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…

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…

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…