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JCT Chair Delivers Keynote Paper at Arbrix Spring 2014 Conference

JCT Chair, Peter Hibberd, presented a paper entitled, ‘How difficult is it to write a standard form contract!’ to delegates at the Arbrix General Practice Spring Conference on 15 March 2014.

New Judging Panel Announced for JCT Student Essay Competition 2014

A new line-up of judges for JCT’s 2014 Student Essay Competition has been announced. The competition is now into its third year and continues to offer a unique opportunity for construction students to receive recognition and support for their skills.

Government and the Industry Must Work in Partnership for the Future of Construction

The future of UK construction is dependent on effective partnership between government and industry, explained Chief Construction Adviser, Peter Hansford at the JCT Povey Lecture on 14th November 2013.

JCT Povey Lecture 2013 – A Time for Partnership

JCT Povey Lecture 2013 “A Time for Partnership” Peter Hansford, HM Government Chief Construction Adviser Download Peter Hansford’s lecture note in full 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 relevant to the construction and property industry. The purpose of the lecture is to stimulate thought and encourage ways of continuing to improve the quality and value of construction output. The event was inaugurated in…

JCT Chief Executive to Judge Construction News Specialists Awards

JCT Chief Executive, Neil Gower, will be joining a panel of leading construction industry executives, experts and main contractors selected to judge the Construction News Specialists Awards 2014.

Chief Construction Adviser to face industry at JCT Povey Lecture 2013

Peter Hansford, the Government’s Chief Construction Adviser, will give the JCT Povey Lecture on Thursday 14 November 2013.

JCT Offers £1,000 Prize To The Student Who Can Answer, ‘What Could Be Done To Simplify Construction?’

JCT’s 2014 Student Essay Competition is now open to construction students, with a winning prize of £1,000 and runner-up prizes of £250 available.

Take part in JCT’s Survey to Win The View From The Shard

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) is offering a prize of two tickets to the View from The Shard for taking part in its Non-UK Markets Contract Survey.

JCT Student Essay Competition 2013: Winners Announced

Mark Lee, of Sheffield Hallam University, has been named the winner of JCT’s Student Essay Competition 2013, for his piece, entitled “Self-build, the rising phoenix from the ashes”.

Constructions Challenge: Engage with Students or Risk Business and Social Decline

Paul Drechsler, Chairman and Chief Executive of Wates Group says that the industry must take the future into its own hands by embracing education.