JCT 2016 Design & Build Contract

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Our JCT Design & Build Contract course outlines the JCT family of contracts and comprises of the principles of Design & Build, carrying out and control of the works, design, payment, changes, injury damage and insurance and settlement of disputes within the Design & Build contract.

Also available as an online training course.

Please note the online version of this training course will be split into modules.

Overview:

The course will provide a brief overview of the JCT 2016 family of contracts, but primarily focussing on the Design and Build Contract (DB16).

Aims & Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Appreciate the structure and use of the JCT 2016 family of documents
Understand the structure and more important clauses of the Design & Build Contract
Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of the key parties
Properly run a JCT 2016 Design & Build Contract

Course Outline:

Session 1 - The JCT 2016 Family of Contracts - which JCT contract to use for which project

The Design and Build Contract (DB)

Session 2 - Principles of Design and Build
Session 3 - Carrying out the Works
- Contractor's obligations
- Possession
- Discrepancies and divergences
- Time and liquidated damages
- Adjustment of Completion Date
- Defects
Session 4 - Control of the Works
- Sub-Contracting
- Employer's Instructions
Session 5 - Design
- Responsibility for design
- Design work - liabilities and limitation
- Contractor's Design Documents
- Contractor's Design Submission Procedure
- Cost savings and value improvements
Session 6 - Payment
- Contract Sum and Adjustments
- Payments and Notices
- Gross Valuation
- Retention
- Loss and Expense
Session 7 - Changes
- General
- Valuation Rates
Session 8 - Injury Damage and Insurance
Session 9 - Settlement of Disputes

Mode of Delivery:

This course consists of lectures supported by comprehensive seminar notes and group exercises, discussion and open workshop.

Intended For:

Delegates dealing with design and build contracts who either require an introduction to the contract, or more experienced practitioners wishing to refresh their knowledge of the form.