. In her speech, JCT chair, Karen Kirkham, reflected both on her tenure in the role – which included the successful release of the JCT 2024 Edition – and paid tribute to all those involved, not just in producing the contracts, but in maintaining what makes JCT unique…

Date for JCT Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception 2026 Announced

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JCT has announced that its annual Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception 2026 will be held on Friday, 12 June 2026. One of the highlights of the construction industry calendar, the JCT Construction Industry Parliamentary Reception is an exclusive occasion for its members and guests. Each year the event celebrates achievements in the built environment, raises awareness of important issues or new developments, and, in particular, recognises the work of members across all sectors of the industry that contribute to JCT’s success. The reception is an opportunity…

YPG Member Spotlight Questionnaire: Zoë Deckker

/ Interviews, JCT Young Professionals Group

Title or occupation: Solicitor How long have you been a YPG member: Two years   Professional Spotlight 1. 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 Solicitor in the Construction team at Edwin Coe LLP. Coming from a family of Architects and Architectural Historians, I have always been very interested in the built environment – which I realise is a hugely broad term! From the very…

Increasing Knowledge and Closing the Skills Gap in Construction Contract Administration

/ Education, Skills and Students, Uncategorized

Blog Author: Peter Hibberd – Past JCT Chair A knowledge and skills gap The UK construction industry has for some time been concerned with shortages in skilled labour. Recent evidence such as the RICS Surveying skills report 2025 shows the problem extends beyond just site operations, which is the primary focus of the Skills policy in England report (2025). A less visible – yet increasingly critical – gap is opening in professional competencies, particularly those in project and contract administration. A gap that will be…

Shoemakers Museum, Street, Somerset

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In the heart of Street, a new cultural landmark has risen to celebrate 200 years of one of Britain’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Shoemakers Museum, commissioned to mark the bicentenary of Clarks, is more than an archive and exhibition space. It is a carefully crafted statement about place, heritage and the enduring relationship between industry and community. The project was built on a JCT Standard Building Contract. The significance of Clarks to Street and the wider Somerset area cannot be overstated. Founded in 1825,…

JCT Training – Online Resources for Construction Professionals

/ Education, Skills and Students

Learn about JCT Contracts from your desktop with our online courses and video modules The Spring 2026 series of JCT Training is underway, but there is still chance to book a place on one of our online training courses. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 and the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024. The sessions to take place and the dates are as follows: Online courses Wednesday, 22 April 2026 JCT Design and Build Contract 2024…