Level 1 - JCT Structure

Question 1

How is a JCT D&B Contract Structured?

Answer 1

ARACACS

• Articles of Agreement: Date, Employer details, Contractor details
• Recitals: Project Description and Location
• Articles: Contract sum, EA details, Principal Designer Details
• Contract Particulars: Liquidated Damages, Retention %, Start and Completion date, Rectification period, Due Date, Insurance of Works option, Base Date,
• Attestation: Select whether contract executed as a deed or underhand

• Conditions of Contract: Procedures to be carried out as per contract
Section 1 – Definition & Interpretations
Section 2 – Carrying out the works
Section 3 – Control of the works
Section 4 – Payment
Etc Etc

• Schedules i.e. Insurance Options, Third Party Rights, Forms of Bonds etc

Question 2

What are the sections in the conditions of a JCT DB contract?

Answer 2

Conditions / Sections

1. Definitions and Interpretation
2. Carrying out the Works
3. Control of the Works
4. Payment
5. Changes
6. Injury, Damage and Insurance
7. Assignment, Performance Bonds and Guarantees, third Party Rights and Collateral Warranties
8. Termination
9. Settlement of Disputes

Question 3

What is included in the schedules?

Answer 3

1. Design Submission Procedure
2. Supplemental Provisions
3. Insurance Options
4. Code of Practice
5. Third Party Rights
6. Forms of Bonds
7. JCT Fluctuation Options