23 June 2016 #Construction
JCT launch of the Minor Works 2016 edition
The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has published the first of its 2016 edition of contracts, the JCT Minor Works suite which will be issued on 24 June 2016.
The contracts available include:
JCT Guidance
In the Minor Works 2016 suite, the JCT’s own guidance on each contract can be found at the end of each standard document.
Tracked changed documents showing the differences between the previous 2011 edition and the current 2016 edition are available on the JCT website.
What are the key changes?
In addition to the changes highlighted by our previous article the key changes of the 2016 Minor Works contracts include:
The JCT has also sought to simplify its approach to payment, by using elements of a common payment regime for interim and final payments. Whilst the Interim and final payments remain separate, they share procedural drafting.
What to consider when using the Minor Works 2016 contracts
Users of the JCT Minor Works 2016 should note the changes to the payment, insurance and termination clauses. The JCT may reflect these changes in the remainder of its 2016 edition standard form building contracts and sub-contracts.
Practically, users should consider the following when using the Minor Works 2016 suite:
The JCT suites are being updated on a suite by suite basis; however, the date for publication of the other updated suites of contracts has not yet been confirmed.
For more information on the new suite of JCT contracts or if you would like assistance with drafting a suite of JCT documents for an upcoming project please contact David Rintoul or John Wevill.
Victoria Kempthorne
Senior Solicitor
E: vkempthorne@clarkslegal.com
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